Gamers who portion out a snack
You want to decide in advance how many cashew nuts you’ll eat in one snacking session, rather than treating the whole bag as one portion. With packs in different sizes, the total contents aren’t the same as a serving.
Who is this relevant to?
Gamers who take their snacks with them
You take cashew nuts to a gaming session and consider the total pack contents and size. A bag you can carry with you isn’t necessarily divided into individual portions.
Gamers looking for unsalted cashew nuts
You want an unsalted option, then make a separate choice between unroasted and roasted. These are different product characteristics; PLUS and ALDI, for example, list varieties prepared in different ways.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide how much you want for one snacking session. Then compare the salt content and preparation method, and only compare pack prices when they contain the same quantity.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
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| Portions and taking them with you | Check the net weight and whether a multipack really contains individually sealed packs. | If you’re taking something to a gaming session, you’ll want to know whether the contents are right for one snacking session. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion size and convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Unsalted options | Read the product name, ingredients and nutrition table; unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted. | If you’re specifically looking for an unsalted option, you’ll want to assess the salt content separately from how the nuts are prepared. Around 28% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the exact variety name and whether the cashew nuts are roasted or unroasted. | If flavour or preparation determines your choice, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in the pack. Around 22% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Cost per quantity | Compare the same variety per kilogram or per portion size of your choice, and keep any delivery costs separate. | If you’re comparing packs of different weights, you’ll want to base the cost on the same quantity. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on cost per quantity. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a takeaway bag is one portion
The contents of a bag tell you how many cashew nuts are inside, not how many you should eat in one snacking session. Any stated number of portions applies to the specific product pack it appears on.
Decide in advance how much you want to portion out, and keep the net weight, stated number of portions and number of individual bags separate in your mind.
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Reading ‘no added oil’ as ‘fat-free’
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as prepared without added oil. That doesn’t mean the cashew nuts themselves contain no fat; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists fat as a nutrient in unsalted nuts.
Compare the preparation method with the ingredients and nutrition table for the exact variety. A separate snack bowl is a practical way to serve your snack, not proof that a product will keep your controller clean.
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Applying a product warning to an entire brand
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning dated 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
Compare the name, contents, barcode and best-before date with your pack. Don’t eat it if it matches the warning exactly, even if the stated best-before date has passed.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
- The preparation method and total pack contents are easy to compare.
- 125 g is the weight of the bag, not a recommended amount for one snacking session.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 4-pack is a multipack option if you want to check how the product is packaged.
- The product name states that they’re unsalted and sold in a 4-pack.
- Check the packaging to see whether the inner packs are individually sealed before treating them as portions to take with you.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is a larger pack from which you can portion out a snack yourself.
- The Dutch product information states that these are unsalted and come in a 200 g pack.
- A 200 g bag isn’t automatically a single portion for one snacking session.
Lidl
Lidl lists Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade option in its Alesto range.
- Lidl lists Fairtrade as a product characteristic.
- That characteristic alone says nothing about flavour, suitability for gaming or whether the nuts are divided into snack portions.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product information makes both the salt content and preparation method clear.
- The NVWA warning for a specific 170 g pack does not automatically apply to this 250 g pack.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g is an unroasted variety that you can portion out yourself.
- The retailer’s information states the preparation method, salt content and pack size.
- Check the latest information on the packaging, and don’t assume the snacks come in individual portions.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts in packs with different flavours, preparation methods and quantities. Choose the variety and quantity that suit the amount you want to portion out.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
An option to take with you, or to portion out from the pack yourself.
The product description states that it contains 160 g of cashew kernels, ready to eat, with cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
Contains cashew nuts.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The total pack contents may suit you if you want a compact bag to take with you and decide yourself how much to portion out.
The product title states that these are dry-roasted cashew nuts and that the pack contains 125 g.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts 150 g
A salted variety to take with you or portion out in a snack bowl beforehand.
The product information states that the pack contains 150 g, salt and sunflower oil.
Contains cashew nuts.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts 200 g
A larger pack of unsalted nuts that you can portion out for a snack.
The product information states that these are roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and that the pack contains 200 g.
Close the pack securely after opening.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo salted cashew nuts with skin 120 g
A compact pack for anyone who wants to take a salted cashew variety with them.
The product information states that the pack contains 120 g and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The packaging is described as sealed and portable.
Contains cashew nuts and salt.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 125 g bag one snack portion?
No, 125 g is the total weight of the bag, not a recommended amount for one snacking session. If a product states a number of portions, that information applies to that specific variety; decide for yourself how much to portion out.
Are unsalted cashew nuts always unroasted?
No, salt content and preparation method are separate characteristics. PLUS lists a 200 g unsalted, unroasted variety, while ALDI lists a 250 g roasted, unsalted variety.
How can I compare the cost of bags with different weights?
Compare the price per kilogram or work out the price for the same quantity. Make sure you’re comparing the same salt and preparation options, and keep any delivery costs separate.
Does the ALDI warning apply to all Trader Joe’s cashew nuts?
No, the NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Check the details on the pack; don’t eat the product if they match the warning exactly.
Where can I check allergen information when buying online?
Check the online product information before you buy, and read the label on the exact variety when it arrives. Dutch government information states that label information must be available in Dutch; the NVWA confirms that businesses must tell customers about any allergens present.