Buying for someone with a specific allergy-related diet
If you’re buying for someone who needs to avoid an allergen, first check whether cashews themselves are allowed. Then assess the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’ve chosen.
Who is this guide for?
Buying for someone who eats gluten-free
The information on the exact pack matters more than the preparation method or an ‘unsalted’ label alone. Check the gluten-free claim and any warnings.
Looking for an unsalted snack to share
If cashews fit the diet and you’re mainly looking for a snack with no added salt, compare unsalted options. Check allergen information separately from the salt content.
What should you look for when buying?
Start with the allergen the recipient needs to avoid, then check the flavour, preparation method and packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| The right allergen information | Check whether cashews themselves are allowed, and read the ingredients and precautionary warnings on the exact pack. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I want to know whether cashews themselves or the allergen they need to avoid are a concern. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens. |
| Gluten-free suitability | Check the gluten-free claim, ingredients and warnings. Don’t assume a product is suitable based on whether it is roasted or salted. | I’m buying for someone who eats gluten-free and want to check the claim and warnings for the specific option. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| No added salt | Check that the chosen option is labelled unsalted and review its nutritional information. | If cashews fit the diet, I’m mainly looking for a snack with no added salt. Around 21% of consumers put this first when choosing what to buy. |
| Flavour, quantity and storage | Compare the pack size with how you plan to use it, and follow the storage advice on the pack. | For a get-together, I want to choose the right flavour and quantity without overlooking how to store it. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘free from’ means free from all allergens
Cashews are a tree nut allergen. A statement about avoiding a different ingredient does not make a cashew snack suitable for someone with a cashew allergy.
First, find out which allergen the recipient needs to avoid. If they have a cashew allergy, don’t choose cashew nuts.
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Confusing unsalted or roasted with gluten-free
A preparation method or a salt claim doesn’t confirm whether a product may contain gluten. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink warns that it may contain gluten-containing cereals.
Assess the gluten-free claim, ingredients and warnings on the exact pack separately from its flavour and preparation method.
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Applying a warning to the wrong pack
The warning from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority concerns TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 grams, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. It mentions possible metal fragments and does not automatically apply to other packs.
Compare the brand, product name, pack size and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the specific pack named.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as savoury cashew nuts roasted in the oven without added oil.
- The manufacturer provides information about how the product is prepared.
- For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink warns that it may contain gluten-containing cereals, peanuts and other nuts. This is not an allergen guarantee for other varieties.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Cashewnoten ongezouten.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the unsalted option.
- Unsalted does not confirm that an option is suitable for a specific allergy-related diet. Albert Heijn says that product and allergy information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo has separate product pages for Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g and Ongebrande Cashewnoten 140 g.
- The options let you compare unsalted and unroasted as separate product characteristics.
- These characteristics do not confirm suitability for someone with an allergy or coeliac disease. For the 200 g option, Jumbo lists naturally occurring sodium.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 500 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts.
- The stated pack size can help you choose the right quantity for a get-together.
- The product page says ‘In store only’, which doesn’t confirm stock at a specific shop. Unsalted does not mean allergen-free.
ALDI
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten, 250 g.
- The product description lists roasted and unsalted as product characteristics.
- These characteristics alone say nothing about suitability for a specific allergen-related diet. Check the exact pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g bag.
- The product name specifies both that the option is unsalted and that the nuts are unroasted.
- These characteristics do not confirm that the product is suitable for a specific ‘free from’ diet. PLUS says that product and allergy information may change.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These products are cashew options for anyone looking to compare flavour, preparation or salt content. They are not automatically suitable for a specific ‘free from’ diet; check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The product description lists cashews as the only ingredient, so this option is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Pack size: 160 g.
According to the description, it can be eaten as it is or added to yoghurt, muesli, baked goods and desserts.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The title says ‘dry roasted’; according to the product description, the cashews are oven-roasted without added fat or oil.
The product information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts. Check the exact pack if any of these ingredients need to be avoided.
According to the product description, store in a cool, dry place and keep the pack closed after opening.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A salted option to compare if cashews fit the diet.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Contains cashew; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The title describes roasted, unsalted cashews; the description suggests eating them as a snack or using them in cooking and baking.
Pack size: 200 g. The product information lists cashew as an ingredient and allergen; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
According to the description, store in a cool, dry place.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade 500 g
The product description lists cashew and salt as ingredients; check the pack if you need to avoid salt.
Pack size: 500 g. According to the description, they can be eaten as they are, shared or used in baking and cooking.
Contains cashew; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Are cashew nuts an allergen-free snack?
No. Cashews are a tree nut allergen. If someone has a cashew allergy, a cashew snack is not suitable, even if the product is described as free from another ingredient.
What allergen information should I check on a pre-packed snack?
Check the label on the exact pack for its ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be provided on pre-packed products; also check any precautionary warnings for the allergens the recipient needs to avoid.
Does lactose-free mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy?
No. Lactose intolerance and milk allergy are different. A lactose-free label does not prove that a product is suitable for someone who needs to avoid milk protein, so check the ingredients and allergen information.
How should I store cashew nuts?
Follow the advice on the pack. For Ongebrande Cashewnoten 140 g, Jumbo recommends storing the nuts in a cool, dry, dark place. For the Duyvis option reviewed, Flink recommends storing them in a light- and airtight container after opening.
What should I do with the ALDI pack mentioned?
Do not eat TRADER JOE’S Cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 grams, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that this specific pack may contain metal fragments; the warning does not automatically apply to other packs.