First, check which ingredient you need to avoid, then look at the packaging and how you plan to use the product: a nut product is not automatically allergen-free. If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, the specific ingredients and warnings may make a product unsuitable. A gluten-free claim tells you only about gluten, not other allergens.
You’re looking for a snack or something to add to a meal, but first you need to check which ingredients and warnings are relevant. Peanuts and tree nuts are different allergens; gluten needs to be considered separately. The Food Allergy Foundation and the Dutch Coeliac Society provide guidance on allergens and food labels.
You want to use nuts or peanuts in your cooking and compare packs by their contents. Duyvis describes unsalted peanuts as an ingredient for cooking; Albert Heijn and Jumbo both list a 200 g bag of unsalted mixed nuts.
You want to tell the difference between a plain product and peanuts in a crunchy coating, without treating a flavour name as proof that it’s suitable for your diet. Duyvis describes these as different product types.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific dietary exclusion | Identify the ingredient you avoid and check both the ingredients and the warnings on the packaging. | If I need a product that suits a specific dietary exclusion, I check the exact information on the packaging first. Around 36% of consumers prioritise dietary suitability. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you use for your meals and snacks. | If I plan my shopping for several meals, I want a pack that suits how I’ll use it, rather than one that goes unused. Around 36% of consumers focus on the quantity they need. |
| Use with dinner | Check the suggested use and the ingredients; a snack product isn’t necessarily the same as something to add to a meal. | If I want to add nuts or peanuts to a meal, I check that the product is suitable for that use and that its ingredients are right for me. Around 18% of consumers prioritise using products in meals. |
| Snacking and storage | Check the contents, storage instructions and best-before information on the packaging. | If I mainly want to use the product as a snack, I look for a size that’s practical to store and finish. Around 10% of consumers focus on convenience for snacking. |
A product may provide information about one exclusion while still containing other allergens. Peanuts and tree nuts are not the same thing.
Make a note of the ingredient you need to avoid and check it separately in the ingredients list and the warnings on the packaging.
According to Duyvis, Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts contain peanuts and sunflower oil; the manufacturer also mentions possible traces of nuts.
Consider salt content and allergens as two separate characteristics, and check the current packaging.
Pack sizes can vary, and a larger quantity is only practical if you’ll use it.
Compare the net weight with how much you’ll use and how you can store it before choosing a size.
Product ranges can include different variants, and product information may change. Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging before consumption.
Check the exact flavour and packaging again, rather than relying on a general brand name or older information.
The product ranges reviewed include unsalted peanuts and borrelnootjes (peanuts in a crunchy coating).
AH Unsalted Mixed Nuts is a specific product whose pack size and current product information you can check.
Jumbo Unsalted Mixed Nuts is a separate own-brand product to assess by its product information and pack size.
The mixed nuts reviewed are described as a mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
The Trader Joe’s Nut Medley reviewed is an unsalted mix containing various tree nuts.
This selection of Joybuy products includes peanuts, individual nuts, chestnuts and a nut mix. Check the ingredients and warnings for each product before choosing it for a specific dietary exclusion.
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The product information suggests using these as a snack or in recipes; choose them only if peanuts and cashews are suitable for you.
The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and mentions possible traces of cashews.
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The description lists peeled, cooked chestnuts that are ready to eat; check whether chestnuts are suitable for your diet.
The description lists 100% chestnuts and calls the product gluten-free.
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The product information describes almonds as a snack; choose this product only if almonds suit your diet.
The title specifies raw, unsalted almonds; the description gives a pack size of 200 g.
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The description suggests using these for cooking, baking or eating straight from the pack; choose them only if cashews are suitable for you.
The title specifies roasted, unsalted cashews; the description gives a pack size of 200 g.
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The description suggests using these as a snack or topping; check that all the nuts listed and any warnings are suitable for your diet.
According to the description, the mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. The pack size is 500 g.
No. Peanuts are legumes and are considered separately from tree nuts. That doesn’t automatically make a peanut product suitable if you have a tree nut allergy: Duyvis mentions possible traces of nuts in its Unsalted Peanuts.
No. A gluten-free claim relates to gluten. Check the product information separately for peanuts, tree nuts, milk and any other relevant exclusions.
Yes. Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging before consumption, as ingredients and dietary or allergen information may change.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on when and how businesses must warn about allergens that accidentally get into food. Since 2026, the NVWA has checked whether pre-packed products comply with these rules.
Don’t consider the product suitable for a necessary dietary exclusion until you’ve clarified the information. Check the current packaging and, if needed, ask the manufacturer for clarification.
