When choosing cashews for a Christmas party, pay particular attention to the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. The Duyvis box reviewed contains 10 bags of 125 grams, while the AH 4-pack consists of four separately delivered items weighing 170 grams each; Foods & Goods and Albert Heijn provide these pack details. These bags are not necessarily individual lunchbox portions, so check the ingredients, allergen information and storage advice too.
If you want to serve snacks at different times or in different places, check the number of individual packs and the weight of each bag. Albert Heijn lists the items in the multipacks reviewed as separate products; Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis box as containing 10 bags of 125 grams.
A bag from a multipack is not automatically a small individual portion. Check the weight of each inner bag, or be prepared to measure out a portion yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, and keep the packaging available for guests. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
The percentages below relate to consumers choosing cashews for a Christmas party who may also want to fill lunchboxes; each consumer’s highest purchase priority is shown.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of packs | Check the number of actual bags or items and the weight of each one. For the 4-pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists four items weighing 170 grams each, delivered separately; Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis box as containing 10 bags of 125 grams. | If I want to open a bag at different points during the party, I need to know how many separate packs I’ll actually receive. Around 29% of consumers give serving-size packs their highest priority. |
| Lunchbox use | Check the weight of each inner bag and whether any stated number of portions is individually wrapped. | For lunchboxes, I want to take a suitable amount without treating a whole sharing bag as an individual portion. Around 29% of consumers give lunchbox use their highest priority. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Calculate the number of packs × net weight. Compare current total prices on the basis of the same weight, and account for any delivery charges separately. | If I don’t want to buy too much, I compare the total quantity with what I can use and store. Around 21% of consumers give quantity and cost their highest priority. |
| Ingredients and serving safely | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. Keep whole nuts out of reach of children under four; the MDL Fonds highlights the risk of choking. | When guests have different dietary requirements, I want to be able to check the product information in advance and serve the nuts safely. Around 21% of consumers give ingredients and safe serving their highest priority. |
The AH 4-pack reviewed contains four items weighing 170 grams each, while the 3-pack contains three items weighing 225 grams each. Albert Heijn says these bundles are delivered as separate items.
Before calculating how much you need for a party or lunchbox, check both the number of items and the weight of each one.
A larger item may mean you’ll need to measure out smaller portions yourself for lunchboxes.
The unsalted Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed list 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
Check the ingredients list for the exact product if you also want to avoid added oil or other ingredients.
A serving bowl won’t show the ingredients or allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out information requirements for prepacked products and, for commercial catering, unpackaged products too.
For a private party, keep the packaging. For commercial catering, organise allergen information in line with the applicable requirements.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as they are susceptible to mould.
Only open what you plan to use, and follow the packaging instructions for any leftovers.
Leftovers may go to waste if you can’t seal and store them properly.
The range includes Cashews Original. Foods & Goods describes a box of Dry Roasted Cashews containing 10 bags of 125 grams.
The salted multipacks reviewed are a 4-pack of 4 × 170 grams and a 3-pack of 3 × 225 grams.
The unsalted cashews reviewed are available in a 500-gram pack.
Lidl lists cashews under Alesto and describes Way To Go cashews as fair trade.
The Dutch product listing for Trader Joe’s describes 250 grams of roasted, unsalted cashews.
The unsalted cashews reviewed are sold in a 200-gram pack.
The Joybuy options below are cashews in different varieties and stated weights. Compare the weight of each item with the number of times you plan to serve them.
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The stated pack size is 160 g; check how many packs you need for the occasions you’re planning to serve them.
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This Joybuy listing is for 125 g, not the box of 10 × 125 g described by Foods & Goods. The product information lists salt, flavourings and allergens; check the current packaging if this information is important for your guests.
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The product name specifies salted cashews in a 150 g pack. If you’re planning to serve them on several occasions, bear the weight of each item in mind.
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The stated pack size is 500 g, and the product information suggests serving them to guests. The description lists salt; check the ingredients if that’s relevant for your guests.
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The product name specifies 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashews. This option may suit you if you want to measure out portions yourself; seal the pack securely after opening, following the product information.
No. The AH multipacks reviewed contain standard items: three weighing 225 grams each or four weighing 170 grams each. Albert Heijn says they’re delivered separately. So check the weight of each item and make sure there really are separate small bags.
Multiply the number of packs by the net weight of each pack. For the Duyvis box described by Foods & Goods, that’s 10 × 125 grams, or 1,250 grams. Then decide how much to buy, taking other snacks into account. This is a calculation to help you shop, not an official portion recommendation.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool, for example at 10–15 °C. Also follow the use-by date and storage advice on the specific pack; general guidance doesn’t guarantee how long an opened bag will keep.
Don’t give whole nuts to a child under four: the MDL Fonds warns that they pose a choking risk. This warning applies to young children and doesn’t mean cashews are unsuitable for all guests or lunchbox users.
Check the allergen information on the packaging for the exact product, and keep the packaging when serving the nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked food must appear on the label. Commercial catering also has information requirements for unpackaged products; these don’t automatically apply to every private party.
