If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose a peanut snack: being unsalted, gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t change the fact that it contains the peanut allergen. If you can eat peanuts and want to avoid gluten or lactose, the Dutch Albert Heijn product pages list these characteristics for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g and AH Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts 295 g. Also check the packaging for warnings about other allergens.
You want to know whether peanuts themselves, or a warning about the possible presence of other nuts, rules out a late-night snack for you. Focus on the allergen that matters to you: a general ‘free from’ claim doesn’t mean a product is free from all allergens.
You can eat peanuts, but you’re looking for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. Lactose intolerance is different from a milk protein allergy; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains the distinction.
You’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to have a portion without treating the whole pack as one serving. For example, AH Unsalted Peanuts lists a 25 g serving; this serving size applies to that product.
First, check which allergen you need to avoid. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a peanut product is free from peanuts or other allergens.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Check the ingredients and any statement about possible presence on the exact pack. | If I have a peanut or other nut allergy, my first priority is ruling out products that contain my allergen. This is the main concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Gluten-free claim | Look for the claim on the exact product variant; don’t assume it applies to a different flavour or version. | If I can eat peanuts but want to avoid gluten, I look for an explicit claim on the packaging. Avoiding gluten is the primary reason for buying for around 29% of consumers. |
| Lactose-free and milk allergy | Distinguish between avoiding lactose and avoiding milk proteins; a lactose-free claim alone doesn’t confirm that a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | I want to avoid lactose, but I don’t want to confuse a lactose-free claim with being free from milk proteins. Avoiding lactose is the main priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portion size and salt | Compare the stated serving size with the pack contents, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | For a late-night snack, I mainly want the option to choose unsalted peanuts and a suitable portion. This is the primary need for around 14% of consumers. |
Gluten-free or lactose-free peanuts can still contain peanuts and carry warnings about other nuts.
Read the claim as referring to the ingredient it names, and check separately for your own allergen using the ingredients and allergen information.
Lactose is milk sugar; a milk allergy is an allergy to milk proteins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains the distinction.
If you have a milk allergy, don’t base your choice on the lactose-free claim alone. Check the ingredients and allergen information for milk.
Duyvis distinguishes plain peanuts from products with a dough coating, among other ranges. Information about one variant doesn’t tell you what another contains.
Check the full product name and ingredients of the variant you want to buy.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g lists twelve servings of 25 g. Eating the whole bag as one portion could mean finishing the pack sooner.
If you like, take out a portion first and close the rest according to the storage instructions.
Worth considering when comparing plain peanuts with seasoned, roasted or coated varieties.
The unsalted 300 g and 295 g variants reviewed have explicit gluten-free and lactose-free claims on the Dutch product pages.
The own-brand variant reviewed is a 250 g pack of plain, unsalted peanuts.
The version reviewed is a 200 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The ALDI version reviewed is Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
The own-brand variant reviewed is a 250 g bag with ingredients and allergen information.
These Joybuy product picks are for snacking on peanuts, including unsalted varieties and peanuts in their shells. They are not an alternative for anyone with a peanut allergy; check the product information for other allergens.
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An unsalted option for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for a plain peanut snack.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product may contain cashew nuts.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells to snack on.
The product information lists peanuts and warns of possible traces of nuts.
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A roasted, unsalted option for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for this variety.
The product description lists peanuts as an ingredient.
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A 1 kg pack of peanuts for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for this pack size.
The product title lists peanuts and a pack size of 1 kg. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
No. Gluten-free refers to gluten, not peanuts. The AH peanuts reviewed, which are labelled gluten-free, contain peanuts and may contain various tree nuts.
Not on its own. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar; a milk allergy relates to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for milk.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. This doesn’t prove that a product is free from all allergens: check the information for the product and allergen that matter to you.
No. The Albert Heijn product page lists twelve 25 g servings for this bag. That is the serving size for this product, not a universally prescribed maximum.
Follow the instructions on your pack. For AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
