Lunchbox packers
You want to take a measured afternoon snack with you and avoid letting a larger pack determine your portion without you realising.
Who are these pack formats for?
Snack sharers
You want to spread packs across several occasions, rather than opening the whole supply each time.
Everyday unsalted snackers
You’re looking for cashew nuts to enjoy regularly, and are particularly interested in the ingredients and a supply that’s easy to store.
What should you consider when choosing?
Start with the portion you want to take with you: the number of packs doesn’t tell you how many snack portions they contain.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
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| Lunchbox portion | Check the weight of each inner pack and the portion size on the label. | If you want to take a suitable amount with you, rather than treating the whole pack as one snack, portion convenience is your priority. Around 33% of consumers put this need first. |
| Sharing across different occasions | Check how many individual packs there are and how many portions each pack contains. | If you want to spread cashew nuts across different days or occasions, look for individual packs that can be kept sealed. Around 27% of consumers prioritise having snacks for different occasions. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a total quantity you can use and store; seal opened packs carefully and keep them somewhere dry. | If you want to avoid opening more than you can use, a quantity that suits your needs is a better fit. Around 20% of consumers prioritise choosing the right quantity. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, salt information and allergens on the pack, even for an unsalted flavour. | If you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts or need to avoid an allergen, check the information for the specific variant. Around 20% of consumers make ingredients their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains single portions
A pack with several bags doesn’t automatically contain portions for one snack occasion. For example, the seller describes Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt as containing four portions per 125 g bag.
Check the weight of each bag and the portion information separately. Don’t assume that one pack is automatically one lunchbox snack.
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Confusing an individual bag with a box
Joybuy Netherlands lists a 125 g Duyvis pack; the box of ten 125 g bags is listed by Kantinewinkel.nl. These are different order quantities.
Before swapping a product, check the number of packs and the total net weight.
Brands and retailers for reference
Duyvis
A good option for larger snack and sharing packs, including a 10 × 125 g box of Cashews Sea Salt.
- The seller’s specifications for the Sea Salt box state that it contains ten 125 g bags.
- These bags contain multiple portions, rather than automatically being measured single portions. Duyvis describes the Original variant as oven-roasted with no added oil; this description doesn’t automatically apply to Sea Salt.
Albert Heijn
The range includes larger bundles and a compact multipack of flavoured cashews.
- The unsalted bundle is described as three separate 170 g items; the Sourcream 3-pack contains 150 g in total.
- The Sourcream variant lists milk and lactose. These allergens apply to this variant, not to all Albert Heijn cashew nuts.
Jumbo
A 500 g bag of unsalted cashews is a good option if you want to portion them yourself.
- The product information lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- This is one large pack, not a multipack of individual snack bags.
Lidl
The Way To Go cashew nut range may be worth considering if you also want to take its stated sourcing approach into account.
- Lidl says the cashew nuts in this range are processed directly in Tanzania and transported from there to the Netherlands.
- This is the company’s description of the range, not an independent comparison of flavour or packaging.
ALDI Nederland
A retailer of 250 g packs of roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's cashew nuts.
- ALDI’s product information lists the Trader Joe's brand and the 250 g pack size.
- This isn’t a confirmed portion-sized multipack; ALDI is the retailer here, not the product brand.
PLUS
The salted variant reviewed comes in a 170 g tub.
- The product information lists 96% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and salt.
- A tub doesn’t automatically equal one snack portion.
Cashew nuts on Joybuy
These product picks are for individual cashew snacks and for anyone who wants to portion out their own quantity.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A single 160 g pack to portion out for a snack.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
The product title specifies salted cashew nuts; choose this variant only if salted cashews suit your preferences.
Pack weight: 150 g.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The product title specifies roasted, unsalted cashew nuts for anyone looking for this variant.
Pack weight: 200 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The product information states that each pack contains multiple portions; weigh out the amount you need for a lunchbox.
Pack weight: 125 g.
The product information lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
A larger pack to portion out yourself if you want to spread cashew nuts across several snack occasions.
Pack weight: 500 g.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt.
Frequently asked questions
Does a bag in a multipack always contain one portion?
No. The product page for Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt describes a 125 g bag as containing around four portions. So choose your quantity based on your needs, not the number of packs.
How should you store cashew nuts that you portion out for lunchboxes?
Keep cashew nuts in a tightly sealed pack in a dry place. Also follow the product-specific label; for the large pack reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
Can children under four take whole cashew nuts with them?
According to MDL Fonds, whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to that age group.
Is an unsalted flavour variant automatically dairy-free?
No. AH Sourcream cashew nuts unsalted 3-pack lists milk and lactose as allergens. Check the allergen information on the specific pack.
Which Trader Joe's cashew nuts are covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of unsalted Trader Joe's cashew nuts, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026; do not eat this product. The fact that the best-before date has passed does not invalidate the warning if you still have an affected pack. The ALDI product page reviewed lists a different pack size of 250 g.