Only choose almonds if they’re suitable for everyone eating them: almonds are a tree nut allergen, so they’re not a universally allergen-free snack. For gluten or lactose avoidance, Albert Heijn’s product page lists AH Amandelen ongezouten as gluten-free and lactose-free, but check the warnings for peanuts and other nuts too. Keep suitable snacks separate at a shared picnic.
You’re looking for an almond snack with a statement about the ingredient you need to avoid, while also checking for other allergens and warnings. Albert Heijn’s product page lists AH Amandelen ongezouten as gluten-free and lactose-free.
You want to check in advance who can eat almonds, and pack and serve suitable snacks separately. Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds as a tree nut allergen; Allergieplatform recommends keeping suitable products separate from products containing allergens.
You’re comparing a product made with almonds alone with versions containing oil or herbs, and want to keep the snack properly sealed during your picnic. Product information from PLUS, Jumbo and Duyvis describes different recipes.
Start with the ingredients the people eating need to avoid. Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds as a tree nut allergen; product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo also includes warnings that can vary from product to product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether almonds need to be avoided, and read the packaging for warnings about peanuts and other nuts too. | If someone at the table needs to avoid almonds, I wouldn’t choose an almond product for them. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding allergens at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Gluten or lactose | Look for a statement about the specific ingredient, and check the full ingredients and allergen information too. | If gluten or lactose is a concern for me, I look for the relevant product statement without ignoring other warnings. Around 29% of consumers give avoiding gluten or lactose their top priority. |
| Ingredients | Compare the ingredients list: almonds alone are different from almonds with sunflower oil or herbs. | When I’m looking for a simple recipe, I want to be able to compare the ingredients on the packaging. Around 21% of consumers let the ingredients determine their choice. |
| Packing and serving | Keep suitable snacks separate, use clearly identifiable dedicated utensils and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | For a picnic with different dietary needs, I want to pack snacks separately and keep them properly sealed. Around 14% of consumers give separate packing and serving their top priority. |
Being gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t change the fact that almonds are a tree nut allergen. Warnings about other allergens may also still apply.
Check both the ingredients list and the allergen information on the packaging for the specific ingredient that needs to be avoided. Stichting Voedselallergie recommends checking the full list each time.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten lists almonds as its only ingredient, but the product information also warns that it may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Assess the ingredients list and the ‘may contain’ warning separately.
According to its product information, Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen contains sunflower oil. Duyvis says Almonds Original has a savoury herb coating and is roasted without added oil or fat.
Compare the exact variant and its ingredients; a description of how it’s prepared doesn’t replace the allergen information.
Suitable products can come into contact with other snacks when you eat together.
Allergieplatform recommends packing suitable products separately and using clearly identifiable dedicated utensils.
Packing and serving snacks separately takes extra preparation before you leave and during the picnic.
Unsalted Almonds and Almonds Original have different recipes, so compare the full variant name.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is worth considering if you’re looking for a product with specific gluten-free and lactose-free statements.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen is an option if being unsalted matters more to you than having a recipe made with almonds alone.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is worth considering if you’re looking for a simple recipe without a herb coating.
Lidl sells almonds under the Alesto brand; its product information lists Spanish almonds in different 200 g varieties.
ALDI’s product information describes Trader Joe’s almonds in roasted and salted varieties or with a smoky flavour.
These Joybuy products are almonds for anyone looking for a simple recipe or wanting to take raw, unsalted almonds along. They contain almonds, so they’re not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid them.
No image available
Suitable if you’re looking for ready-to-eat almonds with a simple recipe.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels.
Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
No image available
Suitable if you want to take raw, unsalted almonds along.
The title says Raw & Unsalted; the product description lists almonds as an ingredient.
Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
No image available
Suitable if you’re looking for almonds with a simple recipe to enjoy as a snack.
The product description lists 100% almonds, with no other ingredients added.
Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
No. Almonds are a tree nut allergen, as Stichting Voedselallergie also points out. A statement about another ingredient, such as gluten or lactose, doesn’t change that.
The lactose-free statement alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone avoiding cow’s milk due to an allergy. Check the full ingredients and allergen information; the NVWA lists milk, including lactose, among allergens.
It warns that the product may contain an unintended ingredient due to cross-contamination; it doesn’t mean the ingredient was deliberately added. According to the NVWA, such a warning must be based on a risk assessment.
Pack products suitable for the person with the allergy separately from products containing allergens, and use clearly identifiable dedicated utensils. Allergieplatform also recommends keeping the products separate after you’ve set them out.
In the Netherlands, European Implementing Regulation 828/2014 applies to information about the absence or reduction of gluten. It has applied since 20 July 2016 and is listed as in force on EUR-Lex.
