If you need to avoid cashews, don’t choose them to boost your protein intake. If you have other food allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific pack. If cashews are suitable for your allergy needs, compare the protein per serving, salt content, preparation method and pack size. Think of cashews as part of your overall diet, not as a promise of recovery.
You want to buy cashews but need to avoid another food allergen. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product; a general brand description won’t tell you whether it suits your allergy needs. If you have a cashew allergy, this product category isn’t suitable for you. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
You want to know how much a snack actually contributes to your protein intake. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, then calculate them for the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars.
You’re looking for unsalted cashews and may also want to choose between unroasted and roasted varieties. These are details about salt and preparation, not an assessment of allergen safety. So be sure to read the information on the specific pack too.
First, check whether cashews fit your allergy needs. Then compare the nutritional values per serving, the preparation method you prefer and the pack size.
The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product and allergy information can change, so check the pack you receive too.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary warnings on the pack. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I check this before looking at the protein content; around 34% of consumers prioritise checking for allergens. |
| Protein per serving | Compare protein and energy on the same basis, then calculate the values for the amount you eat. | I want to know what my own snack portion provides, not just what’s in 100 g; around 33% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Salt and preparation | Consider unsalted, unroasted and roasted as separate characteristics. | If I’m looking for a particular salt level or preparation method, I compare these separately; around 20% of consumers prioritise salt and preparation. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and consider whether the quantity suits how you use the product. | I want to choose a pack that suits how often I eat cashews; around 13% of consumers focus mainly on pack size. |
These descriptions relate to salt or preparation. They don’t tell you whether a product contains an allergen you need to avoid.
Check the allergen information separately from the preparation method. If you need to avoid cashews, don’t choose a cashew product.
Flink lists 19 g of protein and 604 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g. Based on these values, a calculated 25 g portion provides 4.75 g of protein and 151 kcal. This is a calculation example, not a recommended serving.
Read the values per 100 g and calculate them for the amount you actually eat. In the same proportion, a larger portion provides both more protein and more energy.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original contains peanuts and almonds as well as cashews. So its ingredients may differ from those of a product sold simply as cashews.
Check all the listed ingredients and follow your allergy advice before choosing a mix.
These brands and product ranges are possible starting points for your search. A product description or preparation detail alone doesn’t confirm allergy safety or a protein claim.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is a search option if you’re specifically looking for unsalted cashews.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack.
Lidl lists cashews under Alesto and describes Way To Go cashews as a Fairtrade option.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews under Trader Joe’s in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists a 200 g variety of unroasted, unsalted cashews.
These Joybuy products offer different cashew varieties, making it easy to compare preparation methods, product names and pack sizes. Check the current pack for ingredients and allergen information; the product name doesn’t confirm suitability for anyone with a food allergy.
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Only relevant if cashews are suitable for your allergy needs; the product name mentions cashews.
The name states Original Flavour Large and a 160 g pack.
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Only relevant if cashews are suitable for your allergy needs; the product name says the cashews are dry-roasted.
The product name states that it comes in a 125 g pack.
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Only relevant if cashews are suitable for your allergy needs; the product name says the cashews are salted.
The product name states that it comes in a 150 g pack.
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Only relevant if cashews are suitable for your allergy needs; the product name says the cashews are roasted and unsalted.
The product name states that it comes in a 200 g pack.
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Only relevant if cashews are suitable for your allergy needs; the product name says the cashews have their purple skins.
The product name states 180 grade and a 500 g pack.
No. If you need to avoid cashews because of an allergy, their protein content isn’t a reason to choose them. Follow your allergy advice when looking for other sources of protein.
No. Assess the specific product in line with your allergy advice. According to the manufacturer, the Duyvis Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original mix explicitly contains peanuts as well as cashews and almonds, but that doesn’t automatically tell you anything about other varieties.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Dutch government information also states that mandatory labelling information must be available in Dutch and online. Check the pack of the product you receive.
The new rules on precautionary allergen labelling apply from 1 January 2026, according to the NVWA and the Regular Consultation on the Commodities Act. A warning about possible cross-contamination is different from an ingredient listing.
Don’t eat the pack mentioned in the NVWA warning. The warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product only; an expired best-before date doesn’t make an affected pack safe.
