Only choose almonds if you don’t need to avoid them. If you can eat almonds, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product to see whether it contains gluten, lactose or anything else you need to avoid. Then choose based on how the almonds are prepared and packaged.
Precise allergen information matters more to you than a general term such as ‘free from’. Almonds are an allergen themselves. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information must appear on pre-packed products.
You’re looking for a snack that fits into your gluten-free diet. ‘Unsalted’ or ‘unroasted’ does not, by itself, tell you anything about gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Association recommends reading the label carefully.
You want to take almonds with you, choose how much to bring and reseal the pack afterwards. Compare the size and packaging of the exact product. Choosing unsalted almonds is a separate preference, not proof that they’re suitable for your diet.
First, work out which ingredient or allergen you need to avoid. If almonds are suitable for you, then compare how they’re prepared, how they’re packaged and how much you need for your lunch.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a specific allergen | Check the ingredients and precautionary warning on the exact pack. If milk is relevant to you, distinguish between lactose and milk protein. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I want to check the information for this exact product. Around 36% of consumers make avoiding a specific allergen their top priority. |
| Eating gluten-free | Read the current label and check whether the exact product carries a gluten-free claim. | If I eat gluten-free, I don’t want to rely on words such as ‘unroasted’ or ‘unsalted’. Around 29% of consumers put suitability for a gluten-free diet first. |
| Taking them with you and portioning them | Compare the weight in grams, whether the pack is resealable and whether it contains individual inner packs. | For my lunch, I want to decide how much to take and what to do with the rest. Around 21% of consumers make convenience and portioning their top priority. |
| Choosing an unsalted variety | Check the exact product and its salt information; assess allergens separately. | If I’m looking for unsalted almonds, I don’t want to confuse that preference with being allergen-free. Around 14% of consumers make unsalted products their top buying priority. |
Almonds are an allergen themselves. So a gluten-free or lactose-free label doesn’t mean an almond product is suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
First, identify the specific ingredient or allergen you want to avoid. Then check the information on the pack for the exact product.
These words describe product characteristics, but they don’t tell you whether a specific allergen is present or whether a product is gluten-free.
Check the ingredients and allergen information first. Compare how the almonds are prepared and the salt information afterwards.
A resealable pack can be closed again after use, but that doesn’t mean the contents are divided into individual portions.
Check the pack size and whether there are any inner packs, then decide in advance how much you want to take.
Making your own portions takes extra preparation.
A PLUS list of gluten-free own-brand products dates from September 2023 and doesn’t confirm that a specific almond product meets your dietary needs now.
Use the current packaging for the exact product to help you choose. PLUS recommends checking the product information on the pack.
Duyvis describes a range of almond products for snacks and meals.
Albert Heijn has its own-brand variety, AH Unsalted Almonds.
Jumbo describes Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds as well as a separate almond product in a 200 g pack.
ALDI describes unroasted almonds from its Trader Joe's own-brand range in a 200 g pack.
PLUS describes Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are almond varieties for people who can eat almonds and are looking for something to take with them or portion themselves. The product information doesn’t confirm that a variety is free from gluten, lactose or any other specific allergen. Always check the current label on the exact pack.
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This raw, unsalted variety may suit you if you can eat almonds and want to decide how much to take for your lunch.
The product information advises storing it in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds. Check the current packaging for other ingredients and warnings.
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The product information describes these almonds as ready to eat, making them a handy option if you’re looking for a snack on the go.
The description lists 100% almond kernels and a resealable 160 g pack.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds. Check the current packaging for other ingredients and warnings.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you want to make your own portions and can eat almonds.
The product information says no salt is added and describes the almonds as suitable for snacking or adding to dishes.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds. Check the current packaging for other ingredients and warnings.
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This roasted variety may suit you if you can eat almonds and are looking for a salted snack to take with you.
The product information lists sunflower oil and salt, and says the 150 g pack is resealable.
Contains almonds and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid these ingredients.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you want to make your own portions and are looking for a roasted, salted variety.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds. The product description warns that this product is not suitable for babies due to the risk of choking. Check the current packaging for ingredients and warnings.
No. Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar, while a cow’s milk allergy concerns proteins in milk. If you need to avoid milk as an allergen, check the allergen information and don’t treat ‘lactose-free’ as a substitute for it.
Allergen information must appear on the labels of pre-packed products, and allergenic ingredients must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that new Dutch rules on cross-contamination warnings have applied since 1 January 2026. Check the information on the current packaging.
No. The claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ are subject to conditions under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, as described by the European Commission. A gluten-free claim doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. For the 140 g unsalted almonds it checked, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place. ALDI describes its unroasted almonds as coming in a resealable pack.
Before eating the product, use the current packaging for the exact variety. Albert Heijn and PLUS direct customers with questions about their product information to their customer or consumer service teams.
