Choose based on the specific substance you need to avoid: cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, so they are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy, as Stichting Voedselallergie and Allergie Centra Nederland explain. If you can eat cashews and are looking for an unsalted option, that is a separate product feature; the Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts. Then choose a pack size that suits taking them with you or portioning them yourself, and follow the storage instructions on the exact packaging.
You can eat cashews but need to avoid another specific ingredient or allergen. Check the information on the exact packaging: a general term such as free from does not tell you which substance a product is suitable for avoiding. Stichting Voedselallergie lists cashew among the tree nut allergens.
You want to take cashews with you as a snack and are looking for an unsalted variety, without making any claims about sports performance. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts.
You are looking for a smaller pack to take with you, or want to make up portions at home from a larger pack. Pack weight and storage instructions can help you decide; for example, Jumbo lists a 130 g pack and storage advice for its unsalted variety.
Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, so first check the exact product variety and allergen information. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts, while the pack size and storage instructions determine how practical a pack is for your gym bag.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for a specific diet | The ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; distinguish between ingredients and warnings. | If you need to avoid another ingredient, you will want to know what is listed on the pack you choose. Around 46% of consumers prioritise suitability for their diet. |
| Unsalted variety | Whether the packaging for your variety actually says unsalted. | If you specifically want unsalted cashews for your snack, the product variety matters. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Pack size and storage | The net weight and storage instructions on the packaging. | If you want to prepare snacks in advance, it helps to choose a pack size that you can portion and store yourself. Around 27% of consumers prioritise taking snacks with them and portioning them out. |
Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen. A claim about another specific ingredient does not automatically mean a product is free from nuts or all allergens.
Check the exact variety and the information about the substance you need to avoid. Do not choose a cashew product if you have a cashew allergy.
A preparation method or vegan label does not answer the same question as the allergen information. Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted; PLUS labels Duyvis Sea Salt as vegan.
Assess the preparation method, salt content, vegan label and allergen information as separate product features.
A pack size is not automatically a serving size. The Voedingscentrum recommends a handful of unsalted nuts, not a whole pack as one portion.
Decide in advance how much to take with you, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the rest.
A larger pack means portioning it yourself and storing any leftovers appropriately.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026; they may have contained metal fragments. The warning does not automatically apply to other weights or products.
Check the brand, product, pack weight and best-before date against the warning exactly. Follow the NVWA’s instructions if you have that specific pack.
These examples relate to the specific product varieties mentioned. Always check the latest information on the packaging before choosing.
Worth considering if you want to compare different preparation methods and savoury varieties.
A relevant option if you are looking for unsalted cashews in the AH range.
An example of an unsalted cashew variety with a stated pack weight and storage advice.
An example for people who want to make up portions at home from a larger pack.
A relevant option if you are looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
An example of an unsalted, unroasted cashew variety.
These Joybuy products are cashew varieties with different preparation methods and pack sizes. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety before choosing it.
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An unsalted, roasted variety for those looking for these features; cashews are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
The product description advises closing the pack securely after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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A cashew variety in a 160 g pack; check the latest ingredients and allergen information if you need to avoid another ingredient.
Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen and are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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The product name specifies salted cashews with skin, so this is not an unsalted variety.
Check the allergen information on the exact packaging. Cashews are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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A dry-roasted cashew variety in a 125 g pack. The product description lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; check the latest packaging if you need to avoid any of these.
The description advises closing the pack securely after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place. Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen.
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The product description mentions salt, so this is not an unsalted variety. The pack size may suit you if you want to make up portions at home.
The description advises storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Cashews are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
No. Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, as Stichting Voedselallergie and Allergie Centra Nederland explain. A claim about another ingredient does not make a cashew product nut-free.
No. A gluten-free label relates to gluten and does not mean that a product is free from nuts. Cashews remain a tree nut allergen.
No, pack weight and portion size are not the same thing. The Voedingscentrum recommends a handful of unsalted nuts; decide for yourself how much to take with you.
Follow the instructions on the exact packaging. For Jumbo Unsalted Cashews, 130 g, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; a gym bag is only suitable if those conditions are maintained.
No. The NVWA warning concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Check the pack and date against the warning exactly, and follow the NVWA instructions for that product.
