Who is this relevant for?

Hosts with guests who have a peanut allergy

You’re looking for a peanut-free alternative and checking for information about possible cross-contamination too. Stichting Voedselallergie lists peanuts as an allergen.

Hosts with guests who have other dietary requirements

You’re comparing the exact product and coating, as a peanut snack may contain other ingredients too. Duyvis and PLUS product information lists wheat, barley and soya among the ingredients of Borrelnootjes Oriental.

Hosts looking to avoid certain additives

You want to know exactly what a particular claim excludes. Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes Oriental as a variety with no artificial colours; that alone doesn’t tell you whether it contains allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the ingredient a guest needs to avoid. If it’s peanuts, choose something outside the peanut category. If peanuts are suitable, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact snack variety.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Avoiding peanuts Check whether peanuts are listed in the ingredients, and read any warning about possible presence too. If a guest needs to avoid peanuts, I look for a peanut-free alternative and check its warnings too. Around 36% of consumers make avoiding peanuts their top priority.
Avoiding another allergen Check the specific ingredient, the full flavour variety and any warning about possible presence. If a guest needs to avoid, for example, gluten, milk or soya, I compare the ingredients of that exact variety. Around 29% of consumers give avoiding another specific allergen top priority.
Information at the buffet Keep the packaging and make sure you can tell the varieties apart; for young children, consider the way the food is eaten too. At a buffet, I want to be able to see which snack is in each bowl and what warnings apply. Around 21% of consumers consider clear product information and suitable serving the most important factors.
Understanding a limited claim Read which substance is specifically excluded, and check the ingredients and allergens as well. If I want to avoid a particular additive, I want to know exactly what the claim does and doesn’t cover. Around 14% of consumers make avoiding a specific additive their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘free from’ as meaning free from all allergens

    Duyvis’s claim about Borrelnootjes Oriental relates to artificial colours. The product information also lists peanuts, wheat, barley and soya.

    Check exactly which substance the claim refers to, and read the ingredients and warnings separately.

  • Treating a coated peanut snack like plain peanuts

    The coating on the Oriental variety reviewed contains ingredients including wheat, barley and soya. The flavour variety therefore matters when checking the ingredients.

    Check the name, flavour variety, coating and allergen information on the packaging you’re serving.

  • Focusing only on allergens at a party with young children

    Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts and popcorn can also pose a choking risk for young children.

    Choose an appropriate form of food and make sure young children eat calmly while seated and supervised.

  • Not matching a recall warning to the right packaging

    Albert Heijn has issued a specific warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments.

    Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with the warning. Don’t eat the affected product, and don’t apply the warning to other varieties without evidence.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

The product information reviewed covers various peanuts and coated Borrelnootjes.

  • Duyvis says its Borrelnootjes Oriental 275 g contains no artificial colours.
  • This variety contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya, and may contain milk, mustard and nuts. This applies to the variety reviewed, not the brand as a whole.

Albert Heijn

The examples reviewed include AH Ongezouten pinda’s and AH Zoute popcorn.

  • Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging, as product information can change.
  • A recall warning applies specifically to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; don’t apply it to other products.

Jumbo

The product listing reviewed is for Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g.

  • The product name clearly identifies the variety and pack size.
  • ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean a product is free from peanuts or other allergens; check the label for the guest concerned.

Lidl

The information reviewed distinguishes between unsalted peanuts and Alesto snacks with a spiced dough coating.

  • The product descriptions make it clear that there are different types of peanut snacks.
  • A dough coating doesn’t mean a snack is free from gluten or other allergens; check the information for the exact variety.

ALDI

The product listing reviewed is for 250 g of unsalted Trader Joe’s peanuts at ALDI.

  • The listing gives the product type and pack size.
  • Unsalted peanuts aren’t a suitable peanut-free alternative. Check the current packaging for ingredient information.

PLUS

The product listings reviewed include PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 g and Duyvis Borrelnootjes Oriental 275 g.

  • The information for Oriental distinguishes between allergens present and possible traces, and includes storage instructions.
  • The information about Oriental applies to that variety and doesn’t mean that all PLUS products are suitable for people with allergies.

Joybuy products

These peanut snacks are for guests who can eat peanuts and are looking for a variety with no artificial colours. Always check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging.

Duyvis Tiger Nuts Flaming Hot, 275 g

Duyvis Tiger Nuts Flaming Hot, 275 g

According to Duyvis, the product description says this variety contains no artificial colours; it contains peanuts, so it isn’t a peanut-free alternative.

The product information lists gluten (wheat) and says it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.

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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes, 275 g

Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes, 275 g

According to Duyvis, the product description says this variety contains no artificial colours; it contains peanuts, so it isn’t a peanut-free alternative.

The product information lists gluten (wheat and barley) and soya, and says it may contain milk, nuts and mustard.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you buy peanuts that are suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?

Not as a peanut-free option: peanuts are the allergen they need to avoid. Choose a different product for that guest, and check its ingredients and warnings.

What does ‘no artificial colours’ mean for allergens?

The claim is about artificial colours; it doesn’t prove that a product is free from allergens. According to the product information, Duyvis Borrelnootjes Oriental contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya. Check the warnings about possible traces too.

What is changing in the Netherlands around warnings about possible cross-contamination?

From 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority will oversee the new rules for warnings about possible cross-contamination. According to the NVWA, the production date is the key factor, so packaging in October 2026 may not all use the same wording.

Is popcorn automatically a suitable alternative for a children’s party?

No. An alternative needs to suit both the dietary requirement and the way the food is eaten. Voedingscentrum warns that popcorn and peanuts can be a choking risk for young children; make sure they eat calmly while seated and supervised.

What should you do with AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten with a best-before date of 04-11-2026?

Don’t eat the affected tub. Albert Heijn’s warning applies specifically to this product and date because of the possible presence of metal fragments. Don’t apply the warning to other packs or best-before dates without evidence.