Who is this choice relevant to?

You avoid an allergen

You’re looking for a snack to enjoy with drinks that fits your need to avoid, for example, peanuts or milk. Check not only the ingredients, but also warnings about possible cross-contamination and the label on the exact pack.

You eat gluten-free or limit lactose

You want to check the coating, seasoning and product-specific information without confusing gluten-free, lactose-free and dairy-free. Lactose intolerance and a milk allergy call for different considerations.

You’re looking for vegan cocktail nuts

You want a variety explicitly labelled vegan that you can order online for delivery or collection. This dietary preference alone says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.

What should you look for when ordering?

Start with your most important dietary requirement. Then compare the exact variety and pack, and check that the product information matches what you need to avoid.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Avoiding an allergen Check whether the specific allergen is listed in the ingredients, and read any relevant warnings about possible cross-contamination. If I need to avoid, for example, peanuts, I want to know whether the product contains peanuts and what warnings are on the pack. Avoiding an allergen is the main reason for buying for around 31% of consumers.
Gluten or lactose Check the coating and seasoning for gluten-containing ingredients. Consider lactose information separately from milk ingredients and milk allergy. When eating gluten-free, I also check the coating; if I’m limiting lactose, I look for information that suits my own diet. Around 25% of consumers give suitable gluten-free or lactose-reduced food top priority.
Choosing the right variety online Compare the product name, flavour and pack weight, and read the product information before ordering and again when it arrives. When I order online, I want to check that the flavour and pack I receive match the variety I looked at. For around 25% of consumers, confidence in their order and the variety received matters most.
A vegan preference Look for an explicit vegan label on the exact variety, and assess any allergy or dietary requirements separately. If I’m looking for vegan cocktail nuts and an allergy or other dietary requirement isn’t the deciding factor, I check the label for that specific variety. Around 19% of consumers prioritise a vegan preference.

The NVWA states that new rules for warnings on labels about possible cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026. Such a warning is different from an ingredient deliberately added to the product, but it may still be relevant to your choice.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming vegan means safe for people with allergies

    A vegan label and an assessment of the possible presence of milk are two different things. A vegan product may still carry a warning about the possible presence of milk.

    Use the vegan label to check whether a product suits your dietary preference, and check allergens separately. Don’t overlook the ingredients list or warnings.

  • Checking only for peanuts and overlooking the coating

    The Duyvis Provençal varieties in 125 g and 275 g packs that were checked list wheat. A claim about another characteristic, such as containing no artificial colourings, says nothing about gluten.

    Read the ingredients for the whole snack, including the coating and seasoning, before considering a variety gluten-free.

  • Repeating an order that was suitable before without checking the label

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergy information can change. So a pack you checked previously won’t necessarily be the same as the variety you receive next time.

    With every order, check the exact flavour, pack, ingredients and warnings again before using the product.

Brands to compare

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating and offers packs in several sizes.

  • Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for coated peanuts and want to compare the exact variety by flavour and pack.
  • The Provençal packs checked list peanuts and wheat, with warnings about the possible presence of milk, nuts, soya and mustard. This information doesn’t automatically apply to every Duyvis variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells AH Provencale cocktail nuts, among other products, through an online product page.

  • The product page provides an option to order this variety online.
  • Albert Heijn advises reading the label before eating the product, as product and allergy information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo Cocktail Nuts 300 g is described as peanuts with a crispy dough coating.

  • The product page lists a specific variety and pack size for ordering online.
  • This variety contains peanuts, so it isn’t a peanut-free option. Information about this flavour doesn’t say anything about other Jumbo varieties.

PLUS

PLUS labels its 300 g Oriental-style cocktail nuts as vegan. The retailer says you can order online, have them delivered or collect them.

  • The product-specific vegan label may be relevant if that’s your dietary preference.
  • The label doesn’t prove the product is suitable for someone with a milk, peanut or gluten allergy. Check the product information separately for this.

Lidl

Lidl has a Dutch product range page for cocktail nuts.

  • This category is useful if you want to compare cocktail nuts across the range.
  • A category page isn’t product-specific allergen information or a free-from claim. Check the details on the exact pack.

Aldi

Aldi’s product page describes Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in flavours such as bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika, in a 300 g pack.

  • The product page lists specific flavours that you can identify and compare.
  • Aldi says the product is available to buy in store. The flavour name or listing in the range doesn’t in itself tell you which allergens are present.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Does allergen information have to be available when I order groceries online?

Yes. Dutch government information on Business.gov.nl states that label information must also be available online. The NVWA explains the requirement to inform consumers about allergens present in a product. Also check the pack you receive.

What do warnings about possible cross-contamination mean?

They provide information about a possible risk; they don’t mean that the allergen in question is present in every pack. The NVWA states that new rules for warnings on labels about possible cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that such a warning indicates a possible risk.

Can I use lactose-free as my only selection criterion if I have a milk allergy?

No. A milk allergy concerns milk proteins, while lactose intolerance affects the digestion of milk sugar. The Food Allergy Foundation explains this distinction. If you have a milk allergy, also check for milk ingredients and relevant warnings about possible cross-contamination.

What should I check after my groceries have been delivered?

Read the pack again and compare the flavour and weight with the variety you checked online. Albert Heijn advises reading the label before eating the product, as product and allergy information can change.

How should I store cocktail nuts once they’ve arrived?

Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. The product page for Jumbo Cocktail Nuts 300 g says to store them in a cool, dry and dark place. For Duyvis Provençal 275 g, the Joybuy product page advises keeping the pack tightly closed after opening.