Start by checking which ingredient you need to avoid, then choose the packaging: gluten-free, lactose-free and unsalted do not mean that a product is free from all allergens. Albert Heijn explicitly lists AH Notenmix ongezouten 500 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, but the mix contains several types of nuts and may also contain peanuts and other nuts. Choose a quantity that suits how quickly you’ll use it, and check the use-by date and storage advice. Smaller packs may be more convenient if you don’t want to open everything at once.
You’re looking for nuts to keep at home and want to know whether a particular variety suits a gluten-free or lactose-free diet, for example. Bear in mind that these claims don’t automatically tell you anything about other allergens.
You want to know which nuts or peanuts a product contains, and whether the packaging warns of possible cross-contamination. The key question is which ingredient you need to avoid, not simply whether the product carries a general dietary claim.
You’re looking for nuts to enjoy at different times or use in recipes, and want to match the ingredients, pack size and storage method to how you’ll use your supply.
First, check which ingredient you want to avoid. Then compare the exact product variety and choose a quantity you can store and use in line with the packaging advice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary claim | Check the claim on the exact variety, and also read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free product, for example, I want to know whether the specific claim matches what I need to avoid. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a relevant, explicit dietary claim. |
| Allergens | Read both the ingredients and any warnings such as ‘may contain’, and check which types of nuts are listed. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to check the full information about ingredients that are present or may be present. Around 31% of consumers give allergen management top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight and use-by date with the storage instructions after opening and how quickly you expect to use the product. | If I’m stocking up, I want a quantity I can store and use in time, in line with the packaging advice. Around 23% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Ingredients and use | Compare the ingredients and preparation method of the exact variety; ‘unsalted’ says nothing in itself about allergens. | If I’m looking for nuts to snack on or cook with, I want a mix that suits how I’ll use it. Around 15% of consumers give the ingredients and intended use the greatest weight. |
A nut mix with a gluten-free or lactose-free claim may still contain nuts and carry a warning that it may contain peanuts.
First identify which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the claim, ingredients and cross-contamination information for the exact variety.
Peanuts and tree nut mixes have different ingredients. Even a mix that doesn’t list peanuts as an ingredient may carry a peanut warning.
Compare the allergens that are present or may be present on the packaging, rather than relying on the product name alone.
The size of a bag doesn’t tell you how much stock is right for your rate of use. The use-by date and storage advice matter too.
Choose a quantity based on how quickly you’ll use it and the instructions for storage after opening. Consider smaller packs if you don’t want to open everything at once.
Albert Heijn and PLUS state that ingredients and dietary or allergen information may change.
If you’re buying it again, check the information on the packaging you receive before using the product.
The variety reviewed is Pinda’s Ongezouten 235 g, described as suitable for snacking and cooking.
The AH Notenmix ongezouten 500 g variety reviewed is explicitly listed as gluten-free and lactose-free.
The varieties reviewed are Noten Mix Ongezouten 200 g and Ongebrande Notenmix 200 g.
The Alesto Notenmix reviewed, item 28673, is a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
The Trader Joe’s products reviewed are a 500 g unsalted nut mix and a 200 g unroasted nut mix.
The PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten reviewed is a 500 g pack for stocking up.
These Joybuy products suit different ways of stocking up on nuts, including mixed nuts, cashews, peanuts and pine nuts. If you have a dietary requirement, always check the information for the exact product variety.
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A mixed nut pack for anyone looking to stock up on several types of nuts.
The product information lists 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts; store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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A large pack of cashews if you’re looking for a single type of nut.
The product information lists cashews and says they are lightly salted. Store in a cool, dry place.
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For anyone looking to stock up on peanuts and keep them in their shells.
The product description suggests enjoying them as a snack or using them in sweet and savoury dishes. The peanuts are in their shells; store in a cool, dry place.
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A large pack of unroasted peanuts for anyone who wants to snack on them or use them in cooking.
The product description suggests roasting them and using them in dishes such as curries, stir-fries, salads and bakes.
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A pack of pine nuts for anyone looking for a single type of seed to eat as it is or add to dishes.
The product information states that it contains at least 98% pine nuts and advises using the contents immediately after opening. The product information lists tree nuts as an allergen.
Not on the basis of that claim alone. Albert Heijn states that its AH Notenmix ongezouten is gluten-free, but the ingredients include several types of nuts. Before choosing, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar, while a cow’s milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. If you have a cow’s milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information rather than relying on a lactose-free label.
This wording indicates that a product may contain an ingredient unintentionally, for example due to cross-contamination. It’s different from an ingredient that has been deliberately added. According to the NVWA, new rules have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026 on how and when to warn about allergen cross-contamination. Check the packaging information against the allergen you need to avoid.
Follow the advice for the exact variety. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Notenmix ongezouten in a cool, dry place and sealing it tightly after use; PLUS advises storing the nut mix reviewed in a dry, dark place. Choose a quantity that suits how quickly you’ll use it and the use-by date.
Check the product against the packaging you receive, rather than relying only on information from an earlier purchase or a website. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that ingredients and dietary or allergen information may change. If you have questions, contact the relevant retailer’s customer service team.
