Start with the ingredient or allergen you want to avoid: cashew nuts contain cashew, so they are not an allergen-free snack. Albert Heijn states that its 250 g AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are gluten-free and lactose-free, but they contain cashew and may contain peanuts and other nuts. Always check that the information for the exact variant suits your needs.
You want a morning snack without a specific ingredient or allergen. Distinguish between gluten, lactose, milk and nuts: a general free-from claim does not tell you exactly what has been left out. Stichting Voedselallergie and Albert Heijn provide product and allergen information for different needs.
You can eat cashew nuts and are looking for an unsalted snack that you can portion out in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends varying the types of nuts you eat.
You want to get several morning snacks from one pack and are mindful of portion sizes and storage. The 250 g AH pack states that it contains ten 25 g portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The allergen to avoid | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack; cashew itself is also an allergen. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I check both the ingredients and the risk of cross-contamination. Around 31% of consumers put allergen avoidance at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Gluten-free or lactose-free | Look for the specific claim on the variant and check other ingredients and allergens separately. | I look for an explicit gluten-free or lactose-free product claim, rather than a general promise that something is allergen-free. Around 25% of consumers prioritise a specific claim like this. |
| Unsalted and portioned | Check the salt content, portion size and number of portions; a bag is not automatically one portion. | For my daily snack, I want unsalted nuts and a portion I can measure out in advance. Around 19% of consumers give this combination their highest priority. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and look at the oil, salt and allergens separately. | I choose mainly by whether the flavour is natural or savoury and by how the nuts are prepared, without letting this replace my dietary checks. Around 13% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack size and portion information, and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | I want to get several morning snacks from one pack and store the nuts properly once opened. Around 12% of consumers give convenience for storing supplies their highest priority. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free product claim does not mean that a product is free from cashew, peanuts or other nuts. The 250 g AH variant contains cashew and states that it may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Be clear about the ingredient or allergen you want to avoid, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack.
Duyvis states that Cashews Original are roasted without added oil, but this variant contains a seasoned mix with salt. Duyvis also states that it may contain wheat and peanuts.
Check the oil, salt, seasoning and allergens as separate product features.
The 250 g AH bag states that it contains ten 25 g portions, so the whole pack is not the same as one stated portion.
Measure out the amount you want for a snack in advance instead of eating straight from the larger pack.
In May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack, not automatically to other variants.
If you still have this pack, do not eat the cashew nuts and follow the instructions in the warning. Check the product, barcode and best-before date together.
The 250 g AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts checked explicitly state that they are gluten-free and lactose-free.
Cashews Original is a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted variant in a 125 g pack.
The range includes 200 g packs of unsalted cashew nuts, as well as larger packs.
Lidl presents Alesto as its nuts and dried fruit range, which includes Way To Go cashew nuts.
Under the Trader Joe’s brand, ALDI lists roasted and unsalted cashew nuts, among other products, in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g bag.
These product choices are cashew nuts for snacking, including unsalted and roasted varieties. Do not assume a product is gluten-free or lactose-free based on its name alone; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
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The product information describes these as ready to eat as a snack and made from 100% cashew kernels.
Contains cashew; the allergen information lists cashew as a tree nut.
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This roasted, unsalted variant is intended as a snack; check allergens separately from the preparation method.
The product information states that it contains 0.067 g of salt per 100 g and lists cashew as a tree nut.
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The product information says these are ready to eat; check the ingredients and allergens for your dietary needs.
Contains salt: the nutritional information states 1.2 g per 100 g. The information also lists cashew as a tree nut.
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This roasted variant is suitable only if the allergens listed match your dietary needs.
The allergen information lists gluten, wheat, peanuts and cashew. The nutritional information states that it contains 0.92 g of salt per 100 g; according to the product information, the pack contains 4–5 portions.
No. Lactose-free does not automatically mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, lactose intolerance affects the digestion of milk sugar, while a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the milk allergen information, not just the lactose claim.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, and check the pack you receive too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging because product information can change.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses warn about possible cross-contamination with allergens. So always check the current information on the packaging of the specific variant.
Store unsalted cashew nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. If the pack is unopened, also follow the storage advice and use-by date on the packaging.
Whole cashew nuts may not be suitable for young children because of the risk of choking. Albert Heijn’s product page warns about this for the AH variant checked, so do not assume whole nuts are suitable as a snack for children.
