Choose according to the specific property you need: Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free and lactose-free, but that doesn’t make them generally allergen-free. Almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen, so they aren’t suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy, as the NVWA and Stichting Voedselallergie also explain. For weight management, focus on the amount you weigh out and your overall diet, rather than a free-from label. The Voedingscentrum offers Mijn Eetmeter for recording your food and energy intake.
You’re looking for almonds without a particular ingredient, such as gluten or lactose, and want to distinguish that claim from being generally allergen-free. Almonds themselves and any warnings about other allergens still matter. The NVWA and Stichting Voedselallergie identify almonds as a tree nut allergen, and the NVWA also highlights allergen information on pre-packed products.
You want to fit almonds into your diet, so you compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis or weigh out a portion rather than relying only on claims on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum offers Mijn Eetmeter for recording food and energy intake.
You’re looking for a simple, unsalted almond snack and comparing ingredients, packaging and storage instructions. PLUS lists almonds as the only ingredient in its unroasted variety, while ALDI describes its variety’s packaging as resealable. A simple ingredients list doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether there may be cross-contamination.
First, decide which allergens or ingredients you need to avoid. Then compare portions, ingredients and packaging to find what suits the way you’ll use them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free-from claims and allergens | Check the specific claim, as well as the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. | If you need to avoid gluten or lactose, also check whether almonds or other warnings are relevant to you. That’s why around 36% of consumers who prioritise dietary suitability put this need first. |
| Portion and energy intake | Compare nutritional values on the same basis and weigh out the amount you plan to eat. | If you want to fit your snack into your diet, consider the amount you’ll actually eat. Around 29% of consumers who prioritise portion control say this is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients list and look for differences between natural, roasted and seasoned varieties. | If you want plain almonds rather than a savoury seasoned variety, compare the ingredients. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Packaging and storage | Check whether the pack can be resealed and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you use almonds regularly, check that the packaging is practical to reseal and find out how to store the contents. Around 14% of consumers make this convenience their top priority. |
A product can be labelled gluten-free or lactose-free and still contain almonds or carry warnings about other tree nuts and peanuts.
Be clear about which ingredient you need to avoid, and read both the ingredients list and allergen warnings. Don’t choose almonds if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
A dietary claim doesn’t tell you how much energy the amount you eat contains. For example, Jumbo lists 165 kcal per 25 g portion for the variety mentioned.
Weigh your portion and use the nutritional values for that exact variety if you want to include it in your food diary.
Duyvis says Almonds Original is made without added oil or fat, but its ingredients also include a savoury seasoning mix with salt and sugar ingredients.
Check the full ingredients list if you want to avoid particular ingredients or allergens.
The AH pack reviewed contains 190 g, while the product information lists a portion size of 25 g. These are different amounts.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat separately, and follow the storage instructions for the rest of the pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g is a roasted variety to consider if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free or lactose-free almonds. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists both claims.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g is a variety to compare if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a roasted variety with nutritional values listed per portion.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury seasoned oven-roasted variety to compare if flavour is an important consideration.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds in a 200 g resealable pack.
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds, a name that can help when comparing unsalted varieties.
This selection of Joybuy products includes plain or unsalted almonds, as well as roasted or salted varieties. Compare the ingredients and nutritional values for the exact variety. A preparation or dietary label doesn’t replace checking the allergen information.
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The description lists 100% almond kernels, making this a suitable option if you’re looking for a product with one ingredient.
Pack size: 160 g. Energy: 622 kcal per 100 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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The title describes raw, unsalted almonds, making this a suitable option if that’s the variety you’re looking for.
Energy: 591 kcal per 100 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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This variety is roasted and salted, making it a suitable option if that’s the preparation you’re looking for.
Pack size: 500 g. Energy: 620 kcal and salt: 1,0 g per 100 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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The description lists 100% almonds, making this a suitable option if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
Pack size: 500 gr. Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g.
Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
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This variety is roasted and salted, making it a suitable option if you’re looking for that flavour and preparation.
Ingredients: 97% almonds and sunflower oil. Salt: 0,7 g and energy: 667 kcal per 100 g.
May contain traces of peanuts and other tree nuts; contains almonds.
No. Almonds are one of the tree nut allergens. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change the fact that an almond product contains almonds. If you have a diagnosed almond allergy, don’t choose an almond snack.
No. A lactose claim doesn’t prove that a product contains no milk protein. The NVWA treats milk as an allergen, so if you have a milk allergy, check the information about milk and relevant warnings, not just the word ‘lactose-free’.
Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a portion size, and Jumbo gives nutritional values per 25 g for the variety mentioned. This can help you weigh and record your portion, but it isn’t personal advice on the right amount for you. Consider your overall diet too.
According to the NVWA, a precautionary warning about possible cross-contamination must be based on a risk assessment. The warning might say, for example, ‘May contain X’. The NVWA states that the Dutch rules have applied since 1 January 2026, with the production date as the starting point. Stock packed earlier may still be sold under the official transitional arrangements, provided the food is not unsafe. Such a warning doesn’t replace listing allergenic ingredients that are present.
