If almonds themselves don’t fit your diet, they aren’t a suitable choice, even if a product is labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. If you can eat almonds, check the features, ingredients and warnings for the specific product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4.
You’re looking for a snack for yourself and want to know which ingredients and warnings matter for your diet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.
You want to choose a product format that suits your child’s age and diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4; other formats still contain almonds.
You might compare unroasted almonds, a roasted option or a savoury flavoured mix. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and Duyvis shows that ingredients, packaging and storage instructions vary from product to product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether almonds themselves fit your diet, and read the warnings on the specific pack about the possible presence of other allergens. | I need to avoid a specific allergen and don’t want to rely on a general ‘free from’ claim. Around 36% of consumers put allergen safety first. |
| Specific dietary claims | Look for the claim on the specific product, and also check the full ingredients and allergen information. Lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | I avoid gluten or lactose but can eat almonds, and want to see a claim that meets my needs. Around 29% of consumers prioritise specific gluten-free or lactose-free claims. |
| Product format for a child | The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4. Nut butter or ground nuts still contain almonds. | I want to share a snack with a young child, so I consider both the format and their individual diet. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the format when sharing with a child. |
| Everyday use | Compare the ingredients, preparation method and pack size, and follow the storage instructions for the specific product. | I’m looking for something to use every day and want to know whether its ingredients, quantity and storage requirements suit my routine. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ease of everyday use. |
A specific claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free addresses a particular dietary need, but it doesn’t mean that almonds or other allergens are absent. Albert Heijn labels the unroasted almonds reviewed as gluten-free and lactose-free; the product page also lists almonds and warnings about peanuts and other nuts.
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a product is free from almonds. The AH products reviewed contain almonds and also warn that peanuts and other nuts may be present.
First establish which substance you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the specific product.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that whole nuts aren’t suitable for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. A different product format doesn’t remove the allergen.
Choose a separate option for your child based on its format and their diet. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have questions about a possible food allergy.
Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted roasted almonds. Duyvis says its almonds are oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but its savoury flavour mix contains salt and sugar ingredients.
Compare the ingredients list rather than relying only on the preparation description on the front of the pack.
Storage instructions can vary depending on the product format. The AH almond butter reviewed needs to be kept refrigerated after purchase; whole almonds have different instructions.
Read the directions on the specific pack and choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use the product. This helps reduce unnecessary waste.
The product examples reviewed are unroasted almonds and almond butter, each with product-specific dietary claims.
The PLUS almonds reviewed are unroasted and unsalted, with a simple ingredients list.
The example reviewed is a roasted, unsalted almond product.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted option for adults to enjoy as a snack.
Lidl Netherlands lists 200 g packs of Alesto unroasted almonds.
The Netherlands ALDI page lists 200 g packs of TRADER JOE’S unroasted almonds in resealable packaging.
This selection of Joybuy products includes whole almonds, with unroasted, salted and roasted options. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack to make sure it suits your diet; almonds themselves aren’t suitable if you have an almond allergy.
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Suitable if you’re looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds and can eat almonds.
The product information lists almonds as an ingredient.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a simple almond snack and can eat almonds.
The product information describes the almonds as 100% natural.
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Suitable if you’re looking for whole almond kernels as a snack and can eat almonds.
The product information states that it contains 100% almond kernels. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds and can eat almonds.
The product title states that the almonds are roasted and salted.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a roasted, salted almond snack and the listed ingredients fit your diet.
The ingredients are 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. The product information warns that peanuts and other nuts may be present.
No. Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests nut butter or ground nuts as alternative formats; also take any food allergies into account.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy. So don’t use a lactose-free claim instead of checking the ingredients and allergen information relevant to milk allergy.
Read the label on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; that information doesn’t guarantee the product is suitable for every allergy.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says the new precautionary allergen labelling rules have applied since 1 January 2026. They explain how and when food businesses must warn about the unintended presence of allergens.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you don’t need to follow a special diet while breastfeeding unless a doctor advises you to. Your own food allergy or a prescribed diet should still guide your choice of products.
