Choose based on how many snack occasions you want to cater for and how much stock you want to open at a time: the AH bundles of 3 × 170 g unsalted and 4 × 170 g salted contain full packs, not small lunchbox portions. For lunchboxes, you can make your own portions from a larger pack; check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
You want to take cashew nuts with you or divide them between lunchboxes. Check the weight per pack: the AH bundles contain full 170 g packs, which you can portion yourself. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
You’re looking for supplies for a family or group and may not want to open everything at once. A bundle of individual packs and one larger pack of nuts let you divide the stock in different ways.
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts and want a suitable pack size too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you choose as well.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them with you and portioning | Check both the number of packs and the weight per pack; a multipack isn’t automatically a set of small portions. | If you’re filling lunchboxes or taking snacks with you, you’ll want to know how much you still need to portion yourself. Around 36% of consumers mainly look for convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Stock to share | Compare the total weight and how much you need to open at once. When comparing prices, make sure you’re looking at the same variety and weight basis. | If you’re buying for several people or days, how the product is divided between packs may matter as well as the total amount. Around 29% of consumers mainly look for stock to share. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the exact variety, ingredients, salt information and allergen information; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean there’s no added oil. | If you’re looking for an unsalted option, you’ll want to be able to assess the ingredients in the pack you choose. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Savoury flavour | Check whether the cashews are salted or seasoned, and read the ingredients for that particular variety. | If you’re choosing cashew nuts for a shared savoury snack, flavour may matter more than having an unsalted option. Around 14% of consumers mainly choose based on savoury flavour. |
The unsalted AH bundle reviewed here contains three full 170 g packs, not three small snack portions.
Check both the number of packs and the weight per pack before choosing.
The Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashews reviewed here contain salt in their savoury seasoning mix. So a description of how they’re prepared doesn’t tell you by itself how much salt the product contains.
Check the ingredients and salt information on the exact pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as they’re susceptible to mould.
Only open what you need and seal the rest carefully, following the instructions on the pack.
The bundles reviewed here show why it’s important to distinguish the number of full packs from the number of snack portions.
The 500 g unsalted pack reviewed here is an option if you want to make your own portions.
The products reviewed include a 125 g salted pack and a separately described unsalted variety.
The Trader Joe’s products reviewed include individual packs in different sizes and varieties.
One 200 g bag of unsalted Fairtrade cashew nuts was reviewed.
Lidl’s description of its Way To Go cashew nuts includes details about their processing and supply chain.
These Joybuy products range from portion-packed snack mixes to individual packs of cashew nuts that you can portion yourself.
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The five portions are handy for separate snack occasions. This is a nut and fruit mix containing cashew nuts, not a pack of cashew nuts alone.
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A mixed nut pack for anyone looking for a mix that includes cashew nuts, rather than a product made from cashew nuts alone. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
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An individual pack of cashew nuts for anyone who wants to make their own portions. Check the pack for instructions on storing the remainder once opened.
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These salted cashews are a good choice for a savoury snack, but not if you’re looking for an unsalted variety. Check the ingredients on the pack.
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An unsalted pack for making your own portions. Check the ingredients and follow the storage instructions on the pack once opened.
The unsalted 3-pack contains three 170 g packs, 510 g in total. The salted 4-pack contains four 170 g packs, 680 g in total. These are stock quantities, not recommended serving sizes.
Store the remaining nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and follow the label on your product too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts somewhere cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C; general storage advice doesn’t guarantee how long an opened pack will keep.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Yes. The NVWA describes informing consumers about allergens present in a product as a legal requirement. Dutch government information on food labelling also states that label information must be in Dutch and available online. This doesn’t prove that an individual product page fully complies with these requirements.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 because they may contain metal fragments: do not eat this product. The best-before date has passed, but that doesn’t make a product from this specific batch safe. The warning doesn’t apply to all ALDI cashew nuts.
