Snack shoppers with allergy requirements
For shoppers who want to check first whether peanuts themselves, and any other nuts, fit their diet. A specific free-from claim is not the same as a general allergen assessment.
Who is this guide for?
Shoppers avoiding gluten or lactose
For anyone who can eat peanuts but is looking for an explicit gluten-free or lactose-free claim. Check the claim for the exact variant; lactose-free does not automatically mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Night-shift workers taking snacks with them
For shoppers who want to prepare an unsalted snack and tailor the amount to their eating habits. Nutritional values alone don’t show that a particular peanut variant boosts alertness during a shift.
What should you look for when buying?
First, check whether peanuts themselves fit your diet. Then compare the specific free-from claim, portion size and product information for the variant you plan to take with you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Allergens | Check whether the product contains peanuts and which other nuts are listed on the packaging. | If I have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t an option for me; warnings about other nuts may also affect my choice. Around 39% of shoppers put allergen suitability first. |
| Free-from claim | Look for the claim in the information for the exact variant, and also read the ingredients and allergen information. | I can eat peanuts but want to avoid gluten or lactose, for example. Around 23% of shoppers give a specific free-from claim top priority. |
| Portion size and nutritional value | Compare values on the same basis and measure out the amount you’ll take to work in advance. | If I want to plan my portion for a night shift, I check how much I’m taking with me. Around 23% of shoppers prioritise portion size and nutritional profile. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack weight and follow the storage instructions on the exact packaging. | I want to be able to portion out the snack in advance and take it along conveniently for several shifts. Around 15% of shoppers give portability and convenient packaging top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a free-from claim means free from all allergens
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. Some variants may also contain other nuts.
First work out which allergen matters to you, then check for it separately in the information for the exact variant.
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Assuming unsalted or vegan means suitable for someone with an allergy
These claims answer different questions from whether the product contains peanuts or may contain other nuts. PLUS, for example, describes its product as vegan and unsalted, but also warns that it may contain cashews.
Always read the ingredients and allergen information as well as these product claims.
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Taking a whole pack as one portion
The 300 g AH pack lists twelve 25 g portions. Voedingscentrum gives 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; this is general information about the product category, not a measurement for every variant.
Measure out a portion in advance and use the nutritional values as information about that amount, not as proof of an effect on your alertness.
Brands and variants to compare
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is a specific option for shoppers looking for an explicit gluten-free and lactose-free claim.
- Albert Heijn lists both claims and a 25 g portion size.
- The variant contains peanuts and may contain almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios and walnuts.
Duyvis
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g is an unsalted variant made with peanuts and sunflower oil.
- The product information lists the ingredients.
- The packaging may contain traces of various types of nuts; unsalted is not an allergen claim.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a supermarket own-brand variant made with peanuts and sunflower oil.
- Jumbo lists 99.5% peanuts and sunflower oil.
- The information lists peanuts as a present allergen and nuts as potentially present.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is an unsalted variant with storage instructions on the packaging.
- PLUS lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and vegan status, and advises storing the product in a cool, dry place.
- The product information warns that it may contain cashews; vegan does not mean that the variant is free from allergens.
Lidl
Lidl lists 200 g packs of roasted unsalted peanuts as a snack or an ingredient for cooking.
- The product information specifies the product type and weight.
- Roasted and unsalted are not gluten-free or lactose-free claims; check the information on the exact packaging for allergens.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product information confirms that the variant is unsalted and gives the weight.
- A Nutri-Score is not an allergen assessment; check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging.
Peanut and snack options at Joybuy
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells, roasted peanuts and peanut chocolate granola. Free-from claims apply only when they are listed for the specific product variant.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and peanuts fit your diet.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and no added salt. The product may contain cashews.
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g’woon peanuts in their shells 500 g
A snack option if you want peanuts in their shells and don’t mind shelling them.
The product information lists possible traces of nuts.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts 210 g
An option if you’re looking for roasted unsalted peanuts and can eat peanuts.
The product information lists peanuts as an ingredient; these peanuts aren’t suitable if you need to avoid peanuts.
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White Peanuts 1 kg
An option if you’re looking for peanuts and they fit your diet.
The product title specifies peanuts; don’t choose this product if you need to avoid them.
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Holie’s gluten-free peanut chocolate granola 6 x 330 g
A granola option if you’re looking for granola as well as peanuts; the product title states that it’s gluten-free.
The product information lists peanuts and peanut butter as ingredients and warns that it may contain traces of nuts, soya and other allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Do lactose-free and suitable for a milk allergy mean the same thing?
No. Lactose intolerance affects the digestion of milk sugar, while a milk allergy is an immune system reaction to milk proteins. So don’t use a lactose-free claim as a substitute for checking milk as an allergen.
Is gluten-free a regulated claim?
Yes. According to the European Commission, Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets out the conditions under which food may be labelled gluten-free or very low gluten; the regulation has applied since 20 July 2016. Such a claim says nothing about whether peanuts or other individual allergens are present.
How should you interpret a warning about possible cross-contamination?
Assess the warning for the allergen that matters to you. According to the NVWA, new rules for allergen warnings on prepacked foods have applied since 1 January 2026. The permitted wording is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’, and must be based on a risk assessment.
Can you expect peanuts to make you more alert during a night shift?
Not on the basis of the product information. The Alliantie Voeding in de Zorg research into meals during night shifts was not a trial of these peanut products. Use nutritional values to compare information about your portion, not as proof of an effect on performance.
Which recall concerning AH peanuts is relevant?
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. This does not concern AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g. Check the product name and best-before date before applying a recall notice to a pack.