Choose cashew nuts only if cashew fits your diet and the specific dietary claim covers what you want to avoid. AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g, are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but contain cashew and may contain other nuts and peanuts. The Voedingscentrum advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising. So consider timing and portion size separately from the dietary label.
You want something to eat before exercising and specifically need to avoid gluten or lactose, while cashew is suitable for you. Look for a claim covering that specific ingredient, and also check the ingredients and any warnings about other allergens.
You’re mainly concerned about when and how much to eat. A dietary label that suits you doesn’t tell you whether a snack high in fat, protein or fibre will feel comfortable just before exercise. At that point, the Voedingscentrum advises against eating a large portion of these foods.
You want to know whether the cashew nuts are unroasted, fried in oil or seasoned, and you’re looking for a pack size that suits how you’ll use them. Compare the ingredients, preparation method and pack size of the exact product variant.
First check that the exact product variant is suitable for what you need to avoid. Then consider timing, ingredients and packaging separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific dietary claim | Check the claim on the exact product variant, its ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If you need to avoid a particular ingredient, you’ll want to know whether a claim applies specifically to it. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this specific dietary suitability. |
| Timing and portion size | Consider how long there is between eating and exercising; a portion size stated on the label isn’t proven to be the ideal amount before exercise. | If you’re exercising soon after eating, you’ll want to decide whether cashew nuts are right for you at that time. Around 29% of consumers give timing and portion size top priority. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Check whether the product is unroasted, fried or seasoned, and look at the oil, salt and full ingredients list. | If you’re looking for a simple recipe or a particular flavour, these details make a difference. Around 21% of consumers pay particular attention to ingredients and salt. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size and follow the storage advice for the exact product variant, including how to reseal the pack after opening. | If you eat cashew nuts regularly, you’ll want packaging that suits your needs and is easy to store. Around 14% of consumers pay most attention to this. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a product can’t contain cashew or be exposed to other allergens. Cashew is itself a tree nut allergen.
First establish which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact product variant.
The Voedingscentrum advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising. A dietary claim doesn’t answer the question of timing.
Consider timing and portion size separately, and don’t treat a portion size on the label as proof of the ideal amount to eat before exercise.
These terms describe different product features. The Jumbo unsalted variant reviewed contains sunflower oil; PLUS describes its unroasted variant as containing only cashew nuts. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, but with salt in the seasoning mix.
Check the preparation method and ingredients list, and assess salt and oil separately.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts in a 170 g pack with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire range.
Compare the product name, pack size and best-before date with the warning. Don’t eat the affected pack if you still have it.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g, reviewed may be worth considering if you’re specifically looking for a gluten-free or lactose-free claim.
The 200 g unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts are an option if you’re looking for a simple recipe.
The 200 g unsalted cashew nuts reviewed may suit you if you’re looking for a fried variant with no added salt.
Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt may suit you if you’re specifically looking for an oven-roasted or seasoned flavour.
Lidl lists Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts as an unsalted product range.
The Trader Joe’s Roasted and Unsalted Cashew Nuts reviewed are listed in a 250 g pack.
These products are cashew variants for anyone who wants to compare ingredients, preparation methods or salt content. They contain cashew, so they aren’t nut-free options. Check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product variant.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a simple cashew variant and cashew fits your diet.
The product description lists 100% cashew kernels as the only ingredient and gives a pack size of 160 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat salted cashew variant and its ingredients fit your diet.
The product name specifies salted cashew nuts and a pack size of 150 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no salt as a product feature.
The product description lists 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. Check the allergen information on the packaging.
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Suitable if you’re looking for cashew nuts with their skins on and the listed ingredients fit your diet.
The product description lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list names cashew kernels and salt.
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Suitable if you’re looking for dry-roasted cashew nuts with no added oil and the listed allergens aren’t a concern for you.
The product description states that the nuts are oven-roasted with no added fats or oil, and contain 43 g of fat per 100 g. The allergen information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts; the product also contains cashew.
No. Cashew is itself a tree nut allergen. A product can be gluten-free, for example, and still contain cashew. So don’t treat a specific dietary claim as a general statement that a product is allergen-free.
The Voedingscentrum recommends having a proper meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercising. If you eat just before a workout, avoid a large portion and foods high in fat, protein or fibre. This advice doesn’t set a universally suitable portion size for cashew nuts.
No. The AH pack reviewed lists 25 g as a serving, but this is product information, not a proven ideal amount to eat before exercising. You should also consider timing and nutritional composition.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; cashew is itself one of the tree nut allergens.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that pack if you still have it. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire range.
Follow the advice for the exact product variant. Albert Heijn recommends storing the cashew nuts reviewed in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack securely. For the Duyvis Oven Roasted pack reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing the nuts in a light- and airtight container after opening.
