Choose cashew nuts based on the specific ingredient you need to avoid, not a general ‘allergen-free’ promise: cashew nuts are an allergen in their own right. The AH 100 g pack reviewed is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but it contains cashews and may contain other nuts and peanuts. Always check the allergen information on the exact pack; if you have a cashew nut allergy, cashew nuts are not a suitable snack.
You want to avoid gluten or lactose and can eat cashew nuts. Look for the dietary information on the exact pack, and don’t confuse a claim about one ingredient with ‘free from all allergens’. The AH option reviewed is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but it contains cashews.
You want to check the ingredients and warnings about possible presence carefully. If you have a cashew nut allergy, this product category is not suitable; warnings about peanuts and other nuts vary by product.
You can eat cashew nuts and want a snack you can portion yourself and take along in a sealed container. The ingredients, pack size and storage instructions can help you choose the right option.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check the ingredients, the type of nut listed and any warnings such as ‘may contain’ on the exact pack. | If I need to take an allergy into account, I want to know whether cashews themselves or a warning about possible presence rules out my choice. Around 36% of consumers put avoiding allergens first. |
| Gluten-free or lactose-free | Check the claim for the exact product. AH labels the 100 g pack reviewed as gluten-free and lactose-free; also check the allergen information. | If I want to avoid gluten or lactose and can eat cashews, I look for a clear claim that meets my needs. Around 28% of consumers put a specific free-from requirement first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and check whether the cashew nuts are unsalted and whether oil or seasoning has been added. | If I’m looking for an unsalted option for everyday snacking, I also want to know what else is in it besides cashews. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients and unsalted nuts first. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack size, any portion information and the storage advice on the pack. | If I want to split cashew nuts between lunch breaks, I look for portion information and packaging that can be sealed securely. Around 15% of consumers put ease of portioning and taking them along first. |
The percentages give a general overview of these buying priorities. They are intended as a guide to help you choose, not as a reason to skip checking a product’s allergen information.
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t mean a product contains no cashews or other allergens. The AH option reviewed contains cashews and may contain peanuts and other nuts.
First identify the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on that exact pack.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original are roasted without added oil, but carry a warning about the possible presence of wheat. The unsalted Jumbo option contains sunflower oil.
Assess the preparation method, ingredients and allergens separately; one characteristic doesn’t tell you everything about suitability.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments and applies to that specific pack.
Do not eat the pack named in the warning. The warning is not a reason to apply this batch information to other packs or all cashew nuts from the brand.
The AH 100 g pack reviewed lists four portions of 25 g. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
Portion out the amount you want to take with you and seal the rest securely after use. Also follow the instructions on the pack itself.
Cashews Original is a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted option in a 125 g pack.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 100 g pack reviewed is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is an unsalted option containing cashews and sunflower oil.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto brand and also lists a Way To Go cashew product range.
ALDI’s product information describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g is an option that lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
These product choices are cashew nuts for a lunchbox, including both unsalted and salted options. All the products shown contain cashews, so don’t consider them allergen-free.
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Suited to anyone who can eat cashews and wants to portion out an unsalted snack to take along.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels, with just one ingredient, ready-to-eat nuts and a 160 g pack. Reseal after opening.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew nut allergy.
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Suited to anyone who wants to take along and portion out a roasted, unsalted option.
The product title states 200 g; the product information lists cashew nuts as an ingredient. Once opened, keep the pack tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew nut allergy.
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Suited to anyone looking for a salted cashew option; this is not an unsalted choice.
The product information lists cashews and salt as ingredients and states that the pack contains 500 g. The nuts are ready to eat; store them in a cool, dry place.
Contains cashews and salt and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew nut allergy.
No. Cashew nuts are a tree nut allergen in their own right. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change that; if you have a cashew nut allergy, don’t choose cashew nuts.
No. Lactose intolerance concerns milk sugar, while a milk allergy concerns milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, don’t rely on the words ‘lactose-free’ alone. Check the information about milk and follow the advice that applies to you.
It is a warning that an allergen may be present unintentionally. According to the NVWA, since 1 January 2026, businesses must support these warnings with a risk assessment. The NVWA lists ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ as permitted wording. Such a statement is not a personal guarantee that a product is suitable for every consumer with an allergy.
Not according to the AH information reviewed: that pack lists four portions of 25 g. This is the portion information for this product, not personalised dietary advice.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat the pack concerned because of possible metal fragments. The warning applies to the pack named, not automatically to other products from the brand.
