Choose almonds only if they fit your diet. If you have an almond allergy or follow a diet that requires you to avoid all nuts, this product category isn’t right for you. Then check which other ingredients or cross-contamination warnings matter to you. Once you’ve established that, you can choose based on flavour, quantity and storage.
If you’re moving into student accommodation and have an allergy, check whether almonds and any other relevant allergens are suitable for your diet. If you’re allergic to almonds, an almond snack isn’t a suitable choice. The Food Allergy Foundation lists almonds as a tree nut allergen.
Check the ingredients, any gluten-free claim and warnings about the possible presence of cereals containing gluten. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, 125 g, PLUS warns that the product may contain wheat.
Choose a quantity and pack size that suit how you’ll use the product. ALDI’s description mentions a resealable pack, while the Jumbo product page advises storing the almonds in a cool, dark place.
First check that almonds and the other ingredients fit your diet. Flavour, packaging and preparation come next.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay extra attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds and other allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and look out for warnings about possible traces. The Food Allergy Foundation lists almonds as a tree nut allergen. | If I need to avoid almonds, I can’t choose an almond snack. Around 36% of consumers make allergen suitability their top priority. |
| Gluten-free options | Check the ingredients, any gluten-free claim and warnings about wheat or other cereals containing gluten. The European Commission sets out the conditions for using the term ‘gluten-free’ in Regulation 828/2014. | If I eat gluten-free, I want to be able to assess the gluten information rather than rely on words such as ‘roasted’ or ‘vegan’. Around 29% of consumers give gluten-free suitability top priority. |
| Quantity for your cupboard | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use. A larger pack isn’t automatically more practical. | If I’m stocking my cupboard, I want to choose a quantity that suits how I’ll use the product. Around 21% of consumers make the quantity they’re buying their top priority. |
| Storage and taking them with you | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I want to take portions with me or store an opened pack, I look for a secure closure and storage advice. Around 14% of consumers make storage or portability their top priority. |
Almonds are an allergen in their own right. A claim that one ingredient is absent doesn’t mean a product is free from almonds or other allergens.
Be clear about which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
These terms describe other product features. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, 125 g, PLUS states that the product is vegan but may contain wheat, peanuts and various types of nuts.
Assess dietary preferences and allergen information separately.
A larger pack may contain more than you want to use in the short term, making it less suited to your needs.
Check the net weight and think about how much you’re likely to use before choosing a pack.
PLUS lists 125 g packs of Oven Roasted Almonds. This option may suit you if you’re looking for a savoury flavour and almonds fit your diet.
AH Unsalted Almonds are an option if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 g, are an unsalted option with a stated net weight.
Lidl’s Dutch product page lists unsalted almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists 200 g packs of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
These are plain almonds for people whose diet allows them. They aren’t suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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According to the product information, the almond kernels can be eaten as they are or used in cooking.
The product information states that these are 100% almond kernels. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture; reseal the pack after opening. Contains almonds.
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The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds for anyone looking for this variety and whose diet allows almonds.
Net weight: 200 g. The product information recommends storing in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after opening. Contains almonds.
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The product information says the almonds can be eaten as they are or used in cooking.
Net weight: 500 gr. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening. Contains almonds.
Not if you need to avoid almonds. The Food Allergy Foundation lists almonds as a tree nut allergen. Also check any other ingredients and warnings that are relevant to your diet.
That claim tells you the product is suitable for a vegan diet, but it doesn’t cover all allergens. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, 125 g, PLUS also warns that the product may contain wheat, peanuts and various types of nuts. Assess this information separately in relation to your diet.
Check the ingredients, warnings and any gluten-free claim on the specific pack. In Regulation 828/2014, the European Commission sets out the conditions for using the term ‘gluten-free’. That claim doesn’t mean a product is free from almonds.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. Jumbo recommends storing its almonds in a cool, dark place. For the Duyvis variety reviewed, PLUS advises keeping an opened pack in a light- and airtight container. A resealable pack, such as the one ALDI describes for its variety, doesn’t replace the storage advice.
Read the information on the pack you received before eating the product. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging first, while PLUS notes that product information can change. If you’re unsure whether a product fits your diet, contact the retailer or supplier.
