Cashew nuts are only suitable for your snack cupboard if you can eat cashews: cashew is a tree nut allergen, so these are not an allergen-free snack. If you avoid another allergen or gluten, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variant; terms such as unsalted, vegan and roasted do not, on their own, prove that a product is suitable. If you can eat cashew and are mainly looking for a snack with no added salt, an unsalted variant may be worth considering, but that is a separate dietary choice.
If you want to avoid a particular allergen, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variant. Cashew itself is a tree nut allergen; the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provide background information on allergens and labelling.
If you can eat cashew and are mainly looking for a snack with no added salt, consider that separately from checking for allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its dietary advice.
Compare the pack size with how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Each time you buy, also check the current ingredients, warnings and any information about the specific batch.
First, work out which allergen you need to avoid and whether you can eat cashew itself. Only then are salt level, flavour and pack size relevant points of comparison.
| Buying question | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Is it suitable for the allergen you avoid? | Check whether cashew itself is suitable for your diet, and read the ingredients and warning for the exact variant. | If I need to avoid a specific allergen, I want to be able to check the information on that exact pack. Consumers who prioritise allergen suitability account for about 42% of consumers in this snack-cupboard scenario. |
| Is the variant suitable for a gluten-free diet? | Check the gluten-free statement and any warnings on the finished product; plain or roasted does not automatically tell you this. | When I avoid gluten, I don’t want to rely on the product category alone. Consumers whose first buying question is about avoiding gluten account for about 25% of consumers in this scenario. |
| Would you prefer an unsalted or savoury variant? | Read the ingredients to distinguish salt and flavouring from the preparation method. | If I can eat cashew and mainly choose snacks with no added salt for everyday eating, I check the recipe. Consumers who prioritise this salt choice account for about 17% of consumers in this scenario. |
| Is the pack size right for your cupboard? | Compare the pack size with how much you use and follow the storage instructions; also check the best-before date and any batch warnings. | For my snack cupboard, I want a suitable quantity and clear storage and batch information. Consumers who prioritise convenience when stocking up account for about 16% of consumers in this scenario. |
Cashew itself is a tree nut allergen. A product that meets one specific dietary requirement is therefore not automatically free from cashew or all other allergens.
First, identify which allergen you need to avoid. Then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact product; don’t describe cashew nuts as nut-free.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This specific variant also has a savoury flavouring that contains salt.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt level as separate features.
These features answer different questions from whether a product contains cashew or other allergens. The vegan label on a specific product page does not make cashew suitable for someone who needs to avoid it.
Check each dietary requirement separately against the information for the exact variant.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. That warning does not automatically apply to all cashews from the same brand.
Compare the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the batch in question, even if you still have it in your cupboard.
Dutch product information includes Cashews Original 125 g and a sea salt variant marked vegan on the PLUS product page.
The range includes AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts.
The product information reviewed includes unsalted variants in 130 g and 200 g packs.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under Alesto and lists Way To Go cashews on its Dutch brand page.
The Dutch product page shows Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS product information includes Unsalted Fairtrade Cashew Nuts, 200 g per bag.
These products are suggested for your snack cupboard if you can eat cashew. If you have a different dietary requirement, always check the information for the exact variant.
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The product description says these cashews are ready to eat straight from the pack.
The ingredients list cashew kernels as the only ingredient. The pack can be resealed for storage after opening. Contains cashew and is not suitable for a diet that requires you to avoid cashew.
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This savoury variant may suit snackers who can tolerate the listed ingredients and allergens.
The product information says the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil and have a savoury flavouring with salt. Cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts are listed as allergens; avoid this variant if you need to avoid any of them.
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This salted variant is an option if you can eat cashew and are looking for a savoury snack.
The ingredients list 98% cashew, sunflower oil and salt. The description says the cashews are freshly roasted, and advises storing them in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack after opening.
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This variant may suit you if you can eat cashew and are looking for a snack with no added salt.
The product title describes 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. The product description advises storing them in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after opening. Contains cashew.
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The product description says these cashews are ready to eat; the larger pack may be useful for stocking up if you can eat cashew.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients, and advises storing them in a cool, dry place. Contains cashew and salt.
No. Cashew itself is a tree nut allergen. If you need to avoid cashew, this product category is not suitable for your diet; a claim about another allergen does not change that.
No. A vegan label does not tell you whether a product is suitable for your allergy. Check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variant; cashew itself remains an allergen.
Yes. The European Commission refers to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 for claims about the absence or reduced presence of gluten. Gluten-free does not mean allergen-free; check the claim and warnings for the specific variant.
The new Dutch rules for precautionary allergen labelling came into force on 1 January 2026, as confirmed by the NVWA and the Regular Consultation on the Commodities Act of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. According to the NVWA, safe products packaged earlier under the specified transitional conditions may still be sold. So an older wording on its own does not prove that a pack is non-compliant.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that specific batch if you still have it; the warning does not automatically apply to other packs or variants.
