Start with the allergen you need to avoid: a nut product is not suitable if it contains the nut you are allergic to. According to Allergie Centra Nederland, an allergy to one type of nut does not automatically mean that all other nuts are suitable or unsuitable. If you can eat the nuts in question, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging. Unsalted nuts are a relevant choice if that is your preference, but this does not mean they are free from allergens.
You’re looking for an evening snack that suits a diagnosed food allergy. Check whether the specific nut, peanut, milk or other relevant allergen is present, or is listed as a possible source of cross-contamination. According to Allergie Centra Nederland, an allergy to one type of nut does not automatically mean you’re allergic to all nuts.
You want to be able to check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product variant. Duyvis lists gluten in Borrelnootjes Cocktail and a possible presence of wheat in Almonds Original. This information applies to those products and not automatically to other flavours or uncoated nuts.
You can eat the nuts in question and are mainly looking for an unsalted snack for different occasions. The Voedingscentrum recommends a handful of unsalted nuts every day; this is not specific advice to eat extra nuts late in the evening. Storage instructions and a resealable pack can help you compare products.
First decide which dietary requirement matters most to you. Then compare the exact product variant and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific allergen | Check the exact type of nut and any other relevant allergens in the ingredients list, as well as the warning about possible cross-contamination. | If I have a diagnosed allergy, I want to know whether my specific allergen is present or listed. Around 36% of consumers make allergen avoidance their top purchasing priority. |
| Gluten | Read the ingredients and warnings for the exact flavour and pack. Also check for coatings and the possible presence of wheat. | If I avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on a snack’s appearance or name. Around 29% of consumers make avoiding gluten their top purchasing priority. |
| Unsalted option | Check whether the variant is unsalted and whether salt is listed in the ingredients. Oven-roasted does not automatically mean unsalted. | If I can eat the nuts in question and want an unsalted snack, the exact variant matters more than how it is described as being prepared. Around 21% of consumers make regular snacking on unsalted products their top purchasing priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check whether the bag is resealable and follow the storage instructions for the exact variant. | If I use the same bag over several evenings, I want to be able to store it properly after opening. For around 14% of consumers, storage and snacking convenience are the top purchasing priority. |
Tree nuts and peanuts are separate allergens. A general term doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for your specific allergy.
First identify the allergen you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging.
Duyvis lists salt in the ingredients for Almonds Original and warns of a possible presence of wheat. So the preparation method is no substitute for checking allergen information.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information. Don’t judge suitability based on descriptions of how the product is prepared.
Duyvis Borrelnootjes Cocktail and Almonds Original have different recipes and warnings.
Check the full product name, flavour and information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Lactose is milk sugar; a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. A lactose-free product may still contain milk protein.
Use the criteria relevant to your dietary needs and check the ingredients and warning for milk.
A product name such as ‘unroasted’ or ‘unsalted’ does not, by itself, tell you whether a variant is suitable for a specific allergy. Always check the exact packaging.
Relevant if you’re comparing oven-roasted almonds with flavourings and coated borrelnootjes.
AH Amandelen ongebrand is a relevant option to look at if you’re after unroasted almonds.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is a relevant option if you’re looking for an unsalted variant.
Amandelen ongezouten is a relevant Lidl variant to compare if you’re looking for unsalted almonds.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds as a relevant option for anyone looking for unroasted nuts.
PLUS Amandelen ongezouten, stazak 150 g, is an own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for unsalted almonds.
This selection includes nuts and roasted chestnuts for snacking. Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging to make sure a product suits your diet.
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Suitable only if chestnuts fit your diet.
The product description says it contains 100% chestnuts, is ready to eat and has 0 g salt per 100 g.
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An option if almonds suit your diet and you’re looking for a raw, unsalted variant.
The product title describes the almonds as raw and unsalted. The product description says to reseal the pack tightly after opening.
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An option if pistachios suit your diet and you’re looking for shelled kernels to snack on.
The product description says these are shelled pistachio kernels and includes instructions for storing and resealing the pack after opening.
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An option if cashews suit your diet and you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variant.
The product title describes the cashews as roasted and unsalted. The product description lists cashews and advises closing the pack tightly after opening.
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An option if pine nuts suit your diet and you’re looking for a ready-to-eat snack.
The product description says these are lightly roasted pine nuts, with a pine nut content of at least 98%. It also includes storage instructions.
Not on the basis of that claim alone. Lactose is milk sugar; a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. A lactose-free product may still contain milk protein, so if you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and warning for milk.
An allergy to one type of nut does not automatically mean you’re allergic to all nuts, but that’s no reason to test an alternative on your own. Follow your personal avoidance advice to determine which nuts you can choose, and discuss a suspected food allergy with your GP.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must inform consumers about the 14 allergens specified by law. For prepacked products, this information is shown on the label. There is also a duty to provide information for non-prepacked food.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has been enforcing the new policy since 1 January 2026. A warning must be based on a risk assessment and can use the wording ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. According to the NVWA Q&A, the production date is what matters: safe stock produced earlier may still be sold. So older wording on a pack does not, by itself, prove that the product breaches the policy.
The Voedingscentrum recommends a handful of unsalted nuts every day. This is daily guidance, not a recommendation to have an extra evening snack on top of what you’ve already eaten.
