If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts: a gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a product is peanut-free. For adults specifically avoiding gluten or lactose, Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists these properties for AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300g. However, this variety contains peanuts and may contain tree nuts. For introducing peanuts to a baby, the Voedingscentrum recommends 100% smooth peanut butter with no added salt or sugar, and no whole peanuts for children under 4.
Distinguish between a peanut allergy, other food allergies and lactose intolerance. Check that the product information matches exactly what you want to avoid: peanuts themselves contain the peanut allergen.
The texture and ingredients matter for first tastes. The Voedingscentrum recommends smooth peanut butter and advises against whole peanuts for children under 4.
Compare the ingredients, allergen information and packaging for the exact variety. Even an unsalted snack can contain peanuts and carry a warning about other nuts.
The right choice depends on who will be eating the peanuts and which ingredient you want to avoid. ‘Free from’ is not a general guarantee that a product is free from allergens.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right ingredient | Be clear about what you need to avoid, then check the product description, ingredients and allergen warning for the exact variety. | If I can’t eat peanuts, I look for a different type of snack; a gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change that. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding the right ingredient. |
| Choosing a suitable form for a baby | Follow the Voedingscentrum’s advice: 100% smooth peanut butter with no added salt or sugar; no whole peanuts for children under 4. | If I’m buying for a baby’s first tastes, I look for a form that follows the guidance for babies. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a suitable form for introducing peanuts. |
| Possible presence of other allergens | As well as the ingredients, read the ‘may contain’ warning on the packaging you receive. | If I’m watching out for another allergen, I want to be able to check the warning on the specific pack. Around 21% of consumers make clarity about possible cross-contamination their top purchase priority. |
| An unsalted snack for adults | Compare the ingredients, salt information and pack size for the same product variety. | If I’m looking for an unsalted snack for myself, I compare the recipe and packaging without confusing these properties with being allergen-free. Around 14% of consumers prioritise an unsalted snack for adults. |
Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page describes AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300g, as gluten-free and lactose-free, but this variety contains peanuts and may contain tree nuts.
Match every ‘free from’ claim to the ingredient you want to avoid. Don’t treat it as a general guarantee that a product is suitable for people with allergies.
The Voedingscentrum advises against whole peanuts for children under 4. For baby food, it recommends 100% smooth peanut butter with no added salt or sugar.
Decide whether you’re buying for yourself or your baby. If your baby has severe eczema or a food allergy, speak to their doctor or dietitian before introducing peanuts.
Unsalted doesn’t mean a product contains no allergens or oil. Albert Heijn says AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300g, has no added sugars, but contains 5.4g of sugars per 100g.
Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values separately, and check them for the variety you’re buying.
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 mentions possible metal fragments.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date against the official warning. Don’t eat any pack that matches the description.
Duyvis lists 235g packs of Unsalted Peanuts for adult snacking and cooking.
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300g, are a supermarket own-brand option for adults specifically looking for gluten-free or lactose-free peanuts.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts, 250g, are a supermarket own-brand option for adults.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts as an option in its snack range.
Aldi lists 250g packs of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts; Aldi is the retailer and Trader Joe’s is the product brand.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250g, are a supermarket own-brand option for adult snacking.
The Voedingscentrum recommends introducing peanut butter before 8 months, and specifies 100% smooth peanut butter with no added salt or sugar. You can mix it with puréed fruit or cooked vegetables. If your baby has severe eczema or a food allergy, the Voedingscentrum recommends introducing peanuts before 6 months, after speaking to their doctor or dietitian. Don’t give whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
A lactose-free claim doesn’t tell you that. The Voedingscentrum distinguishes between cow’s milk allergy and lactose intolerance. So check the ingredients and allergen information for your specific needs.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Peanuts and nuts are separate categories among the 14 allergens that must be listed. Since 1 January 2026, new Dutch rules have also applied to warnings about allergens that may accidentally get into food; the NVWA monitors compliance. These requirements don’t automatically make a product suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Albert Heijn’s safety warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat the product. Return it to an Albert Heijn store for a refund. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other best-before dates or to the unsalted variety discussed here.
According to the Voedingscentrum, you don’t need to follow a special diet while breastfeeding unless a doctor advises you to. This advice doesn’t replace a diet for a food allergy you’ve been diagnosed with.
