Choose several individual bags if you want to open a fresh pack each time you share; a larger bag is a better fit if you weigh out portions at home and use the contents regularly. Pay particular attention to the weight per bag and the total amount: bags of 125, 170 or 225 grams aren’t automatically small lunchbox portions. Also check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for the exact product.
You want to take a small amount with you regularly and need a pack that’s easy to divide up. The Duyvis boxes we checked contain 125-gram bags; the Albert Heijn multipacks contain bags of 170 or 225 grams. Jumbo’s warning about young children choking on nuts is relevant if you’re packing a lunchbox for a young child.
You’d rather open a separate bag each time you share than keep going back to the same large pack. Check the number of bags, the weight per bag and whether the flavour works for different occasions. Foods & Goods describes the Duyvis boxes as containing 10 bags of 125 grams.
You eat cashew nuts regularly at home and don’t mind weighing out portions. A larger pack or several individual bags could work if the amount suits how much you use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per bag | Check the number of bags and the weight per bag. According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis boxes contain 10 × 125 grams; the two Albert Heijn multipacks we checked contain 3 × 170 grams or 3 × 225 grams. | If I want to share cashew nuts or take small amounts with me, I check whether I’ll need to divide the contents of each bag myself. Around 33% of consumers prioritise easy portioning and sharing. |
| Total quantity | Add up the weight of the bags and compare the total with what you’ll actually use. The two Albert Heijn multipacks contain 510 and 675 grams respectively. | When I stock up, I want to match the total amount to how much I use and avoid buying more than I need. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the size of the stock-up. |
| Usage and storage | Match the total weight to how much you plan to use and follow the label. For unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a well-sealed pack stored in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I buy a larger amount, I want to be able to store it properly and use it in time. Around 20% of consumers prioritise keeping their stock manageable. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. ‘No added oil’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘unsalted’; also follow any warnings on the packaging. | When I choose cashew nuts for other people, I want the ingredients to suit the recipients and their needs. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability. |
The bags we checked contain 125, 170 or 225 grams. So the number of packs doesn’t tell you how many small portions you can take with you.
First decide how much you want to take for each occasion, then compare it with the weight per bag.
Weighing out smaller portions yourself takes extra time and may mean you need a tightly sealed storage container.
Multipacks with similar names can have different weights per bag and different total quantities. For the salted multipacks we checked, Albert Heijn lists 3 × 170 grams and 3 × 225 grams.
Check both the weight per bag and the total net weight before choosing a multipack.
The Duyvis Dry Roasted product we checked contains salt and flavourings. So a preparation method that uses no added oil doesn’t mean the product is unsalted.
Read the ingredients list and choose an explicitly unsalted product if that’s what you prefer.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nuts can turn rancid, tough or mouldy if they aren’t stored properly.
Keep opened packs tightly sealed in a cool, dark and dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging too.
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual bags to share on different occasions.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a smaller step up in stock, with individual bags.
Worth considering if you want to portion out unsalted cashew nuts at home.
Worth considering if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in an individual bag.
Worth considering if you’re looking for an unsalted cashew product that PLUS describes as Fairtrade.
Worth considering if you also pay attention to product range positioning within the Alesto range.
This Joybuy selection includes cashew nuts in a 500-gram pack, aimed at keeping a supply at home.
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The product description recommends this pack for everyday snacking and baking.
500 g; lightly salted; cashew nuts with purple skin.
No. The Albert Heijn multipacks we checked contain three individual bags of 170 or 225 grams. Check the weight per bag and decide whether you’ll share the contents or weigh out smaller portions yourself.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened unsalted cashew nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. As a general guide to quality, the Storage Guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. For an unopened pack, follow the best-before date and the instructions on the label.
No. The Jumbo and PLUS product pages warn that young children can choke on nuts. Consider this warning separately from your choice of a convenient pack for stocking up.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. If you’re sharing the nuts, check the information for the exact product and any warnings about cross-contamination.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies only to that specific product. Do not eat a pack that matches the warning; the passed best-before date does not clear any remaining stock and says nothing about other varieties.
