Cashew nuts are only suitable if you can eat cashews; then check the specific free-from claim, ingredients and warnings for the product. Stichting Voedselallergie lists cashews among the nuts that must be declared on food products, so ‘gluten-free’ or ‘lactose-free’ does not mean ‘cashew-free’. When collecting your sandwich, ask separately about its ingredients and preparation. The NVWA says allergen information for non-prepacked food must be available before purchase.
You want to know which substance to avoid and are looking for information on the label of the exact product. Avoiding cashews is different from avoiding gluten or lactose; Albert Heijn’s product information makes these differences clear for each product.
You want information about the sandwich’s ingredients and preparation before you buy it. The NVWA says allergen information for non-prepacked food must be available before purchase.
You can eat cashews and are mainly looking for a snack that’s easy to take with you, portion out and seal securely after opening. Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a cool, dry place; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
Start with what you need to avoid. Then assess the snack and the sandwich separately, and only then choose a pack that suits how you’ll carry and store it.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A suitable free-from claim | Work out whether you need to avoid cashews themselves, then compare the claim and ingredients for that exact product. | If I need to avoid a specific substance, I want to be able to check it on the label; around 36% of consumers prioritise suitability for their diet. |
| Information about the sandwich | Before you buy, ask about allergens in the bread, filling and preparation. The NVWA says information about non-prepacked food must be available in advance. | If you need clarity about ingredients and preparation at the takeaway counter, pay particular attention to information about the whole lunch; around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Unsalted or savoury | Compare the ingredients and salt information. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil, but the seasoning mix contains salt. | If I’m mainly looking for an unsalted snack, I check both the description and the ingredients; around 21% of consumers prioritise this combination. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a pack that’s the right size for what you’ll take with you and that can be sealed securely after opening; follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If you want to take leftovers with you or store them, consider the quantity and how the pack seals; around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging convenience. |
A ‘gluten-free’ or ‘lactose-free’ label does not mean the product is free from cashews. Cashews are an ingredient in their own right and a nut allergen that must be declared.
Start with the substance you need to avoid, then read the claim, ingredients and warnings for the specific product.
The information on a pack of plain cashew nuts won’t tell you which ingredients or preparation method were used for a non-prepacked sandwich.
Before you buy, ask separately about the relevant allergens in the sandwich and how it is prepared.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil, but the official ingredients list includes a seasoning mix with salt.
Assess the preparation method, ingredients and salt information as separate features.
PLUS lists only cashew nuts as an ingredient, but also warns that the product may contain peanuts.
Read the precautionary warning on the packaging as well as the ingredients list.
The Cashews Original product reviewed is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 170 g product reviewed is explicitly labelled gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is an unsalted snack option.
Lidl lists cashew nuts in its Alesto range and also mentions Way To Go cashew nuts.
The ALDI product page lists Trader Joe's roasted and unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
The PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g product reviewed lists only cashew nuts as an ingredient.
These Joybuy products include cashew nuts for people who can eat cashews, with both unsalted and salted varieties. Check the ingredients and information relevant to what you need to avoid on each pack.
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An option if you can eat cashews and are looking for a snack with cashews as its only ingredient.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels and says the pack can be sealed for storage after opening.
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Suitable if you prefer cashew nuts with no added salt and can eat cashews.
The product title says roasted, unsalted and 200 g; the ingredients information lists only cashew nuts. The description recommends sealing the pack securely after opening.
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A salted variety for people who can eat cashews and are happy to have salt.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt; the title specifies purple skin, 180 grade and 500 g.
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A salted option for people who can eat cashews and aren’t looking for an unsalted variety.
The ingredients information lists cashew nuts and salt; the product description specifies a sealed 120 g pack.
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A salted variety for people who can eat cashews and are happy with the listed ingredients.
The product information lists cashew nuts, sunflower oil and salt. The pack contains 150 g; the description recommends resealing the bag after opening.
No. Cashews are an ingredient in cashew nuts, so don’t choose this snack if you need to avoid cashews. Stichting Voedselallergie lists cashews among the nuts that must be declared on food products.
No. Check the snack and sandwich separately. Before you buy, ask the shop about relevant allergens in the bread, filling and preparation; according to the NVWA, allergen information for non-prepacked food must be available in advance.
No. Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar, while a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, don’t rely on a ‘lactose-free’ label alone. Check the ingredients and allergen information in line with the advice you’ve been given about what to avoid.
‘May contain’ warns that the named substance could be present unintentionally. Read the warning for the specific product and don’t treat it as an ingredients list; cashews deliberately included in the product are listed separately. The NVWA describes this warning as product-specific information.
Seal the bag or your own container securely and keep the nuts in a cool, dry place. Follow the storage and best-before instructions on the packaging of the product you bought.
