First, decide which substance you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product variant. A gluten-free or lactose-free label does not make almonds suitable if you have a nut or peanut allergy. For example, Albert Heijn lists these characteristics for AH Unsalted Almonds, which contain almonds and may also contain peanuts and other nuts.
You’re looking for a specific claim for the exact product variant, not a general promise that a product is free from allergens. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free and lactose-free; the product contains almonds and may also contain peanuts and other nuts.
You want to know whether the specific type of nut or peanuts are in the product, and what warnings apply to possible traces. Peanuts and tree nuts are different allergens, but this botanical distinction does not automatically determine whether a product suits your dietary advice. Stichting Voedselallergie therefore discusses peanuts separately from nuts.
Once you’ve checked whether the product suits your dietary needs, you’ll want to set aside an appropriate portion and store the rest properly. Albert Heijn lists a 25-gram portion for AH Unsalted Almonds; Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
First, decide which ingredient or substance you need to avoid. Then check the exact product variant. Only if it’s suitable should you consider portion size and storage.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The nut or peanuts you need to avoid | Check the exact type of nut in the ingredients list and read any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid peanuts or a particular tree nut, I check both separately and follow my dietary advice. Around 36% of consumers say avoiding nuts or peanuts is their main buying priority. |
| Gluten-free | Look for the claim on the exact product variant and also check the ingredients and current packaging. | If I avoid gluten and can tolerate the nut in question, I look for a clear product claim. Around 29% of consumers say avoiding gluten is their top priority. |
| Lactose or milk | Work out whether you need to avoid lactose or have a milk allergy, then check the relevant claim and allergen information. | If I avoid lactose or have a milk allergy, I want to assess the right information for my specific dietary restriction. Around 21% of consumers say milk or lactose is their main concern. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the portion size, packaging and storage advice; seal the rest tightly and keep it dry. | Once I’ve finished checking the dietary information, I want to set aside a manageable portion for a gaming session and store the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers say portioning and storage are their main remaining buying priorities. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim can appear alongside almonds as an ingredient and warnings about other nuts or peanuts. On its own, the claim doesn’t mean the product is suitable if you have a nut or peanut allergy.
First, identify the substance you need to avoid and check it against the exact product variant.
These preparation details do not replace the ingredients and allergen information. Jumbo Unsalted Almonds and PLUS Unsalted Almonds contain almonds and carry a warning about possible traces of peanuts.
Check dietary claims, allergens present and warnings about possible traces separately.
AH Unsalted Almonds contain almonds, but Albert Heijn also states that the product may contain peanuts and several other types of nuts.
As well as checking the ingredients list, read the ‘May contain’ warning. A short list is no guarantee that other allergens are absent.
Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry, as they are susceptible to mould.
If you like, set aside a portion in advance and seal the rest of the pack according to the storage advice.
The Unsalted Peanuts variant is relevant if you’re specifically assessing a peanut product.
AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g is relevant if you can tolerate almonds and are assessing a product with explicit gluten-free or lactose-free claims.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is relevant if you’re assessing a roasted almond variant with specific ingredients information.
Lidl has the Alesto range and lists a 200 g unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts product.
According to ALDI, the Trader Joe’s almonds reviewed are available in 200 g roasted and salted, and roasted with smoke flavour variants.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds 150 g is relevant if you’re assessing a roasted almond variant with ingredients and allergen information.
This selection focuses on ready-to-eat chestnuts whose product description says they are gluten-free. This does not automatically make the product suitable if you have a nut or other allergy.
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An option to consider if you avoid gluten and can tolerate chestnuts; the product description says it is gluten-free.
The description lists 100% chestnuts as the ingredient and says they are ready to eat.
The pack contains 125 g. The description says there is no added sugar, colourings or preservatives.
Yes. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Almonds as gluten-free, but the variant contains almonds and may contain other nuts and peanuts. Check each substance you need to avoid separately.
No. Lactose intolerance affects the digestion of milk sugar, while a milk allergy involves a reaction to milk proteins. A lactose-free claim is therefore not enough on its own to assess whether a product is suitable if you have a milk allergy.
No. Peanuts are legumes, but that does not automatically make a peanut product suitable if you have a tree nut allergy. Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts contains peanuts and may contain traces of nuts; if in doubt, follow your personal dietary advice.
Check the information on the legally designated allergens and any warnings about possible traces for the exact product variant. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have also applied in the Netherlands to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination.
Keep nuts tightly sealed and dry, and follow the advice on the packaging. Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a dry, sealed container. For the almonds reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack properly after use.
