One snack on the go
You want to decide in advance how many cashew nuts to take with you. Check the difference between the total pack contents and the stated portion size. Jumbo lists around five portions in its 130 g pack.
Who is this choice for?
Unsalted snackers
You’re looking for cashew nuts with no added salt. Check the variety and ingredients list: simply saying that nuts are roasted doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added.
Planning several snack breaks
You portion out a larger pack at home or take something with you for different occasions. Check the closure, how to store what’s left and the allergen information.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you want to weigh out one portion or snack from the same pack more than once. Then compare the variety, closure and information on the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might find this more important? |
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| Measuring out a portion | Check the net weight and portion size separately. For its 130 g pack, Jumbo lists around five portions; 25 g is a reference amount shown in the product information, not a required portion. | If I’m planning one snack break, I want to know in advance how much I’m taking. Around 38% of consumers prioritise a measured portion. |
| Resealing after opening | Check whether the pack is actually resealable and follow the storage advice for the variety you choose. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts well sealed, dry and preferably cool. | If I’m taking the pack with me for different occasions, I want to be able to reseal what’s left in between. Around 23% of consumers prioritise storage between snack breaks. |
| Unsalted or seasoned | Read the variety name, ingredients and any salt information. Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt contains other flavouring ingredients as well as cashew nuts. | If I want to avoid added salt or am looking for a savoury flavour, I check the exact variety. Around 23% of consumers put flavour and salt first when choosing. |
| Allergen information | Check the current label and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. | The ingredients and warnings are decisive for me, for example if I’m sharing the snack with others. Around 16% of consumers start by checking the allergen information. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a pack for taking out is one portion
The total contents of a bag aren’t automatically the right amount for one snack break. Jumbo lists around five portions in its 130 g pack.
Check the net weight and portion size separately, and weigh out a portion at home if you want to take a specific amount with you.
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Assuming every stand-up pouch is resealable
For its sea salt variety, Duyvis advises storing an opened pack in a light-proof, airtight container.
Check the closure on the exact pack and think about how you’ll store what’s left.
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Assuming unsalted means free from other allergens
Unsalted says nothing about the possible presence of other allergens. Jumbo warns that other nuts and peanuts may be present; Duyvis mentions the possible presence of wheat, peanuts and various nuts.
Check the current label for the variety you’ve chosen, even if you’ve bought the product before. Keep the product information if you’re dividing the contents up at home.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The Cashews Sea Salt variety reviewed is a 125 g seasoned stand-up pouch.
- Duyvis describes the flavour as cashew nuts with coarsely ground sea salt.
- The ingredients include other flavourings too. After opening, the product information advises storing the nuts in a light-proof, airtight container.
Albert Heijn
The unsalted variety reviewed shows how portion information compares with the total pack contents.
- The product information listed 200 g, a 25 g portion and eight portions.
- This particular variety is listed as discontinued. That doesn’t apply to all Albert Heijn cashew nuts.
Jumbo
The 130 g unsalted cashew nuts reviewed are intended for several snack breaks.
- Jumbo lists around five portions, nutritional values per 25 g and a pack that reseals securely.
- The product information warns that other nuts and peanuts may be present.
Lidl
Lidl names Alesto as its nut range and lists an unsalted Way To Go variety.
- Lidl’s product information describes Way To Go as a Fairtrade variety.
- This product positioning alone doesn’t tell you the portion size or whether the pack can be resealed.
ALDI
The 250 g Trader Joe’s cashew nuts reviewed are roasted and unsalted.
- The product information lists these characteristics for the 250 g pack.
- An NVWA safety warning applies to a separate 170 g Trader Joe’s product; check the specific product and batch details if you have old stock.
PLUS
The varieties reviewed are salted cashew nuts in a 200 g bag and a 170 g tub.
- For its 200 g bag, PLUS lists Fairtrade and FLOCERT.
- Both pack sizes are larger than one measured portion. A tub isn’t automatically resealable; check the information for the exact variety.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These product choices suit cashew nuts for snack breaks on the go, as well as packs to divide up at home for several occasions.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts to divide up for several snack breaks.
The ingredients list 100% cashew kernels. The pack contains 160 g and, according to the product information, should be kept sealed after opening. Contains cashew nuts.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a salted cashew variety for one snack break.
The product information lists 150 g, 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt. After opening, it advises keeping the pack tightly closed. Contains cashew nuts.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
Suitable if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts for several snack breaks.
The pack contains 200 g. The product information advises keeping the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place after opening. Contains cashew nuts.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo Salted Cashews with Skin 120 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a portable pack of salted cashew nuts.
The product information lists a sealed 120 g pack and advises consuming the contents soon after opening. The ingredients list cashew nuts and salt. Contains cashew nuts.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade 500 g
Suitable if you want to divide a larger pack up at home for several snack breaks, rather than if you’re looking for one measured portion.
The product information lists 500 g, cashew kernels and salt, and advises storing in a cool, dry place. Contains cashew nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is 25 g a required portion or a maximum?
No. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as an example of a handful of nuts, and Jumbo lists nutritional values per 25 g. This doesn’t make 25 g a legally required portion or a personal maximum.
How should I prepare cashew nuts for one snack break?
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you at home and seal it well. Keep the original product information to hand and store the rest according to the label; the Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts well sealed, dry and preferably cool.
Which allergen information should I check?
Check the allergen information and any warnings on the label for the exact variety. According to the NVWA, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can vary between products.
What should I do with the recalled ALDI product?
Do not eat Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warns that they may contain metal fragments. The best-before date has passed, but that doesn’t remove the warning for any old stock. Contact ALDI about what to do; this warning does not automatically apply to other varieties.
Are whole cashew nuts suitable for sharing with young children?
Not without considering the risk of choking: the product information consulted warns that young children may choke on nuts. So don’t automatically treat a bag of cashew nuts as a suitable snack for children.