For a lighter snack, compare the fat content per 100 g and don’t confuse a smaller portion with a product that contains less fat. ‘Unsalted’ or ‘no added oil’ doesn’t in itself mean that cashew nuts are low in fat. If you’re sharing them with children, the product’s form and allergen information matter too.
You want to choose cashew nuts for an Easter activity and understand the difference between a lower fat content, no added oil and a smaller portion. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the limit for a ‘low fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
You’re organising an Easter egg hunt and want to decide whether whole cashew nuts are suitable for snack time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts because they can pose a choking risk; the presence of children doesn’t automatically make a product suitable.
You want to buy enough for the occasion and store any leftovers properly, without assuming that a larger pack has a different nutritional make-up. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide whether you’re looking for a different nutritional make-up or a smaller portion. If you’re sharing, check the packaging and the form of the product too.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and product claims | Compare the fat content per 100 g for the exact variant. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the limit for a ‘low fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Don’t treat ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added oil’ as proof of a lower fat content. | If I want to demonstrably reduce my fat intake, I compare the nutritional information rather than relying on the preparation description alone. Around 36% of consumers would choose reducing fat as their top buying priority. |
| Sharing safely | Look out for whole nuts if children are taking part, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can cause choking; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains how allergens are listed on labels. | If I’m preparing food for children or guests with allergies, I check the form and ingredients as well as the nutritional information. Around 29% of consumers would choose sharing safely as their top buying priority. |
| Portion size per snack occasion | Weigh the portion if you want to compare how much is being eaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that 25 g of plain unsalted cashew nuts contains 12,2 g of fat and 154 kcal; this is not a product-specific pack value. | If I mainly want to serve less, I focus on the amount per person rather than just the product name. Around 21% of consumers would choose portion control as their top buying priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a pack size that suits what you want to serve and store. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place; follow the storage advice on the packaging too. | When I’m buying snacks for an occasion, I want enough for everyone without ending up with unnecessary leftovers. Around 14% of consumers would choose buying the right amount as their top buying priority. |
The preparation method or the absence of added salt doesn’t tell you how much fat the exact variant contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and assess any claim separately from the ingredients and preparation method.
Serving fewer grams changes how much you eat, but not the product’s nutritional make-up per 100 g.
Decide whether you want to serve less or are looking for a product with a different nutritional make-up.
Whole nuts can cause choking, regardless of any claim about fat or salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre flags whole nuts as something to watch out for.
If children are taking part, consider the product’s form and the snack occasion before handing out whole cashew nuts.
A larger pack means you’ll need to store any leftovers appropriately; the pack size says nothing about the fat content.
Choose an amount that suits your plans and store any leftovers according to the instructions on the packaging.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts is a product listing for shoppers looking for an unsalted variant.
The official product information includes details of two different cashew variants.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and unsalted Cashew Nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted Cashew Nuts in a 200 g pack.
No, being unsalted isn’t proof of that. According to the European Commission, a solid food can be labelled low fat if it contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g lists 48,6 g of fat per 100 g, so it doesn’t meet this limit.
No. Duyvis describes no added oil as a preparation feature of Cashews Original. To compare fat content, check the nutritional information for the exact variant; the preparation description alone isn’t enough.
Treat this as a separate safety decision. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts because choking can lead to suffocation. A claim about fat or salt doesn’t remove this concern.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging before serving cashew nuts to guests. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. The Jumbo variants reviewed list cashew nuts and warn that other nuts and peanuts may also be present.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The best-before date has passed; don’t eat any pack you may have kept that matches this description. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or batches.
