Choose cashew nuts based on their protein content per serving, ingredients and storage instructions. Treat them as a snack within your camping diet, rather than automatically assuming they’re a complete recovery meal. Only use a claim such as ‘high in protein’ or ‘high protein’ if the exact product meets the official requirements: the European Union sets conditions for nutrition claims.
If you go walking, cycling or play sport on holiday, you’ll want to know how much protein a snack adds to your daily diet. The Voedingscentrum notes that protein requirements may be higher for strength and endurance sports, so consider cashew nuts as part of your overall diet.
You’re looking for food you can take with you and store in a cool, dry place as directed on the packaging. A warm tent isn’t necessarily a suitable place to store food; keep the packaging closed and protect its contents from moisture.
You want a pack size that suits the number of people and the length of your trip. The product variants mentioned here are available in 125 g, 170 g, 200 g and 250 g packs.
First, compare the protein content on the same labelling basis, using a serving size that reflects what you’ll take with you. The amount of protein on a label does not, by itself, prove that a product meets the requirements for a nutrition claim.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Compare protein and energy using the same labelling basis, then calculate the amount for the portion you’re taking with you. | If I want to factor in my protein intake on a walking or sports day, I need to know the nutritional values for comparable portions. Around 33% of consumers name protein content as their top purchasing priority. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the pack securely after opening. | If you’re taking snacks without reliable refrigeration, you’ll want somewhere dry and sheltered to store them. Around 27% of consumers give portability and storage top priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check both the ingredients list and the salt content in the nutrition table. | If I want to avoid salt, added oil or flavourings, I look beyond the preparation description. Around 20% of consumers prioritise salt and ingredients. |
| Portion and pack size | Choose a net weight that suits the length of your trip and the number of people who’ll be eating them. | If you’re packing for several days or people, you’ll want to take a suitable quantity and minimise any leftovers in an opened pack. Around 13% of consumers name portion planning as their top purchasing priority. |
| Allergens | Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant you’re buying. | If I’m taking cashew nuts for other people, I want to be able to check which allergens may be present. Around 7% of consumers name allergen safety as their top purchasing priority. |
Nutrition claims have to meet official requirements. The amount of protein per 100 g does not, by itself, prove that a particular claim is permitted for that product.
Compare the values on the label, but only use a claim such as ‘high protein’ if the exact variant meets the requirements.
The unsalted variants from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain sunflower oil, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that no oil has been added.
Check the ingredients list as well as the preparation description before choosing a variant.
The storage advice for the variants mentioned here recommends a cool, dry place; some products should also be kept in the dark. These instructions don’t guarantee that a hot tent is suitable for storage.
When you’re on the move, choose a dry spot out of direct sunlight and seal any opened packaging securely.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about a specific batch of 170 g TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashew Nuts, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments.
If you have a pack with exactly that barcode and best-before date, don’t eat the cashew nuts. This warning applies to that batch and not automatically to all cashew nuts from ALDI.
Cashews Original is a savoury-seasoned cashew variant in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 170 g is a roasted variant made with sunflower oil.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g contains cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
Lidl also lists Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade option in its Alesto range.
TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts comes in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
This selection includes cashew nuts with a range of ingredients, from variants containing cashews alone to those with salt, oil or flavourings. Compare the label values and ingredients of the variant you choose; a protein figure alone doesn’t confirm a nutrition claim.
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A good fit if you’re comparing products with cashew nuts as the only ingredient and want a ready-to-eat snack.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels and 19,8 g of protein per 100 g; the pack contains 160 g.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury-seasoned roasted snack and don’t need to avoid salt.
The product information lists 18 g of protein and 0,92 g of salt per 100 g. The description says they’re oven-roasted without added oil and seasoned with savoury flavourings.
The pack contains 125 g; the allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts. Store in a cool, dry place and seal securely after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a salted variant and want to compare its salt content with other products.
The ingredients list includes 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt. The nutrition information lists 21,0 g of protein and 1,0 g of salt per 100 g.
The pack contains 150 g. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack securely after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variant with an ingredients list that names cashew nuts as the only ingredient.
The product information lists 18,67 g of protein per 100 g; the pack contains 200 g.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight, and seal the pack securely after opening.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a larger pack to share or stock up on, and want to take the salt content into account.
The product information lists 16,4 g of protein and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g; the pack contains 500 g.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
No, not automatically. According to the European Union, a nutrition claim must meet the official requirements; the amount of protein per 100 g does not, by itself, prove that a specific product meets them.
Consider cashew nuts as part of your overall diet, rather than assuming they’re a complete recovery meal. The Voedingscentrum says that protein requirements may be higher for strength and endurance sports, but most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place; for these variants, it also says to keep them in the dark. The Voedingscentrum’s general advice is to store nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a securely sealed container, but that doesn’t guarantee a warm tent is suitable.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant. The NVWA says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; cashew is on the official list of nut allergens. Also check for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Don’t eat TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g, if the barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026 match. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns possible metal fragments in that specific batch.
