Choose peanuts based on the specific substance you want to avoid, not on a general ‘free from’ claim. If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts are not a suitable snack. Albert Heijn describes AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan, but they contain peanuts and may contain various nuts. Check the current packaging, and ask for allergen information about the snack actually being sold if it is unpackaged.
You’re looking for a peanut snack with a specific dietary claim and can eat peanuts. Albert Heijn describes AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g as gluten-free and lactose-free; the product also contains peanuts and may contain various nuts.
You’re buying or sharing snacks with people who have different dietary needs, and want to be able to pass on information about allergens and warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Peanuts are not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
You prefer unsalted peanuts with a short ingredients list, without assuming that this means they are allergen-free. Duyvis, Jumbo and PLUS list peanuts and sunflower oil for specific unsalted varieties, and warn that they may contain nuts.
Start with the substance you want to avoid. If you have a peanut allergy, rule out peanuts, then check the exact variety, how it will be served and the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a specific substance | Check the ‘free from’ claim and allergen information on the packaging of that exact variety. | If you avoid gluten or lactose but can eat peanuts, you’ll want to check the claim for the exact snack. Around 40% of consumers say avoiding a specific substance is their top purchasing priority. |
| Allergen information when sharing | If the product is sold unpackaged, ask for allergen information before you buy. The NVWA says this information must be available before purchase. | When buying snacks from a stall or sharing them with others, you’ll want to know which allergens are in the variety being sold. Around 30% of consumers give the highest priority to being able to check information when sharing food. |
| Simple, unsalted recipe | Compare the ingredients, salt information and allergen details for the exact variety. | If you’re mainly looking for unsalted peanuts with a short ingredients list, don’t assume the recipe means they are generally ‘free from’. Around 20% of consumers prioritise a simple recipe. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check the pack size, whether the packaging can be resealed and the storage instructions. | For a festival, you’ll want to take an amount that suits your needs and be able to seal the pack properly once opened. Around 10% of consumers say taking food with them and storing it is their top purchasing priority. |
A gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan claim doesn’t change the fact that peanuts are an allergen. A peanut product is therefore not suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
First work out which substance needs to be avoided, then check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
Marinated peanuts and varieties with a coating have a different recipe from plain peanuts. Information about one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.
Check the full product name and ingredients for the flavoured variety you want to buy.
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. The warning applies to that specific variety and date, not to all AH peanuts.
Check the product, packaging and best-before date. Don’t use the affected pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g lists 12 servings of 25 g each; this doesn’t mean the pack contains 12 individual bags.
Check the packaging if you want to hand out snacks individually, and keep the allergen information with the snack. Portioning them yourself may require extra packaging.
Worth considering if you want to compare unsalted peanuts with marinated or coated varieties.
A specific variety to consider if you’re looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free option and can eat peanuts.
A supermarket own-brand option to consider if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts with a short ingredients list.
Worth considering if you’re looking at unsalted peanuts in the range.
Worth considering if you want to compare roasted, unsalted peanuts.
An unsalted own-brand variety to consider if the ingredients and salt information matter to your choice.
This selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, peanuts in their shells, and salted or coated varieties. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product; peanut products are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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Suited to anyone looking for a simple, unsalted peanut snack; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product information says it may contain cashew nuts.
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Suited to anyone looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and states that the peanuts are unsalted.
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Suited to anyone who enjoys peanuts as a snack and doesn’t mind shelling them; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
The peanuts need to be removed from their shells before eating.
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Suited to anyone looking for salted peanuts as a snack; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
The product information says it may contain various types of nuts. The product is not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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Suited to anyone looking for an individually packed peanut snack; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
The product information lists 70% peanuts, salt, spices and a coating that includes wheat flour. According to the information, the product contains wheat (gluten) and soya. The desiccant in the pack is not edible.
No. Those claims don’t mean a product is suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. Peanuts are an allergen in their own right; the AH variety described by Albert Heijn as gluten-free and lactose-free also lists peanuts.
Yes. Allergen information must be available before you buy unpackaged food. According to the NVWA, sellers may provide this information verbally under certain conditions: it must be available immediately before purchase, be accessible to staff and inspectors in writing or electronically, and there must be a clear notice at the point of sale telling you that you can ask for it.
Consider this warning alongside the ingredients list and information about the allergens present; a short ingredients list doesn’t replace allergen information. Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have applied to precautionary allergen warnings about allergens that may accidentally get into food. The NVWA oversees these rules.
No. Don’t rely on a lactose-free claim alone as a guarantee for someone with a milk allergy. The NVWA lists milk, including lactose, as an allergen, so check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product you want to buy.
Don’t use the affected pack, and follow the seller’s instructions. Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; check that both the product variety and date match.
