Choose almonds according to what you actually need to avoid: if you have an almond allergy, an almond snack isn’t a suitable choice. If you can eat almonds and are looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free claim, Albert Heijn lists these attributes for the AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed here. Also check the separate allergen information and assess the sandwich separately. If you’re mainly looking for a simple ingredients list, compare the exact variants, as ‘unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘almonds only’.
If you avoid a specific allergen, the ingredients and warnings for both the snack and the sandwich matter. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) emphasises that consumers need allergen information before purchase.
If you can eat almonds but are looking for a specific dietary claim, keep gluten-free and lactose-free separate, and check the other allergen information too. Albert Heijn lists both attributes for the 190 g AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed here.
If you’re mainly looking for a straightforward ingredients list, compare the ingredients of the exact variant: some of the products reviewed list only almonds, while others also contain oil or herbs. Packaging and storage instructions may also matter if you’re using the snack over several occasions.
First, decide which ingredients or allergens you need to avoid. Then compare the dietary claim and ingredients of the exact variant, and finally consider the packaging and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. Ask the sandwich shop for the allergen information for the sandwich. | If I need to avoid almonds, I won’t choose an almond snack and I’ll check my lunch separately. Consumers who prioritise allergen avoidance make up around 42% of consumers in this purchasing breakdown. |
| A suitable gluten-free or lactose-free claim | Check that the exact variant carries the claim you need. Albert Heijn lists the reviewed AH variant as gluten-free and lactose-free; lactose-free on its own doesn’t prove that it’s suitable for someone with a milk protein allergy. | If I can eat almonds but need to avoid gluten or lactose, I’ll look specifically for the relevant claim and check the rest of the information. Consumers who prioritise a requirement like this make up around 25% of consumers in this purchasing breakdown. |
| Simple ingredients | Compare the ingredients of the exact variant: PLUS lists only almonds for the variant reviewed, while the Jumbo and Duyvis variants reviewed also contain sunflower oil. | If I mainly want a short ingredients list, I’ll compare the ingredients rather than relying on words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘roasted’. Consumers who prioritise ingredients make up around 17% of consumers in this purchasing breakdown. |
| Taking it with you and storing it | Check the pack size, whether the pack is resealable and the storage instructions. PLUS and Jumbo advise storing the variants reviewed in a cool, dry place away from light. | If I want to use the snack over several lunches, I’ll consider the packaging and storage advice. Consumers who prioritise taking the snack with them and storing it make up around 16% of consumers in this purchasing breakdown. |
A claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t mean a product is free from all allergens. Almonds are still an ingredient in almond snacks; AH also warns that the product may contain peanuts and other nuts.
First, identify the allergen you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. Don’t choose almonds if you need to avoid them.
The Jumbo and Duyvis unsalted variants reviewed contain sunflower oil, while the AH and PLUS variants reviewed list only almonds as an ingredient.
Compare the ingredients list for the exact variant; the product name alone won’t tell you whether oil or other ingredients have been added.
The allergen information for packaged almonds doesn’t automatically apply to a separately prepared sandwich. According to the NVWA, allergen information for non-prepacked products must also be available before purchase.
Check the snack and sandwich separately. Ask the sandwich shop for allergen information about the sandwich, its filling and any garnish.
A similar product name or preparation method doesn’t mean the ingredients and warnings are the same. According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original contains seasoning ingredients and may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
Compare the full name and ingredients of the exact variant. Don’t choose this Duyvis variant as a gluten-free option without checking the relevant product information.
The 190 g AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed here may suit you if you’re looking for a variant with an explicit gluten-free or lactose-free claim.
The 200 g PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds reviewed here are a variant with almonds as the only listed ingredient.
The 140 g Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed here show that an unsalted variant can also contain oil.
The Duyvis variants reviewed show the difference between unsalted almonds with oil and a seasoned variant.
Lidl lists a product variant called Unsalted Almonds.
The Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds reviewed here at ALDI may be worth considering if packaging and storage matter to you.
These Joybuy products are almond variants for consumers who can eat almonds and are looking for a snack to go with a takeaway lunch. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack against your dietary requirements.
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An option for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for an unsalted snack.
The product description lists almonds as an ingredient and recommends keeping the pack closed after opening.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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An option for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for a ready-to-eat snack.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels and a net weight of 160 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
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An option for anyone who can eat almonds and is looking for an almond snack.
The product description lists almonds as an ingredient and gives a net weight of 500 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you need to avoid almonds.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for non-prepacked products must be available before purchase. It can be provided in writing or verbally; if given verbally, there must be a visible notice telling you that you can ask for it. Ask about the exact sandwich, its filling and any garnish.
No. Don’t treat the absence of a warning as an absolute guarantee that there’s no risk. According to the NVWA, Dutch rules applying from 1 January 2026 require warnings to be based on a risk analysis and reference values. The NVWA gives examples of the wording ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
A gluten-free claim relates to gluten; it doesn’t mean that a product is free from all allergens. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets out the conditions for information about the absence or reduced presence of gluten. The European Commission confirms that these rules have applied since 20 July 2016 and replaced the previous Regulation (EC) No 41/2009.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. For the PLUS and Jumbo variants reviewed, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI lists a resealable pack for the unroasted variant reviewed.
Read the pack before eating the product, and contact customer services if the information is unclear or contradictory. Albert Heijn and PLUS recommend checking the pack, as product information can change.
