If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts are not a suitable snack, even if a variety is labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. If you can eat peanuts but want to avoid gluten or lactose, check the label on the exact pack: Albert Heijn lists these claims for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g. Voedingscentrum gives the average handful of unsalted peanuts (25 g) as containing 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. If you’re looking for a protein-focused option, compare both figures per serving.
First, you’ll want to check whether peanuts and any tree nuts are suitable for your diet. If you have a peanut allergy, this category isn’t suitable for you; another ‘free from’ claim doesn’t change that. Stichting Voedselallergie lists peanuts as an allergen.
You can eat peanuts but want to see a specific gluten-free or lactose-free claim, rather than a general promise. Albert Heijn lists both claims for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g; check the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
You want to know how much protein a measured serving provides, while also keeping an eye on energy and salt. Voedingscentrum gives the average handful of unsalted peanuts (25 g) as containing 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal.
If you have an allergen restriction, start by checking the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Only then should you consider any ‘free from’ claims and nutritional values.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should bear this in mind? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether peanuts and any warnings about tree nuts are listed on the exact pack. | If I need to avoid peanuts or tree nuts, I want to know which allergens and warnings are listed for the product first. Around 31% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
| Specific ‘free from’ claim | Look for a claim that relates specifically to the restriction that matters to you. | I can eat peanuts, but I want to see an explicit claim for gluten or lactose. Around 25% of consumers prioritise specific ‘free from’ information. |
| Protein per serving | Compare the same serving size in grams, and check the energy per serving too. | For a snack, I want to know how much protein a measured serving provides, not just the figure per 100 g. Around 25% of consumers prioritise protein per serving. |
| Serving size and salt | Check the salt per 100 g, measure your serving and follow the storage instructions after opening. | I want to measure my serving and keep an eye on salt, without automatically assuming that unsalted peanuts are low in energy. Around 19% of consumers prioritise managing their serving size or salt intake. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean that a product contains no peanuts. A product may also carry a warning about tree nuts.
First, identify which allergens you need to avoid, then read the information for the exact variety. If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts.
Voedingscentrum gives the average handful of unsalted peanuts (25 g) as containing 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. A larger serving to get more protein will also provide more energy.
Measure your serving and compare the protein and energy figures for the same amount.
A larger serving also means you’ll need to measure more carefully if you don’t want to eat more than planned without realising.
According to the manufacturer, the unsalted Duyvis variety also contains sunflower oil and provides 614 kcal per 100 g. So ‘unsalted’ alone doesn’t tell you how much energy a serving provides.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values separately from the salt claim; this product information applies to the variety mentioned.
The length of a warning isn’t a way to rank products by allergen safety. Warnings relate to specific product information.
Check which allergens are listed for the variety you’re considering. The NVWA rules on warnings about allergens that may be present unintentionally apply from 1 January 2026.
Duyvis offers separate salted and unsalted peanut varieties.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is an option for people looking for a specific ‘free from’ claim.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts 350 g is an unsalted variety with nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.
Lidl describes a 285 g unsalted peanut variety on its Dutch product page.
The Dutch product description lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g has product-specific ingredient information.
This selection includes unsalted varieties, roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product; none of these products is suitable for anyone who needs to avoid peanuts.
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This unsalted variety may suit people looking for peanuts with no added salt.
The product information warns that it may contain cashew nuts.
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The product description lists roasted, unsalted peanuts for anyone looking for this style of preparation.
This product contains peanuts, so it isn’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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This variety consists of peanuts in their shells, for anyone looking specifically for this style.
The product information says that it may also contain nuts.
Yes. The NVWA lists peanuts as one of the allergens that must be declared on prepacked foods. Read the information on the packaging of the exact variety.
No. Such a claim doesn’t mean that the product contains no peanuts. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, while the product information also lists peanuts.
For an average handful of 25 g, Voedingscentrum gives around 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. These are average figures for the category; check the nutritional table on the packaging for a specific variety.
According to the NVWA, new rules apply in the Netherlands from 1 January 2026. The NVWA says that a warning must not be added if the reference values aren’t exceeded; don’t draw conclusions about a specific batch based solely on the wording on a website.
Check the packaging of the exact product and, if in doubt, ask the retailer for clarification before consuming it. Product information can change, so don’t base your choice solely on an older online description.
