Choose cashew nuts based on the specific substance you want to avoid, and check the information for the exact product variant. AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is listed as gluten-free and lactose-free; PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g contains only cashew nuts as an ingredient, but also carries a warning that it may contain peanuts. Neither product is free from cashews: this product category is not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
You want to check a specific dietary claim on the exact product variant, rather than relying on terms such as unsalted. You can eat cashews and assess other allergens separately. Albert Heijn’s product information lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free.
You check the ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens for yourself or someone in your household. Cashews are a type of nut; according to Stichting Voedselallergie and the Voedingscentrum, they are therefore not a suitable snack choice for anyone with a cashew allergy.
You’re looking for a short ingredients list and a quantity that suits your needs. PLUS product information lists cashew nuts as the only ingredient in its unroasted, unsalted variant, while the Jumbo range includes unsalted packs in various sizes. Check the ingredients for the variant you choose.
First, decide which substance you want to avoid. Then check the ingredients, dietary claims and warnings on the packaging of the exact product variant.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and warnings | Check the named type of nut, the ingredients and the full warning about possible presence. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to see the exact ingredients and warnings before choosing. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding relevant allergens. |
| Specific dietary claim | Look for the claim you need on the exact product variant; lactose-free does not automatically mean a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | If I’m looking for gluten-free or lactose-free, I want to check the specific claim on the product. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a specific dietary claim. |
| Ingredients and additions | Check whether the product contains only cashew nuts, or also oil, salt or flavourings. | If I want to limit added ingredients, I check the ingredients list rather than relying on the preparation method alone. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a simple recipe. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the pack size and choose a quantity that suits your needs; follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If I’m buying cashew nuts for the week, I want a pack that suits how much I’ll actually use. Around 14% of consumers prioritise pack size and how well it suits their needs. |
Unsalted tells you about the salt, not about other allergens. The unsalted variants from AH and Jumbo contain sunflower oil and carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as prepared without added oil, but warns that it may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
Check salt, oil, dietary claims and allergens separately in the information for the exact product variant.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient, but also warns that it may contain peanuts.
Always read the allergen warning on the packaging as well as the ingredients list.
Jumbo lists unsalted packs of 200 g and a value pack of 500 g. A larger supply needs suitable storage and a pack size you’ll actually use.
Compare the size of the exact product variant and follow its storage advice; the Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place.
Duyvis Cashews Original 125 g is a savoury, oven-roasted snack. Duyvis says it is made without added oil.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is an option if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free or lactose-free cashew nuts.
According to the product information, Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g contains cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted cashew nuts.
ALDI describes Trader Joe's 250 g cashew nuts as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is worth considering if you’re looking for a recipe that contains only cashew nuts as an ingredient.
These cashew nut picks from Joybuy are suitable for snacking or adding to foods such as yoghurt and baked goods. They vary in recipe, preparation and pack size.
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An option if you’re looking for cashew nuts to snack on or add to yoghurt, muesli, baked goods and desserts.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels as the ingredient. It contains cashews, so it isn’t suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
The product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient and cashews and tree nuts as allergens. It contains cashews, so it isn’t suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of cashew nuts.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients, with 1,2 g of salt per 100 g. It contains cashews, so it isn’t suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
No. A claim about one substance does not mean a product is free from all allergens. Cashews are themselves a type of nut that may be relevant as an allergen; if you have a cashew allergy, a cashew nut snack is not a suitable choice. Also check the warnings about other allergens on the exact product variant.
The Albert Heijn product page lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free. Check the packaging you buy as well, as product information can change. This variant contains cashews and carries warnings about peanuts and other nuts listed.
No. Don’t treat a lactose-free claim as proof on its own that a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy. The claim for AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is not a separate statement about suitability for people with a milk allergy.
No. A short ingredients list does not rule out a warning about possible presence. PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient, but also warns that it may contain peanuts. Read both parts of the product information.
Follow the storage advice on the exact pack and seal it well once opened. For the variant checked, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS recommends keeping it cool and dry. Don’t assume that the storage life of another type of product applies.
