If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts are not a suitable choice. Choose a different snack and check its allergen information too. If you can eat peanuts but want to avoid gluten or lactose, check the labelling and ingredients of the exact variant. Unsalted does not mean allergen-free, and lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
You’re looking for a snack for someone with a relevant allergy. If they have a peanut allergy, peanuts are out; if they have a tree nut allergy, check the warnings on the exact peanut variant too. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation points out that even a small amount can cause severe reactions in some people.
You can eat peanuts but are looking for a variant that meets a specific dietary need. Check the labelling and ingredients of the exact variant; the general word ‘peanuts’ alone won’t tell you whether a product is suitable.
You can match the pack size to how quickly you’ll get through it and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. If you sell snacks as a business, also consider the applicable labelling rules and food business registration requirements; the NVWA explains the registration requirements for food businesses.
First, work out which substance you need to avoid. Then compare the recipe, variant and pack size.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut and tree nut allergies | Check the ingredients and allergen warnings for the exact variant; if you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts. | If I need to avoid peanuts, this product category is not an option; if I have a tree nut allergy, I check the warnings too. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding peanuts or tree nuts. |
| Gluten | Look for an explicit gluten-free label and check the flavour variant and any coating. | I want to avoid gluten, so I check the exact variant rather than just the product name. Around 29% of consumers prioritise avoiding gluten. |
| Lactose and milk | Distinguish between lactose and milk proteins; check the ingredients and allergen information. | I first check whether I need to avoid lactose or milk ingredients; these are not the same thing. Around 21% of consumers prioritise checking for lactose or milk. |
| Stock and packaging | Compare the net weight with how quickly you’ll use the product and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | For my snack cupboard, I want a pack that suits how much I expect to use and the storage space available. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical stock management. |
Peanuts are an allergen in their own right. So, a product from the peanut category is not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy; the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation explains that even a small amount can cause severe reactions in some people.
First, work out which substance needs to be avoided. If you have a peanut allergy, choose a different snack and check its ingredients and allergen information too.
Recipes can vary from one variant to another. For example, Duyvis lists wheat and lactose from milk in its Borrelnootjes Cocktail; the manufacturer’s information for its unsalted peanuts shows a different ingredients list.
Check the product name, flavour and packaging separately before choosing a variant.
A simple recipe doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether other allergens may be present. Several of the variants reviewed carry a warning that nuts may be present.
As well as the ingredients, read the allergen information and warnings on the exact packaging.
A larger pack may stay open for longer if you don’t get through it quickly.
Match the net weight to how much you’ll use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The manufacturer offers both unsalted peanuts and coated, flavoured variants; recipes differ by product.
AH Ongezouten pinda’s is a specific supermarket variant with published dietary and ingredients information.
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g is an uncoated variant with a published recipe.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 300 g is a larger-pack variant with a published recipe and allergen information.
Lidl Netherlands lists a 285 g unsalted peanut variant.
The Dutch product listing reviewed is for TRADER JOE’S Pinda’s geroosterd en ongezouten 250 g.
The selection below features peanut variants for people who can eat peanuts. The product names alone don’t confirm that they’re suitable if you need to avoid gluten or lactose; check the information for the exact variant.
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Suits people who can eat peanuts and are looking for an unsalted variant.
Listed ingredients: 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; may contain cashew nuts.
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A roasted peanut variant for people who can eat peanuts.
The product name specifies a 210 g pack.
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An option for people looking for peanuts in their shells who can eat peanuts.
The product information notes that nuts may be present; the pack contains 500 g.
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This raw variant with skin is for people who want to prepare peanuts themselves; the product information suggests roasting, boiling and baking.
The pack contains 500 g.
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The 1 kg pack may suit a larger stock-up if you can eat peanuts.
The product information lists several versions with different ingredients; check the exact variant and packaging before use.
No. Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar; a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre makes this distinction. If you have a milk allergy, check for milk ingredients and relevant warnings separately.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging. The NVWA requires allergens that are present to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list; where ingredients containing gluten are used, the type of grain must also be named.
According to the NVWA, warnings about possible cross-contamination must be supported by a risk assessment. The NVWA gives examples of wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. According to the NVWA, safely packaged stock produced before 1 January 2026 may still be sold until it runs out.
Follow the instructions on the exact packaging. Jumbo says to store the product in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn also advises keeping it in a dark place and closing the packaging securely after use.
Use the packaging of the product you receive to check its ingredients and allergens. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and dietary or allergy information can change; if you’re unsure, contact the seller.
