Almonds are not a suitable choice if you need to avoid almonds themselves: an almond product contains almonds, after all. If you need to avoid another ingredient, check the ingredients and any relevant warnings on the packaging of the exact variant you’re considering; a general free-from claim isn’t enough. If you can eat almonds, then consider factors such as whether they’re unsalted and how you plan to carry and store the pack.
If you’re looking for an almond-free snack or a completely nut-free lunchbox, don’t choose a product containing almonds. Allergie Centra Nederland lists almonds as a tree nut; a claim that the product is free from other allergens doesn’t change that.
If you can eat almonds but need to avoid another ingredient, check the exact variant. The ingredients and any relevant warnings matter more than a general free-from claim. Milk allergy and lactose intolerance also require different checks.
If you can eat almonds and are looking for an unsalted snack for your lunchbox, check the type of product, packaging and storage advice. A resealable bag isn’t the same as individually portioned packs.
First, work out which ingredient you need to avoid. Ingredient information and warnings about possible cross-contamination answer different questions, so check both on the packaging of the variant you want to buy.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding almonds themselves | Are almonds listed in the ingredients? Don’t choose an almond product if you need to avoid almonds. | If you need to avoid almonds or all nuts, a snack containing almonds is not suitable. For around 28% of consumers, avoiding almonds or nuts is the main deciding factor. |
| Avoiding gluten | Check the ingredients, any gluten-free claim and relevant warnings on the exact pack. | If you can eat almonds but avoid gluten, you’ll want to check the full product information. Around 22% of consumers prioritise avoiding gluten. |
| Avoiding milk or lactose | Distinguish between milk allergy and lactose intolerance; check the ingredients and any relevant milk warnings. | If you need to avoid milk ingredients or lactose, what you need to check depends on which of the two is relevant to you. Around 22% of consumers prioritise avoiding milk or lactose. |
| Unsalted varieties | Check that the exact variant is labelled unsalted; a description of how it’s prepared doesn’t necessarily mean it is. | If you can eat almonds and are looking for an unsalted snack, check the packaging for the type of product. Around 17% of consumers prioritise an unsalted snack. |
| Carrying and storing | Check the pack size, whether the bag is resealable and any storage advice. | If you want to take your snack with you and store it, check the packaging and storage advice. Around 11% of consumers give this convenience top priority. |
Almonds are still a tree nut, even if a product doesn’t contain another ingredient.
First, work out what you need to avoid. Don’t choose a product containing almonds if you need to avoid almonds or nuts.
Lactose is milk sugar, while milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. So one claim doesn’t automatically answer the other question.
Check the ingredients and any relevant warnings based on what you need to avoid.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. On its own, this doesn’t mean the product is free from other allergens.
Check the preparation method and dietary suitability separately, using the information for the exact variant.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a product listing for anyone considering an unsalted variety.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is an unsalted variety with a stated pack size.
PLUS Amandelen ongezouten is listed as a 150 g stand-up pouch.
Duyvis Almonds Original is an oven-roasted almond variety in a 125 g pack.
Lidl Nederland lists Amandelen ongezouten as a product variety.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S almonds in a 200 g pack, available roasted & salted or roasted & smoke-flavoured.
These are almond varieties for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for a snack to take on the go. A product name or flavour and preparation description doesn’t confirm that a variant is free from another ingredient, so always check the information for the exact product.
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The product description lists the almond kernels as a ready-to-eat snack and mentions resealable packaging.
Contains almonds, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid almonds or nuts.
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The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds; the product description advises keeping the pack tightly closed after opening.
Contains almonds, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid almonds or nuts.
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The product description lists the almonds as a ready-to-eat snack and states that no salt has been added.
Contains almonds, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid almonds or nuts.
No. Almonds are a tree nut and can cause an allergic reaction. A product containing almonds isn’t an option if you need to avoid them.
No, you can’t tell that from a lactose-free claim. Milk allergy involves milk proteins, while lactose intolerance affects the digestion of milk sugar. Check the product information based on what you actually need to avoid.
Check the ingredients and any relevant warnings on the packaging of the exact variant. If you avoid gluten, the product information for the finished product is relevant; if you avoid milk, distinguish between milk allergy and lactose intolerance.
The NVWA describes these warnings as information about possible unintended presence, in addition to the ingredient information. The wording used includes ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Consider the warning alongside the ingredients list.
According to the NVWA, the new rules have applied since 1 January 2026; the NVWA also states that monitoring will take place from 2026.
