Only choose almonds if they fit your diet; if you have an almond allergy, you’ll need to choose a different snack category. Then check the ingredients, any relevant cross-contamination warnings and any specific gluten-free information. Unsalted, unroasted or made without added fat does not, by itself, mean a product is free from other allergens.
You’ll want to check whether almonds themselves fit your diet and what other allergens are listed on the label. The Voedingscentrum lists almonds as an allergen, so this snack category is not suitable if you have an almond allergy. If you’re allergic to other nuts or peanuts, follow your individual medical advice.
You can eat almonds, but you’ll need information about the specific product rather than relying solely on descriptions such as plain, unroasted or unsalted. The European Commission sets out the conditions for using the gluten-free label; the Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging explains how the Crossed Grain trademark identifies products that have been checked for gluten-free suitability.
You’ll want to check the restriction that applies to you. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes between lactose intolerance and milk allergy, so information about lactose won’t automatically tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Start by checking whether almonds themselves fit your diet. Then consider your specific restriction, and only after that choose based on flavour, preparation or packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Are almonds suitable for you? | Check whether almonds are listed as an ingredient and follow your personal dietary advice. | If almonds themselves might not be suitable for me, I want to know before choosing based on flavour or other free-from information. Around 36% of consumers prioritise suitability for almonds and other relevant allergens. |
| Gluten-free information | Check the gluten-free label and the information on the specific packaging. | If I need to eat gluten-free, I want to see that the specific product has been checked. Around 29% of consumers give gluten-free product verification top priority. |
| Milk or lactose | Work out which restriction applies to you and check the relevant product information. | If I need to avoid milk, I don’t want to assume that information about lactose also tells me whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. Around 21% of consumers prioritise appropriate checks for milk or lactose. |
| Type and packaging | Compare the stated preparation method, added salt, packaging and storage instructions. | Once I know a product is suitable for my diet, I want to choose the type and convenience that work for my get-together. Around 14% of consumers give the choice of type and packaging top priority. |
A product can avoid one particular substance and still contain almonds. That doesn’t make it suitable for someone with an almond allergy.
First check whether almonds themselves are suitable for you, then read the ingredients and any relevant warnings on the packaging.
Lactose intolerance affects how the body digests milk sugar; a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. So one label won’t automatically answer the other question.
Check the product information against the restriction that applies to you, and assess milk allergens separately from lactose.
These descriptions refer to salt or how the product is prepared, not to whether it is free from gluten, milk, peanuts or other relevant allergens.
Choose based on the ingredients and warnings first; then use the preparation and flavour descriptions to decide which type to buy.
Albert Heijn and PLUS state that product information, including ingredients and allergy information, can change.
Even when buying again, check the packaging of the product you have in front of you. Ask the retailer for clarification if the information doesn’t match.
Relevant product ranges include unsalted and oven-roasted almonds.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a supermarket own-brand option to compare.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted option for your snacks to share.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds and sells Alesto as its nut range.
Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds are worth considering if you’re looking for unprocessed almonds.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds is an own-brand option in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are different types of almonds for people who can eat almonds; they are not a general free-from selection. Check the current packaging and warnings for each product against the restriction that applies to you.
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The product name describes raw, unsalted almonds; consider this option if you can eat almonds and are looking for this type of product.
Contains almonds, so it is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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The product name refers to almond kernels; consider this option if you can eat almonds and are looking for almond kernels as a snack.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. Check the packaging to assess whether it meets your other dietary requirements.
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The product name refers to almonds; consider this option if you can eat almonds and are looking for a product with this description.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. Check the packaging for other relevant ingredients and warnings.
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The product name describes roasted, salted almonds; consider this option if you can eat almonds and want this flavour and preparation.
Contains almonds. The product information warns that it may pose a choking risk to young children and says it is not suitable for infants.
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The product name describes roasted, salted almonds; consider this option if you can eat almonds and are looking for resealable packaging.
The product information says it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. Bear this in mind if you need to avoid these allergens.
No. Peanuts and almonds are different foods: a peanut is a legume, while an almond is a tree nut. That distinction doesn’t prove that almonds are safe for you to eat; follow your individual medical advice and don’t experiment on your own.
Consider a possible cross-contamination warning alongside the ingredients and your own dietary restriction. The NVWA says that such a warning must be based on a risk assessment; the new Dutch rules have been in force since 1 January 2026. The absence of a warning is not a general guarantee that the product is free from all allergens.
No, the trademark is not a compulsory requirement when buying. The Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging describes it as a way to identify products that have been checked for gluten-free suitability; you should also check the information on the packaging of the specific product. The gluten-free label is covered by European regulations.
No, information about lactose is not the same as information about milk allergens. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes between lactose intolerance and milk allergy, so check the product information against the restriction that applies to you.
Use a clean bowl and serving utensil of your own for snacks that fit your diet, and keep them separate from other snacks. This helps limit transfer via hands or utensils, but it won’t make a product containing an ingredient you need to avoid suitable for you.
