Who is this relevant to?

Hosting guests with allergies

You want to choose snacks based on the allergens your guests need to avoid. Peanuts and tree nuts are different categories; Stichting Voedselallergie explains the distinction.

Shopping for a gluten-free diet

You’re looking for a snack to serve with drinks where not only the base, but also the coating and product information, meet your guest’s needs. The Duyvis flavours reviewed list wheat, so check the whole product.

Shopping for someone avoiding milk or lactose

You want to know whether the issue is a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, and check the exact flavour. Lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, find out which dietary restriction applies to your guests. Then compare the ingredients and warnings on the exact flavour and pack. Only after that should you choose based on taste or presentation.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Distinguishing peanuts from tree nuts Check which category needs to be avoided, and read the ingredients and warnings. If you’re choosing for a guest with a specific nut or peanut restriction, don’t rely on the term ‘nut-free’ alone. Around 33% of consumers say avoiding allergens other than gluten or milk is their top priority when shopping.
Gluten in the whole product Check the coating, ingredients and any gluten-free claim for the exact product variant. If your guest needs to eat gluten-free, the coating must meet their needs too. Around 27% of consumers give gluten-free suitability top priority.
Distinguishing milk from lactose Find out which restriction applies, then check the ingredients and warnings for each flavour and pack. If you’re catering for someone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, check the relevant information rather than relying on a general product name. Around 20% of consumers prioritise avoiding milk or lactose.
Keeping information clear when serving Keep flavours easy to identify and retain the relevant packaging and product information. If you’re serving several snacks, you’ll want to keep the information with the correct flavour. Around 20% of consumers give clear serving and labelling top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘free from’ means free from all allergens

    A product may avoid one particular ingredient while still containing other relevant ingredients. According to Flink, the Duyvis Cocktail product reviewed contains peanuts, wheat and lactose from milk.

    Find out which specific allergen your guest needs to avoid, then check the full ingredients list and warnings.

  • Assuming every flavour from a brand is the same

    Product information varies by flavour: Flink lists lactose from milk for Duyvis Cocktail, while DekaMarkt warns that Duyvis Provençale may contain milk.

    Check the exact flavour and pack; don’t assume information for one variant applies to another.

  • Relying on an online ingredients list instead of the packaging

    Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging, as ingredients and allergy information can change.

    Use online product information to narrow down your options, then check the packaging you receive before serving the snack.

  • Using a taste test as proof that a product meets dietary requirements

    Snackspert’s ranking of coated peanut snacks on TikTok compares flavours, but does not confirm whether a specific product is suitable for a particular dietary restriction.

    Only consider taste after checking whether the exact product variant meets the relevant dietary requirements.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis makes classic coated peanuts, including Cocktail and Provençale. Each variant needs to be checked separately.

  • The product range describes peanuts as the base ingredient.
  • Flink lists lactose from milk for the Cocktail product reviewed; DekaMarkt says Provençale may contain milk. This applies to the product information for these variants and does not necessarily apply to the entire range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells its own coated peanut snacks, including Kruidige kebab, as well as Duyvis products.

  • Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging.
  • A shop or flavour name alone doesn’t indicate that a product is free from an allergen.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, the Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail described is made from peanuts with a crispy dough coating.

  • The product description makes it clear that peanuts are the base ingredient.
  • This variant is not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid peanuts; check the current packaging for other information.

Lidl

Lidl sells products under the Alesto range, including nuts and dried fruit.

  • The range includes products such as cashew nuts.
  • A different type of snack or another product from the same range is not automatically suitable for someone avoiding tree nuts.

ALDI

According to ALDI, the Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten described are available in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours.

  • The product information lists the flavours and pack size.
  • Check the ingredients and warnings for each flavour; the product range does not make a general claim that it is free from allergens.

PLUS

PLUS describes Borrelnoten Mild as a vegetarian option.

  • The product information states that this variant is vegetarian.
  • Vegetarian doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy; check the allergen information for that.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Does nut-free also mean peanut-free?

No. Peanuts are legumes, while tree nuts belong to a different category. The NVWA treats peanuts and nuts separately, so check which category your guest needs to avoid.

Is lactose-free enough for someone with a milk allergy?

No. A milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins, while lactose intolerance is a reaction to lactose. Schär explains that lactose-free dairy products are not suitable for people with a milk allergy. So, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variant of coated peanut snacks.

How can I serve different flavours clearly?

Keep each flavour easy to identify and retain its packaging. That way, you can keep the product information with the right snack; this does not guarantee protection against cross-contamination.

What allergen information should I check on the packaging?

According to the NVWA, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. The legal list covers 14 categories, including peanuts, tree nuts, cereals containing gluten and milk. Read the full ingredients list too, so you can assess whether the product meets your guest’s specific needs.

Are warnings about possible cross-contamination still voluntary in the Netherlands?

According to the NVWA, new rules on how and when food businesses must warn about this apply from 1 January 2026, with monitoring starting on that date. Voedingscentrum explains that such warnings must be supported by a risk assessment. This does not make a warning a general statement about every product or every guest.