Start with the allergen or ingredient that you or a guest needs to avoid: if you have a peanut allergy, peanuts are not a suitable choice, even if they’re labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. If you avoid gluten or lactose, AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is a specific option with both claims listed on the Dutch product page, but the product contains peanuts and may contain other nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each individual product; a claim or warning on a different pack does not automatically apply to the one you have.
If you want peanuts for a film, look for an explicit gluten-free claim on the exact product rather than assuming it from the ingredients. Plain peanuts and peanuts with a batter coating each need to be assessed individually. The European Commission sets out the rules for information about gluten-free products; Albert Heijn labels its 300 g product gluten-free.
Distinguish between avoiding lactose and having a milk allergy: lactose is milk sugar, while a milk allergy involves milk proteins. So a lactose-free claim does not, by itself, tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. The Food Allergy Foundation explains the difference.
If you’re sharing snacks, check whether peanuts are listed as an ingredient and whether there are any warnings about other nuts. Gluten-free or vegan does not mean a product is suitable for someone with a peanut or nut allergy. The Food Allergy Foundation and product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS highlight these separate considerations.
First decide which allergen or ingredient you need to avoid. The percentages below indicate which purchasing priority may come first for consumers choosing snacks for a TV night; they are not a ranking of products.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free option | Check the gluten-free claim and ingredient information for the exact product. | If I avoid gluten, I want to be able to find the claim on this specific pack. Around 29% of consumers make a gluten-free option their top buying priority. |
| Peanuts and other nuts | Check whether the product contains peanuts and which other nuts, if any, are listed. | If I’m buying for someone with a peanut or nut allergy, the ingredients and relevant warnings need to reflect that allergy. Around 36% of consumers put peanut and nut safety first. |
| Lactose or milk | Work out whether you need to avoid lactose or need to take a milk allergy into account. | If I avoid lactose or have a milk allergy, I look for information that addresses my specific need; the terms do not answer the same question. Around 21% of consumers make avoiding lactose or milk their top buying priority. |
| Flavour and storage | Choose between plain peanuts and a seasoned coating; also check the storage instructions after opening. | Once dietary requirements are clear, I’d rather focus on the type of snack and how to store any leftovers for a film night. Around 14% of consumers give snack enjoyment and convenience top priority. |
A peanut product labelled gluten-free or lactose-free still contains peanuts. This may make it unsuitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
First identify which allergen needs to be avoided, then assess the specific free-from claim alongside the full allergen information.
The AH page for the 300 g product lists different dietary features from the separate page for the 235 g product. The 235 g product is listed as discontinued.
Compare the product name and size with the pack you’re buying. Don’t use a page for another version as proof of what your product contains.
Duyvis and Jumbo list peanuts and sunflower oil, but also state that other nuts may be present.
Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces separately.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; it does not automatically apply to other peanut products from the brand.
Compare the full product description and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the affected pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s returns instructions.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g is a plain, unsalted option.
The Dutch product page for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g lists gluten-free and lactose-free claims.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a plain, unsalted own-brand option.
Lidl describes unsalted peanuts and Alesto Cruspies with a seasoned batter coating.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Roasted and Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is an own-brand option with published ingredient and allergen information.
These Joybuy products include peanuts in unsalted, roasted and in-shell varieties. Always check the information on the exact product pack to make sure it suits your diet.
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An unsalted option for anyone looking for plain peanuts. The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain cashews.
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An in-shell option for anyone looking for peanuts to snack on. The product information lists peanuts and states that the product may contain traces of nuts.
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A roasted, unsalted option for anyone looking for this style of peanut. The product description lists 100% peanuts; check the allergen information on the exact pack.
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A listing for peanuts in a 1 kg pack. The product description lists peanuts; check the information on the exact pack for other product and allergen details.
No. A milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins, while lactose intolerance concerns the digestion of milk sugar. The Food Allergy Foundation explains the difference, so don’t rely on a lactose-free claim alone if you have a milk allergy.
Yes. Allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergens, so check which of the two are mentioned on your pack.
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 covers information about the absence or reduced presence of gluten. According to the European Commission, these rules have applied since 20 July 2016, when Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 was repealed.
Do not eat the product if it is AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns possible metal particles and applies to that product and date; return the affected pack to an Albert Heijn store in line with the returns instructions.
No. Don’t assume a bowl of whole peanuts is a suitable snack for children: Jumbo’s product information warns that young children may choke on them. This warning is separate from any allergies.
