Start by checking the ingredient you need to avoid, then compare prices and pack sizes: if you have a cashew allergy, cashew nuts are not a suitable snack. If cashew nuts fit your diet, check the ingredients and cross-contamination information on the exact pack. Then compare the price per kilogram, the upfront cost and how much you can store and use.
You want to avoid a particular ingredient without paying more than necessary. Look at the difference between ingredients, cross-contamination information and product features such as being unsalted. If you have a cashew allergy, cashew nuts themselves are not suitable; Stichting Voedselallergie lists cashew nuts among the nuts for which allergen information is important.
You eat cashew nuts regularly and are comparing a smaller pack with a larger one. Check both the price per kilogram and the amount you pay upfront, and choose a quantity you can store and use properly.
For example, you may be looking for unsalted, unroasted nuts or a product with no added oil. These features describe the product’s composition or preparation, but don’t in themselves mean that it is free from other allergens.
First check whether cashew nuts are suitable for the ingredient you need to avoid. Then compare the product composition, pack size and price.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary suitability | Check the specific ingredient, the ingredients list and the cross-contamination information for the exact product. Unsalted or made without oil does not mean allergen-free. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, I want to know first whether the pack is suitable. In these shopping scenarios, around 36% of consumers give dietary suitability top priority. |
| Upfront cost and price per kilogram | Compare the net weight, price per kilogram and upfront cost of the options you’re considering. | If I’m watching my shopping budget, I want to compare the unit price without losing sight of the amount I’ll pay upfront. Around 29% of consumers in these shopping scenarios put price first. |
| Product composition | Read the product name and ingredients to distinguish between unsalted, unroasted and no-added-oil options. | If I’m looking for a particular preparation method or composition, I don’t want to confuse that feature with allergen information. Around 21% of consumers in these shopping scenarios give product composition top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you use, and store nuts in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container. | If I’m considering a larger pack, I want to be able to store and use that quantity easily. For around 14% of consumers in these shopping scenarios, having a suitable stock of nuts is the priority. |
Cashew nuts are themselves a tree nut allergen. A statement about a different ingredient, or choosing unsalted nuts, doesn’t change that.
First establish which ingredient you need to avoid. If you have a cashew allergy, don’t choose cashew nuts.
A smaller pack may cost less at the till but have a higher price per kilogram. For example, Jumbo listed both a 200 g pack and a 500 g larger pack on the product page we checked, with different prices per kilogram.
Compare the price per kilogram and the amount you’ll pay upfront, after checking that the product is suitable for your diet.
Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. A dietary claim therefore doesn’t replace the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
If you have a milk allergy, check the relevant ingredients and cross-contamination information. Assess lactose information according to your own dietary needs.
A larger pack needs enough space and a suitable place to store it. Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you use, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Duyvis lists several cashew options, including Cashews Original and cashews with sea salt.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted cashew nuts as a product line.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Lidl lists unsalted cashew nuts.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack and Duyvis cashews with sea salt in a 125 g pack.
These Joybuy products show differences in pack size, preparation and added salt. Cashew nuts aren’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy. For other dietary requirements, always check the information on the exact pack.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a pack of cashew kernels to eat as they are or use in baking.
According to the product description, cashew kernels are the only ingredient. Contains cashew; not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Ideal if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added oil and considering a 125 g pack.
The product description says they are oven-roasted without added oil and lists cashew, gluten, wheat, peanuts and salt. This isn’t an unsalted option; it’s not suitable if you need to avoid any of the listed allergens.
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Ideal if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
The product name says roasted and unsalted. According to the product description, it contains cashew; it’s not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a larger pack of cashews and considering a lightly salted option.
The product description lists cashew kernels and salt. This isn’t an unsalted option; it’s not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
No. Cashew nuts are themselves tree nut allergens, as Stichting Voedselallergie and Voedingscentrum explain. A statement about a different ingredient doesn’t make cashew nuts suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. Voedingscentrum explains this distinction. So don’t use a lactose-free claim as proof that a snack is suitable for someone with a milk allergy, and check the ingredients and cross-contamination information.
Check the ingredients list and any information about possible cross-contamination for the specific ingredient you need to avoid. NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients. Also follow the information on the current pack.
No. Compare both the price per kilogram and the amount you pay at the time of purchase. Jumbo listed different prices per kilogram for the specific 500 g and 200 g unsalted options; the larger pack also had a higher upfront cost. These figures apply to those listings and don’t represent a general ranking of retailers.
Store nuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dry place. Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as an example storage temperature for nuts. Also follow the best-before and storage information on your pack.
