If you tolerate almonds and want to avoid gluten or lactose, Albert Heijn lists these characteristics for its 190-gram pack of AH Unsalted Almonds. These claims do not mean the product is allergen-free: it contains almonds and may also contain peanuts and other nuts. So check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack alongside the dietary claim. If you have an almond allergy, almond products are not suitable for you.
You’re looking for a snack for your night shift, you tolerate almonds and you want a specific gluten-free or lactose-free product claim. Albert Heijn lists both characteristics for its 190-gram pack of AH Unsalted Almonds. Lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk protein allergy.
You assess the exact product and its warnings, rather than relying only on the brand name or a free-from claim. Almonds are an allergen in their own right, so this product category is not suitable if you have an almond allergy.
You want to portion out some almonds and take them with you for your night shift. A serving size, resealable pack or storage instructions may help you prepare, but they don’t prove that almonds will keep you alert.
First, check whether the product contains anything you need to avoid and what the allergen information says. Then look at the serving size and storage instructions for your shift.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack; the NVWA explains which allergens must be listed in the ingredients information. | If I need to avoid a diagnosed allergen, I want to know first whether it is in the product or listed as potentially present. That’s why around 42% of consumers considering almonds for a night shift put allergens first. |
| Gluten or lactose claim | Check that the claim applies to the exact variant. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 grams, as gluten-free and lactose-free. | If I tolerate almonds and avoid gluten or lactose, I look for a claim that matches my needs exactly. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a specific dietary claim like this. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the serving size and storage instructions on the exact pack; Albert Heijn gives 25 grams as a serving for the variant mentioned. | For my shift, I want to prepare a suitable amount in advance and know how to store the rest. Around 25% of consumers mainly consider portioning and taking snacks with them. |
A product with one of these claims may still contain almonds and carry warnings about peanuts or other nuts.
Consider each claim only in relation to the ingredient it refers to, and also read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Unsalted almonds may contain sunflower oil. For example, Jumbo lists 99% almonds and sunflower oil; Duyvis lists almonds and sunflower oil.
Read the full ingredients list if you want to compare recipes. Don’t assume that ‘unsalted’ means no oil has been added.
The pack of AH Unsalted Almonds contains 190 grams, while Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 grams.
Set aside an amount that suits your needs in advance. A serving size on the pack is not individual dietary advice.
Duyvis describes Unsalted Almonds as unsalted almonds for snacking, breakfast and cooking. The pack described contains 125 grams.
AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 grams, is a specific option if you tolerate almonds and are looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free product claim.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 grams, has a published ingredients list and storage instructions.
Lidl lists Unsalted Almonds in this product category.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds, 200 grams, in a resealable pack.
PLUS lists both unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200-gram pack and a roasted, unsalted variant in a 150-gram pack.
These Joybuy products are almond snacks for people who tolerate almonds. The range includes almond kernels described as ready to eat, raw and unsalted almonds, and natural almonds.
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If you tolerate almonds and are looking for a snack described as ready to eat, this variant may suit you.
The product name states that the pack contains 160 g. Contains almonds; not suitable if you have an almond allergy.
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If you tolerate almonds and are looking for raw, unsalted almonds, this variant matches that preference.
The product name describes raw, unsalted almonds and states that the pack contains 200 g. The product description also says that the product contains none of the 14 EU allergens, which conflicts with the mention of almonds. Stichting Voedselallergie counts almonds among the nuts that must be listed as allergens. Check the pack carefully; this product is not suitable if you have an almond allergy.
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If you tolerate almonds and are looking for natural almonds to snack on, this variant may suit you.
The product name states that the pack contains 500 gr. Contains almonds; not suitable if you have an almond allergy.
Not automatically: a lactose-free claim relates to lactose, not milk proteins. Voedingscentrum makes the same distinction in its information about lactose intolerance. If you have a milk protein allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Ingredients information must list the specified allergens. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been monitoring new rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination on pre-packed products. A warning about possible presence is different from listing an ingredient.
No. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets out conditions for claims about the absence or reduced presence of gluten. The European Commission states that these rules have applied since 20 July 2016. A gluten-free claim does not mean that a product contains no almonds.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Jumbo Unsalted Almonds and PLUS Unroasted, Unsalted Almonds advise storing the products in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI describes its unroasted variant as coming in a resealable pack. The 25-gram serving size for AH Unsalted Almonds may help you prepare an amount in advance.
No, that does not follow from the available research description. Alliantie Voeding in de Zorg’s information about a 2022 study concerns small meals for nurses and midwives at Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei; it is not product-specific evidence about almonds.
