Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen, so they are not a nut-free snack; Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds as an allergen. So first choose based on what you need to avoid, and check the information for the exact variant. Albert Heijn labels its unsalted almonds gluten-free and lactose-free, but the ingredients and warnings about other allergens are still relevant.
You’re looking for a specific gluten-free label and also checking for warnings about gluten-containing cereals. This option is only relevant if you can eat almonds; Albert Heijn labels its unsalted almonds gluten-free, while Duyvis warns that Almonds Original may contain wheat.
You may want to avoid lactose or another allergen, so check the information for the exact variant. Lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk allergy; if you have an almond allergy, almond products are off the menu.
You can eat almonds and are mainly considering how they’re prepared, their salt and flavour, and how much you can take with you. A resealable pack or an unsalted variant tells you nothing in itself about allergens.
First decide which substance you want to avoid. Then check the ingredients, warnings, preparation and packaging of the specific variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary suitability | Identify what you need to avoid and check the specific claim and ingredients. | If I avoid gluten or lactose, I want to know whether the claim applies to this exact variant. Around 36% of consumers put dietary suitability first. |
| Allergen warnings | Alongside the ingredients, read warnings such as ‘may contain’ for the substance you need to avoid. | If an allergen matters to me, I also check for possible accidental presence. Around 29% of consumers prioritise cross-contamination warnings. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Compare the ingredients, preparation and salt content; unroasted, roasted and unsalted do not mean the same thing. | If I can eat almonds, I choose based on the ingredients and flavour, not a general ‘free from’ claim. Around 21% of consumers weigh up these factors first. |
| Taking them along and storage | Check the pack size, closure and storage instructions; a resealable bag is not automatically a portion pack. | If I want to take something with me on a hike, I look for a handy quantity and packaging I can close. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change the fact that the product contains almonds. A product may also carry warnings about other nuts or peanuts.
Check which substance the claim refers to and, for your choice, read both the ingredients and allergen warnings.
A simple recipe doesn’t automatically tell you whether there could be accidental allergen presence. For example, PLUS warns that its unroasted, unsalted variant may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Read the warning on the pack as well as the ingredients list, and check the latest information each time you buy.
Unroasted, roasted, unsalted and seasoned describe different qualities. A description of how a product is prepared is no substitute for its nutritional information.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variant, especially if salt or a particular ingredient is important to your choice.
The variants reviewed include unsalted almonds and Almonds Original.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a specific roasted variant.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen is a roasted variant made with sunflower oil.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds as a shop product.
The shop option reviewed is Trader Joe's Ongebrande amandelen.
The variants reviewed are unroasted and unsalted, or roasted and unsalted.
These Joybuy products are almond variants you can take along as a snack. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product; almond products are not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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The ingredients list states 100% almond kernels; the product description says they’re ready to eat.
Reseal the pack after opening.
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The product name describes this variant as raw and unsalted; the ingredients list mentions almonds.
Check the allergen information on the pack for the substance you want to avoid.
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The product name describes this variant as roasted and salted.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before making a dietary choice.
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The product name includes Anatolia Badem Natural and almond.
Check the exact ingredients and allergen information on the pack; almonds remain an allergen.
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The product information lists 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt, as well as a 150 g resealable bag.
The information warns that the product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a cow’s milk allergy is an immune reaction to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and relevant allergen warnings, not just the lactose-free claim.
It’s a precautionary warning about the possible accidental presence of an allergen; it doesn’t prove that every pack contains that substance. The NVWA states that since 1 January 2026, a risk assessment determines whether such a warning is needed. The permitted wording is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
Allergens that must be declared need to be clearly identifiable, usually in the ingredients list. The NVWA says the allergen name must stand out from the rest of the text; separate rules and exceptions apply where there is no ingredients list.
No. The conditions for using the claim are set out in EU Implementing Regulation 828/2014, which has applied since 20 July 2016, according to the European Commission. A gluten-free claim does not automatically rule out other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions for the exact variant. Albert Heijn advises keeping its unsalted almonds in a cool, dark and dry place, and closing the pack securely after use. For Duyvis Oven roasted, Albert Heijn recommends storing the almonds in a light-proof, airtight tin once opened.
