Start with the ingredient you need to avoid: cashew nuts are not a nut-free snack, although Albert Heijn states that one specific product is gluten-free and lactose-free. For weight management, portion size and your overall diet matter more than a free-from claim; the Voedingscentrum gives 154 kcal as the general nutritional value for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts.
If you want to avoid gluten or lactose, for example, look for a clear statement and also check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Cashew nuts are a tree-nut allergen; Stichting Voedselallergie lists cashew nuts among the nuts that must be declared as allergens.
If you want to include cashew nuts in a weight-management plan, pay attention to how much you actually eat. A 25 g portion contains 154 kcal according to the Voedingscentrum’s general table; this is not personalised dietary advice or an exact value for every branded product.
If you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts, compare the preparation method and ingredients: unroasted, baked and unsalted don’t mean the same thing. For example, product information from PLUS and Jumbo shows that some unsalted variants contain sunflower oil.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid. Then compare the portion size, ingredients and packaging with how you plan to use the cashew nuts.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Free-from claims and allergens | Check the specific claim, ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid gluten or lactose, I look for that specific claim and also check which allergens may be present. Around 34% of consumers prioritise avoiding a specific ingredient. |
| Portion size and energy | Compare the nutritional value per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. | If I want to fit my snack into my eating pattern, I look at the energy in the portion I actually eat. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Added salt and oil | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content per 100 g. | If I choose an unsalted variant, I want to know whether oil or flavourings have also been added. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and added salt. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and any individual packs; follow the storage instructions. | If I want to take the cashew nuts with me or store a larger pack, I look for portion-sized packaging and a resealable pack. Around 13% of consumers prioritise convenience and storage. |
A specific free-from claim doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashew nuts. Some variants also warn that they may contain peanuts, other nuts or wheat.
Choose based on the ingredient you want to avoid and read the full allergen information. Cashew nuts are not suitable if you have a cashew nut allergy.
The AH variant reviewed is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but its product information also gives an energy value of 622 kcal per 100 g. A free-from claim therefore doesn’t tell you how much energy you’ll get from your portion.
Weigh your portion and consider it as part of your overall diet.
The AH and Jumbo variants reviewed contain sunflower oil. The ingredients list for the unroasted PLUS variant reviewed lists cashew nuts.
If added oil or the preparation method matters to you, check both the preparation description and the ingredients list.
The packaging should suit how you plan to use and store the nuts.
Store cashew nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Choose packaging you can reseal securely after opening, or transfer the nuts to a suitable storage container.
The Cashews Sea Salt 125 g variant reviewed is seasoned, making it an option if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 170 g is a baked variant with explicit gluten-free and lactose-free claims on the Dutch product page.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is a baked variant whose ingredients and nutritional values are listed on the product page.
The Lidl product page describes Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts as a multipack of 3 × 25 g.
The ALDI variant reviewed is TRADER JOE’S Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts 250 g.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g is worth comparing if you’re looking for an unroasted variant.
These Joybuy products are cashew variants with different ingredients, preparation methods and pack sizes. Check the product and allergen information for the option you choose.
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The product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient, which may suit you if you’re looking for a short ingredients list.
Net weight: 160 g. Energy: 604 kcal per 100 g according to the product information.
Contains cashew kernels and is not suitable if you have a cashew nut allergy.
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The product information describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the ingredients list names cashew nuts only.
Net weight: 200 g. Energy: 596 kcal per 100 g according to the product information.
Contains cashew nuts and is not suitable if you have a cashew nut allergy.
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This variant may suit you if you’re looking for cashew nuts with added salt; the product information lists salt.
Net weight: 500 g. Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g and salt: 0,9 g per 100 g according to the product information.
Contains cashew nuts and added salt; not suitable if you have a cashew nut allergy.
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This variant may suit you if you’re looking for cashew nuts with added salt; check the salt information when comparing products.
Net weight: 500 g. Energy: 679 kcal per 100 g and salt: 1,2 g per 100 g according to the product information.
Contains cashew nuts and added salt; not suitable if you have a cashew nut allergy.
No. Cashew nuts are themselves a tree-nut allergen. If you have a cashew nut allergy, don’t choose cashew nuts, even if the packaging says they’re gluten-free or lactose-free.
EU Regulation 828/2014 applies in the Netherlands; the European Commission states that it has applied since 20 July 2016. A gluten-free claim says nothing by itself about other allergens, so check the product information for those too.
This type of warning refers to the possible unintended presence of ingredients in addition to those listed. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands to warnings about possible cross-contamination; the NVWA outlines this change. Check which substances are named on the specific packaging.
No. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a serving size on the label, and Lidl describes 25 g bags; these amounts are not personalised dietary advice. You can weigh a portion and consider it as part of your overall diet.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. The Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as an example and also advises following the storage instructions on the packaging.
