Check gluten information first
You have coeliac disease and are looking for a snack with clear information about its ingredients, gluten content and cross-contamination warnings. A familiar brand name or short product name isn’t enough.
Who are these options relevant for?
Protein-conscious athletes
You want to know how much protein a portion of cashew nuts adds to your diet. Keep this amount in perspective: a snack on its own cannot promise recovery or muscle growth.
For a simple everyday snack
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts with a straightforward recipe and packaging that suits how you’ll use them. Gluten information is still a separate consideration.
What should you look for when buying?
When choosing cashew nuts for coeliac disease and sports nutrition, gluten information, protein per portion, preparation and packaging can all be deciding factors.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
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| Gluten information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Also look for warnings about cereals containing gluten. | If I’m choosing cashew nuts with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the information for that specific variety. Around 39% of consumers say gluten information is their main purchase priority. |
| Protein per portion | Compare like-for-like portion sizes and check whether the nutritional values are given per 100 g or per portion. | If you exercise and want to know what a typical snack portion provides, the value per portion is more useful than a figure per 100 g alone. Around 31% of consumers focus mainly on the protein in the portion they actually eat. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check whether the cashew nuts are unroasted, baked or seasoned, and review the ingredients, including any oil and salt. | For my everyday snack, for example, I look for unsalted nuts with simple ingredients, after checking the gluten information. Around 15% of consumers prioritise preparation and everyday use. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a quantity that suits how you’ll use the nuts and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I snack on cashew nuts regularly, I want to be able to store the pack appropriately after opening. Around 15% of consumers focus mainly on pack size, storage and avoiding waste. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every flavour has the same gluten information
The Duyvis Oven roasted and Cashews Sea Salt varieties reviewed warn that they may contain wheat. A warning on one variety doesn’t tell you what’s stated on another pack.
Always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Don’t assume the gluten status is the same as for another flavour or pack.
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Equating a certain amount of protein with a sports result
The protein in a snack is just one part of your overall diet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that nutrition claims must meet legal requirements; a protein figure in grams does not, on its own, substantiate the claim ‘high in protein’.
Compare the nutritional value per portion, and don’t base a promise of faster recovery or guaranteed muscle growth on protein content alone.
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Choosing a large pack without considering storage
A larger pack won’t necessarily suit how you use the product, especially if you need to store the contents for a long time after opening.
Choose a quantity you can store appropriately and follow the instructions on the pack.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 170 g reviewed may be worth considering if you’re looking for an explicit gluten-free statement.
- Albert Heijn states that this variety is gluten-free and publishes its ingredients and nutritional values.
- This product statement is not an independent laboratory test and does not automatically apply to other products from the brand.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g may be worth considering if you want to compare the stated protein value.
- The official product information states 21.5 g of protein per 100 g and lists cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- The product information reviewed does not include an explicit gluten-free statement. Check the gluten information on the pack separately.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g is an option to consider if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
- PLUS lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
- The product information warns that it may contain peanuts. Simple ingredients do not prove that a product is gluten-free or meets the requirements for a protein claim.
Duyvis
The varieties reviewed show why you should assess roasted and seasoned cashew nuts separately.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The Dutch retailer pages reviewed for Oven roasted and Cashews Sea Salt warn that they may contain wheat. These varieties are therefore not recommended here as suitable choices for people with coeliac disease.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S roasted unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
- The official product information describes how they’re prepared and the pack size.
- This information alone does not establish gluten status or protein content; check the exact pack.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes cashew nuts prepared in different ways and in various pack sizes. The product information below does not confirm that a variety is suitable for people with coeliac disease: before eating, check the allergen and cross-contamination information on the exact pack. Protein values per 100 g do not, on their own, substantiate a legal claim such as ‘high in protein’.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts 160 g
An option to consider if you’re looking for a cashew product with one listed ingredient and want to compare protein values; if you have coeliac disease, also check the information on the pack.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels, 19.8 g of protein per 100 g and a pack size of 160 g.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts 150 g
This salted variety may suit you if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts; check the gluten information separately for the exact pack.
The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt. The protein content is 21.0 g per 100 g; the pack contains 150 g.
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g’woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts 200 g
This variety may suit you if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the product name doesn’t tell you its gluten status.
The product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient and 18.67 g of protein per 100 g. The pack contains 200 g.
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Be&Cheery cashew nuts with purple skin, grade 180, 500 g
The larger pack may be worth considering if you can store that quantity appropriately; if you have coeliac disease, check the allergen information on the exact pack.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt, 16.4 g of protein per 100 g and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 500 g.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo salted cashew nuts with skin 120 g
This salted variety may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller pack; check the allergen information before eating, especially if you have coeliac disease.
The product information lists cashew nuts and salt, 16.1 g of protein per 100 g and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 120 g.
Frequently asked questions
Are cashew nuts always suitable for people with coeliac disease if wheat isn’t listed in the ingredients?
No. Also check the product-specific gluten information and cross-contamination warnings. An ingredients list describes the recipe, but may not cover all potential risks during processing.
Do ‘may contain wheat’ and ‘not suitable for people with coeliac disease’ mean different things?
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, these are different ways of wording a warning about cross-contamination, but they mean the same thing. Such a warning indicates a possible risk; it doesn’t mean that every pack is confirmed to contain gluten.
Is a handful of cashew nuts a complete recovery meal after exercise?
No, a handful of cashew nuts isn’t automatically a complete meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts; consider this as part of your overall diet. It also says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
What should I do if the information online differs from what’s on my pack?
Check the current packaging before eating the product. If anything is unclear, contact customer services for product-specific information. PLUS warns that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Does the ALDI warning about cashew nuts apply to all packs?
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applied specifically to TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat that specific batch; the warning does not automatically apply to other varieties, such as the 250 g pack.