Start by identifying the ingredient you need to avoid: a nut snack is not automatically allergen-free, and lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy. Albert Heijn describes AH Ongezouten notenmix 200 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, but the mix contains several types of nuts and may contain peanuts, among other things. Check the sandwich separately too; the NVWA says you must be able to get allergen information before you buy.
You’re looking for something to have with your sandwich and need to avoid a particular nut, peanut or another allergen. Ingredients, possible traces and information from the sandwich seller matter more to you than convenience. Stichting Voedselallergie and the NVWA provide information about allergens and what you need to know before buying.
You’re looking for a snack with clear gluten-free product information, and you also consider the sandwich and how it is prepared. Voedingscentrum explains gluten-free eating; the Dutch Coeliac Association advises asking for clean utensils when eating out.
You’re looking for a snack explicitly labelled lactose-free and can tolerate the nuts it contains. Voedingscentrum explains the difference between lactose intolerance and a reaction to milk proteins in people with a milk allergy.
First, identify the ingredient you need to avoid. Then check the snack’s ingredients and warnings, as well as the information available about the sandwich.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The specific allergen | Compare the exact types of nuts and peanuts with the ingredients and any warning on the packaging about possible traces. | If I need to avoid a particular nut or peanuts, I want to check both the ingredients and the warnings. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding a specific allergen at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Gluten-free options | Check the label on the exact product, and ask about how the sandwich is prepared and whether clean utensils are used. | For a gluten-free lunch, I want to consider not just the snack but also the sandwich and how it is prepared. Around 29% of consumers put avoiding gluten first. |
| Lactose or milk | Work out whether you need to avoid lactose or milk proteins; a lactose-free label alone does not answer questions about milk allergies. | If I avoid lactose and can tolerate nuts, I look for an explicit lactose-free label. Around 21% of consumers put avoiding lactose at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the pack size with the stated serving size and follow the storage instructions for the specific product. | When I take a snack to have with a sandwich, I want to be able to portion out the right amount and store the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers put portability and storage first. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free label does not tell you whether a particular nut or peanuts are present. AH Ongezouten notenmix contains several types of nuts as ingredients and warns that it may contain peanuts, among other things.
Be specific about the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging.
Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar; a milk allergy relates to milk proteins. These are different considerations when shopping, as Voedingscentrum explains.
If you have an allergy, check the relevant ingredients and allergen information. Don’t base your choice on the words ‘lactose-free’ alone.
A suitable snack does not automatically make the whole lunch suitable. When food is prepared gluten-free away from home, cross-contamination from utensils can be a concern.
Ask the sandwich seller for allergen information before you buy. If you eat gluten-free for medical reasons, also ask whether clean utensils are used during preparation.
Albert Heijn lists eight 25 g servings per bag of AH Ongezouten notenmix. The product page advises closing the pack securely after use and storing it in a cool, dry place.
If you don’t take the whole bag with you, store the remaining contents after opening and seal the pack securely again.
According to Duyvis product information, the Unsalted Almonds we looked at come in a 125 g pack and contain almonds and sunflower oil.
According to Albert Heijn’s product page, the AH Ongezouten notenmix 200 g we looked at is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free.
According to Jumbo product information, the Jumbo Noten Mix Ongezouten 200 g we looked at contains peanuts and various tree nuts.
According to Lidl’s product description, the Lidl Notenmix we looked at is a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
According to ALDI’s product description, the Trader Joe’s Notenmelange ongezouten 500 g we looked at contains almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
According to PLUS product information, the PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten 500 g we looked at contains walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cashew nuts.
This selection includes nut snacks and chestnut products for comparing ingredients and any dietary information. None of these products is automatically suitable for every allergy, so always check the information on the exact pack.
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Only suitable if peanuts fit your diet; peanuts are the main ingredient and cashews may be present.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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An option if chestnuts fit your diet; the product information lists chestnuts as an ingredient and says the product is gluten-free.
The chestnuts are described as peeled, roasted and ready to eat.
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Only suitable if cashew nuts fit your diet; the product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
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Consider this mix only if the nuts listed and any possible traces are compatible with what you need to avoid.
The ingredients list hazelnut, walnut, almond and cashew; peanuts and other nuts may also be present.
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An option if chestnuts fit your diet; the product information lists chestnut kernels as an ingredient.
The kernels are described as individually wrapped and ready to eat.
Yes. The NVWA says that you must be able to get allergen information before buying unpackaged products too. The information can be provided in writing or verbally, as long as there is a clear sign saying you can ask for it. This does not guarantee that the sandwich is suitable for your allergy.
This type of warning refers to possible accidental presence and is different from an allergen deliberately added as an ingredient. The NVWA says that, from 1 January 2026, Dutch rules apply to precautionary statements on prepacked products.
No. A gluten-free label relates to gluten and, on its own, says nothing about nuts, peanuts or milk, for example. The European Commission explains that EU Regulation 828/2014 sets conditions for information about gluten and also applies to unpackaged products, such as food served in restaurants.
Follow Albert Heijn’s product instructions: store the mix in a cool, dry place and close the pack securely after use. The product page states that the 200 g bag contains eight 25 g servings.
Check the packaging before eating the product and base your choice on the information for the product you actually have. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise checking the packaging, as ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change. If you have any questions, contact their customer or consumer service team.
