Start with the ingredient someone needs to avoid: peanut-coated party nuts aren’t suitable for someone with a peanut allergy, while gluten, lactose and milk proteins each need to be checked separately. Then check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. A flavour name or label such as ‘vegetarian’ doesn’t prove that a snack meets another dietary need.
You’re looking for a Father’s Day snack for someone who needs to avoid peanuts or certain nuts. Standard peanut-coated party nuts may not be suitable, so assess any alternative snack separately. The NVWA explains how allergen information is shown on the labels of pre-packed products.
You want to choose a snack that suits a specific dietary need. Gluten, lactose and milk proteins each need to be assessed separately: seeing a maize or potato ingredient in a coating doesn’t tell you enough about the product as a whole.
You’re hosting a Father’s Day get-together and want guests to be able to identify which snacks suit their needs. The Stichting Voedselallergie describes a buffet approach where dishes are served separately and labelled with ingredient cards.
First, find out which ingredient someone needs to avoid, then check the information for the exact product variant. After that, choose based on flavour, snack type and how you plan to serve it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The allergen to avoid | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; peanuts and specific nuts need to be considered separately. | If you’re buying for someone who avoids peanuts or certain nuts, first check whether the snack meets their needs. Around 34% of consumers put allergen avoidance first. |
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the full ingredients list and check any gluten-free claim separately. The European Commission outlines the requirements for such claims. | If you’re looking for a snack for a gluten-free diet, you’ll want to assess the entire coating rather than relying on a single ingredient. Around 26% of consumers put gluten-free suitability first. |
| Lactose or milk proteins | Find out whether lactose or milk proteins need to be avoided; a ‘lactose-free’ label doesn’t automatically answer questions about milk proteins. | With lactose intolerance, you need to check for lactose, while milk proteins are relevant for a milk allergy. Around 20% of consumers focus primarily on this distinction. |
| Serving snacks separately and clearly | Keep snacks together with their packaging or ingredient information, and use separate bowls for different options. | If guests have different dietary needs, you’ll want to show which information applies to each snack. Around 20% of consumers give top priority to serving snacks separately and clearly identifying them. |
A statement about one ingredient doesn’t automatically answer questions about other allergens. The NVWA provides allergen information by category.
Make a note of the ingredient that needs to be avoided, then check the exact pack to see whether it meets that need.
The ingredient information for Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provençale 275 g lists starch from wheat, maize and potato. So, recognising an ingredient doesn’t tell you the full story about the coating.
Read the full ingredients list and assess any gluten-free claim separately. Don’t choose based only on the flavour name or a single ingredient.
These labels answer different questions. According to the Voedingscentrum, lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar; milk proteins are relevant for a milk allergy. A vegetarian label or information about colourings doesn’t prove that other allergens are absent either.
Only rely on each label for what it actually describes, and also check the relevant allergen information.
When snacks are mixed together, it’s less clear which pack and information applies to each one. The Stichting Voedselallergie includes serving food separately with ingredient cards as part of its buffet approach.
Serve different snacks separately and keep each pack next to the corresponding bowl.
You may need to prepare separate portions rather than serving one shared mix.
Duyvis sells various peanut-coated party nuts, including Oriental and Provençale.
The range includes AH Borrelnoten cocktail, salted peanuts and salted popcorn, offering different snack options.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is described as peanuts with a crispy dough coating.
Lidl stocks party nuts; you’ll need to assess each product by checking its pack.
Aldi sells Trader Joe’s party nuts in 300 g bags, including Poesta, Paprika and Bacon-kaas flavours.
Plus describes Duyvis Borrelnootjes Cocktail 275 g as peanuts with a savoury, crispy coating.
This selection features maize snacks and popcorn as alternatives to peanut-coated party nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variant: choosing a different type of snack doesn’t prove that a product suits every dietary need.
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A maize snack as an alternative to peanut-coated party nuts; the product information lists cereals containing gluten and milk.
The ingredients information lists maize grits, wheat flour and whey.
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A fruity maize snack in a different form from peanut-coated party nuts; check the pack for the dietary need you’re catering for.
The ingredients information lists maize grits and raspberry powder.
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A savoury popcorn option instead of peanut-coated party nuts; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
The ingredients list includes maize, sunflower oil and salt.
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A base for homemade popcorn as an alternative to peanut-coated party nuts; bear in mind that you’ll need to prepare it before serving.
The maize kernels need to be popped in a pan with oil.
According to the NVWA, allergen information appears on the label of pre-packed products. Check the information on the exact pack and look for the ingredient that needs to be avoided.
No, not automatically. The Voedingscentrum describes lactose intolerance as a reaction to milk sugar; milk proteins are relevant for a milk allergy. So, check which ingredient needs to be avoided.
Since 1 January 2026, rules have applied to how and when food businesses warn about the unintended presence of allergens, the NVWA reports. Any warning must be based on a risk assessment; it doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for every consumer with an allergy.
Serve snacks separately and keep the ingredient information with the correct bowl. The Stichting Voedselallergie describes a buffet approach featuring dishes served separately with ingredient cards.
Follow the storage and use-by information on the exact pack. For Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g, Jumbo advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. This instruction applies to that product listing and isn’t general storage advice for other variants.
