Don’t choose almonds for guests who need to avoid them: gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan does not mean allergen-free. If your guests can eat almonds, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product variant. Albert Heijn lists AH Unroasted Almonds as gluten-free and lactose-free, while the AH product page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds warns that they may contain wheat. When handing them out, keep the original packaging with the correct product variant, and arrange the information, storage and portioning to suit your festival set-up.
You want to know which guests need to avoid almonds, peanuts or other nuts before you buy. Start by ruling out products that don’t meet the specific avoidance requirement; a general free-from label is not enough. Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds among the nuts that must be declared on labels.
Your guests can eat almonds but avoid gluten or lactose. Check the claims for the exact product variant, as well as its ingredients and allergen warnings for any other products they need to avoid.
You’re buying for several people and need to manage labels, portions and storage in a practical way. If you serve food without its packaging, allergen information must be available. The NVWA also states that food at events must be handled safely and hygienically.
First establish which allergens your guests need to avoid. Then check the exact product variant, and make sure you have the right information, portioning and storage arrangements for serving it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ruling out allergens | Check both what the product contains and what the packaging says it may contain. Don’t serve almonds to a guest who needs to avoid them. | When I’m buying for guests with allergies, I want to know which nuts and possible cross-contact risks are listed for each variant. Around 36% of consumers prioritise ruling out the allergen a guest needs to avoid. |
| Checking dietary claims | Check the gluten-free or lactose-free claim, along with the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact packaging. | When my guests can eat almonds but avoid gluten or lactose, I look for a claim that meets that specific need. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Information when serving | Keep the original packaging with the correct variant and plan for clean storage and serving. Make allergen information available if you serve the almonds without their packaging. | When I’m handing out snacks, I want guests to be able to ask for the right information about each variant. Around 21% of consumers prioritise clear allergen information and hygienic serving. |
| Portions and leftovers | Work out how many guests can eat the snack and how much you want to hand out. Follow the packaging instructions for storage after opening. | When I’m buying for a group, I want to match the quantity to the guests who can eat the snack and store any leftovers properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portion planning and reducing leftovers. |
Almonds are themselves a tree-nut allergen. So a gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan claim does not mean the product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid almonds.
First find out which allergen the guest needs to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product variant. Don’t offer almonds to anyone who needs to avoid them.
Unsalted doesn’t mean a product contains just one ingredient. According to its product information, Jumbo Unsalted Almonds also contains sunflower oil. Duyvis’s claim about how it is prepared doesn’t change the ingredients or allergen warnings for the variant you choose.
Check the ingredients, dietary claims and warnings separately. Don’t let a claim about preparation take the place of checking the label.
Once the almonds have been poured into bowls, it may no longer be clear which allergen information applies to each variant. If you serve them without their packaging, the information must still be available.
Keep the original packaging at the serving point and match each bowl with the correct product information. As a practical precaution, use clean utensils and containers when serving.
You’ll need to keep the product information, storage and serving arrangements together for each variant.
The AH and Duyvis product pages reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts.
For young children, choose an age-appropriate form or a separately assessed alternative. A dietary claim says nothing about whether the product’s form is suitable.
The claims listed apply to the specific variants described, not automatically to every product from a brand.
AH Unroasted Almonds 450 g is an option to consider if explicit gluten-free and lactose-free claims are important.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g is a good fit if you’re looking for a simple, unsalted recipe.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is an unsalted variant that contains more than just almonds.
Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds 125 g is a savoury, seasoned option for guests who don’t need to avoid the allergens listed.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted almonds.
ALDI’s description mentions roasted and salted almonds, as well as a smoked-flavour roasted variant, in 200 g packs.
These Joybuy products are almonds for guests who can eat almonds, with options for a simple recipe and easy serving. None is suitable for guests who need to avoid almonds; always check the information on the exact packaging.
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The ingredients information lists 100% almond kernels, for guests who can eat almonds and are looking for a simple recipe.
The description says the almonds are ready to eat. Seal the pack after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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This variant is for anyone looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds who can eat almonds.
The title says Raw and Unsalted; the ingredients information lists almonds. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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The description lists 100% almonds, for guests who can eat almonds and are looking for a recipe with no added salt or other ingredients.
The description says the almonds are ready to eat. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack after opening.
No. A lactose-free claim is not a general allergen-safety claim. If someone has a milk allergy, check the information about milk as an allergen. Also bear in mind that the products mentioned contain almonds.
If you serve them without their packaging, you must make it clear which nuts they are. So label them as almonds and keep the information for the exact product variant you’re using available.
It can be, under the NVWA’s conditions: the information must be immediately available before purchase and also available in writing or electronically for staff and inspectors. It must also be clearly visible at the point of sale that customers can ask for allergen information.
Keep almonds well sealed and dry. For AH Unroasted Almonds, the product page recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack after use. Always follow the instructions on the packaging for the exact product variant.
Not necessarily: the AH and Duyvis product pages reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts. For this age group, choose an age-appropriate form or a separately assessed alternative.
