Family shoppers looking for less fat
You’re comparing cashew nuts for several people and checking the nutritional information and any claim on the label. No added oil or an unsalted recipe doesn’t, on its own, prove that a product is low in fat.
Who is this relevant to?
Stocking up for several people
You’re looking for a pack size that suits how much your household gets through and that you can store properly once opened. Pack size and storage advice are therefore practical things to consider.
Families considering ingredients and safety
You check the salt content and allergen information for the people who’ll be eating them. Product information also warns that young children can choke on nuts, so bear this in mind when serving them.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the total fat per 100 grams on the exact pack. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for a ‘low fat’ claim. No added oil doesn’t, on its own, mean a product meets this limit. | If you’re looking for a well-supported lower-fat choice for several people, compare the label and the claim on the pack. Around 33% of consumers put reducing fat at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Pack size | Choose a net weight that suits how many cashew nuts you get through. The packs reviewed range from 125 grams for Duyvis to 500 grams for Jumbo. | For a family shop, you’ll want to choose an amount that suits how much several people will eat. Around 27% of consumers put choosing the right pack size at the top of their priorities. |
| Storing after opening | According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, store nuts in a cool, dark and dry place and seal them well. Look out for signs such as nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy. | If you buy a larger supply, you’ll want to be able to store it properly once opened. Around 20% of consumers put good stock management first. |
| Salt, allergens and use | Check the salt and allergen information on the exact pack; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. Product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS warn that young children can choke on nuts. | If you’re considering the ingredients and who’ll be eating them, check the label and warnings for each product. Around 20% of consumers make this their top shopping priority. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming unsalted or no added oil means low in fat
These are different product characteristics. The cashew nuts reviewed contain varying amounts of total fat. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a separate limit of no more than 3 grams per 100 grams for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Compare the total fat per 100 grams and assess any claim separately from the salt content and preparation method.
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Assuming a large pack is suitable for everyone
Pack size doesn’t change the allergen information or the choking warning for young children. Product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include this warning.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack and bear the warnings in mind for everyone who’ll be eating them.
Brands and product ranges for reference
Duyvis
The 125-gram pack of Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashews reviewed is an option if you’re looking for oven-roasted, savoury cashew nuts with no added oil. This preparation method doesn’t prove that the product is low in fat.
- Jumbo lists 43 grams of fat and 0.92 grams of salt per 100 grams for this variety.
- These figures apply to this pack, not to every product from the brand.
Albert Heijn
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten, in a 170-gram pack, is an unsalted option for snacking or adding to dishes.
- Albert Heijn lists 96% cashew nuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
- The nutritional information lists 50 grams of fat per 100 grams; in this case, unsalted doesn’t mean lower in fat.
Jumbo
The 500-gram unsalted value pack is a specific larger-pack option for several people.
- Jumbo lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil for this variety.
- The nutritional information lists 48.6 grams of fat per 100 grams; the larger pack size isn’t a nutritional claim.
Lidl
Lidl lists cashew nuts under Alesto and Way To Go. Information on Way To Go mentions roasted and salted, and garlic and rosemary varieties.
- The varieties described offer different preparation methods and flavours to compare on the pack.
- The Way To Go varieties mentioned aren’t described as unsalted; the preparation method alone doesn’t support a claim about reduced fat.
ALDI
ALDI lists 250-gram packs of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and 500-gram packs of cashew nuts in salted and unsalted varieties.
- The product descriptions offer different pack sizes and varieties to suit how you use them.
- Roasted or unsalted doesn’t, on its own, mean the cashew nuts contain less fat.
PLUS
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand, in a 200-gram pack, is an option if you’re looking for unroasted cashew nuts with a simple ingredients list.
- PLUS lists cashew nuts as the only ingredient.
- The nutritional information lists 46.5 grams of fat per 100 grams. The pack also warns that the product may contain peanuts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does low fat mean just a little less fat?
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for a ‘low fat’ claim. A lower figure on the label than that of another product doesn’t automatically meet this limit.
How should you store an opened pack of cashew nuts?
Store cashew nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy as signs of spoilage or a loss of quality; also follow the instructions on the pack.
Is the stated serving size recommended for every family member?
Not necessarily. The AH pack reviewed gives a serving size of 25 grams; the table for the Duyvis pack also lists a 30-gram serving. Use these figures as information about the specific labels and compare the nutritional values per 100 grams.
What should you bear in mind if young children are eating them too?
The product pages reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS warn that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind regardless of the brand, fat content or pack size.
Does the NVWA warning from May 2026 apply to all ALDI cashew nuts?
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten, in a 170-gram pack, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23 September 2026. The NVWA warned of possible metal fragments and advised customers not to eat this specific pack; the warning did not apply to all ALDI cashew nuts.