Choose nuts for your weekly shop based on the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. Gluten-free, lactose-free and dairy-free do not mean the same thing: for example, a lactose-free label is not enough if you have a cow’s milk allergy. If you need to avoid a particular nut or peanuts, don’t choose a product that contains it.
If you avoid gluten, check the gluten-free label and warnings on the exact product variant. The Dutch Coeliac Society lists the gluten-free label and Crossed Grain trademark as useful indicators when reading labels; the way a product is prepared does not, by itself, determine whether it is suitable.
It’s important to distinguish between lactose intolerance and a cow’s milk allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that lactose is milk sugar, while milk proteins are also relevant to a cow’s milk allergy. So, check the product information against your specific needs.
Check whether the nut or peanuts you need to avoid are listed in the ingredients or allergen information. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation describes nuts as allergens; Allergy Centres Netherlands also clarifies that peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts.
First identify the ingredient you need to avoid. Then compare flavour, quantity and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a particular nut or peanuts | Check the nuts included and any relevant warnings on the exact pack. For example, Jumbo Unroasted Nut Mix lists walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds. | If I need to avoid a particular nut or peanuts, I check the ingredients and warnings first. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Avoiding gluten | Check the gluten-free label and warnings on the exact product variant. The Dutch Coeliac Society lists the gluten-free label and Crossed Grain trademark as useful indicators. | When I avoid gluten, I want to check the full product information for the pack I’ve chosen. Gluten-free suitability is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Avoiding milk or lactose | Work out whether you need to avoid lactose or milk proteins. Then check for milk ingredients and relevant allergen information. | If I have lactose intolerance or a cow’s milk allergy, I need to look out for different ingredients. Milk or lactose is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Choosing the right amount for the week | Choose a quantity that suits how you plan to use the product, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m planning snacks for several occasions, I choose an amount that suits how much I’ll use and how I can store it. Weekly planning and pack size are the top priorities for around 20% of consumers. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free label does not mean a product is free from the nut or peanuts you need to avoid.
Make your shopping list based on the specific ingredient and check the exact pack.
Duyvis states that Almonds Original may contain traces of gluten and peanuts. This warning applies to this variant and not automatically to other products from the brand.
Check the ingredients and warnings for the flavour you choose. Don’t assume a product is suitable just because it says ‘almond’ or ‘unsalted’.
Lactose is milk sugar; milk proteins are relevant to a cow’s milk allergy. The terms therefore answer different questions.
If you have a cow’s milk allergy, don’t use a lactose-free label as your only selection criterion. Check the milk ingredients and allergen information too.
Pack sizes and ingredients can vary, and product information can change. Choosing an amount that doesn’t suit your needs could also lead to waste.
Compare the quantity, ingredients and storage instructions, and check any replacement product again.
A relevant choice for unsalted peanuts, almonds and coated snacks to enjoy with drinks.
A supermarket own-brand option for nuts in your weekly shop, including AH Unsalted Nut Mix.
A basic nut mix for anyone looking for unroasted, unsalted nuts.
Lidl presents Alesto as its range of nuts and dried fruit.
A relevant option for a larger nut mix, including a 500 g unsalted variant.
An option for unsalted nuts, with an information service for allergen queries about PLUS own-brand products.
This selection from Joybuy includes walnuts, peanuts, cashews and chestnuts; it is not a single free-from category. Before choosing a product for a dietary requirement, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack.
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The product description suggests these walnuts for snacking or adding to a nut mix; you’ll need to crack them open first.
The pack contains 128 g. The walnuts are individually wrapped; store them in a cool, dry place, following the product instructions.
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The product description suggests these whole boiled peanuts as a snack or an addition to dishes.
The pack contains 500 g. The product information says to keep frozen and refrigerate after defrosting.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts for snacking or recipes.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and warns that it may contain traces of cashews. Store in a cool, dry place, as stated in the product information.
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The product description says these peeled, baked chestnuts are ready to eat.
The description lists 100% chestnuts and states ‘gluten-free’. Check the ingredients and warnings on the pack too, to make sure it suits your needs.
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The product description suggests these roasted, unsalted cashews for snacking, cooking or baking.
The pack contains 200 g. The product information lists cashews as an allergen; store in a cool, dry place, following the product instructions.
Don’t rely on the lactose-free label alone. Lactose is milk sugar, while milk proteins are relevant to a cow’s milk allergy. So check the milk ingredients and relevant allergen information too.
No. Allergy Centres Netherlands describes peanuts as legumes, not tree nuts. This distinction doesn’t mean you can switch between the two without further consideration if you have an allergy.
Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has been enforcing new Dutch rules on precautionary allergen warnings. The NVWA explains that stocks packaged earlier may still be sold under certain conditions, so don’t assume every pack follows the same labelling policy.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers of unpackaged food must tell customers about any regulated allergens present before purchase. This information can be provided in writing or, under the conditions described, verbally; it does not prove that cross-contamination is ruled out.
Yes. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change, and advises customers to read the pack before eating the product. Check any replacement flavour or pack again too.
