When you have coeliac disease, checking the exact product packaging comes before choosing between a large bag, smaller pack or multipack: unsalted or roasted does not automatically mean gluten-free. If you eat cashew nuts regularly, a larger pack may be practical. If you eat them less often, smaller bags or individually packed portions may suit you better, as long as the exact product fits your gluten-free diet.
You’re shopping for someone with coeliac disease and want to check that the exact product fits a gluten-free diet. Ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination matter more than a ‘value pack’ label. Thuisarts.nl and the Dutch Coeliac Society stress the importance of eating gluten-free and checking product information.
You eat cashew nuts often and are thinking about buying a larger supply. As well as the quantity, consider whether you can store and use them comfortably; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers general storage advice for unsalted cashew nuts.
You only eat a small amount at a time and are looking for a smaller pack or individual bags, so you don’t have to open a large quantity all at once.
If you have coeliac disease, check the information for the exact product first, then consider quantity, storage and preparation. Thuisarts.nl and the Dutch Coeliac Society advise checking gluten-free product information; the type of packaging or preparation does not replace that check.
A good fit if: you eat cashew nuts regularly and the exact product is suitable for your gluten-free diet. Jumbo lists an unsalted variety in a 500 g pack.
Consider: you’re buying more at once, so think about how much you use and follow the storage instructions.
A good fit if: you want to stock up but would rather not open every portion at once. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt in a box of 10 bags of 125 g.
Consider: a multipack alone tells you nothing about whether the product is gluten-free or offers better value per kilo; check the exact variety and total quantity.
A good fit if: you eat cashew nuts occasionally or prefer to open a smaller amount at a time. PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted 200 g variety; Duyvis Cashews Original is available in 125 g.
Consider: compare products prepared in the same way, and check the information for the exact product even when buying a small pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for coeliac disease | Check the ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination on the packaging of the exact product. Don’t rely on a general brand or preparation description as proof. | I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease and want to check the product information before considering quantity or price per kilo; around 36% of consumers put gluten-free suitability first. |
| Price-per-kilo comparison | Compare the price per kilo, net weight and the same variety. Differences in preparation mean products are not automatically comparable. | Once I’ve checked that a product is gluten-free, I want to compare prices on a like-for-like basis; around 29% of consumers prioritise a suitable price per kilo. |
| Quantity and storage | Check how much is in each bag, whether portions are individually wrapped, and the storage and use-by information on the packaging. | I don’t eat cashew nuts quickly enough to automatically choose a large bag; around 21% of consumers focus on buying an amount that suits their usage. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the variety is unroasted, roasted, unsalted or salted. Don’t assume this means it is gluten-free. | I want to know which preparation suits my snack or recipe, then compare the packaging; around 14% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
Unsalted, unroasted or roasted describes a variety, but does not tell you about the ingredients or possible cross-contamination in that pack.
Check each variety individually and read the packaging before eating the cashew nuts.
Unroasted, roasted, salted and unsalted cashew nuts are not like-for-like. A difference in pack size may also mean you’re comparing different varieties.
First compare products with the same preparation by weight and price per kilo, then choose the quantity you need.
A large pack is only practical if the quantity suits your usage. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general storage times for opened unsalted cashew nuts; quality may deteriorate after that.
Choose an amount based on how often you eat cashew nuts and follow the instructions on the packaging. Individual bags may suit you if you’d rather keep portions sealed until you need them.
A larger supply can become inconvenient if you can’t use it within the recommended storage period.
The range includes AH Terra unroasted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack.
Jumbo lists its own-brand cashew nuts in salted and unsalted varieties, including a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashew nuts.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's cashew nuts in a 500 g pack, in roasted salted and unsalted varieties.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g bag.
Duyvis lists Cashews Original in a 125 g pack. Foods & Goods also offers Cashews Sea Salt in a box of 10 bags of 125 g.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for cashew nuts.
These Joybuy products include smaller packs and a larger pack of cashew nuts. If you have coeliac disease, always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety before eating; the product names listed do not confirm gluten-free suitability.
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The 160 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller quantity. Check the product information for this exact variety before including it in a gluten-free diet.
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This 125 g pack may suit you if you eat cashew nuts less often. ‘Dry-roasted’ describes the variety, not whether it is gluten-free; check the information on the exact pack.
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The 200 g pack and roasted, unsalted variety may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller quantity. Check the ingredients and allergen information on this exact pack.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you eat cashew nuts regularly. The listed ‘180 grade’ and purple skin identify the variety; check the information on the exact pack before including it in a gluten-free diet.
No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the variety, not whether it is gluten-free. Check the ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination on the pack you’re planning to buy.
This type of warning refers to the possible unintended presence of an allergen, for example during production. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that gluten is not necessarily present in every product carrying such a warning; the warning does not guarantee that a specific pack is suitable.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. From 1 January 2026, new rules apply to how and when businesses must warn about the unintended presence of allergens.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice is six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Quality may deteriorate after that. Also follow the storage advice on your own pack.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. That date has now passed; if you still have that exact pack, do not eat the cashew nuts. The warning does not apply to all 500 g packs of cashew nuts.
