Choose almonds only if they fit your specific diet: almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen, so they are not suitable for everyone with allergies. Check the ingredients, allergen information and any relevant dietary statement on the packaging of the exact product. Only then compare salt content, preparation and packaging for eating on the go.
You want to know before setting off whether an almond snack is suitable for you, given the ingredient or allergen you avoid. Allergen information and any relevant dietary statement matter more than a general ‘free from’ look. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information on food labels.
You’re looking for a suitable snack for the train, but almonds aren’t part of your diet. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists almonds as a tree nut allergen; choosing an unsalted or unroasted variety doesn’t change that.
You can eat almonds and are mainly thinking about how to carry the packaging and reseal it afterwards. ALDI describes its unroasted almonds as coming in resealable packaging; Jumbo advises keeping its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry and dark place.
First, check whether almonds fit your diet. Only then consider how they’re prepared, whether salt has been added and how convenient they are to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Does it fit your diet? | Check the ingredients, allergen information, warnings and any relevant dietary statement. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen labelling; almonds themselves are a tree nut allergen. | If I need to avoid almonds, an almond snack is out, whatever the preparation method. Around 36% of consumers put dietary suitability first. |
| Is the packaging information up to date? | Check the exact product and read the current packaging again. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise checking the packaging before eating; contact their customer service teams if you have any questions. | If I want to know exactly what’s in the product I’ve chosen, I’d rather check the packaging than rely on a previous purchase. An estimated 29% of consumers prioritise up-to-date label information. |
| Is the packaging convenient for travelling? | Check whether the specific pack is resealable, how much it contains and how it should be stored. ALDI describes its packaging as resealable; Jumbo advises keeping its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry and dark place. | If I want to take the rest with me after a snack, I look for packaging I can close and check the storage instructions. Around 21% of consumers put convenience for travelling first. |
| What preparation and flavour are you looking for? | Check whether the product is unsalted, unroasted or roasted, and read the ingredients. These descriptions alone don’t tell you whether it’s suitable for an exclusion diet. | If the product fits my diet, I can then choose based on flavour and preparation. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these features. |
A gluten-free label relates to gluten. It doesn’t mean a product is free from all allergens. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen.
Work out which ingredient you need to avoid and check for it specifically. If you need to avoid almonds, don’t choose an almond snack.
Information can vary between products and packaging. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging before eating.
Check the exact product and read the packaging again, even if you’ve bought it before.
Duyvis uses this description for the preparation of Almonds Original. It doesn’t mean the product is allergen-free or fat-free.
Use the preparation description only to compare products, and check the allergens and ingredients separately.
Duyvis describes Unsalted Almonds as unsalted and Almonds Original as oven-roasted.
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Unsalted Almonds.
Jumbo describes its Unsalted Almonds as coming in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds and Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds as untreated and sold in a 200 g pack.
PLUS describes unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These products are almond varieties for people who can eat almonds. They differ in preparation, added salt and some packaging features. Check the exact product information if you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens.
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Only suitable if you can eat almonds; the product description lists 100% almond kernels as the ingredient.
The description states that the 160 g pack is resealable.
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Only suitable if you can eat almonds and are looking for a raw, unsalted variety.
The product description says to reseal the packaging securely after opening.
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Only suitable if you can eat almonds and are looking for a roasted, salted variety.
The product description lists a 500 g pack and warns that it poses a choking hazard for young children; according to the description, it isn’t suitable for babies.
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Only suitable if you can eat almonds and are looking for a variety with no added salt.
The product description lists 100% natural almonds, no added salt and says the almonds are ready to eat.
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Only suitable if you can eat almonds and are looking for roasted, salted almonds.
The product information lists sunflower oil, 0.7% salt and a resealable 150 g bag. The description also says the product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No. Almonds are themselves one of the tree nut allergens. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean ‘nut-free’ and isn’t a general declaration that the product is allergen-free.
The Dutch Coeliac Society advises looking for the Crossed Grain symbol and checking the gluten-free statement on the packaging. This says nothing about whether the product is suitable for someone with an almond allergy, and it doesn’t automatically approve every almond product.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, from 1 January 2026 there are rules on how and when food businesses must label warnings about allergens that could accidentally get into food. These are labelling rules for businesses; they don’t prove that an individual product is free from an allergen you need to avoid.
Look for packaging described in the product information as resealable, such as ALDI’s unroasted almonds. Also follow the storage instructions for the product you choose: Jumbo advises keeping its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry and dark place.
Albert Heijn directs customers to its customer service team, while PLUS refers them to its consumer service team. Both advise checking the packaging before eating, so make sure you also check the information for the exact product.
