Regular work-from-home lunchers
You regularly add cashew nuts to your lunch and want to choose a pack size that matches how much you use. Retailers including Jumbo and Albert Heijn offer both larger and smaller packs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking for unsalted lunch ingredients
You’re looking for unsalted nuts and also want to distinguish between unroasted nuts, nuts roasted in oil and a savoury oven-roasted variant. The ingredients list for the exact product will make the difference clear.
Households with varying levels of consumption
You don’t have lunch at home every working day, or you share your supplies irregularly. In that case, it’s worth weighing up the quantity, storage instructions and any product certification together.
What should you look for when buying?
Start by considering what matters most to you: the cost per amount used, the ingredients, how much you can store or a certification mark on the exact pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
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| Value for the amount you use | Compare the net weight and price per kilo of the same type at the same time of purchase. | If you often have cashew nuts with your lunch, you’ll want to know whether a larger bag really suits how much you use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the cost per amount used. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, preparation method, salt information and allergen declaration on the exact pack. | If you’re looking for unsalted nuts or a short ingredients list, you’ll want to know what else is in the pack besides cashew nuts. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability for their dietary choices. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a quantity that matches how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If your work-from-home days vary or you share your supplies, you won’t want to buy more than you can store appropriately. Around 25% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock and keeping it in good condition. |
| Product certification | Check which certification mark appears on the exact product listing and which variant it applies to. | If a certification mark influences your choice, you’ll want to see it on the pack you’re buying. Around 17% of consumers give verifiable product certification the highest priority. |
Pitfalls when buying and storing
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Assuming a multipack always has the lowest price per kilo
A large pack may have a lower price per kilo within a product range, but that doesn’t mean it’s cheaper than every smaller pack from another brand.
Compare the net weight, price per kilo and product variant at the same time of purchase. Also consider whether you’ll use the quantity.
Stock that doesn’t match how much you use may sit around for longer than you’d like.
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Treating unsalted, unroasted and oil-free as if they mean the same thing
These are different properties. Jumbo’s 500 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts lists sunflower oil; PLUS’s 200 g unroasted and unsalted pack lists only cashew nuts. An oven-roasted variant may also contain salt and other flavourings.
Check the ingredients and preparation method of the variant you’re buying, even if the front of the pack says “unsalted”.
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Relying on general storage times as a guarantee
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general storage times of six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer for unsalted cashew nuts. Quality may deteriorate after that; rancidity, a tough texture and mould are listed as signs of spoilage.
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal it properly after use. A general storage time isn’t a guarantee for every pack.
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Treating a safety warning as if it were ordinary old stock
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned of possible metal fragments in Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat this specifically identified batch.
Check the brand, size, barcode and best-before date if you still have this pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other sizes or batches.
Brands and retailers to consider
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH Terra Unroasted Cashew Nuts, 500 g, and AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g.
- The 170 g product listing describes the cashew nuts as Rainforest Alliance certified.
- That certification information and the product details for the 170 g pack don’t automatically apply to the separate 500 g AH Terra variant.
Jumbo
Offers unsalted cashew nuts, among other products, in a 500 g value pack.
- The product listing specifies 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- For this variant, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free. The product advice also says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place.
PLUS
Offers 200 g packs of unroasted and unsalted cashew nuts, as well as a separate 200 g Fairtrade unsalted variant.
- The unroasted variant’s ingredients list contains only cashew nuts. The Fairtrade variant lists Fairtrade as its standard and Flocert as its certification body.
- The unroasted and Fairtrade variants are different products; the unroasted variant may contain peanuts.
ALDI
Lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product information clearly specifies the size and preparation method of this variant.
- This product listing isn’t an independent taste review and says nothing about other sizes or batches.
Lidl
Has a Dutch product listing for unsalted cashew nuts.
- The product listing confirms that these are unsalted cashew nuts.
- Before choosing, check the quantity, ingredients and allergen information on the product listing or pack.
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury oven-roasted variant in a 125 g pack, not a pack of unsalted nuts for stocking up.
- According to Duyvis product information, this variant is roasted without added oil.
- The ingredients include salt and flavourings. The allergen information also lists gluten, wheat and peanuts.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products suit different work-from-home lunch preferences, from a salted multipack to smaller or unsalted options.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade, 500 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a 500 g multipack of salted cashew nuts.
Size: 500 g. The ingredients list cashew kernels and salt.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
An option if you’re looking for a larger pack of salted cashew nuts.
Size: 500 g. The ingredients list 99% cashew nuts and salt.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a smaller pack with a simple ingredients list.
Size: 160 g. The ingredients list contains 100% cashew kernels.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
A smaller option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
Size: 200 g. The ingredients list cashew nuts.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
A good fit if you’re looking for a small, savoury oven-roasted option rather than a pack of unsalted nuts for stocking up.
Size: 125 g. According to the product information, this variant is roasted without added oil; the ingredients include salt and flavourings. The allergen information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
How many lunches can you get out of a bag of cashew nuts?
Divide the pack size by the amount you use for each lunch. With a 25 g portion as a guide, 500 g makes twenty portions, 250 g makes ten and 200 g makes eight. The 25 g portion is an example for calculation purposes, not personal dietary advice.
Do unsalted cashew nuts need to be kept in the fridge?
Follow the advice on the pack, as it can vary by product. For its 500 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. The 170 g AH pack gives the same advice and recommends sealing the pack properly after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also lists storing them in a kitchen cupboard and freezing them as general options.
Can you use cashew nuts after the best-before date?
Follow the instructions on the pack and look out for changes in quality. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of spoilage; this doesn’t guarantee that every pack will still be in good condition after its best-before date. A safety warning for a specific batch always takes priority: do not eat the affected 170 g Trader Joe’s pack with barcode 2003020120930.
What should you look for in the allergen information for cashew nuts?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you know the preparation method or product name. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Products may also warn that they could contain, for example, peanuts or other nuts.
Does the warning about Trader Joe’s cashew nuts still apply to my supplies?
Yes, if you still have the exact affected pack. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about possible metal fragments in Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat them. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other sizes or batches.