First decide which ingredient you want to avoid: almonds are an allergen in their own right, even when a product is labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. Albert Heijn uses these labels for two almond varieties; also check the ingredients and warnings for peanuts and other nuts. If you have an almond allergy, almonds are not a suitable snack.
You’re looking for almonds explicitly labelled gluten-free, and you also take the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings into account. This is only a suitable option if almonds and any other relevant allergens are not a concern for you. Albert Heijn labels the AH Terra and AH Amandelen varieties discussed here as gluten-free.
You’re looking for a snack labelled lactose-free and understand the difference between lactose intolerance and a cow’s milk allergy. A lactose-free label is not a general guarantee that a product is free from allergens. Albert Heijn labels the two varieties discussed here as lactose-free.
For a TV night, you’re looking for a short ingredients list, an unsalted variety or a pack you can reseal after opening. Unroasted and roasted are different ways of preparing almonds; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
First decide which ingredient you want to avoid. A gluten-free or lactose-free label doesn’t change the fact that almonds are an allergen in their own right.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Which allergens should you avoid? | Check for almonds, other ingredients and separate cross-contamination warnings. | If I need to avoid a specific allergen, I also check the warnings for peanuts and other nuts; around 42% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Gluten-free | Check the label and allergen information on the exact pack. | If you’re specifically looking for a gluten-free TV snack, look beyond a short ingredients list; around 25% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Lactose-free or milk-protein-free? | Decide whether you need to avoid lactose or milk ingredients because of an allergy, and assess the relevant product information separately. | If I avoid lactose, a lactose-free label is relevant, but it doesn’t answer the question about milk proteins; around 17% of consumers rank lactose-free as their top priority. |
| Ingredients and storage | Compare the ingredients, preparation method and salt information; seal the pack tightly after use and store it in a dry place. | For a simple snack on the sofa, I check the ingredients and how to store the rest; around 16% of consumers make this a priority. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free label doesn’t change the fact that almonds are an allergen in their own right. The NVWA lists almonds among the tree nut allergens.
Base your choice on the specific ingredient you want to avoid, and read the ingredients and warnings on the pack.
The manufacturer describes Duyvis Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat. The Dutch retailer’s information for the Duyvis Oven roasted variety discussed here lists salt and a warning that it may contain wheat.
Assess the preparation method, ingredients, salt and allergens as separate features of the exact variety.
An ingredients list showing only almonds doesn’t, by itself, mean there’s no warning for peanuts or other nuts. Such warnings appear on the AH and PLUS products discussed here.
Also check the allergen information and any warnings outside the ingredients list.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as they are susceptible to mould.
Seal the pack after use and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variety.
The AH Terra Unroasted Almonds 200 g and AH Amandelen Unsalted 190 g discussed here differ in how they are prepared: one variety is unroasted, while the other is roasted.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are a roasted, unsalted variety.
The PLUS varieties discussed here show the difference between unroasted, unsalted almonds and an unsalted variety with sunflower oil.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury oven-roasted almonds made without added oil or fat.
Information about the Alesto range and Lidl almonds refers to varieties and packs weighing 200 g.
The TRADER JOE’S Almonds 200 g varieties discussed here are listed as roasted and salted or roasted with a smoky flavour.
These Joybuy products are almonds for a TV snack; the varieties differ in preparation method, salt content and pack size, among other things.
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An option if you’re looking for almonds for a simple TV snack.
The product name specifies almond kernels and a pack size of 160 g. Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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An option if you’re looking for unprocessed, unsalted almonds for a TV snack.
The product name specifies raw, unsalted almonds and a pack size of 200 g. Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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An option if you’re looking for almonds to snack on as they are.
The product name specifies almonds and a pack size of 500 gr. Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds for a savoury TV snack.
The product name specifies roasted, salted almonds and a pack size of 500 g. The product information mentions possible traces of peanuts and other nuts. Contains almonds and added salt.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds for a savoury TV snack.
The product name specifies roasted, salted almonds and a pack size of 150 g. The product information lists sunflower oil and salt, and possible traces of peanuts and other nuts. Contains almonds and added salt.
No. A lactose-free label doesn’t, by itself, prove that a product is suitable for someone with a cow’s milk allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a cow’s milk allergy relates to milk proteins. If you have an allergy, check the relevant ingredients and warnings separately.
The NVWA states that businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products. Almonds are on the official list of tree nut allergens. So, even when buying almonds, check the allergen information and warnings on the pack.
It’s a precautionary warning about a possible risk of cross-contamination. The NVWA says such a warning must be based on a risk assessment; it lists ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ as permitted wording. In 2026, the NVWA began enforcing the new rules on allergen information.
Yes. Regulation (EU) 828/2014 sets out the conditions for claims such as ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’. The European Commission states that the regulation has applied since 20 July 2016. Always check the information for the exact product variety too.
Seal the pack tightly and store the almonds in a dry place, following the product instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; storage instructions may differ from product to product.
