If you want to keep some unopened stock for a games night, the AH Unsalted Cashews 3-pack contains three separate 170 g packs, while Duyvis Sea Salt is sold as ten 125 g bags. Albert Heijn and Duyvis sellers list these pack sizes, but neither is a single lunchbox portion. If you’d rather have one large bag to portion yourself, Jumbo also lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
You want cashews to share around the table without opening all your stock at once. The number of individual packs and the amount in each one determine how much you can serve at a time. Albert Heijn and Duyvis list multipacks containing three and ten individual packs respectively.
You want to use your purchase after games night, too. The 125 g and 170 g packs are larger than the amount you might want to take with you, so bear in mind that you’ll need to portion them yourself. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving size for the individual product.
You host regularly and are comparing several individual packs with one large bag. Check the total quantity and how to store the nuts once opened. For example, Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
When choosing cashews for a games night, with the option of using them in lunchboxes later, the main considerations are portioning, ingredients, total quantity and storage after opening.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who will care most? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of packs and portions | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. A multipack isn’t automatically divided into small portions. | If I’m putting snacks on the table, I only want to open what I need. Around 36% of consumers give the number of individual packs and the amount per serving the highest priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt per 100 g for the exact product. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil. | If I want to use the nuts later, too, I want to be able to assess the ingredients in the product I’ve chosen. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Total quantity and stock | Compare the total weight and pack format. A large bag means portioning it yourself; a multipack contains separate packs. | If I host regularly, I want a quantity that suits how much I expect to use. Around 21% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal opened packs properly. Store nuts in a dry place. | If there’s some left after the evening, I want to store it carefully and use it in time. Around 14% of consumers give storage and preventing waste the highest priority. |
The multipacks reviewed contain 125 g or 170 g packs. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving size for the individual product; you’ll need to portion out these larger packs yourself if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
Check the weight of each pack and the serving information separately. Store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
Portioning it yourself takes extra time, and you’ll need a way to seal the remaining stock properly.
The unsalted AH and Jumbo products reviewed contain sunflower oil. Duyvis’s claim about roasting without added oil applies to Cashews Original, not necessarily to Sea Salt.
Check the preparation method and ingredients for the exact product rather than assuming that features carry across product ranges.
The options reviewed range from three individual packs and ten bags to a single 500 g value pack. Comparing only the total quantity won’t tell you how the stock is divided.
Check the number of individual packs and think about how many you want to open at once.
You’ll need to portion out a large bag yourself, and buying a larger quantity could leave you with more stock than you want to use.
Cashews contain cashew, and the products reviewed also warn that they may contain traces of other allergens. Warnings differ from product to product.
Keep the original packaging and check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product before serving it to guests.
Sellers describe the Sea Salt box as containing ten 125 g bags. This makes it an option for sharing, with the stock kept in separate packs.
Albert Heijn lists an unsalted 3-pack containing three individual 170 g packs.
Jumbo lists individual 200 g packs of unsalted cashews and a 500 g value pack.
Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as being processed in Tanzania and shipped from there to the Netherlands.
ALDI lists a 250 g pack of roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashews as an individual product.
PLUS lists a 200 g pack of unsalted cashews under its Fairtrade own brand.
These product options are for sharing from one large bag of cashews, as an alternative to separate multipack bags.
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The product description suggests serving these to guests, making them a good fit if you want to share one larger bag rather than opening individual multipack bags.
The description lists 500 g, 99% cashews and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
This variety is salted, so bear that in mind if you’re specifically looking for unsalted cashews for lunchboxes.
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The product description lists a 500 g bag for sharing, ideal if you want to serve cashews from one larger pack.
The description lists salted cashews and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
This variety is salted, so it’s less suitable if you’re specifically looking for unsalted cashews for lunchboxes.
No. The AH three-pack reviewed contains three 170 g packs, while Duyvis Sea Salt is sold as ten 125 g bags. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving size for the individual product. Portion out an opened pack yourself if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
Seal them well, keep them dry and follow the instructions on the pack. For opened unsalted cashews, Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for six months; storage time also depends on the conditions. Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage.
No. Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews, while Albert Heijn sells its 3-pack as three individual packs. So check the number of separate packs, not just the product name.
Check the ingredients list and the warning about possible traces for the exact product. The NVWA explains that an allergen in the ingredients list must be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients. Warnings may vary from product to product.
Do not eat Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned that they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and not automatically to other weights or best-before dates.
