Budget shoppers with dietary restrictions
You’re looking for affordable nuts that suit a gluten or lactose restriction. Check the claim for the specific product, and look at which nuts it contains and what warnings apply.
Who is this guide for?
People with a nut or peanut allergy
You need to check which nuts are present and which cross-contamination warnings apply. Peanuts and tree nuts are different allergens; Stichting Voedselallergie explains the distinction separately.
Regular nut snackers
You can tolerate the ingredients and are looking for an unsalted snack in packaging that suits how you use and store it. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts well sealed and dry.
What should you look out for when buying?
First, check whether the ingredients suit your diet. Then compare the price and packaging of products that meet your requirements.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary suitability | Read the full ingredients list and check the exact dietary claim for that product. | If I need to avoid gluten or lactose, I want to know what’s in this specific pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise dietary suitability. |
| Cross-contamination information | As well as the ingredients, read any ‘may contain’ warning and check the current packaging. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I also want to assess information about its possible unintended presence. Around 27% of consumers prioritise cross-contamination information. |
| Purchase price and price per kilo | Compare the purchase price, net weight and price per kilo, as well as the ingredients. | If I’m sticking to my food budget, I compare only products that suit my diet. Around 27% of consumers prioritise affordability. |
| Use and storage | Check the packaging, any coating or seasoning, and the storage instructions. | If I snack on nuts regularly, I want to choose a product and quantity that I can store properly. Around 13% of consumers prioritise everyday use and storage. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming ‘free from’ means free from all allergens
A specific dietary claim does not rule out other allergens. Peanuts and tree nuts need to be assessed separately.
Make a note of the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
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Assuming plain or unsalted means suitable for someone with an allergy
An unroasted nut mix may carry a warning about another allergen. For example, Jumbo Ongebrande Notenmix states that the mix may contain peanuts.
Check ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ separately. A preparation or flavour description is no substitute for allergen information.
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Looking only at the nuts in cocktail nuts
A coating can add ingredients that aren’t found in a simple nut mix. The Duyvis Cocktailnoten checked, for example, contain wheat-containing starch and lactose from milk, according to the ingredients information.
Check the coating, seasoning and flavourings too before choosing a product to suit your diet.
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Assuming a large pack is automatically better value
A larger bag costs more upfront and is only practical if you can use and store its contents.
For suitable products, compare the purchase price and price per kilo, and choose a quantity that suits your needs.
Brands and supermarket options to compare
Duyvis
The range includes peanuts, marinated varieties and coated cocktail nuts.
- According to the manufacturer, preparation methods and coatings vary by product.
- Duyvis itself warns that products may contain traces of peanuts and/or nuts. Check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
AH Notenmix ongezouten 500 g is worth considering if you have a specific gluten or lactose restriction.
- Albert Heijn labels this variety gluten-free and lactose-free.
- The mix contains nuts and also carries a peanut warning; these dietary claims do not mean it is free from all allergens.
Jumbo
The range includes, among other things, an unroasted tree nut mix and an unsalted nut mix with peanuts.
- Product information can help you compare the ingredients and warnings for individual varieties.
- Ongebrande Notenmix states that it may contain peanuts; a simple recipe does not prove that cross-contamination is ruled out.
Lidl
The range includes, among other things, unsalted pistachios.
- The product packaging is a good place to check the product-specific information for the variety you’re considering.
- Lidl says you can contact its customer service team with further questions about ingredients. This alone says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
ALDI
The product page for Trader Joe’s Notenmelange 500 g lists almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The nut varieties listed help you assess the ingredients in this pack.
- The ingredients information alone does not confirm that other allergens are absent due to cross-contamination.
PLUS
The range includes, among other things, unsalted peanuts, almonds and unroasted nut mixes in different pack sizes.
- Different product types and quantities give you options to compare pack sizes.
- ‘Unsalted’ is not a dietary or allergen claim; check the ingredients and warnings for the variety you choose.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products are nut snacks made with different ingredients and using different preparation methods. Check each product’s ingredients and warnings to make sure they suit your diet.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
Worth considering if peanuts suit your diet and you’re looking for an unsalted snack.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients. The product may contain cashews.
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Titiz roasted chestnuts 125 g
A ready-to-eat snack worth considering if chestnuts suit your diet.
The product description says it is gluten-free and lists 100% chestnuts as the ingredient. The chestnuts are peeled, cooked and ready to eat.
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Anatolia Badem natural almonds 500 g
Worth considering if almonds suit your diet and you’re looking for a snack with no added salt.
According to the product description, it contains almonds and has no added salt.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashews 200 g
An option worth considering if cashews suit your diet and you’re looking for a roasted snack with no added salt.
The product description lists cashews as an ingredient.
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g'woon unroasted unsalted nut mix 200 g
Worth considering if the nuts listed suit your diet and you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted mix.
The product description lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. The product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Do allergens have to be listed on the labels of pre-packed nuts in the Netherlands?
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Also check the information on the packaging of the variety you buy.
Is ‘lactose-free’ enough if you have a milk allergy?
No. A milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins, while lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and relevant warnings, not just the lactose claim.
Are the Dutch rules on cross-contamination warnings already in force?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has checked cross-contamination warnings on the labels of pre-packed products during inspections. According to the NVWA, the production date determines which rules apply; safe older stock can still be sold, so you may still see older labels.
How should you store a large pack of nuts?
Keep nuts well sealed and dry, preferably somewhere cool. The Voedingscentrum gives 10–15 °C as an example. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your pack; general advice does not guarantee a storage period for every opened bag.
What should you look out for when buying nuts for young children?
As well as checking the ingredients and allergens, look at the usage warning: the Jumbo product page warns that young children can choke on nuts. This warning is separate from whether the ingredients suit a particular diet.