Only serve cashew nuts to guests who can eat cashews: a gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t make them suitable for someone with a cashew allergy. Albert Heijn labels its 170 g unsalted version gluten-free and lactose-free, but also lists cashew and warns that it may contain peanuts and other nuts. Check the packaging and keep portions for guests with dietary requirements separate from other snacks.
You want to know which guests can eat cashew nuts and how ingredients and warnings affect your choice. Cashew remains an allergen, even in a variety labelled gluten-free or lactose-free. Stichting Voedselallergie explains that people with an allergy to one type of nut may sometimes react to other nuts too.
You’re looking for a claim on the exact packaging rather than relying on words such as plain or unsalted. Albert Heijn labels its 170 g unsalted cashew nuts gluten-free and lactose-free, alongside warnings about cashew, peanuts and other nuts.
You want to choose a plant-based snack and can consider how it’s prepared and what it contains. Vegan claims on Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties don’t replace a check of the allergen information.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific dietary exclusions | Check the exact variety, ingredients and warnings. Albert Heijn labels its 170 g cashew nuts gluten-free and lactose-free, but the variety also contains cashew. | If you’re looking for a snack for guests avoiding gluten or lactose, check for other relevant allergens too. Around 33% of consumers prioritise these specific exclusions. |
| Labelling and serving separately | Read the packaging and use a separate bowl and serving utensils for a portion intended to meet a dietary requirement. The Dutch Coeliac Association explains that gluten can get into a product through cross-contamination, for example from crumbs. | If you want to prevent a suitable portion coming into contact with other snacks during preparation or at the table, labelling and serving matter. Around 27% of consumers prioritise these checks and separate serving. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Compare the ingredients and how the nuts are prepared: PLUS describes an unroasted, unsalted variety with cashew nuts as the ingredient; Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted variety. | If you’re looking for a simple ingredient list or a savoury option for your buffet, compare the product information once you’ve confirmed any necessary exclusions. Around 20% of consumers give ingredients and flavour top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with what you need for the buffet and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing the variety reviewed in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it well after use. | If you want to buy the right amount and store any leftovers, check the pack size and reseal the packaging after opening. Around 20% of consumers prioritise quantity and storage. |
Gluten-free and lactose-free don’t mean that a cashew variety is suitable for someone with a cashew allergy. Albert Heijn’s unsalted variety lists cashew and also warns that it may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Check which exclusions are needed and read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. Don’t use allergen-free as a general description for cashew nuts.
These claims describe how a product is made or what it contains, not whether it’s free from allergens. PLUS says its unroasted variety may contain peanuts; according to the product information, PLUS Duyvis varieties may contain wheat and peanuts.
Check dietary claims, ingredients and allergen warnings separately for the exact variety.
Crumbs or shared serving utensils can transfer gluten to a portion that needs to stay gluten-free; the Dutch Coeliac Association describes this as cross-contamination.
Keep the portion separate and use its own bowl and serving utensils.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific product and batch, not all Trader Joe’s cashew nuts.
Do not eat any remaining pack that matches this product and best-before date.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.
According to Albert Heijn, its 170 g AH Cashewnoten ongezouten have gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan claims.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an unsalted variety with ingredient and allergen information.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto brand and describes its Way To Go cashew range as fair trade.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an unroasted variety with a simple list of ingredients.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts for guests who can eat cashews. For specific dietary requirements, always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
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Suitable as a snack for guests who can eat cashews.
Ingredients: 100% cashew kernels; according to the product information, ready to eat.
The product information also suggests adding them to yoghurt, muesli, baked goods and desserts.
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Suitable as a savoury snack for guests who can eat cashews.
The product information lists 98% cashew, 1% salt and sunflower oil.
Store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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Suitable as an unsalted snack for guests who can eat cashews.
The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the ingredients list includes cashew nuts.
The product information recommends storing in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack well after opening.
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Suitable as a salted cashew snack for guests who can eat cashews.
Net weight: 500 g. The product information lists cashew kernels and salt.
According to the product information, they’re ready to eat or can be used in baking and cooking.
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Suitable as a salted cashew snack for guests who can eat cashews.
The product title describes cashew nuts with their skins on; the product information lists cashew and salt, with a net weight of 120 g.
The product information suggests serving straight from the pack and storing in a cool, dry place.
No. Gluten-free refers to gluten, not cashew. Albert Heijn explicitly states that the gluten-free variety reviewed contains cashew.
Keep the portion separate and use its own bowl and serving utensils. The Dutch Coeliac Association explains that gluten can get into a product through cross-contamination, for example from crumbs.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes both as permitted precautionary warnings about possible cross-contamination. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been overseeing the new rules for this allergen information.
Don’t assume they are: the Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo product pages reviewed warn that young children may choke on nuts.
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat any remaining pack that matches this product and best-before date; the warning doesn’t apply to all Trader Joe’s cashew nuts.
