Regular lunch-packers
You often take cashew nuts to the office and compare pack sizes with the amount you use. A large bag isn’t necessarily the most convenient choice.
Who is this relevant to?
Health-conscious unsalted snackers
You want to choose unsalted nuts, then decide whether you’d prefer to take unroasted or roasted cashew nuts with you.
People who buy smaller quantities
You don’t use cashew nuts as often and want an amount that suits your needs. Storage information and any Fairtrade label may also influence your choice.
What should you look for when choosing?
These points are relevant to shoppers taking cashew nuts to the office for lunch. The percentages show which purchase priority matters most to them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted and preparation method | Check that the variety is unsalted, then choose between unroasted and roasted. | If I want to take unsalted nuts with me, I also check how they’ve been prepared. Around 40% of shoppers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| A suitable pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you actually use, and check the storage advice for after opening. | If I don’t take cashew nuts with me often, I want an amount that suits my needs. Around 30% of shoppers prioritise a suitable quantity. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage advice for the specific nut variety, and keep it separate from guidance for other lunch items. | If I prepare cashew nuts in advance, I want to know how to store them on their own. Around 20% of shoppers make storage considerations their top priority. |
| Fairtrade label | Check that the label appears on the exact variety; don’t assume it applies to the entire range. | If a Fairtrade label influences my choice, I check the specific pack. Around 10% of shoppers prioritise this product label. |
What to consider when buying and storing
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Assuming a warning about one pack applies to all cashew nuts
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, because they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack.
If you still have the pack mentioned, check the barcode and best-before date and don’t eat the product. Don’t confuse this warning with other pack sizes or varieties.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The Duyvis variety reviewed at PLUS is salted, so being roasted without oil doesn’t mean a product is unsalted.
If you want unsalted cashew nuts, check that this is explicitly stated in the product information or on the packaging.
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Applying nut storage advice to a whole lunch
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice for unsalted cashew nuts, not for every ingredient in a packed lunch.
Store the nuts separately and follow the relevant storage instructions for other lunch items.
Relevant brands to compare
Albert Heijn
The AH Terra listing is for unroasted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack.
- The product description makes it easy to identify the unroasted variety.
- This description applies to the Terra variety mentioned, not the entire range.
Jumbo
The Dutch product listings distinguish unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- The variety and net weight are clear from the product name.
- Check that you choose the unsalted variety and pack size that suit your needs.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s listings include 250 g packs of roasted unsalted cashew nuts, as well as a 500 g option available in salted and unsalted varieties.
- The pack sizes and preparation methods mentioned give you specific points to compare.
- Check the exact pack and ingredients; the NVWA warning in this article applies only to the 170 g pack mentioned.
PLUS
The listings distinguish unsalted unroasted cashew nuts from an unsalted variety labelled Fairtrade; both come in 200 g packs.
- The product names show the preparation method and the specific Fairtrade label.
- The label applies to the product variety in question and isn’t an independent assessment of the entire range.
Lidl
Lidl lists cashew nuts in its shop range and describes its Way To Go variety as Fairtrade.
- A product feature from Gekozen Product van het Jaar Nederland describes Alesto cashew nuts, 500 g, as roasted and unsalted.
- This product feature isn’t a comparative taste or performance review; the Fairtrade label applies specifically to the Way To Go variety mentioned.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The shop listing reviewed is for salted oven-roasted cashews, 125 g.
- Duyvis’s product description explains how the cashews are prepared.
- The shop variety is salted; the manufacturer’s description isn’t an independent taste review.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
The Joybuy products below include cashew nuts in packs ranging from 125 to 500 g, with both salted and unsalted varieties.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The product description suggests eating them as they are or adding them to yoghurt or muesli.
Net weight: 160 g. Ingredient: 100% cashew kernels.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
An option if you’re looking for a 200 g pack of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
Net weight: 200 g. Preparation: roasted. Variety: unsalted.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
A good option if you’re looking for a small pack of roasted, salted cashews.
Net weight: 125 g. The product description mentions salt and roasting without added fat or oil. The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
An option if you’re looking for a 150 g pack of roasted, salted cashews.
Net weight: 150 g. The product description mentions sunflower oil and salt.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
A good option if you’re looking for a larger pack of salted cashews.
Net weight: 500 g. The product description mentions salt.
Frequently asked questions
Do cashew nuts for my lunch have to be unroasted?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat, but doesn’t make unroasted nuts a general requirement when buying. Unroasted and roasted are separate product choices.
How long can I keep unsalted cashew nuts?
For unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; quality may deteriorate after that. Nuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy may be showing signs of spoilage. This advice is for loose cashew nuts, not a complete lunch.
Which allergen information should I check on a bag of cashew nuts?
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. The NVWA says allergens must be declared clearly and accurately; according to the official EU guidance, any allergens present must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
Does the ALDI warning apply to all cashew nuts?
No. The NVWA warning concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, because they may contain metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
Is a large pack always the most convenient choice?
Not necessarily. Check whether the amount suits how often you take cashew nuts with you, and follow the storage advice for the specific variety. The products listed in this article come in packs ranging from 125 g to 500 g.