Topping up the buffet in stages
If you don’t want to open all the cashew nuts at once, separate bags let you top up the bowls throughout the buffet. The Duyvis boxes listed by Foods & Goods contain 10 bags of 125 g.
Which size is right for you?
Buffet and lunchboxes
If you want to save some nuts for lunchboxes after the festive day, check the weight per bag: a multipack isn’t automatically a single portion. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts for everyday eating and varying the types of nuts you eat.
Choosing unsalted nuts
If you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts, it’s worth checking the ingredients and preparation method separately. For example, ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
What should you consider when choosing?
Multipacks
Best for: a buffet you want to top up in stages, while keeping some bags unopened.
Bear in mind: 125 g per bag isn’t automatically an individual lunchbox portion; also take the total quantity in the box into account.
Large pack, portioned yourself
Best for: deciding for yourself how much to serve in bowls and lunchboxes. Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in a 500 g value pack; ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
Bear in mind: once opened, you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself. Nut specialist Nootje recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place; also follow the instructions on the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
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| Number of bags and quantity | Check the number of individual bags, the weight per bag and the total quantity. The Duyvis boxes listed by Foods & Goods contain 10 × 125 g, or 1,250 g in total. | If you want to top up the buffet gradually without opening every bag, the pack format matters; around 31% of consumers put topping up the buffet first. |
| Lunchbox portions | Compare the weight per bag with the amount you want to pack. A large pack can also be suitable for portioning yourself. | If you want to weigh out lunchbox portions after the buffet, the quantity per pack matters; around 25% of consumers put choosing portion sizes first. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the unsalted claim, preparation method, ingredients and nutrition table separately. | If you want to eat the nuts regularly and choose unsalted, look beyond the preparation description; around 19% of consumers put choosing unsalted nuts first. |
| Allergens and young children | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. If young children will be eating the nuts, also consider their shape and the child’s eating skills. | If anyone eating with you has a cashew allergy or there are young children, assess suitability first; around 13% of consumers put this first. |
| Total quantity | Work out the full quantity and decide in advance how much you want to set aside for the buffet and for later. | If you want to avoid buying more than you’re likely to use, the total quantity is key; around 12% of consumers put matching the quantity to how they’ll use it first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains individual portion bags
The Duyvis boxes listed by Foods & Goods contain 125 g bags. That weight doesn’t automatically determine how much you’ll want to put in a lunchbox.
Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag, then decide on your lunchbox portions separately.
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Assuming ‘no added oil’ means unsalted or plain
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, but the ingredients also include salt and flavourings.
Read the ingredients list and nutrition table as well as the preparation description.
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Assuming a smaller pack is suitable for children
A different bag size doesn’t change the fact that cashews are an allergen. The Voedingscentrum also warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children.
Check the allergen information and consider the shape of the nuts and the child’s eating skills. Make sure young children sit calmly while eating and stay nearby.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The Original/Oven Roasted and Sea Salt ranges offer different preparation methods and flavours. Foods & Goods lists boxes containing 10 bags of 125 g.
- The box format gives both the number of bags and the quantity per bag.
- Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted with no added oil; that doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted or contains only cashew nuts.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists salted cashew nuts in a 3-pack, and salted and unsalted cashew nuts in a 4-pack.
- The pack names show that these contain multiple packs.
- Check the net weight and pack format on the product packaging before choosing a size for a buffet or lunchbox.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in a 500 g value pack, a size you can portion yourself.
- The product name gives the quantity and confirms that the variety is unsalted.
- The pack listed isn’t a multipack of individual bags. Jumbo warns that young children can choke on nuts.
Lidl
Lidl names Alesto as its nut range and lists Way To Go cashew nuts with Lidl’s Fairtrade positioning.
- The product range is worth considering if you’re comparing cashew nuts at Lidl.
- Check the quantity and packaging for each product; the range name alone doesn’t tell you how many bags are inside.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts at 250 g, as well as a 500 g pack containing salted and unsalted varieties.
- The 250 g variety is described as roasted and unsalted.
- The sizes listed are single packs to portion yourself, not confirmed multipacks.
PLUS
PLUS lists salted cashew nuts in a 170 g tub.
- The product name gives the variety, pack format and quantity.
- A 170 g tub doesn’t in itself mean that it contains individual portions or multiple bags.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
Joybuy product options for buffets, portioning yourself and unsalted cashew nuts.
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Be&Cheery cashew nuts with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The packaging lists cashew kernels with salt and a 500 g quantity, giving you a clear amount to plan for the buffet.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
The title states that these are roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and gives the quantity as 200 g; check the latest ingredients information on the packaging.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and gives the net quantity as 160 g; check the ingredients on the current packaging.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The product information lists 125 g and sea salt. The allergen information names gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the current packaging for the variety you choose.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many cashew nuts to buy for a buffet?
First decide how much you want to serve at the buffet, then compare that with the total quantity in the pack. The boxes listed by Foods & Goods contain 10 × 125 g, or 1,250 g in total; the number of bags doesn’t automatically equal the number of people or lunchbox portions.
Are oven-roasted cashew nuts with no added oil also unsalted?
Not necessarily. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, but the ingredients also include salt and flavourings. Check the preparation method and salt content separately.
Is a small bag of whole cashew nuts automatically suitable for young children?
No. The Voedingscentrum warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk. Consider the shape of the nuts and the child’s eating skills separately, make sure the child sits calmly while eating and stay nearby; a smaller pack doesn’t remove this risk.
How should you store nuts that you portion yourself for lunchboxes?
Nut specialist Nootje recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the packaging; shelf life can vary by product.
Which ALDI cashew nuts were covered by the NVWA warning?
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned against Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat this product. The warning applies to this specific batch and doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI cashew nuts.