Choose nuts based on the specific substance you need to avoid, rather than a general promise that they are allergen-free. Albert Heijn describes AH Unsalted Almonds (190 g) as gluten-free and lactose-free, but they contain almonds and may contain peanuts and other nuts. Check the current packaging and plan to buy them at Albert Heijn at Schiphol before security.
You’re looking for a nut snack with an explicit gluten-free claim and want to check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. A gluten-free label doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties or allergens; Albert Heijn makes this claim for AH Unsalted Almonds.
You want a snack labelled lactose-free. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk allergy, so if you have a milk allergy, check the relevant ingredients and allergen information too.
First, check whether the allergens present and any warnings are compatible with your diet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. A nut snack is not automatically suitable if you’re allergic to an ingredient or a possible allergen.
When choosing nuts for a trip from Schiphol, your choice depends on the substance you need to avoid and when you want to buy your snack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and cross-contamination | Check the ingredients, allergens present and warnings about possible cross-contamination separately. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to know what’s in the pack and what warnings it carries. Around 36% of this group put allergen safety first. |
| Gluten-free claim | Check the claim on the exact variety and read the warnings on that pack too. | If I need to eat gluten-free, I want to check the claim for the exact variety I’m buying. Around 29% of this group put gluten-free products first. |
| Lactose-free or milk allergy | Identify the substance you need to avoid and check the relevant ingredients and allergen information. | If I avoid lactose, I look for a lactose-free label; if I have a milk allergy, I also check the information about milk proteins. Around 21% of this group put lactose-free products first. |
| Buying and taking it with you | Plan where and when to buy your snack, and choose packaging that suits your journey. Whole nuts are different from nut butter. | Once I’ve settled on a suitable dietary option, I want to know whether I can buy and take the snack with me before security. Around 14% of this group put travel planning first. |
A product can be labelled gluten-free or lactose-free and still contain almonds, or carry a warning that it may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Match each claim to the substance you need to avoid, and check all the allergens that are relevant to you as well.
These labels don’t mean that a product is gluten-free or suitable for someone with an allergy. According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Almonds Original may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
Check the specific dietary claim and allergen information first; then consider the flavour or how the product is prepared.
Royal Schiphol Group lists the Albert Heijn supermarket and Albert Heijn to go locations on Plaza, before security.
Buy your snack there before going through security, or bring one you’ve already checked. You can’t get to a shop on Plaza directly after security.
Schiphol includes liquid and spreadable food products in its liquids rules. An oversized pack may be refused at security.
For a spreadable product, check the applicable hand luggage rules and packaging limit. The liquids rule doesn’t apply to dry nuts.
Duyvis sells peanuts, nut mixes and seasoned or coated varieties, among other products.
Albert Heijn has a specific unsalted almond variety, with published product and allergen information.
Jumbo sells products including Unsalted Nut Mix (200 g).
Lidl lists a 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
ALDI describes TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Nut Mix (500 g) as a blend of different nuts.
PLUS stocks unsalted almonds, peanuts, student mix and nut mixes.
These Joybuy products vary in nut type, preparation and portion size. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging to see if a product suits your diet; a product name alone doesn’t mean a snack is free from all allergens.
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An option if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted peanut snack and peanuts and any stated risk of cashew nuts suit your diet.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and no added salt. The product contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Suitable if you’re specifically looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and can eat cashews.
The product name says the cashew nuts are roasted and unsalted; the product information lists cashew as an ingredient and allergen. Not suitable if you need to avoid cashews.
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An option if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat pine nut snack and pine nuts suit your diet.
The product description lists at least 98% pine nuts, palm oil and says the product is ready to eat. Pine nuts are listed as a nut present.
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An option if you’re looking for ready-to-eat chestnut kernels in individual packs.
The product description lists 100% chestnut kernels, no added ingredients and individual packs. Chestnuts are also listed in the allergen information, so check whether they suit your diet.
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These boiled peanuts are intended as a snack, but you’ll need to pay attention to the storage instructions while travelling.
The product information says to keep them in the freezer until use and refrigerate them after defrosting. The product contains peanuts, so don’t choose it if you need to avoid them.
No. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free, but this variety contains almonds and may contain peanuts and other nuts. Check the current packaging.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, whereas a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the relevant ingredients and allergen information, not just the lactose-free label.
The warning refers to the possible unintended presence of an allergen; it doesn’t mean it was deliberately added as an ingredient. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has monitored the rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination on pre-packed products. The NVWA lists wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Check the warning for the allergen you need to avoid.
Schiphol lists food as permitted in hand luggage; dry nuts aren’t among the liquid or spreadable food products described. Nut butter is included, and ordinary liquid or spreadable products are limited to 100 ml per container. Follow the instructions from security staff and check the import rules for your destination separately.
Royal Schiphol Group lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two Albert Heijn to go locations on Plaza, before security. Check the exact variety and packaging in store; the location information doesn’t confirm that a particular type of nut is in stock.
