For a few portions, a smaller resealable pack such as Jumbo’s 140 g unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts could be a practical choice. Jumbo states that it contains around six portions, not six individual bags. If you’d rather divide up more portions yourself, Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions in its 500 g AH Terra pack. Then choose carefully between unsalted, unroasted, roasted or sea-salt-seasoned cashews. If you repack them, keep the allergen information with the portions.
You want to put out a limited amount at the buffet or give guests a few portions to take away. Pack weight, the stated number of portions and whether the pack can be resealed all affect how much you’ll need to prepare yourself.
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt and also want to choose between unroasted and roasted. Check each of these qualities separately in the product information.
You’re portioning out nuts for several guests and want to manage the quantity, any leftovers and allergen information carefully. If you’re a business offering unpackaged food, you must follow the NVWA’s information requirements.
A portion count tells you how many portions a pack contains according to the product information; it doesn’t mean those portions are individually wrapped.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check the portion size, the number of portions and whether they’re actually packed separately. | If I want to give guests something to take away, I need to know how much I’ll have to portion out myself; around 31% of consumers prioritise individual take-away portions. |
| Choosing unsalted | Read the product description and ingredients list; check the preparation method separately from the salt content. | If I don’t want added salt, I compare unroasted and roasted options separately; around 25% of consumers prioritise unsalted products. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the full product name and see whether sea salt or another flavouring is listed. | For a savoury snack, I choose a flavoured option deliberately rather than relying on the brand name alone; around 19% of consumers give flavour top priority. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Work out how many portions you need and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I only need a few portions, I don’t want too much left over; around 13% of consumers prioritise having the right amount. |
| Allergen information | Check the current label and keep the information with the nuts if you repack them. | At a buffet, I want to make it clear which nuts and other allergens are present; around 12% of consumers give allergen information top priority. |
For the packs reviewed, Jumbo lists around six portions in 140 g, while AH Terra lists twenty 25 g portions in 500 g. Both figures refer to portions from the pack, not individual snack bags.
A 125 g or 140 g pack may contain several portions. The weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual portions you can give away.
Check both the portion information and the type of packaging before deciding how much you need.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; Cashews Sea Salt is a separate range seasoned with sea salt. These descriptions come from the manufacturer and apply to specific product ranges.
Read the full product name and the label of the variant you choose.
The products reviewed contain cashews and may also list other allergens. At a business buffet, information for unpackaged food must remain available.
Keep the label and make the specific type of nut easy to identify. If you’re serving food as a business, follow the NVWA’s instructions.
If you only need a few portions, you may have some left over, which will need to be sealed and stored properly.
Decide in advance how much you’ll portion out and follow the storage advice on the pack.
The Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt ranges are worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury cashew option.
The 500 g AH Terra unroasted cashews are an option if you’re portioning them out yourself or also using them as an ingredient.
The 140 g unroasted cashews are worth considering if you want a smaller quantity to portion out.
Lidl also lists Way To Go cashews under its Alesto brand, with a Fairtrade positioning.
The 250 g TRADER JOE’S Roasted Unsalted Cashews are an option if you’re looking for this preparation method and salt variety.
The 200 g PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews are worth considering if you want to portion them out yourself without added salt.
Joybuy cashew options for a buffet or to take with you.
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This pack could suit you if you’re looking for cashews to eat straight away or serve at the buffet.
The product information lists a 160 g pack with cashew kernels as the only ingredient. It also suggests using them in yoghurt, muesli and baking.
Contains cashews. Keep the allergen information available if you repack the nuts.
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This variety could suit you if you’re looking for a savoury cashew option for several guests.
The product information lists a 125 g pack with four to five portions, oven-roasted cashews and sea salt.
Listed allergens include cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the pack for the latest information.
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The product title describes salted cashews in a 150 g pack.
Check the current packaging for preparation and salt information before choosing this variety.
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The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashews; check the pack to confirm the variety and ingredients.
Keep the allergen information available if you repack the nuts.
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This portable pack could suit you if you want to take salted cashews with you or put them out at the buffet.
The product information lists 120 g of cashews with their skins on, and salt.
Contains cashews. Keep the allergen information available if you repack the nuts.
The 500 g AH Terra pack lists twenty 25 g portions; the 140 g Jumbo pack lists around six portions. These figures refer to portions from one pack, not individual snack bags.
Yes. Businesses offering unpackaged food must provide allergen information. The NVWA says you must name the specific type of nut and explains how this information should be made available. This business requirement doesn’t automatically apply to a private buffet.
No. Roasting doesn’t make cashews safe for someone with a cashew allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie (the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation) explains that the allergen remains stable when heated. If a guest has a diagnosed allergy, follow their own medical dietary advice.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat these cashews. The warning doesn’t apply to all ALDI cashews and shouldn’t be extended to the 250 g pack reviewed.
No. Don’t leave whole cashews out as an unsupervised snack for young children. The labels on the AH and Jumbo products reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts.
