Choose almonds only if they fit your specific allergen restrictions: Stichting Voedselallergie classifies almonds as a tree nut allergen. If you avoid gluten, check the specific dietary information and warnings on the packaging; unsalted, unroasted or made without added fat does not automatically mean gluten-free. When it comes to cycling, carbohydrates and energy are separate considerations: Voedingscentrum highlights the relevance of carbohydrates for endurance sports and lists 158 kilocalories for 25 g of generic unsalted almonds. This is not product-specific nutritional advice.
You’re looking for a snack that suits a particular restriction, such as avoiding gluten. Check the ingredients, dietary claims and warnings about possible cross-contamination; if you have an almond allergy, you’ll need to choose something else. Stichting Voedselallergie identifies almonds as a tree nut allergen.
You want to know how an almond snack fits into your nutrition plan, and assess carbohydrates separately from calories. Voedingscentrum highlights the relevance of carbohydrates for endurance sports; this does not mean that almonds will improve your performance.
You might be looking for an unroasted or unsalted variety, in packaging that suits how you’ll use it. These product features don’t automatically make almonds allergen-free.
First check whether almonds fit your allergen restrictions. Then compare the nutritional information, type and packaging to find an option that suits your cycling plans.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and diet | Check the ingredients and relevant warnings on the specific packaging. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen. | If I avoid gluten, I want to be able to check the dietary information and warnings about possible cross-contamination. Around 36% of consumers prioritise dietary suitability. |
| Nutritional information | Check carbohydrates and energy separately, and compare the values per portion with your own nutrition plan. | I want to know how the snack fits into my nutrition plan for cycling, without treating calories as equivalent to carbohydrates. Around 29% of consumers prioritise nutritional value. |
| Type | Distinguish between unroasted, unsalted and savoury roasted almonds; these are different product features. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or preparation method, I want to be able to identify it without assuming that it makes the product suitable for my diet. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the type of product. |
| Portioning and storage | Compare the pack size and closure with the amount you want to take with you; follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to be able to take the snack with me and store it easily if I don’t use the whole pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging and storage. |
Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen. A claim that a product does not contain another ingredient does not mean it’s suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie identifies almonds as a tree nut allergen.
First establish which allergen you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. This describes how the product is prepared; it doesn’t mean the product contains no fat or allergens.
Read preparation claims, nutritional information and allergen information separately.
Voedingscentrum lists 158 kilocalories for a 25 g handful of generic unsalted almonds. It also highlights the role of carbohydrates in endurance sports, so one value cannot replace the other.
Compare the nutritional values with your own nutrition plan, and don’t treat the general portion value as product-specific advice.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an option if you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is an unsalted variety in the stated pack size.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds comes in a 200 g stand-up pouch, with both features stated in the product name.
The 200 g unroasted almonds found at ALDI are sold under the Trader Joe’s name.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted almonds.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted almond variety in a 125 g pack.
These products are almond varieties for anyone looking for almonds as a snack. Unroasted or unsalted does not mean a product is suitable for a free-from diet; check the current product information and packaging to be sure.
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Suitable if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds as a snack; almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen.
The product name specifies raw and unsalted almonds, 200 g.
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An option if you’re looking for almonds ready to eat as a snack; check the packaging to see whether they’re suitable for your diet.
The product description lists almonds as an ingredient and says no salt is added. Pack size: 500 gr.
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A good option if you’re looking for an almond snack; check the current product information if you need to avoid certain ingredients or warnings.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels as the ingredient and says the pack is resealable. Pack size: 160 g.
Not necessarily. Allergie Centra Nederland explains that an allergy to one type of nut does not automatically mean you’re allergic to all nuts. Ask a professional to assess the allergens relevant to you, and don’t use a general free-from label to decide for yourself what you can tolerate.
According to the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The information covers 14 allergens or groups of allergens, including nuts.
Yes. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority confirms that the new rules on allergen labelling, introduced as a precaution, have applied since 1 January 2026. They cover information about allergens that may accidentally get into food, for example during production.
No. The Dutch Coeliac Association describes such a warning as indicating a possible risk, not as proof that gluten is present in every pack. If you avoid gluten, the warning is still relevant when choosing a product.
Check the current packaging for ingredients and warnings before eating the product. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise reading the packaging; if you have any questions, contact the retailer concerned.
