Start with the allergen you need to avoid, rather than a general ‘free from’ claim: according to their product descriptions, Duyvis Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail are peanut snacks, so they’re not suitable if you have a peanut allergy. If you need to avoid gluten or milk, check the exact variant, ingredients and relevant warnings. Lactose intolerance needs to be assessed differently from a milk allergy.
You want to check the allergen that matters to you, as well as possible cross-contamination, for each variant. According to their product descriptions, Duyvis Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail are peanut snacks. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the role of allergen information on labels.
You’re looking for a product with a suitable gluten-free label and don’t want to confuse it with other ‘free from’ claims. The European Commission sets out separate requirements for gluten-free labelling.
You keep product information to hand and assess each person’s needs separately. A milk allergy concerns milk proteins; lactose intolerance concerns lactose and is not the same thing.
Start with the specific allergen or dietary restriction that applies to the person eating the snack. A claim about one property says nothing by itself about other allergens.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The allergen to avoid | Check the exact variant and ingredients list. Cocktail nuts made with peanuts are not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. | If I need to avoid a specific allergen, I want to know first whether it’s in the variant I’ve chosen. Around 31% of consumers prioritise avoiding the allergen that affects them. |
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for a gluten-free label on the exact variant, and check for any other relevant allergens too. | If I eat gluten-free, I want a label that specifically relates to gluten. Around 25% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Possible cross-contamination | Read the precautionary warnings and the information on the packaging of the product you’re buying. | If possible accidental presence matters to me, I want to be able to check the warnings for the allergen that affects me. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this clarity. |
| Different dietary needs | Make a note of each person’s dietary restriction, then check the exact products and packaging information. | If I’m shopping for a group with different needs, I want to be able to check what’s suitable for each person. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this practical approach. |
A claim about one property doesn’t tell you which other allergens may be present. Duyvis describes Cocktail as a peanut snack; its claim about artificial colourings is not an allergen statement.
First identify the allergen you need to avoid, then check the exact variant and its accompanying information.
Lactose is milk sugar; a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. So an assessment focused on lactose doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Check the information relevant to the dietary restriction in question, and ask for product-specific details if you’re unsure.
Ingredients and allergy information can change. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging.
Check the exact variant every time you buy it, and read the packaging you receive before eating the product.
Duyvis offers several peanut-based Borrelnootjes flavours, including Cocktail.
Albert Heijn sells AH Borrelnoten cocktail among its own-brand options.
Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g as a product variant.
Lidl’s Alesto range includes nuts and party snacks, among other products.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten in Bacon-kaas, Poesta and Paprika flavours.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild 300 g as an own-brand option.
This selection features a different type of snack as an alternative to classic savoury cocktail nuts.
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A sweet raspberry-flavoured corn snack: a different type of snack from savoury cocktail nuts.
No. A milk allergy concerns proteins in milk, whereas lactose intolerance is about digesting milk sugar. If you have a milk allergy, also check the relevant information about possible cross-contamination. For lactose intolerance, make sure the product meets the dietary requirements in the advice you’ve been given.
The warning indicates that an allergen may be present accidentally, for example during production. It isn’t a list of ingredients, nor is it a guarantee that the product is free from an allergen. Check the warning for the specific allergy you have.
No. Duyvis’ claim about artificial colourings in Cocktail relates to colourings. The product description identifies Cocktail as a peanut snack; for information about other allergens, check the details for the exact variant.
No. The European Commission sets out requirements for gluten-free labelling, but that doesn’t tell you whether a product contains peanuts, milk or other allergens. Check these separately in the information for the exact variant.
Not always. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, existing stocks of packaged products can be sold after that date if the food is safe; the production date is relevant. A label alone doesn’t determine whether a product is suitable for your dietary needs.
