If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t suitable: choose a snack outside this category that fits your individual dietary advice, as Jeroen Bosch Hospital also recommends. If you can eat peanuts and are specifically looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free option, Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists these features for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g, but also identifies peanuts and the possible presence of nuts; always check the exact product variant and packaging. For children, the shape of the snack and eating calmly matter too: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole peanuts can cause choking.
If you’re looking for a holiday snack for a child with a food allergy, first check whether peanuts are suitable at all. Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises avoiding peanuts if you have a peanut allergy; allergen information and individual dietary advice come before taste or brand.
If you can eat peanuts but need a specific gluten or lactose claim, check the exact variant. AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g lists these features on Albert Heijn’s product page; this doesn’t mean the product is free from peanuts or other allergens.
For snacks on the go, the packaging, how to store them after opening and the way a child eats all matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place and warns that whole peanuts can cause choking.
First check whether peanuts are suitable for the diet. Then look at the specific dietary claims, as well as the snack format, quantity and packaging for the way you plan to use them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check the exact packaging for peanuts as an ingredient and warnings about other relevant allergens. | If peanuts may be an allergen, I don’t want to choose a peanut product and will follow individual dietary advice. Around 36% of shoppers put allergen safety first. |
| Specific dietary claim | Look for the specific gluten or lactose claim, and read the ingredient and allergen information too. | If I can eat peanuts but need a particular gluten or lactose claim, I want to see it on the right variant. These specific dietary features are a priority for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Unsalted option | Check the product description and nutrition table; choose an amount that suits the child and the occasion. | For regular snacking, I’m mainly looking for an unsalted option and a suitable quantity. Unsalted food is a priority for around 21% of shoppers. |
| Taking them out and storing them | Choose an amount you’ll use, follow the storage instructions and make sure children sit calmly while eating. | For a day out, I want to be able to portion out the snack and store it properly after opening. Taking food out and storing it is a priority for around 14% of shoppers. |
A variant may be labelled gluten-free or lactose-free, for example, and still contain peanuts or carry a warning about other nuts.
Be clear about which allergen or ingredient matters, and check the information for the exact variant.
For the unsalted variants reviewed, Duyvis, Jumbo and PLUS state that they may contain nuts. A short ingredient list on its own doesn’t tell you everything you need to know about relevant warnings.
As well as the ingredient list, read the allergen information and precautionary warnings on the packaging.
A serving size shown on a product pack isn’t necessarily tailored to a child. And simply changing the quantity of whole peanuts won’t make them suitable if a child can’t eat them safely.
Choose an amount and snack format that suit the child, and make sure they sit calmly while eating.
Nuts are susceptible to mould and, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, should be stored in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag carefully after use.
The features listed apply to the variants and product information reviewed, not automatically to a brand’s or retailer’s entire range.
The Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts variant reviewed is described by the manufacturer as a 235 g pack.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g has specific dietary claims on its Dutch product page.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g has a published ingredient list and allergen information.
Lidl describes the peanuts reviewed as a 285 g unsalted own-brand product.
The ALDI product page reviewed lists TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g; ALDI is the retailer and TRADER JOE’S is the product brand.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 300 g has published ingredient, allergen and nutrition information.
These Joybuy products are unsalted or roasted peanuts, or peanuts in their shells; they’re only an option if peanuts fit your diet.
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An option if you can eat peanuts and are looking for an unsalted snack.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
May contain cashews; check whether this suits your dietary needs.
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An option if you can eat peanuts and are looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The product information lists 100% peanuts.
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An option if you can eat peanuts and are looking for peanuts in their shells.
The product information lists peanuts as an ingredient and states that it may contain nuts.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole peanuts can cause choking; make sure children sit calmly and stay close while they eat.
No. Lactose intolerance and food allergy are different types of food hypersensitivity, explains the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. So don’t rely on a lactose-free claim instead of checking for the relevant allergen and following individual dietary advice.
The NVWA explains that information about 14 allergens must be provided. An allergen in the ingredients list must be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients, for example by using bold text; check the precautionary warnings too.
Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have linked precautionary warnings to a risk assessment for unintended presence. The NVWA lists ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ as permitted wording. Such a warning refers to possible cross-contamination, not an ingredient in the recipe.
Make sure children sit calmly and stay close while they eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole peanuts can cause choking; consider whether this snack format is suitable for what the child can eat safely.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says they’re susceptible to mould, which is why they need to be stored carefully.
No, don’t use a buying guide as an allergy test. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against experimenting yourself by avoiding or using products; contact your GP if you have symptoms.
