Only choose peanuts if peanuts themselves aren’t the ingredient you need to avoid. AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but contain peanuts and may contain nuts. First decide which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredient, portion and storage information.
You’re looking for a clear statement about the ingredient you need to avoid. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g gluten-free and lactose-free; you should also check whether peanuts and any possible nuts are suitable for you.
You distinguish between ingredients and warnings about possible presence. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information on prepacked foods; peanuts themselves may be the ingredient you need to avoid.
You can eat peanuts and are looking for an unsalted option that you can take in a suitable portion and store in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid. Then compare the recipe and allergen information, and only after that consider salt, portion size and storage.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for your diet | Identify the ingredient to avoid and check the ingredients, specific dietary claims and warnings about possible presence. | I first want to know whether peanuts themselves or another ingredient are a problem for me; around 42% of consumers prioritise finding an option that suits their diet. |
| Choosing unsalted | Compare the salt information and recipe; check allergens separately. | I’m looking for an unsalted snack, but don’t want to confuse that with allergen suitability; around 33% of consumers prioritise choosing unsalted. |
| Portions and storage | Check the pack size and serving basis. Follow the storage advice and seal the pack tightly after use. | I want to quickly take a suitable portion at my desk and store the rest properly; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
A claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t, by itself, mean that a product is free from peanuts or other allergens.
Make a note of the ingredient you need to avoid and check the ingredients and allergen information for that specific product.
A product can be labelled vegan or unsalted and still contain peanuts or carry a warning that it may contain nuts.
Check dietary claims and allergen information separately.
The contents of a bag aren’t necessarily the amount you’ll want to eat at one lunch. For the Kingsize product reviewed, Jumbo lists 14 portions of 25 g.
Measure out the amount you want and compare portions using the same weight basis.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, so where you keep them can affect how practical the pack is after opening.
Follow the instructions on the pack and choose a cool, dry place.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, and include ingredient information.
The unsalted option reviewed is a plain variety; Duyvis also describes marinated and coated varieties.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts 350 g have an explicit serving basis on the product page.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 300 g are a plain variety with ingredient and allergen information.
Lidl describes unsalted peanuts and also lists peanuts in a spicy dough coating under its Alesto range.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s peanuts in a 250 g pack.
These products are options if you’re looking for peanuts as a snack; check the ingredients, allergen information and preparation method for each variety.
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An unsalted option if you’re looking for peanuts as a lunch snack.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The product title says roasted; the product information describes the variety as unsalted and advises storing it in a cool, dry place and sealing it tightly after opening.
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An option if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells and want to shell them before eating.
The pack contains 500 g. The product information warns that it may contain traces of nuts.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a milk allergy relates to milk proteins. For a milk allergy, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the ingredients and allergen information, rather than relying on a lactose-free claim alone.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are labelled on prepacked foods; peanuts and nuts are separate things to look out for. Since 1 January 2026, rules have also applied in the Netherlands to warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Yes. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets out the requirements for the claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’. The European Commission states that the regulation has applied since 20 July 2016.
Store peanuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, preferably somewhere cool. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises sealing nuts well and keeping them dry; also follow the instructions on the pack and keep it away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Do not eat AH Extra-Large Salted Peanuts in the tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall due to possible metal fragments and said the product could be returned for a refund. This is a different variety from AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g.
