For festival camping, individual packs are handy if you want to share at different times or with different groups. A larger bag is a better fit if you’re making your own lunchbox portions. The AH 6-pack reviewed here contains six individual 170 g packs, while Duyvis Sea Salt is sold as ten 125 g bags. Neither option gives you small, ready-to-go lunchbox portions (information from Albert Heijn and Foods & Goods).
If you’re planning several shared snack breaks, individual packs can make it easier to open something at different times. Check both the number of bags and the amount in each one: the AH 6-pack and Duyvis Sea Salt pack have different pack sizes (information from Albert Heijn and Foods & Goods).
If you want to prepare your own portions in advance, you can choose between a larger supply to divide yourself and larger sharing packs. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving size for the 170 g pack. This is product information, not personal nutritional advice.
Compare the exact variety and ingredients rather than relying on the brand or pack type alone. Jumbo and PLUS list unsalted varieties reviewed here; always check the label on the pack you take with you.
A good fit if: you want to share snacks at different times or with different groups. Albert Heijn offers a 6-pack of individual 170 g packs; Foods & Goods describes Duyvis Sea Salt as ten 125 g bags.
Bear in mind: each bag contains more than a small lunchbox portion, and the Duyvis variety contains sea salt and sunflower oil.
A good fit if: you want to make your own portions in advance or share from one larger pack. Jumbo lists a 500 g unsalted pack.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion it yourself and seal the opened pack according to the storage instructions.
A good fit if: you want to carry less or start with a smaller amount. PLUS lists a 200 g unsalted bag; ALDI shows a 250 g unsalted variety.
Bear in mind: 200 g or 250 g is not automatically a single lunchbox portion.
The percentages below show the purchasing priorities of consumers choosing cashew nuts for festival camping; each row represents one main priority.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual packs | Count the bags and compare the amount in each with your planned sharing occasions. The AH pack contains six individual 170 g packs; Duyvis Sea Salt is sold in ten 125 g bags (Albert Heijn; Foods & Goods). | If you want to share with different groups or at several times, packs that you can open individually are important. Around 29% of consumers put these sharing occasions first. |
| Lunchbox portions | Compare the pack size with the amount you want to take in each lunchbox. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for the 170 g pack. | If you want to prepare smaller lunchbox portions in advance, focus on how many portions you can make from the pack. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| How much to take | Match the total amount to the number of people and snack breaks; a larger bag also means portioning it yourself. | If you don’t want to take more than your plans call for, compare the total amount with what you need. Around 18% of consumers put this amount at the centre of their decision. |
| Variety and ingredients | Check whether the nuts are salted or unsalted, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack. Duyvis Sea Salt contains sunflower oil and sea salt, among other ingredients; the brand’s description of Original does not automatically apply to this variety. | If the ingredients or a relevant allergy affect your choice, the label for the variety you choose needs to be clear. Around 12% of consumers base their choice mainly on ingredients or suitability for their diet. |
| Storing after opening | Plan to keep the nuts in a dry, well-sealed and preferably cool place. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a well-sealed, dry place, preferably somewhere cool. | If you’ll be using your supply over several days at the campsite, you’ll want to know how to store opened packs. Around 12% of consumers give storage the highest priority. |
The multipacks reviewed contain bags or individual packs of 125 g or 170 g. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g for the 170 g pack, so one pack may contain several portions.
Check both the number of packs and the amount in each one, and first decide how much you want to take in each lunchbox.
Preparing smaller portions takes extra time and may mean bringing your own resealable containers.
Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. The ingredients for Sea Salt list sunflower oil, sea salt and flavourings, so these varieties are not the same.
Check the full variety name and ingredients on the pack you’re actually buying.
The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts in a well-sealed, dry and preferably cool place. A warm tent is not automatically suitable for these storage conditions.
Plan where you’ll store opened packs and follow the instructions on the exact pack. For Duyvis Sea Salt, an airtight, light-proof container is recommended after opening.
Worth considering if you’re comparing individual packs with an unsalted variety: the 6-pack reviewed here contains six individual 170 g packs (Albert Heijn).
Worth comparing if you’re looking at salted sharing packs and different preparation methods. Foods & Goods describes Sea Salt as a box of ten 125 g bags.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a larger supply of unsalted nuts to portion yourself. Jumbo lists a 500 g pack.
Worth considering if you’re comparing a smaller unsalted pack. PLUS lists a 200 g Fairtrade bag.
Worth comparing if pack sizes matter to you: ALDI shows Trader Joe’s cashew nuts in 250 g and 500 g packs.
Lidl describes its Way To Go cashew nut range and says the cashew nuts are processed in Tanzania before being brought to the Netherlands.
These Joybuy products may be useful for taking cashews with you or portioning them yourself. Some options are mixed nut products in which cashew nuts are just one ingredient, rather than a cashew-focused snack.
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An individual pack for anyone who wants to take a smaller amount of cashews or portion them out themselves.
The product description lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels.
Contains cashew kernels, a tree nut.
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An individual pack to portion yourself if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variety.
The pack contains 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack after opening.
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A larger supply to portion yourself if a lightly salted variety suits your plans.
The pack contains 500 g. The cashew nuts are lightly salted, so this is not the unsalted variety.
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Individual portion packs for anyone who wants to take or share mixed snacks.
The pack contains five 23 g portions. Cashew nuts make up 13% of the mix, alongside dried fruit and other nuts.
Contains a sachet of desiccant; do not eat it. The mix includes walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, among other ingredients.
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A mixed nut option to share or take with you; cashew nuts are just one part of the mix.
The pack contains 242 g. The ingredients information lists wheat, milk, sesame and other nuts, among other ingredients.
Some flavours contain sweeteners and liquorice.
Match the total amount to the number of people, the snack breaks you have planned and the portion you want to take. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for the 170 g pack. Use this as product information, then compare the total amount with your own plans.
Store opened cashew nuts in a well-sealed, dry place, preferably somewhere cool. The Voedingscentrum recommends these storage conditions for nuts; for Duyvis Sea Salt, an airtight, light-proof container is recommended after opening. Also follow the instructions on the pack you take with you.
Keep the original pack or a legible copy of the ingredients and allergen information with your supply. The NVWA explains the mandatory allergen labelling on prepacked foods. This makes it clear which variety is in your homemade portions; it does not make a product suitable for someone with a relevant allergy.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts in a 170 g pack with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning applies only to that pack and mentions possible metal fragments; do not eat any packs from that batch that you may have kept.
Don’t assume that whole cashew nuts are suitable as a snack for young children. Product information for the nuts reviewed warns of a choking risk; check the pack and don’t choose based on the multipack format alone.
