Regular hosts
You buy cashew nuts for several get-togethers and want to choose a pack size that matches how much you actually use. A larger bag means you’ll need a plan for any leftovers.
Who buys cashew nuts for drinks and nibbles?
Buyers looking for unsalted cashew nuts
You’re looking for an unsalted option and also want to know whether the nuts are unroasted and whether oil or other ingredients have been added.
Buyers planning a smaller get-together
You don’t want to open more than you need. A smaller pack may be a better fit for a small gathering or if you’re unlikely to use many leftovers.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide which flavour and preparation you want. Then look at how much you need for your gathering and whether you’ll use any leftovers.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Value per kilo | Compare the same salt level and preparation, and consider how much you’ll use. | If I host regularly, I want to make sure I’ll actually use a larger bag, rather than just be swayed by its size. Around 31% of shoppers prioritise value per kilo that they can make the most of. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the salt content per 100 g and the ingredients on the specific pack. | People looking for unsalted nuts also want to know how they’ve been prepared. Around 25% of shoppers value clear information about what’s in the product. |
| Suitable pack size | Choose a net weight that suits your gathering and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | For a small get-together, I don’t want to be left with a supply I won’t use. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise a suitable quantity and minimal leftovers. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and read the ingredients. | If a savoury option is just right for a get-together, I want to be able to choose that flavour without mistaking it for an unsalted product. Around 19% of shoppers prefer a particular flavour or preparation. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is always better value
Pack size alone doesn’t tell you how much the contents cost per kilo or how much you’ll actually use.
Compare the price per kilo of the same type of cashew nuts, and look at smaller packs too.
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Assuming unsalted means unroasted or oil-free
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t automatically describe how the nuts have been prepared or list every ingredient. For example, the unsalted Jumbo pack lists sunflower oil, while the PLUS unroasted unsalted option lists cashew nuts as its ingredient.
Read the ingredients list for the exact product and check that it suits what you’re looking for.
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Forgetting about leftovers
A larger quantity needs to be stored properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts sealed, dry and preferably cool.
Choose a pack that suits how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the label.
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Relying on a familiar brand name instead of checking the label
Labels may warn that other allergens could be present. For example, the PLUS unroasted pack mentions peanuts, while the Duyvis option checked also mentions wheat and peanuts.
Check the pack you’re actually buying, and keep the label with the nuts if you’re sharing them with guests.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
The Oven roasted cashews salted option checked is a savoury snack for drinks and nibbles, in a 125 g pack.
- According to the product information, roasted without added oil or fat.
- This option contains flavourings and salt; the product information lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
Albert Heijn
The range checked includes unsalted cashew nuts in 250 g and 500 g packs, as well as AH Terra Unroasted Cashew Nuts in a 500 g pack.
- A choice of pack sizes and preparations lets you find an option to suit how you’ll use them.
- Check the exact product name and pack size; the features of one version don’t necessarily apply to another.
Jumbo
The 500 g multipacks checked are available in salted and unsalted versions.
- The product information lists the ingredients and nutritional values for each option.
- The unsalted version contains sunflower oil, so here, unsalted doesn’t mean no added oil.
Lidl
Lidl sells Alesto as its nut range and also lists Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade option.
- The Way To Go listing gives you a specific product range to explore.
- The Fairtrade claim applies to Way To Go and not automatically to every Alesto cashew product.
Aldi
The 500 g Trader Joe’s packs checked are listed in salted and unsalted roasted versions; there is also a 250 g pack of roasted unsalted cashew nuts.
- The smaller pack may suit you if you use fewer nuts.
- For the 500 g listing, check which salt option you’re choosing; recipes and nutritional values may differ.
Plus
The products checked include 200 g packs of unroasted unsalted cashew nuts and a 170 g tub of salted FT cashew nuts.
- The ingredients list for the 200 g option lists cashew nuts.
- The 200 g option also carries a warning that peanuts may be present. The letters FT are not explained here as a verified certification.
Cashew nuts on Joybuy
Joybuy picks for drinks and nibbles, with a range of pack sizes and preparations.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The 160 g pack may suit a smaller gathering; the product name describes cashew nuts with original flavour.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The 125 g pack is a smaller savoury option for drinks and nibbles. The product information says the nuts are oven-roasted without added fat or oil, and contain 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
The listed allergen information also mentions gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the label if you’re sharing the nuts.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
These salted roasted cashew nuts come in a 150 g pack, making them a good fit if you’re looking for a smaller savoury option for drinks and nibbles.
The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
The product name describes roasted unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
The product information lists cashew nuts as the only ingredient and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade, 500 g
The product information describes a 500 g salted pack, intended for sharing or saving for later.
The ingredients are listed as cashew nuts and salt; the salt content is 1.2 g per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many cashew nuts should I buy for drinks and nibbles?
Choose an amount based on how much you expect to use and what other snacks you’re serving. A serving size on a product pack isn’t a set amount for a get-together; for the 125 g bag checked, Duyvis gives an average serving of 30 g and four to five servings per pack.
How should I store an opened pack of cashew nuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack and store the nuts in a sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. For the Duyvis pack checked, an airtight, lightproof container is recommended; don’t assume the same storage time applies to every option.
What should I check if I’m sharing cashew nuts with guests?
Read the label on the exact pack and keep it with the nuts so guests can check the allergen information. The PLUS option checked warns that peanuts may be present; the Duyvis option mentions wheat and peanuts, among other allergens. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients on the label.
Has a specific batch of Trader Joe’s cashew nuts been recalled?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat this batch because it may contain metal fragments. If you still have this specific pack at home, do not eat the contents. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
Is a large bag always better value than a small one?
No. A larger pack only offers good value if the price per kilo suits the option you want and you’ll use the extra nuts. Compare the same preparation and salt level, and consider how much you can store and use up.