Who are these packs suitable for?

Filling lunchboxes

If you want to take small portions with you, check the weight of each inner pack and whether the nuts are unsalted. With a standard bag, you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself. Store the rest in a sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum.

Sharing on different occasions

A bundle of individual packs may suit you if you want to open your supplies over time. Albert Heijn lists its salted 4-pack as four individual 170 g packs; these are not four small snack bags.

Planning your weekly shop online

If you want to order the nuts with your other groceries, check whether the retailer offers delivery or collection for your order. PLUS lists delivery or collection in its product information; Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t offer grocery delivery. The ALDI app lets you browse the range and make a shopping list for a store visit.

What should you look for when choosing?

Bundle of individual packs

Suitable if: you want to open your supplies at different times. Albert Heijn lists its salted 4-pack as four individual 170 g packs.

Bear in mind: having several packs doesn’t mean they’re small portion bags.

Large bag to portion yourself

Suitable if: you regularly want to weigh out lunchbox portions yourself; Jumbo lists a 500 g unsalted value pack.

Bear in mind: the ingredients for that Jumbo pack include sunflower oil as well as 99% cashew nuts, so you’ll need to portion it yourself and seal the rest.

Individual small portions

Suitable if: you want a set amount in each bag to take with you; check the weight of each inner pack.

Bear in mind: the historical AH listing for 3 × 40 g is marked as no longer available and isn’t a current buying option.

Smaller standard bag

Suitable if: you want to buy a smaller amount but don’t need individual inner bags. Jumbo lists Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashews in a 125 g pack.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion a standard bag yourself; the Duyvis variety listed is salted.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Packaging and portions Check the number of individual packs or inner bags, and the weight of each pack. If I want to take lunchbox portions with me, I need to know whether I’ll get individual bags or have to weigh them out myself. Around 31% of consumers are said to prioritise convenient packaging above all else.
Ingredients and salt Read the ingredients and compare the salt content on the same basis, for example per 100 g. If you check salt, ingredients and allergen information first, you’ll want to assess the contents before the pack size. Around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise ingredients above all else.
Quantity and storage Choose a total quantity that suits how you’ll use the nuts, and check the storage instructions on the pack. If I’m buying a supply, I want to be able to use it up and store the rest properly. Around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise quantity and managing their supplies above all else.
Ordering options Check whether grocery delivery or collection is available for your chosen retailer and order. If you want your cashew nuts delivered with your weekly shop, you’ll need an active grocery ordering service, not just a product page or shopping list. Around 19% of consumers are said to prioritise ease of ordering above all else.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a multipack for portion bags

    A bundle of standard packs helps you spread your supplies over several occasions, but it won’t automatically give you small bags for lunchboxes.

    Read the pack contents and the weight of each item before deciding how many portions you can get from it.

    You may still need to weigh out portions yourself from a standard bag or bundle.

  • Confusing ‘no added oil’ with ‘unsalted’

    The roasting method and whether salt has been added are different product features. Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil; that alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted.

    Check the ingredients and salt content of the exact variety you choose.

  • Buying more than you can store properly

    A larger pack needs to be stored appropriately once opened.

    The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place. Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use them, and also follow the instructions on the pack.

  • Mistaking a product listing for a delivery order

    A product page or shopping list in an app doesn’t automatically mean the retailer delivers groceries to your home. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t offer grocery delivery; the ALDI app is for planning a store visit.

    First check the actual ordering options, then see whether the pack size suits you.

    If you’re shopping in store, you’ll need to allow time for a separate trip.

Brands and retailers to consider

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you want to distinguish individual supply packs from small portion bags.

  • The product information describes a salted 4-pack as four individual 170 g packs.
  • A historical AH listing for 3 × 40 g is marked as no longer available; use it only as an example of a small-pack format.

Jumbo

A specific option if you want to weigh out your own portions from a larger pack.

  • The product information lists a 500 g unsalted value pack.
  • The ingredients list includes 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean ‘no added oil’ here.

Duyvis

Worth considering for smaller standard bags and savoury cashew nuts.

  • Jumbo lists Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashews in a 125 g pack. Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil.
  • Duyvis’s claim about its preparation method is a brand description, not an independent taste or quality test. No added oil doesn’t automatically mean unsalted.

PLUS

A retailer to consider if a 200 g bag and the listed ordering options suit you.

  • PLUS product information describes 200 g of salted cashew nuts and lists delivery or collection.
  • The fairtrade description comes from the retailer; information about a 200 g bag doesn’t mean it’s a multipack with small portions.

Lidl

A store-based alternative within the stated range, not a grocery delivery option.

  • Lidl lists cashew nuts in its Alesto range and describes Way To Go cashew nuts as fairtrade.
  • According to Lidl Netherlands customer services, Lidl doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery.

ALDI

A store-based option if you’re looking for a pack of roasted, unsalted nuts and want to plan your visit.

  • ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack. The ALDI app lets you browse the range and make a shopping list for a store visit.
  • An NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts in a 170 g pack, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. If there’s a warning, compare the product details; it doesn’t automatically apply to the separate 250 g pack.

Joybuy products

These Joybuy products range from standard bags of cashew nuts to a nut mix in individual portion bags. For the mix, also check what proportion is made up of cashew nuts.

Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts, 160 g

Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts, 160 g

A standard bag for weighing out your own portions; this isn’t a multipack with separate portion bags.

The product information lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels.

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g’woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g

g’woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g

A standard pack to portion yourself, not individual lunchbox bags.

The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and gives the weight as 200 g.

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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g

Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g

A smaller standard bag for anyone who wants to portion out a modest amount; it doesn’t contain individual portion bags.

This variety is salted; the product information lists sea salt and savoury flavourings.

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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell cashew nuts, 500 g

Three Squirrels Purple-Shell cashew nuts, 500 g

A larger standard pack for weighing out your own lunchbox portions; it isn’t a multipack with separate bags.

The product information lists 500 g, salted cashew nuts and 99% cashew nuts.

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ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g with 5 bags of 23 g

ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g (5 × 23 g)

A nut and fruit mix in individual bags, for anyone looking for handy portions to take with them rather than cashew nuts alone.

The product information lists five bags of 23 g; cashew nuts make up 13% of the mix.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does a multipack automatically mean one bag per lunchbox?

No. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 4-pack contains individual 170 g packs. Check what’s in the bundle and weigh out portions yourself if needed; the number of packs isn’t a serving recommendation.

Are whole cashew nuts automatically suitable for every child’s lunchbox?

No. The Jumbo pack warns that young children can choke on nuts. Consider what’s suitable for the child and check any rules at their school or childcare setting; a small pack doesn’t remove the choking risk.

How should I store cashew nuts after opening the pack?

Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place; the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them somewhere cool if possible. Also follow the label, as this general advice doesn’t give a fixed shelf life after opening for every product.

Where can I check allergen information for pre-packed cashew nuts?

Check the current information on the pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label. For warnings about unintended allergens, the NVWA says new labelling rules apply from 1 January 2026.

Can I always have cashew nuts delivered as a separate grocery order?

That depends on the retailer and the ordering options available. Albert Heijn and PLUS list grocery delivery or collection; Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t offer grocery delivery. Check with your chosen retailer whether delivery or collection is available for your order.