If you avoid gluten and lactose and can eat almonds, you could consider AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g: Albert Heijn lists both of these attributes for this product, but also lists almonds as an ingredient. If you have an allergy, the specific nut you need to avoid is what matters, so check the ingredients and allergen warnings for each flavour and pack.
You’re looking for a snack with the specific dietary attribute that matters to you. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a product is free from nuts or peanuts; Albert Heijn lists both attributes for AH Unsalted Almonds.
Check which allergens are listed in the ingredients and whether the packaging warns that they may be present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Food Allergy Foundation both highlight allergen information and nuts as important considerations.
You want a snack that’s ready to eat, with portion and storage information to suit how you’ll use it, once you’ve checked that the ingredients fit your diet.
First, check the ingredient you need to avoid. Then consider flavour, portion size and convenient storage.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Read the ingredients and warnings about possible presence on the packaging of the exact variant. The NVWA explains allergen information on prepacked foods. | If I need to avoid a particular nut or peanut, I check both before choosing a snack. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding an allergen first. |
| Choosing a gluten-free option | Check that the gluten-free claim applies to the exact variant; don’t assume it based only on a short ingredients list. | If I avoid gluten, I want the claim to apply to the exact pack I’m buying. Around 29% of consumers give making an informed gluten-free choice their top priority. |
| Distinguishing lactose from milk allergy | Check whether you need to avoid lactose or milk ingredients; a lactose-free claim is not a general guarantee for people with a milk allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre makes this distinction too. | If I avoid lactose, I check the lactose information and don’t confuse it with a milk allergy. Around 21% of consumers prioritise avoiding milk or lactose. |
| Portion size and storage | Compare the pack size with how much you want to use, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I’m looking for a snack to enjoy while watching, I want to be able to store it easily once opened. Around 14% of consumers give portion size and convenient storage their top priority, after checking dietary requirements. |
A product labelled gluten-free or lactose-free may still contain almonds or carry a warning that peanuts may be present.
Identify the specific ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the variant you’ve chosen.
Duyvis Unsalted Almonds and Duyvis Borrelnootjes Cocktail have different ingredients and allergen information. So the information for one variant doesn’t automatically apply to the other.
Compare the full product name, ingredients and warnings for the flavour you’re considering.
Lactose intolerance and an allergy to milk proteins are different conditions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre makes this distinction too.
Check which restriction applies to you, and don’t treat a lactose-free claim as a general guarantee for a milk allergy.
The range includes plain almonds as well as seasoned or coated nut snacks; recipes vary by product.
AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g is a specific product with explicit gluten-free and lactose-free claims.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a plain almond option with ingredient and portion information.
Alesto Spanish Almonds is a nut range with 200 g packs in various varieties.
The 200 g Trader Joe’s almonds described are either roasted and salted or roasted with a smoky flavour.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds 150 g is a supermarket own-brand product with ingredient and allergen information.
This Joybuy selection includes nut and chestnut snacks that are ready to eat. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product to see whether it suits your diet.
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An option if you can eat almonds and want a snack that’s ready to eat straight from the pack.
The product information lists 100% almond kernels and identifies almonds as an allergen.
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An option if you can eat peanuts and are looking for an unsalted snack.
The ingredient information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the allergen information warns that cashews may be present.
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An option if you’re looking for a roasted snack that, according to the product information, is ready to eat.
The product information lists 100% chestnuts and describes this variety as gluten-free. Check the packaging against your own dietary requirements.
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An option if you can eat cashews and are looking for a roasted, unsalted snack.
The product information lists cashews as an ingredient and allergen.
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An option if you can eat almonds and are looking for a savoury snack.
The ingredient information lists 97% almonds, sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. The product contains almonds and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts; the pack is resealable.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Check the information on the packaging of the variant you want to eat.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has overseen the rules for warnings about allergens that may be unintentionally present. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says these warnings should be based on a risk assessment. Read them for the specific product, rather than treating them as a general statement about all products.
Not necessarily: lactose intolerance and milk allergy are different conditions. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a low-lactose diet is usually enough for lactose intolerance; this advice doesn’t automatically apply to a milk allergy.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For the almond products reviewed, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use.
Check the packaging before eating the product, and contact customer services if you have any questions. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that ingredients and allergen information can change.
