Choose cashew nuts based on the specific ingredient or allergen you want to avoid. As Stichting Voedselallergie explains, cashew itself is a tree nut allergen, so cashew nuts are not allergen-free across the board. Albert Heijn labels AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, but those claims do not mean the product is free from cashew, peanuts or other nuts. If you’re looking for a simple ingredients list or a larger supply for the family, another variety may be a better fit. Always check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack.
Do you want to avoid gluten, lactose or another specific ingredient for family members? Check both the exact dietary claims and the allergen information. Cashew nuts are not an allergen-free snack for everyone; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains what allergen information must appear on prepacked products.
If you’re buying for several people, match the pack size to how much you expect to use and check the ingredients and storage instructions. A small savoury snack pack is different to a larger pack of unsalted nuts.
A nut that suits someone’s dietary needs isn’t automatically suitable in every form. Voedingscentrum warns against whole nuts because of the risk of choking. Supervise your child and choose a form that suits their chewing ability.
First check whether the variety suits the ingredient you want to avoid. Then look at the ingredients, pack size and how the nuts will be eaten.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary claims and allergens | Check the specific claim, the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | If I need to avoid gluten or lactose, I also want to know which other allergens are listed on the pack; around 36% of consumers prioritise suitability for specific dietary needs. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much your family is likely to use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | When doing a big family shop, I want to choose a pack we can finish and store properly; around 29% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock for their family. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients list: unroasted, unsalted and made without added oil do not mean the same thing. | When choosing cashew nuts for regular use, I check the salt content and the full ingredients list; around 21% of consumers prioritise the everyday ingredients. |
| Snack form for children | Consider your child’s chewing ability and the risk of choking on whole nuts. | When young children are eating too, I want to offer a suitable snack and supervise them; around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for young children. |
A claim such as gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t mean the product is free from cashew, peanuts or other nuts. Cashew itself is a tree nut allergen.
First be clear about which ingredient you want to avoid. Then check the claim, ingredients list and warnings for the exact variety.
The product information for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted says they are roasted without added oil. This variety also contains salt and has a savoury seasoning.
Compare the preparation method and ingredients separately. If you’re looking for an unsalted variety, don’t choose based on an oil-related claim alone.
A larger pack doesn’t change the allergens it contains or any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
First check whether the variety suits your dietary needs, then choose a pack size that matches how much your family will use. This helps you avoid having unused stock.
Voedingscentrum warns against whole nuts because of the risk of choking, regardless of the product’s dietary claims.
Supervise your child and choose a snack form that suits their chewing ability.
The product information for the salted Oven roasted cashews describes a savoury snack in a 125 g pack.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is an option to consider if you’re specifically looking for gluten-free or lactose-free claims.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten Voordeelverpakking is a larger 500 g pack.
Lidl lists cashew nuts in its Alesto range and also offers Way To Go cashew nuts, which are positioned as fair trade.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten 250 g.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an option if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
These product choices cater to different preferences: a simple ingredients list, roasted unsalted cashew nuts or a larger salted pack. Check each product to make sure its ingredients suit your dietary needs.
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Suited to anyone looking for a simple ingredients list; the product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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Suited to anyone looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
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The product description mentions salt and a 500 g pack. Choose this variety only if salted cashew nuts and this pack size suit your needs.
Not as a general claim: cashew itself is a tree nut allergen. A specific claim such as gluten-free doesn’t mean the product is free from cashew, peanuts or other nuts.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while milk allergy relates to milk proteins, as Stichting Voedselallergie explains. If you have a milk allergy, check the relevant allergen information and don’t base your choice on a lactose-free label alone.
Read both the ingredients and allergen warnings. The NVWA explains that prepacked products must include allergen information. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked whether warnings about possible cross-contamination are provided correctly. A warning about possible presence is not the same as listing an ingredient.
Don’t assume so. Voedingscentrum warns against whole nuts because of the risk of choking, which can lead to suffocation. Supervise your child and choose a snack form that suits their chewing ability.
Follow the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use. This advice applies to this variety; don’t assume it guarantees a particular shelf life once opened.
