Fat-conscious cashew eaters
You want to keep eating cashew nuts, so you compare the total fat per 100 g and the amount in your weighed portion rather than relying on how they’re prepared.
Who might these cashew nuts be suitable for?
Shoppers with a specific free-from requirement
You can eat cashews but want to avoid, for example, gluten, lactose or peanuts. You need information about that specific substance; a free-from claim isn’t a general guarantee that a product is allergen-free.
Shoppers looking to avoid added oil
You’re looking for a simple ingredients list or a product made without added oil, while bearing in mind that cashew nuts contain fat naturally.
What should you look for when limiting fat and choosing ‘free from’ products?
Start with the fat per 100 g and the substance you want to avoid. Ingredients, preparation and packaging are useful additional checks, but they don’t replace those two.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Total fat and portion | Compare the total fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight of your own portion. | If I want to keep track of my fat intake, I need both the nutritional information per 100 g and the weight of my portion. Around 34% of consumers prioritise total fat and portion size. |
| Specific allergens | Check the claim for the substance you avoid, as well as the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the exact packaging. | If I need to avoid a particular substance, I check this information on the product I’m planning to buy; cashew itself remains a separate consideration. Around 33% of consumers prioritise avoiding a specific substance. |
| Added ingredients | Check the ingredients list for added oil, salt and other ingredients, then look at the nutritional information separately. | If I’m looking for a simple composition, I want to know what else is in the ingredients list besides cashews. Around 20% of consumers focus mainly on added ingredients. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions, especially for after opening. | If I use a pack over several portions, I want to be able to reseal it properly after opening and store it according to the label. Around 13% of consumers prioritise practical portioning and storage. |
Common pitfalls when buying cashew nuts
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Assuming ‘free from’ means free from all allergens
A claim relating to a specific substance doesn’t mean cashews have been removed from the product. According to Stichting Voedselallergie, the relevant allergen in cashews remains present even after heating.
Identify the substance you need to avoid and check both the claim and the presence information on the exact packaging. Roasted cashew nuts aren’t an alternative if you have a cashew allergy.
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Confusing no added oil with low fat
Cashew nuts naturally contain fat. The checked Duyvis product lists 43 g of fat per 100 g; the way it’s prepared doesn’t make it a low-fat product.
Compare the total fat per 100 g with the limit for the ‘low fat’ claim, then calculate the amount in your own weighed portion.
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Assuming unsalted means no added ingredients
The checked unsalted AH and Jumbo products contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t tell you whether oil or other ingredients have been added.
Read the ingredients list if you want to avoid certain additions, and check the fat content separately.
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Assuming an expired best-before date means you can ignore a safety warning
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning concerns possible metal fragments, not just the best-before date.
Don’t eat this specific batch if you still have it at home. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other batches or to the 250 g pack.
Brands to compare when making this choice
Duyvis
Worth comparing if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added oil alongside a salted option.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The label for Oven roasted cashews salted lists 43 g of fat and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
- The label also states that the product may contain wheat and peanuts. The preparation method doesn’t prove that it’s low in fat or generally free from particular substances.
Albert Heijn
The checked AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is an option to compare if you’re looking for specific gluten-free and lactose-free claims.
- Albert Heijn states that this product is gluten-free and lactose-free.
- The ingredients list includes cashews and sunflower oil. The product information states that it may contain other nuts and peanuts; these claims aren’t a general guarantee for people with allergies.
Jumbo
The checked Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an example of an unsalted cashew product made with oil.
- Jumbo lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil in the ingredients.
- The declared amount is 48.6 g of fat per 100 g. Unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free or allergen-free.
PLUS
The checked PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is worth considering if you’re looking for a short ingredients list.
- The ingredients list for this product contains only cashew nuts, with no added oil.
- The label lists 46.5 g of fat per 100 g and states that the product may contain peanuts. A simple composition doesn’t mean it’s low in fat or suitable for people with allergies.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists a Trader Joe’s range of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product description confirms that it’s the roasted, unsalted variety and gives the net weight.
- The product description alone doesn’t confirm a specific fat content or free-from guarantee. A safety warning for a separate 170 g pack doesn’t automatically apply to this range.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands has a product listing for unsalted cashew nuts.
- The listing is useful if you’re specifically looking for unsalted cashew nuts.
- ‘Unsalted’ alone says nothing about total fat, added oil or whether the product is free from a specific allergen.
Joybuy cashew nuts for different preferences
This Joybuy selection helps you compare the ingredients, preparation methods and declared nutritional values of different cashew products. Check the allergen information on the exact packaging too.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list and want to compare the fat content of a weighed portion.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels and 47.7 g of fat per 100 g.
This isn’t a low-fat snack under the EU limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods. Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
Suitable if you want to avoid added oil and weigh out your own portion to check its fat content.
The product description says the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil and contain 43 g of fat per 100 g.
This isn’t a low-fat snack under the EU limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods. The product information also mentions gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the allergen information on the exact packaging.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
Suitable if you’re looking for an unsalted option and want to check the ingredients and fat content separately.
The product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient and 46.67 g of fat per 100 g.
This isn’t a low-fat snack under the EU limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods. Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin 180 grade, 500 g
Suitable if you want to compare the fat content per 100 g before weighing out a portion.
The product information lists cashew kernels, salt, 60.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
This isn’t a low-fat snack under the EU limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods. Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
Frequently asked questions about cashew nuts
When can a cashew product be called ‘low fat’ in the Netherlands?
For solid foods, the ‘low fat’ claim is permitted when a product contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. The checked cashew products from Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and Duyvis all state values above this limit.
Can I eat roasted cashew nuts if I have a cashew allergy?
No. Roasting doesn’t make cashew nuts suitable for someone with a cashew allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie states that the allergen remains stable when heated.
How do I work out how much fat is in my portion?
Multiply the fat per 100 g shown on the label by the weight of your portion, then divide the result by 100. If you have a personal fat limit agreed with a professional, compare the result with that limit; the portion shown on a pack won’t necessarily be right for you.
What do the Dutch rules on ‘may contain’ mean from 2026?
New rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026. According to the NVWA, a risk assessment determines whether reference values could be exceeded; if they won’t be exceeded, such a warning must not be used. This isn’t a general guarantee that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Which cashew nuts are covered by the ALDI warning about metal fragments?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Don’t eat that specific batch if you still have it at home; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other batches or to the 250 g pack.