Office workers who exercise
If you want to know how much protein your snack provides, consider the portion alongside your overall diet. The Voedingscentrum stresses that a cashew nut snack is not a complete recovery meal.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Everyday snackers
If you regularly eat cashew nuts at work, weighing out a portion can help you understand what your snack contributes nutritionally. Nutritional values vary between specific product variants, so check the pack.
People in charge of the office snack tin
For a shared supply, it’s useful to keep the original product and allergen information available, along with a suitable, airtight storage tin. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information must be available for unpackaged foods, such as in catering.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Protein per portion | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and calculate them for the same weighed portion. Also check the energy per portion. | If I have something after exercising during my working day, I want to know what a weighed portion contributes. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein for sport and recovery. |
| Portion and salt | Check whether the variant is unsalted and look at the salt content on the pack. | For my regular work snack, I want to keep track of the amount and salt content. Around 29% of consumers prioritise their daily portion and salt content. |
| Allergens and sharing | Keep the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack available. | If colleagues are helping themselves from the same tin, I want to be able to check the original allergen information. Safe sharing is the main buying consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll use it, and store the nuts in a sealed, dry place. | For the office supply, I want a bag size that suits our usage and a tin that seals properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise managing their stock. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a high protein figure per 100 g means lots of protein in your snack portion
According to the Voedingscentrum’s general example, a 25 g portion of unsalted cashew nuts contains 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal. A larger handful also provides more energy.
Weigh out a typical portion and compare products using the same quantity.
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Confusing oven-roasting without oil with being low in calories
A manufacturer’s claim that nuts are roasted without added oil says nothing by itself about their energy content. A separate Flink listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten gives 604 kcal per 100 g.
As well as checking how they’re prepared, look at the energy and salt values for the exact variant.
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Throwing away the pack once the nuts are in the tin
Without the original product information, colleagues can’t properly check the ingredients and allergens. What’s more, an NVWA warning for one specific pack does not automatically apply to other packs or batches.
Keep the packaging, or make sure the product name, allergen information and best-before date are recorded another way alongside the stock.
If you lose track of which product it is, it can be harder to check allergen information or apply a specific warning to the right pack.
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Buying a large bag without having a suitable way to store it
The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed, dry place, preferably somewhere cool. A large pack is only a good fit for your stock if you can seal and store it properly after opening.
Choose a bag size that suits office usage and check that the tin seals properly.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- A separate Flink listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g gives, per 100 g, 19 g of protein, 604 kcal and 1.5 g of salt.
- Being prepared without added oil does not prove that the snack is low in calories or contains more protein than other variants. The nutritional values quoted are for the specific Flink listing.
Albert Heijn
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is an own-brand option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
- Albert Heijn’s product page confirms that this is an unsalted variant.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the pack, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- The two pack sizes give you a choice to suit how quickly your office gets through them.
- A larger pack does not mean a higher protein content or nutritional benefit; check the nutrition information on the exact bag.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade product range in its selection.
- The Fairtrade label may be relevant if you also consider the product range when comparing options.
- The label alone tells you nothing about the protein content or whether the product is suitable as recovery food.
Aldi
Aldi lists Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
- This is a specific roasted, unsalted option to compare with other varieties.
- An NVWA warning relates to a separate 170 g pack of Trader Joe's unsalted cashew nuts with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not assume it applies to other packs or batches without evidence.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
- This option suits anyone specifically looking for unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
- PLUS warns that the composition, nutritional values, allergen information and origin may change, so check the exact pack.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These product choices are cashew nuts for a portion-controlled office snack, including unsalted, roasted and salted varieties. A protein figure per 100 g alone is not enough to describe a product as high in protein.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The 160 g bag is an option if you want to weigh out portions for the office snack tin yourself.
Check the nutrition information per 100 g and the allergen information for this variant on the pack.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
The product name identifies this as a roasted, unsalted option for anyone looking for that combination.
Compare the nutritional values on the pack with other products on the same weight basis.
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Duyvis dry-roasted cashew nuts, 125 g
This variety is salted, so bear that in mind if you’re choosing cashew nuts for everyday snacking.
Check the nutritional values and allergen information on the pack for this variant.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts, 150 g
The product name identifies this 150 g bag as salted; choose it only if that suits your preference.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before sharing the nuts.
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Be&Cheery cashew nuts with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a larger stock option; the product information also mentions using the nuts for sharing or cooking.
This variety is lightly salted. Check the salt content and allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is a handful of cashew nuts a complete recovery meal?
No. Think of cashew nuts as part of your overall diet, not as a complete recovery meal. The Voedingscentrum’s general example for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts contains 5.3 g of protein. The Voedingscentrum also says that most people who exercise can get enough protein from a varied diet.
How do I compare two bags of cashew nuts with different portion sizes?
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then calculate them for the same weighed amount. The European Commission says that nutrition information is given per 100 g or 100 ml; additional information per portion can also help you make your own comparison.
How should I store cashew nuts in an office snack tin?
Store cashew nuts in a sealed, dry place, preferably somewhere cool, and keep the original product information with your stock. For the specific Flink listing for Duyvis, a light- and airtight container is recommended after opening.
What allergen information matters for snacks served through catering?
For unpackaged foods served through catering, for example, information about the allergens present must be available. The NVWA specifies the particular type of nut. Don’t assume this requirement automatically applies to every informal, private office snack tin, but keep the original product information with the nuts there too.
Which cashew nuts were covered by the Aldi warning?
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of Trader Joe's unsalted cashew nuts with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. It advised people not to eat them because they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and batch, not automatically to other packs or batches.