First decide how many cashew nuts you want to take for one coffee break, then check whether the pack contains that amount in individual portions. If not, you can measure out a portion yourself and seal the rest securely. For seasoned varieties, also check the ingredients and allergen information for that specific product.
If you only want to take as much as you’ll eat during your break, check the portion size on the label and whether the multipack contains individually wrapped portions. Product listings from Albert Heijn and Duyvis show that a pack can contain several labelled portions.
If you can prepare a portion at home, compare larger packs by their ingredients. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean there’s no added oil: Jumbo, for example, lists sunflower oil, while PLUS lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
If you’d like a savoury or seasoned variety, check the ingredients for the exact product. The Albert Heijn listing for AH Sourcream names milk and lactose; the Duyvis product listing for Oven roasted salted names salt and other possible allergens.
Start by deciding how much you want to take for one break. Then compare individually wrapped portions with measuring out your own, and consider the recipe as a separate factor.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and convenience on the go | Compare the net weight with the labelled portion size and check whether portions are individually wrapped. | If I want to take one portion without weighing it out on the go, I look for a pack that suits my needs. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a measured portion for one coffee break. |
| Unsalted recipe | Check the ingredients for salt and oil, and look at the nutritional information per 100 g. | When snacking regularly, I mainly want to know whether the recipe is unsalted and whether oil has been added. Around 27% of consumers give an unsalted recipe top priority. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the exact variety and its ingredients list; terms such as roasted don’t tell you on their own whether salt has been added. | If I want cashew nuts with a savoury flavour to enjoy with my coffee, I look at the flavour recipe rather than just the preparation method. Around 20% of consumers prioritise their choice of flavour. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the net weight and storage advice; once opened, keep the product in a securely sealed pack. | When I buy cashew nuts for several breaks, I want to be able to seal and store the rest properly. Around 13% of consumers prioritise using and storing a larger supply over other purchasing considerations. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. | If certain ingredients don’t meet my requirements, I check the label before weighing up flavour or portioning convenience. For around 7% of consumers, ingredients and allergen information are the first things they consider when choosing. |
A 3-pack could mean three larger packs, while another pack may contain several labelled portions. So the name alone doesn’t tell you how many portions you can take individually.
Check the total weight, the portion size on the label and whether the pack actually contains individual portions.
Otherwise, you may take more than you planned for your coffee break.
The Jumbo variety we looked at lists sunflower oil, while the AH Sourcream variety lists milk and lactose. Salt is included in the recipe for Duyvis Oven roasted salted.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product for each characteristic separately.
Cashew nuts can lose quality if they aren’t stored properly, so you may not get through your supply in time.
Store them according to the pack instructions and seal the rest securely after measuring out a portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts in a cool, dark and dry place.
Once opened, the pack needs to be kept somewhere it can be sealed properly, with care taken over storage conditions.
Worth considering for naturally roasted and savoury seasoned cashew varieties.
The own-brand range includes plain unsalted cashew nuts and a Sourcream variety.
Worth considering if you want an unsalted variety to portion out yourself from a larger pack.
Lidl lists cashew nuts in its Alesto and Way To Go product ranges.
The Dutch product listing names TRADER JOE’S roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 250 g.
Worth considering for an unsalted, unroasted variety that you can portion out yourself.
This selection includes cashew nuts with a range of recipes and pack sizes. Check the labelled portion and measure out an amount yourself if you want to take one portion for your coffee break.
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Ideal for measuring out an amount yourself for your coffee break. The product information gives a weight of 160 g and lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashew nuts and want to measure out your own portion. The product information gives a weight of 500 g and lists cashew nuts and salt as ingredients. Store the opened pack according to the product instructions.
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An option for measuring out your own unsalted portion. The product title describes 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
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Ideal for measuring out an amount yourself if you’d like to take this variety of cashew nuts for a coffee break. The product information lists cashew kernels and salt, and gives a pack size of 500 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury flavour and want to take some out of the pack in advance. The product information gives a weight of 125 g, four to five portions and an average portion size of 30 g. Check the allergen information on the exact pack.
Store cashew nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container. For opened unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives six months in a kitchen cupboard as general storage advice. Also follow the instructions on the pack and look out for any changes in quality.
No, it depends on the recipe. The Jumbo listing for Cashew Nuts Unsalted 200 g includes sunflower oil; the PLUS listing for unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts names cashew nuts as an ingredient. Always check the label of the variety you choose.
Read both the ingredients list and the allergen warnings on the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. A variety may also contain ingredients that don’t meet your requirements, such as milk and lactose in the listed AH Sourcream variety.
No, check the contents of the specific multipack. For AH Sourcream unsalted cashew nuts 3-pack, Albert Heijn lists a total weight of 150 g and six labelled portions; the listing for the plain unsalted 3-pack refers to three individual items weighing 170 g each. So the pack name alone doesn’t tell you how many individual portion bags it contains.
Do not eat the product if it is the 170 g pack of TRADER JOE’S unsalted cashew nuts identified by the NVWA, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to that specific pack and concerns possible metal fragments; don’t assume it applies to other packs or batches.
