If a guest needs to avoid peanuts, don’t choose peanuts; check a peanut-free snack for its ingredients and any risk of cross-contamination too. If peanuts are suitable, AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is a specific option to consider if you’re looking for something gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan: Albert Heijn lists these features for this variant, which does contain peanuts and may contain traces of tree nuts. Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
If you’re hosting drinks and a guest needs to avoid a specific allergen, check peanuts, tree nuts and possible cross-contamination separately. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Food Allergy Foundation make clear that peanuts and tree nuts belong to different allergen groups.
You’re looking for an explicit gluten-free statement and checking for ingredients such as wheat and barley, including in a crunchy coating. Albert Heijn lists the AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g reviewed here as gluten-free; Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes contains wheat and barley.
You may be looking for a lactose-free, vegan or unsalted option, and want to distinguish these features from suitability for someone with an allergy. Albert Heijn lists the variant reviewed here as lactose-free and vegan; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that lactose intolerance and milk allergy are different conditions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Check the allergen, ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging. | If I’m welcoming a guest who needs to avoid peanuts, I won’t choose a peanut product and I’ll check any alternative too. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding a specific allergen first. |
| Gluten-free or coated in batter | Look for an explicit gluten-free statement and check for ingredients such as wheat and barley. | If peanuts are suitable but gluten needs to be avoided, I’ll look for a clear statement for that exact variant. Around 29% of consumers put gluten-free first. |
| Other dietary requirements | Check whether you need a lactose-free, vegan or unsalted option; assess milk allergy separately. | If you’re mainly looking for something lactose-free, vegan or unsalted, don’t confuse that feature with suitability for someone with an allergy. Around 21% of consumers put one of these features first. |
| Flavour and packaging | Choose the flavour and pack size only after checking that the product is suitable for the dietary requirement. | If there’s no overriding dietary restriction, I can then consider flavour, portion size and storage. Around 14% of consumers put flavour and practical shopping first. |
A feature such as gluten-free or vegan doesn’t mean a product is free from peanuts or other allergens. Albert Heijn lists both peanuts and possible traces of several tree nuts for the unsalted variant reviewed here.
Establish which allergen needs to be avoided, and if a guest has a peanut allergy, don’t choose a product containing peanuts.
Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes contains ingredients including wheat, barley and soya, and the product information warns that it may contain milk, mustard and nuts. The coating and seasoning affect which ingredients you need to check.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for coated borrelnootjes separately from that for plain peanuts.
Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar, while milk allergy involves milk proteins. So a lactose-free or vegan statement doesn’t automatically tell you whether milk could be present as an allergen.
If a guest has a milk allergy, check the ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination with milk.
The features listed by Albert Heijn apply to AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g. They don’t automatically apply to other packs or recipes; choosing the wrong pack could make it unsuitable for your guest and mean you need to buy something else.
Check the features and allergen information on the exact packaging every time you buy.
Worth considering if you’re comparing plain unsalted peanuts with seasoned, coated borrelnootjes.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is a specific option if you’re looking for clearly stated dietary features.
The comparison includes Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g.
For this comparison, Lidl offers unsalted peanuts as well as products from the Alesto party-snack range.
The comparison includes Trader Joe’s Peanuts 250 g, sold at ALDI.
The comparison includes PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g.
These Joybuy products are peanut options for drinks. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product; peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone who needs to avoid them.
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A seasoned peanut snack for a drinks gathering where salt and Sichuan pepper are a good fit.
The product information lists peanuts, palm oil, salt and Sichuan pepper as ingredients, and describes the snack as individually wrapped.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid them.
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An unsalted option if you’re looking for peanuts with no added salt.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashews; check this if cashews need to be avoided.
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A salted peanut snack for a drinks gathering where this flavour and pack size are a good fit.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients.
May contain various types of nuts. Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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An option if you’d like to serve peanuts in their shells as a snack with drinks.
The product title and information describe peanuts in their shells.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of nuts.
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A roasted peanut option if that’s the type of snack you’re looking for to serve with drinks.
The product title specifies roasted peanuts and a 210 g pack.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid them.
Not automatically. Peanuts are legumes and belong to a different allergen group from tree nuts, but a peanut product may carry a warning that it could contain tree nuts. The AH variant reviewed here and Duyvis Unsalted carry such a warning; check the exact packaging and the individual’s diet.
No. Lactose-free and milk allergy address different concerns. Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar; if someone has a milk allergy, check for milk as an allergen and possible cross-contamination, not just a lactose-free statement.
Keep the original packaging and make sure it’s clear which snack it belongs to. Use separate bowls and serving utensils for snacks intended for different dietary needs. This is practical advice, not a guarantee that a drinks gathering will be free from allergens.
Albert Heijn advises storing this variant in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the packaging securely after use. The best-before date is on the side of the pack.
Check the label on the exact packaging for allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products and has overseen Dutch rules on allergen information since 1 January 2026. This is not a general guarantee that a product is allergen-free.
