Choose nuts for coeliac disease by checking the gluten-free claim and the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product packaging, not by relying on the brand name or flavour. Once you’ve checked, an unsalted option may work as an everyday snack; assess seasoned and coated nuts separately. Gluten-free does not mean a product is also suitable if you have an additional peanut or tree nut allergy.
You’re looking for nuts that fit a strict gluten-free diet and want to check the ingredients, gluten-free claim and warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Dutch Coeliac Society and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provide information about cross-contamination and identifying gluten-free products.
As well as gluten-free suitability, you’re looking for an unsalted snack or nuts to add to a meal, and you pay attention to how they’re made and what they contain. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; also check the details of the specific product.
You’re buying or serving nuts for someone with coeliac disease and want to keep the packaging and snack separate from gluten-containing products. Check for any additional allergies separately from gluten-free suitability.
First, check that the exact product is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Then consider how it’s prepared, what it contains and the pack size, depending on how you plan to use the nuts.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Look for a gluten-free claim or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | If coeliac disease means I need to eat strictly gluten-free, I want to be able to check the information for this exact product. Around 42% of consumers put gluten-free suitability first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or coated, and look at the ingredients and any salt information. | If I eat nuts regularly, I want to know what else is in the mix and how it’s been prepared. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients in their everyday food. |
| Other allergens | Read which nuts and peanuts are included, and check the warnings on the packaging. | If I’m also buying for someone with a peanut or tree nut allergy, I check for those allergens separately from gluten. Around 17% of consumers put an additional allergy first when choosing products. |
| Storage and serving | Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use the nuts, follow the storage instructions and keep gluten-free nuts separate when serving. | If I’m sharing nuts or storing an opened pack, I want to keep the snack separate and have the packaging available. Around 16% of consumers prioritise portioning and ease of serving. |
Recipes vary between products. The Duyvis Borrelnootjes provencale product checked lists wheat and gluten-containing cereals.
Check each flavour and pack variant separately before you buy.
A gluten-free claim doesn’t rule out a nut mix containing other nuts or peanuts, or carrying a warning about them.
Identify the allergen you need to avoid and check the ingredients and allergen information for it.
Cross-contamination can happen at home or when sharing food. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses the importance of avoiding contact with gluten.
Use clean utensils, keep snacks separate and leave the packaging available so you can check the label information.
An opened pack needs to be stored with care. Any amount you don’t use could end up sitting around unnecessarily.
Choose a pack size that suits your needs and seal it well after each serving. Store nuts in a dry place and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Worth considering for peanuts and party snacks; check each product variant separately.
Worth considering for unsalted nut mixes and an unroasted AH Terra variant with a gluten-free claim on its Dutch product page.
Worth considering for an unsalted own-brand mix with peanuts and a selection of tree nuts.
Worth considering for a range of Alesto nuts and snack products.
Worth considering for products such as Trader Joe’s Notenmelange ongezouten 500 g.
Worth considering for PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten 500 g.
These Joybuy products include unsalted peanuts and a range of nuts for snacking or adding to dishes. This alone doesn’t indicate whether they’re suitable for a gluten-free diet: check the latest information on the exact packaging before buying.
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These unsalted peanuts may be a good option if you’re looking for a peanut snack; if you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free claim and allergen information on the exact packaging.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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This variant may suit you if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds; check the latest packaging to assess whether it’s suitable for a gluten-free diet.
The ingredients information lists almonds. The product contains almonds.
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These roasted, unsalted cashews may suit you if this is the type of nut you’re looking for; check the latest packaging for gluten-free information.
The ingredients information lists cashews. The product contains cashews.
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These pine nuts may be useful as a snack or in dishes; if you have coeliac disease, check the information on the latest packaging.
The product description lists at least 98% pine nuts and palm oil. The product contains pine nuts.
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The smaller pack may be handy if you only need a small amount of pine nuts; check the gluten-free information on the exact packaging.
The ingredients information lists pine nuts. The product contains pine nuts.
No. A gluten-free claim doesn’t mean a product is free from peanuts or other nuts. The AH mixes checked contain several types of nuts, so assess any additional food allergy separately.
Yes, check the latest packaging even when you’re buying a product again. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Keep the gluten-free nuts separate and use clean utensils and a clean work surface. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends keeping gluten-free products in their packaging for as long as possible, to limit contact and keep the label information available.
From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will oversee new rules for allergen warnings on prepacked products. The NVWA lists ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ among the permitted warning formats.
Yes. The European Commission identifies Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 as the framework setting out the conditions under which products may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ or ‘very low gluten’. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
