Start by checking the ingredients and allergen information for the person who’ll be eating the cashew nuts: an individual packet doesn’t make them allergen-free. Then choose between several 125 g packets, such as the Duyvis multipacks described here, or a larger pack to portion out yourself, such as Jumbo’s 500 g unsalted pack. Don’t give whole nuts to young children; VieCuri warns that they pose a choking risk.
You’re choosing for yourself or someone else and want to check first which allergens are listed as ingredients or as potential cross-contaminants. A general product category doesn’t tell you whether a pack is suitable for a particular food allergy. The NVWA provides information about how allergens are declared on labels.
You want the weight in each pack to match the amount you’d like to take with you. Consider the shape, too: VieCuri warns that whole nuts aren’t suitable for young children because they pose a choking risk.
You may be looking for several individual packets for different people or occasions. Check the ingredients for each recipient; a multipack doesn’t change the ingredients or allergen warnings for the individual products.
First check the ingredients against what the person eating them needs to avoid. Then choose a pack size that suits sharing or portioning out yourself.
A good fit if: you want several individual packets to store or hand out. Foods & Goods and bol describe Duyvis boxes containing 10 packets of 125 g each.
Bear in mind: 125 g is the amount in each packet, not necessarily the amount you want for one lunchbox. The retailers state that other allergens may be present.
A good fit if: you want to decide how much goes in each lunchbox. Jumbo describes a 500 g unsalted value pack.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh and pack the nuts yourself. The pack size and unsalted label don’t indicate whether the product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
A good fit if: you’re specifically looking for different types of nuts and they’re suitable for the people eating them. Duyvis describes a mix containing almonds, walnuts, cashew nuts and hazelnuts, among other ingredients.
Bear in mind: a nut mix isn’t a substitute for cashew nuts alone if other nuts need to be avoided. The AH example described as 3 × 40 g is listed as no longer available.
The NVWA distinguishes between allergens listed as ingredients and warnings about potential cross-contamination. Dutch rules on warnings about potential cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warning about potential cross-contamination separately. Also check whether you’re choosing a cashew product or a nut mix. | If I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, I want to check the ingredients and warnings first. Around 36% of consumers prioritise suitable allergen information. |
| Amount per lunchbox | Compare the number of packets and the weight of each one with the amount you want to pack. According to VieCuri, whole nuts aren’t suitable for young children. | For my lunchbox, I want to pack an amount that suits the occasion. Around 29% of consumers give the amount per lunchbox top priority. |
| Individual packets or portioning it yourself | Check whether the pack contains several sealed packets and whether they’re all the same variety. With a large bag, you’ll need to portion the nuts out yourself. | If I’m packing for several people or occasions, the number of individual packets is the deciding factor for me. Around 21% of consumers prioritise sharing in individual packs. |
| Unsalted or seasoned | Check whether the variety is salted or unsalted, and read the ingredients for any added flavourings. | If you’re mainly looking for an unsalted option for regular use, you can take the pack description into account. Around 14% of consumers say that an unsalted option is their top purchase priority. |
An individual packet doesn’t change the ingredients or potential cross-contamination associated with the product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the person eating them before choosing a pack size.
A mix may contain several types of nuts as ingredients. This matters if you’re specifically looking for cashew nuts only.
Check which types of nuts are included, and choose a mix only if it’s suitable for the people eating it.
The Duyvis multipacks described here contain 125 g packets, but that doesn’t automatically mean 125 g is the amount you want to pack for one occasion. You may have some left over if you need less.
Compare the weight of each packet with the amount you want, or choose a pack that you can portion out yourself.
Relevant for cashew products and the multipacks described here.
Relevant for distinguishing between cashew nuts and mixed nuts.
Relevant if you’re looking for a larger pack to portion out yourself.
Relevant as a retailer with a Dutch product page for cashew nuts.
Relevant for a roasted, unsalted cashew variety described here.
Relevant for a salted cashew variety described as coming in a tub.
For each cashew product, check the variety, stated pack size and allergen information. The products below aren’t confirmed multipacks.
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A good fit if cashew nuts are suitable for the person eating them and you want to weigh out the amount yourself.
The ingredients list names cashew kernels as the only ingredient; cashew is also listed as an allergen.
Pack size: 160 g.
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A good fit if cashew nuts are suitable for the person eating them and you’re looking for a 125 g pack.
The product information states that it contains 98% cashew nuts and lists allergens, including nuts/cashew, gluten/wheat and peanuts.
Pack size: 125 g.
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A good fit if cashew nuts with salt are suitable for the person eating them and you want to portion out a larger pack yourself.
The ingredients information lists 99% cashews and salt; the description says these are whole cashew nuts. VieCuri warns that whole nuts aren’t suitable for young children because they pose a choking risk.
Pack size: 500 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted cashew variety and want to decide how much to use yourself.
The ingredients information lists cashew nuts; cashew is also listed as an allergen.
Pack size: 200 g.
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A good fit if cashew nuts with salt are suitable for the person eating them and you want to portion out a larger pack yourself.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients, and names cashew as an allergen.
The product name states 180 grade and 500 g.
No. An individual packet doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashew. Don’t choose these products as a substitute if the person eating them needs to avoid cashew. If you have an allergy, follow the advice of your healthcare professional and don’t try a multipack without guidance.
No. 125 g is the amount in the packet described, not necessarily the amount you want for one occasion. Decide how much you want to pack, and don’t confuse the inner pack with a recommended portion.
According to VieCuri, whole nuts aren’t suitable for young children because they pose a choking risk. VieCuri describes ground nuts or cashew paste as part of a medical introduction plan; only follow this under the guidance of the healthcare professional involved.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on both the product page and the pack you receive. Business.gov.nl states that food information must be available in Dutch and online; the NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly shown on the label. Dutch rules on warnings about potential cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026.
The product information from bol says to store in a dry place. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack you receive.
