If you have an almond allergy, almonds aren’t a suitable snack; roasting them or choosing a product labelled gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan doesn’t change that. If you can eat almonds, choose a product with the specific free-from label that suits your diet, and check the allergen and cross-contamination information on the packaging too.
You can eat almonds but are looking for, say, a gluten-free or lactose-free option. Check the label on the exact product: Albert Heijn lists these features for specific almond varieties. They don’t mean the product is free from almonds or other allergens.
You’re looking for a simple snack with no added salt and want to check its ingredients and how it’s prepared. An unsalted label doesn’t tell you whether the product contains oil, added flavourings or allergens.
You’re catering for different dietary needs and want to portion out snacks in advance and store them properly afterwards. If someone has an almond allergy, they’ll need a snack other than almonds; Stichting Voedselallergie identifies almonds as a tree nut allergen.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid. Then check how the almonds are prepared, the ingredients and the packaging for your gaming session.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should take this into account? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding allergens | Read the ingredients and check the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact product packaging. | If I have an almond, peanut or other relevant nut allergy, avoiding the allergen matters more than taste; around 36% of consumers put allergens first when choosing. |
| A specific free-from diet | Check that the exact variety carries the gluten-free or lactose-free label you need. Lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | For consumers who can eat almonds but are looking for a specific gluten-free or lactose-free option, that label is key; around 29% put this dietary feature first. |
| Simple and unsalted | Check the ingredients, how the almonds are prepared and the salt information; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean free from oil or added flavourings. | If I mainly want a simple, unsalted snack and don’t follow a medically necessary avoidance diet, I check the ingredients; around 21% of consumers put this first. |
| Portions and storage | Check the pack size, whether the packaging is resealable and the storage instructions. You could portion out a serving in advance. | For consumers who want to portion out snacks easily while gaming and store the rest properly, convenient packaging matters; around 14% put this first. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free label doesn’t change the fact that almonds themselves are a tree nut allergen. Other allergens may also be relevant.
First, identify the substance you need to avoid, then check all the allergen information on the exact product packaging.
A product with almonds as its only ingredient may still carry a warning about peanuts or other nuts.
Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings together, focusing on the allergens that are relevant to you.
The unsalted varieties from Jumbo and Duyvis reviewed here contain sunflower oil. So the salt label doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients.
Check the salt, oil, added flavourings and preparation method separately if they matter to your choice.
Nuts should be stored in a tightly sealed, dry place; ALDI describes the varieties reviewed here as resealable.
Seal the packaging properly after use and follow the storage instructions on the product.
The manufacturer lists products including Unsalted Almonds and Almonds Original. Product information varies by variety.
For the AH Terra Unroasted Almonds 200 g and AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g reviewed here, Albert Heijn states that they are gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a roasted variety reviewed here.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g is a simple variety reviewed here.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Unroasted Almonds 200 g and Roasted Unsalted Almonds 200 g.
Lidl lists an Unsalted Almonds variety.
These product choices are simple almond options for consumers who can eat almonds; they are not a general free-from or allergen-free declaration.
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For anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for a simple snack.
Ingredient: almond kernels.
Salt: 0.028 g per 100 g according to the product description.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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For anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for an unsalted snack.
Ingredients: 100% almonds according to the product description.
No added salt; salt: 0.00 g per 100 g according to the product description.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No. Roasting doesn’t make almonds suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie states that the nut allergen remains stable when heated.
No. Lactose intolerance affects how your body digests milk sugar and is different from a milk allergy. If you have a milk allergy, check the information about milk allergens; don’t rely on the lactose-free label alone.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must be provided on the label. Read the information on the packaging of the exact variety before choosing.
A warning may indicate the possible unintended presence of an allergen. In the Netherlands, new rules on when and how food businesses must provide these warnings have applied since 1 January 2026, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Consider the warning in relation to the allergens you need to avoid.
Seal the packaging tightly and store the almonds in a dry place. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a cool place, for example at 10 to 15 °C; also follow the storage instructions and use-by information on your pack.
