Holiday lunch planners
You want to take cashew nuts with you without spending time preparing them every day, and are comparing a multipack with portions measured out from a larger pack.
Who is this choice for?
Parents having lunch with children
First, you check whether the product’s form is suitable for your child’s age and eating ability, then you check the allergen information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under four.
Shoppers looking for unsalted cashew nuts
You compare the label and ingredients of specific varieties, rather than assuming from terms such as ‘roasted’ or ‘no added oil’ that no salt has been added.
What should you look for?
First decide how much preparation you want to do and which portion format suits you. Then check the salt information, ingredients and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and packaging | Check the weight of each bag and whether the packs can be sealed individually; compare this with weighing out portions from a larger pack. | If you want to pack something quickly for several days of your holiday, a suitable amount with minimal preparation is useful. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Children and allergens | Check the form of the nuts and, if you have a relevant allergy, read the current ingredients and allergen information. | If children are eating with you, a product containing whole nuts may not be suitable for their age or eating ability. Around 29% of consumers put eating safely or avoiding allergens first. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the variety is labelled salted or unsalted, and look at the ingredients on that exact pack. | If you’re looking for an unsalted addition to lunch, choose based on the explicit product label; ‘roasted’ or ‘no added oil’ alone doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added. Around 24% of consumers make ingredients their main consideration. |
| Stock and storage | Consider how much you’ll actually use and follow the storage advice on the pack once opened. | If you’re buying enough for several days, you’ll want to store any leftovers without taking more than you need. Around 18% of consumers focus mainly on pack size and storage. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a multipack contains a set weight per portion
The number of bags doesn’t tell you how many cashew nuts are in each one. A larger pack isn’t automatically a single serving either.
First decide how much you want to serve each person, then check the net weight of each individual pack.
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Choosing whole cashew nuts for a young child
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under four. Older children can also choke on them.
For a child under four, choose only a suitable ground form or nut butter. Make sure older children eat slowly at the table and stay with them.
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Confusing ‘roasted’ with ‘unsalted’
The cooking method or a ‘no added oil’ claim doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added.
Read the salt information and ingredients on the exact variety you want to take with you.
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Taking more than you’ll use
A larger pack means you’ll need to think about storing the leftovers once it’s opened; the nuts may deteriorate if they aren’t stored properly.
Choose a pack size based on how much you plan to use, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury roasted variety.
- Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.
- That’s the manufacturer’s description and doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted. Jumbo also lists a salted oven-roasted variety in a 125 gr pack; don’t automatically treat that pack weight as a single portion.
Albert Heijn
There are varieties to compare if you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts or a multipack.
- The range includes AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts and AH Organic Unroasted Cashew Nuts 3-pack.
- Check the weight per bag and the ingredients on the current packaging before choosing a portion.
Jumbo
An option if you want to measure out an amount from a larger pack.
- The Jumbo product page lists unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
- According to the product page, the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t necessarily mean literally zero sodium.
Lidl
Lidl describes its Way To Go cashew nuts as part of a fair trade product range.
- This product range is worth considering if that specific claim matters to you.
- Check the exact variety and pack; this product range’s claim doesn’t automatically apply to all Lidl cashew nuts.
ALDI
TRADER JOE’S is an option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a larger pack.
- The Dutch ALDI product page lists a 250 g pack.
- A recall notice for a specific 170-gram product doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the whole product range.
PLUS
There are unsalted varieties to compare, including an unroasted option and a separate variety specifically labelled as fair trade.
- The product pages mentioned list 200 g bags.
- The preparation method and fair trade claim apply to the exact variety; if you want to take a smaller portion with you, you’ll need to measure it out yourself.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
This selection includes cashew nuts that you can portion yourself, with both salted and unsalted varieties in a range of pack sizes.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
The listed 160 g pack is an option if you want to measure out your own amount for lunch.
The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
This variety suits you if you’re looking for salted, dry-roasted cashew nuts; the pack isn’t automatically a single portion.
The product information lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g and 4–5 portions per 125 g pack.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A salted variety in a 150 g pack, so you can take out the amount you need.
The ingredients list 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
This roasted, unsalted variety could be a good fit if you want to measure out a lunch portion from a larger pack.
The product title gives a pack size of 200 g; the ingredients list cashew nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Can a young child eat whole cashew nuts from a bag?
Don’t give whole nuts to children under four; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends only nut butter or ground nuts for this age group. Older children can also choke, so make sure they eat slowly at the table and stay with them.
Is 25 grams automatically the right portion for my child?
No, 25 grams isn’t a universal portion for children. The Digestive Diseases Foundation gives this amount as a daily recommendation for adults, not as a required amount for children to eat at lunch.
What allergen information is shown on a pre-packed bag?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Cashew nuts are among the nuts that must be declared as allergens. Check the label, as this labelling requirement doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
How should I store opened unsalted cashew nuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack and look out for changes in the nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends keeping unsalted cashew nuts for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; a rancid or tough texture, or mould, are signs that they’ve gone off.
What should I know about the ALDI recall notice?
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or all ALDI cashew nuts.
How do I compare multipacks with portioning nuts myself?
Compare the net weight of each individual bag with the amount you’d measure out from a larger pack. The number of bags in a multipack doesn’t, by itself, tell you how many cashew nuts are in a portion.