Start with the specific allergen you need to avoid, rather than a general ‘free from’ claim. The Duyvis Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail products reviewed contain peanuts, while the Dutch Coeliac Association says coated nuts are usually not gluten-free. So check the current ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. A vegan or gluten-free label does not automatically answer all your allergy questions.
You’re looking for a crunchy snack for the journey, but want to check first whether the exact coated nuts product is gluten-free. The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that coated nuts are usually not gluten-free and that recipes can change.
You want to avoid choosing a snack that contains peanuts as an ingredient. The official descriptions of Duyvis Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail mention peanuts; peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergen categories.
You need to distinguish between a milk allergy and lactose intolerance. A vegan label is a separate product claim and does not replace checking the allergens relevant to you.
Let the allergen you need to avoid guide your choice, then check the flavour, pack size and where to buy it. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten in the crunchy coating | Check the gluten-free claim on the exact pack and read the current ingredients information. | If I avoid gluten, I want to know whether the claim applies to this specific product, as the crunchy coating may be relevant. Around 31% of consumers prioritise avoiding gluten. |
| Check peanuts and tree nuts separately | Check the ingredients for peanuts, and also consider any other allergens that matter to you. | If I avoid peanuts, I check for peanuts separately from tree nuts and other product claims. Around 31% of consumers give avoiding peanuts top priority. |
| Milk allergy or lactose | Work out whether you need to check for milk ingredients or lactose; treat a vegan claim as separate information. | If I have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, I first want to know which ingredient is relevant to me. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Pack size and where to buy | Choose the quantity only after checking the allergens, and check where you can buy the product you want. | Before setting off, I want to consider how much to take and where to buy it, after checking the dietary information. Around 13% of consumers prioritise convenience when travelling. |
A claim such as ‘no artificial colours’ tells you something different from the allergen information. Duyvis also describes Cocktail as a product containing peanuts.
Let the allergen you need to avoid guide your choice, and consider other product claims separately.
The Dutch Coeliac Association warns that recipes can change. Albert Heijn advises customers to read the pack before eating the product.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product every time you buy it.
PLUS labels Borrelnoten Oriëntaalse stijl as vegan, but this does not mean it is free from all allergens.
Use the vegan information as a dietary attribute, and also check for the allergens you need to avoid.
Worth considering for the Cocktail product, with its crunchy coating.
Worth considering for AH coated nuts, and as a supermarket at Schiphol.
Worth considering for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail.
Worth considering as a retailer of coated nuts.
Worth considering for TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten.
Worth considering for PLUS Borrelnoten Oriëntaalse stijl.
No. Always check for the allergen that is relevant to you. The NVWA recognises 14 legal allergen categories, including peanuts, tree nuts and milk; Duyvis describes Cocktail as a product containing peanuts.
No. The Dutch Coeliac Association says coated nuts are usually not gluten-free. Check the current information on the exact pack, even if you’ve bought that product before.
No. Lactose intolerance means the body cannot digest milk sugar, or cannot digest it fully; a milk allergy is a reaction to milk protein. So check for the ingredient relevant to your situation.
Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go locations on Plaza. Check the packaging of the snack you choose against the dietary requirements that apply to you.
Ask where you can find the allergen information. According to the NVWA, this information for unpackaged products must be available to staff and inspectors in writing or electronically.
