Regular stock-up shoppers
You use cashew nuts regularly and want to choose a pack size that suits how much you use and the space you have to store the nuts properly once opened.
Who is a larger pack suitable for?
Snackers and home cooks
You’re choosing between unsalted, unroasted or savoury roasted varieties and want to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product before buying.
People placing small online orders
You’re ordering a small grocery shop or don’t use many cashew nuts. Pack size, minimum order requirements and available delivery options may all affect your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose the preparation and quantity you want. Then check the storage instructions and whether the supermarket delivers groceries to your address.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the exact packs, such as the 200 g and 500 g Jumbo varieties. Choose a quantity that matches how much you use. | If you eat cashew nuts regularly, you’ll want a pack that suits your usage. Around 25% of consumers put pack size first when choosing. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the ingredients and preparation method for the exact variety, and check the allergen information too. | If you’re choosing between unroasted, unsalted or savoury roasted nuts, you’ll want a variety that suits how you plan to use them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise preparation and ingredients. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage instructions on the pack and check whether you can seal it properly. | If you open a larger pack, you’ll want to know how to store the nuts carefully. Around 25% of consumers put storage first when choosing. |
| Delivery options and ordering terms | Check whether grocery delivery is available to your address and what ordering terms apply. | If you’re placing a small online grocery order, you’ll want to know whether the delivery options and minimum order suit your purchase. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ordering terms. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming a larger bag is always the best choice
A larger quantity is only practical if you’ll use the nuts and can store them properly after opening.
Choose a quantity that matches how much you use, and compare packs with the same preparation.
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Confusing unsalted with unroasted or oil-free
These terms don’t mean the same thing. The Jumbo 500 g pack examined contains sunflower oil as well as cashew nuts.
Check the ingredients and preparation method on the pack before choosing a larger quantity.
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Buying extra without a storage plan
Once opened, the seal and storage instructions still matter, and the quality may deteriorate.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack and buy a quantity that suits how much you use.
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Placing a separate grocery order just for the nuts
A minimum order may mean you have to add more groceries than you intended to buy.
Check the delivery terms and see whether you can add the cashew nuts to an order you already need to place.
Brands and supermarket own-brand ranges as a guide
Duyvis
A useful reference for savoury cashew snacks and different pack formats.
- The Oven roasted variety examined comes in a 125 g pack. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil; this is information from the manufacturer.
- A Sea Salt multipack of 10 × 125 g is a known product format, but that does not automatically tell you about the ingredients in other varieties.
Albert Heijn
Own-brand options include unsalted packs of 250 g and 500 g, as well as a 500 g AH Terra variety.
- The different sizes give you options for matching your supply to how much you use.
- Ingredients may vary by size: the unsalted 170 g cup examined contains sunflower oil. Don’t assume it has the same ingredients as the 500 g bag.
Jumbo
Own-brand packs include unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g sizes.
- The range page lets you compare these two sizes.
- The 500 g bag examined contains sunflower oil as well as cashew nuts. So unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that the pack contains only cashew nuts.
Lidl
A supermarket reference among the retailers mentioned.
- Lidl Netherlands’ official customer service provides information about its grocery service.
- Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery.
ALDI
A supermarket reference for 250 g packs of TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
- The official product page confirms the variety and net weight.
- The product information refers to in-store purchases; check the grocery delivery options separately if you want to order online.
PLUS
An online grocery option with a 200 g own-brand pack of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts.
- The ingredients list examined names cashew nuts as an ingredient.
- The product information states that the product may contain peanuts. Check the details on the exact pack.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
This selection of cashew nuts at Joybuy ranges from unsalted or unroasted varieties to savoury roasted cashews, in packs from 125 g to 500 g.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts, 160 g
The product information suggests enjoying these as a snack, with yoghurt or muesli, or in baking and desserts.
The description states that they contain 100% cashew kernels and have a net weight of 160 g.
Keep sealed after opening.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The product information describes a savoury roasted snack pack.
The pack contains 125 g; the description states that it provides 4–5 servings and is roasted without added oil or fat.
The allergen information lists cashew, gluten/wheat and peanuts; check the pack for the exact details.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
This salted variety is a good choice if you’re looking for cashew nuts as a savoury snack.
The product information states that the pack contains 150 g, with 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Once opened, store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
This larger pack is a salted variety for anyone looking to stock up.
The product information states that the pack contains 500 g, with 99% cashew nuts and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
This is a salted variety, not an unsalted one.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
This variety is roasted and unsalted, making it a good choice if that’s the combination you’re looking for.
The product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient and states that the pack contains 200 g.
Once opened, store in a cool, dry place and seal well.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 500 g pack always the most convenient choice?
No, it depends on how much you use and how you store the pack once it’s open. For example, Jumbo offers unsalted packs of 200 g and 500 g; choose a quantity you can use in time.
Does unsalted also mean unroasted and oil-free?
No. The Jumbo 500 g pack examined is unsalted but contains sunflower oil, while the PLUS 200 g variety examined is unsalted and unroasted, and lists cashew nuts as an ingredient. Read the ingredients and preparation method for the exact variety.
How should you store opened unsalted cashew nuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal the nuts well. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance for opened unsalted cashew nuts: 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Their quality may deteriorate after that. Nuts that taste rancid, feel tough or show signs of mould may have lost quality or spoiled.
What should you check if allergens are a concern?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack and look out for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The PLUS variety examined lists cashew nuts and states that the product may contain peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
Can you get cashew nuts delivered from all the retailers mentioned?
No, delivery options vary by retailer and address. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery. Check with your chosen supermarket to see whether grocery delivery is available and what ordering terms apply to your address.