Regular film-night sharers
If you share cashew nuts with several people or use them regularly, compare the price per kilo and the amount in the bag. Jumbo and Albert Heijn offer packs in different sizes.
Who are bigger or smaller bags suitable for?
Health-conscious unsalted snackers
If you want unsalted cashew nuts, check how they’re prepared too: unroasted and roasted are different options. ALDI and PLUS product information distinguishes between these varieties.
Occasional film snackers
If you don’t buy cashew nuts often, a smaller bag may better suit what you’ll use for one evening and afterwards. Jumbo and PLUS offer examples of smaller packs.
What should you look for in cashew nuts for a film night?
First compare the price per kilo of the variety you want, then choose the preparation, quantity and label information to suit your group and how you’ll use them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay extra attention? |
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| Value per kilo | Compare the price per kilo and net weight of the same preparation and flavour you want. | If I’m mainly watching my spending, I compare the price per kilo of the exact variety I want; around 36% of consumers prioritise value per kilo. |
| Flavour, preparation and salt | Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content of the specific variety. | For a savoury film snack, I want to know how it’s prepared and how much salt it contains; around 29% of consumers start with flavour and salt options. |
| Right-sized quantity | Choose a weight to suit your group, how you’ll use the rest and the storage instructions on the pack. | For a one-off film night, I don’t want more left over than I’ll use afterwards; around 21% of consumers prioritise the right amount and any leftovers. |
| Ingredients and origin | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and check for a certification mark on the specific pack. | If I’m considering ingredients or origin, I want to assess the information for that exact variety; around 14% of consumers start with this information. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming XXL or ‘value’ means the lowest price per kilo
A bigger bag doesn’t automatically cost less per kilo. On the ALDI pages checked on 12 October 2026, the price per kilo for the 250 g roasted unsalted variety was lower than that shown on the 500 g page for salted and unsalted varieties; these aren’t the same variety.
Compare the current price per kilo, weight and preparation of the products you’re actually considering.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil, but the product contains salt and flavourings according to the manufacturer.
Check preparation, ingredients and salt separately on the pack.
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Buying a big bag without a plan for the leftovers
You may have an opened bag left after your film night. Storage instructions can vary by product; for example, PLUS says to store its unroasted cashew nuts in a cool, dry place.
Estimate how much you’ll use after your film night too, and follow the instructions on your pack.
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Assuming unsalted or Fairtrade means suitable for every guest
Cashew nuts are an allergen. A certification mark doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free; PLUS also lists sunflower oil and possible peanut traces for its Fairtrade variety.
Check the allergen information on the pack you choose and ask about allergies before serving a snack to share.
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Serving whole nuts without considering young children
Jumbo warns that young children can choke on nuts.
Bear the warning on the pack in mind, along with who’ll be sharing the snack.
Brands and retailers to compare
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury roasted variety in a smaller pack.
- Duyvis lists Cashews Original in a 125 g pack and says they’re roasted without added oil.
- According to Duyvis, Original contains 1.5 g of salt per 100 g and flavourings; check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted option.
Albert Heijn
The range includes own-brand cashew nuts in different weights, as well as an unroasted Terra variety.
- The product range lets you compare pack sizes and preparation methods.
- Treat unroasted and roasted as different product options, and compare the information on the specific pack.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you’re looking for salted or unsalted cashew nuts, including a 500 g value pack.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts, packed in a protective atmosphere.
- The pack information doesn’t guarantee how long the product will keep once opened; follow the label on the bag you buy.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto and describes its Way To Go cashew nuts as Fairtrade.
- The product information gives you product-specific origin and certification details for Way To Go.
- The Fairtrade claim doesn’t automatically apply to all Alesto or Lidl cashew nuts.
ALDI
TRADER JOE'S includes roasted unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack and a page featuring salted and unsalted varieties in 500 g packs.
- The pack sizes and preparation options listed give you specific products to compare.
- A 500 g pack doesn’t automatically offer better value per kilo; compare the current details for the variety you want.
PLUS
PLUS offers smaller packs and distinguishes between varieties including unroasted unsalted and roasted unsalted.
- For its 200 g Fairtrade variety, PLUS lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- PLUS notes that products may contain peanuts; always check the allergen information on the specific pack.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These products are suited to film nights, with bigger or smaller packs and a choice of preparations.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500 g
The 500 g pack could be a good fit if you’re looking for a larger amount to share or use regularly.
Pack size: 500 g.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts 200 g
This smaller pack is a good fit if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts for an occasional film night.
Preparation: roasted and unsalted. Pack size: 200 g.
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Jiazhouyu Original Flavour Large cashew nuts 160 g
The 160 g pack could suit a smaller snack occasion if you don’t want a 500 g pack.
Pack size: 160 g. Variety: Original Flavour Large.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
This smaller pack could suit you if you’re looking for roasted cashews for a smaller snack occasion.
Pack size: 125 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before sharing these with others.
Frequently asked questions
How many cashew nuts should I buy for a film night?
Choose an amount to suit your group and what you’ll use later. The Voedingscentrum calorie checker uses 25 g as an example of a handful of nuts; by calculation, 500 g would make twenty 25 g portions and 250 g would make ten. This is an example for planning, not a recommended portion for a film night.
Does unsalted mean unroasted or oil-free?
No, these are different characteristics. PLUS distinguishes between unroasted unsalted cashew nuts and roasted unsalted cashew nuts with sunflower oil. Duyvis says its Original variety is roasted without added oil, but it does contain salt.
How should I store the rest of a big bag?
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you bought. PLUS says to store its unroasted variety in a cool, dry place; storage advice for another brand isn’t a guarantee for your product.
Which allergen information should I check?
Check the allergen information on the specific pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; cashew nuts are among the nuts listed by Stichting Voedselallergie. Also look out for statements about the possible presence of ingredients such as peanuts or wheat.
Which cashew nuts are covered by ALDI’s safety warning?
The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. This specific product must not be eaten. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or all ALDI cashew nuts.