For a single, defined snack break, you can weigh out unsalted cashew nuts in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a handful in its calorie checker, as a reference for calculations rather than a fixed portion for everyone. Choose a multipack if the amount in each individual pack suits how you plan to use it, or a standard bag if you prefer to portion it yourself. Consider whether you prefer unsalted or savoury flavours, and check the current label.
You want to decide in advance how many cashew nuts to take for one snack break. Check the weight of each individual pack or weigh out your own portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a handful in its calorie checker.
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts and don’t mind portioning them yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you choose.
You’d prefer a savoury option and want to divide the contents between several snack breaks. Bear in mind that a 125-gram bag isn’t automatically one portion.
Choose this if: you want to decide how many cashew nuts to take for each snack break.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh them out yourself and, if necessary, pack them separately.
Choose this if: you want to take several individual packs with you and the amount in each pack suits your snack break.
Bear in mind: the words ‘3-pack’ alone don’t tell you how many cashew nuts are in each bag.
Choose this if: you’d prioritise a salted flavour over an unsalted option.
Bear in mind: Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; that doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted. The stated 125 grams isn’t a recommended portion size.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per snack break | Check the net weight of each bag or weigh out your own portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a reference for a handful. | I want to know in advance how much I’m taking for one snack break. Around 39% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the variety name and the label; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted. | If I want unsalted cashew nuts, I also check how they’ve been prepared. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Savoury flavour | Check whether the variety is salted, and read the ingredients and product information. | I’m specifically looking for a savoury cashew option to take with me. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this flavour preference. |
| Storing leftovers | Think about how much you’ll open and follow the storage instructions on the pack; a cool kitchen cupboard is not the same as a hot car. | If I don’t use a whole pack at once, I want to know how to store the rest. Around 15% of consumers prioritise storage. |
A 125-gram bag contains five 25-gram amounts; a 200-gram bag contains eight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a reference for calculations, not as a required portion.
Read the net weight and decide in advance how much you want to take for one snack break. Don’t automatically treat the pack size as one portion.
Duyvis says that Cashews Original are oven-roasted without added oil. That doesn’t automatically make them unsalted; the shop variety reviewed is sold as salted.
Check the preparation method and whether the variety is salted separately on the product packaging.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. A known nut allergy also means you should pay close attention to the ingredients and allergen information.
Consider the snack for each person eating it. Make sure young children sit calmly while eating and stay nearby; if anyone has an allergy, check the label.
A savoury option with Cashews Original and the 125-gram salted Oven Roasted Cashews listed by Jumbo.
Albert Heijn lists a multipack option: AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 3-pack.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200- and 500-gram packs.
The Lidl product listing is for Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted and Unsalted Cashew Nuts in a 250-gram pack. TRADER JOE'S is the product name here.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200-gram bag.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts to take with you, available in different pack sizes and salted or unsalted varieties.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out portions from one bag yourself. The product information states 160 g and 100% cashew kernels; the description recommends storing in a cool, dry place.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury bag to enjoy over several snack breaks. The product information lists oven-roasting, sea salt and 125 g, and states that there are 4–5 servings per pack; don’t automatically treat the whole bag as one snack break.
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A good choice if you want to portion a salted variety yourself. The product information states 150 g; the ingredients list includes cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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A good fit if you want to portion unsalted cashew nuts yourself. The product title describes them as roasted and unsalted; the pack contains 200 g and the ingredients list states cashew nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a salted variety and want to decide how much to have at each snack break. The pack contains 120 g; the product information lists cashews with skin and salt.
No. In its calorie checker, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a handful of 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts as a reference for calculations. Use this to compare packs, not as a legal limit or personal dietary advice.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole cashew nuts aren’t suitable for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Make sure children sit calmly while eating and stay nearby; a bag to take with you isn’t automatically suitable for everyone in the family.
Don’t assume it does. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation states that the allergen remains stable when heated. So don’t treat roasted, unroasted and unsalted options as allergy-free alternatives, and follow your personal medical advice.
For opened unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; quality may deteriorate after that. This advice isn’t a storage claim for a hot car. Follow the packaging instructions and look out for nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other weights or batches.
