Choose almonds only for family members who can eat them: almonds are not a universally allergen-free snack. Then compare the current label with the specific diet, and only after that choose a preparation style and pack size. Unroasted, unsalted or made without added fat does not, by itself, mean a product is suitable for an avoidance diet.
If you’re shopping for several people, first check whether the person following an avoidance diet can eat almonds at all. Then compare the packaging with their specific diet. Stichting Voedselallergie classifies almonds as tree nuts.
Check the information on the label rather than relying on the product name alone. Choosing gluten-free products is a separate consideration from whether someone can eat almonds. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends reading the label.
If almonds fit into your diet, you can choose the preparation style and pack size, and store them according to how your family will use them. The varieties described include unroasted, unsalted and roasted almonds; ALDI lists a resealable pack for one specific variety.
First check whether the person eating them can have almonds. Then compare the information on the packaging, before choosing the preparation style and pack size to suit your preferences.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific avoidance diet | Check which ingredients the person needs to avoid and compare them with the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Stichting Voedselallergie classifies almonds as tree nuts. | If someone at the table needs to avoid almonds, I want to check first whether almonds themselves are excluded. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding a specific allergen first. |
| Choosing gluten-free | Check the information for the exact variety and assess whether it is gluten-free separately from other allergens. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends reading the label. | If you’re shopping gluten-free, you’ll want to know whether the product information suits that diet, without overlooking a possible almond allergy. Around 29% of consumers put choosing gluten-free first. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare the net weight and check whether the pack is resealable; follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. | When doing a big family shop, I want to choose a quantity that suits how we use and store the product at home. Around 21% of consumers give planning their stocks top priority. |
| Preparation preference | Check whether the variety is unroasted, unsalted or roasted, and assess its suitability for the diet separately. | If almonds already fit into the diet, the preparation style may be the deciding factor for me. Around 14% of consumers choose preparation as their main consideration. |
Almonds are tree nuts and may be the ingredient someone needs to avoid. Stichting Voedselallergie and Jeroen Bosch Hospital outline considerations for nut allergies.
Start with the person’s specific avoidance diet. If they need to avoid almonds, don’t choose them for that person.
These descriptions tell you about how a product is prepared, but they don’t tell you which allergens are present in the exact product.
Consider the preparation style and allergen information as two separate parts of your decision.
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change.
Even if it’s a product you know well, read the current packaging before using it.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a roasted almond variety.
AH Terra Unroasted Almonds is described as an unroasted variety.
Jumbo lists separate unroasted and unsalted almond varieties in 140 g packs.
The Dutch product page describes a 200 g variety of unroasted almonds.
ALDI describes 200 g of unroasted almonds under the TRADER JOE'S product label.
PLUS describes a 200 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
These Joybuy products are almond varieties for households where almonds are suitable. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens; none of the preparation or packaging details is, by itself, a free-from guarantee.
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Suitable only if almonds fit into the person’s diet; check the current packaging for relevant ingredients and allergens.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels, a resealable 160 g pack, and says they can be eaten as a snack or used in baking.
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Suitable only if almonds fit into the person’s diet; check the current packaging for relevant ingredients and allergens.
The product title specifies raw & unsalted almonds in a 200 g pack.
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Suitable only if almonds fit into the person’s diet; check the current packaging for relevant ingredients and allergens.
The product description lists almonds as the only ingredient, in a 500 g pack, and says they can be eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking.
No. Almonds are tree nuts and may themselves be the allergen that needs to be avoided. A gluten-free claim relates to gluten and is no substitute for checking for almonds or other allergens.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. The specified allergen groups include nuts, peanuts, milk and cereals containing gluten, among others. Compare the information with the specific avoidance diet.
Yes. The new rules on warnings about allergens that may accidentally end up in food came into force on 1 January 2026. From 2026, the NVWA will monitor compliance for prepacked products.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g, Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place away from light; ALDI describes the unroasted variety reviewed as resealable. This product information does not give general guidance on how long the product will keep after opening.
Take care with whole nuts for young children. Voedingscentrum lists whole nuts and peanuts among foods that can cause choking if swallowed the wrong way. Consider the form in which the food is eaten separately from any allergies.
