When looking at a grab bag or multipack, check the contents of each individual pack: the AH 4-pack contains four separate 170 g products, not four small snack portions. If you want to decide how much to take with you, 25 g is a practical amount to use for comparison; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes this as a handful of unsalted cashew nuts, not a required portion. Also compare the preparation method, ingredients and allergen information for the exact product variant.
If you want to grab something to go with your lunch without weighing it, check how many grams are in each individual pack. The AH 4-pack consists of separate 170 g products; having four items doesn’t make it a multipack of small snack portions. (Albert Heijn)
If you prepare your lunch in advance, you can weigh out a portion from a larger pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts as an example of a handful and a practical way to compare portions. Unroasted and unsalted is different from savoury roasted; check the ingredients of the variant you choose.
If you want to make several snacks from one pack, check the net weight and storage instructions. Albert Heijn and Jumbo, among others, offer 500 g packs; the contents aren’t automatically divided into individual snack portions.
If you want something ready to take with you, first check the contents of each individual pack. If you’re portioning it yourself, you can then choose based on quantity, preparation method and the information on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example of a handful of unsalted cashew nuts; it’s a useful comparison, not a fixed personal portion.
| Consideration | What to look for | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you straight away | Check the net weight of each individual pack and the number of separate items; the word ‘multipack’ alone tells you nothing about portion size. | If I want to take a snack with me without preparing in advance, I first check the contents of each bag. For around 31% of consumers, being able to take a snack with them without weighing it is the top priority. |
| Quantity and salt preference | Weigh out the amount you want and read the ingredients and salt content for the exact variant. | If I want to choose the quantity and salt level myself, I compare the label rather than relying on the product name alone. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Stocking up for several days | Check the net weight and storage instructions; if you want to take smaller portions with you, you’ll need to divide up a larger pack yourself. | For several working days, I want to know how many snacks I can portion out from one pack and how to store them. For around 19% of consumers, having enough for several snack breaks is their main concern. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the cashew nuts are unroasted or roasted, and whether oil, salt or other ingredients are listed. | If I’m looking for a particular preparation method, I check the ingredients and product information for that variant. Around 13% of consumers give preparation and flavour the highest priority. |
| Allergens for the person receiving them | Read the allergen information and warnings on the current packaging of the exact product. | If I’m making a packed lunch for someone else, I check the label for cashew nuts and any warnings about other allergens. For around 12% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
The AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 4-pack contains four separate 170 g products. It isn’t the same as four small, pre-portioned snack bags. (Albert Heijn)
Check the pack contents and the net weight of each item before choosing it as a grab-and-go option. If you want to take a smaller amount with you, you’ll need to weigh and pack it yourself.
Cashew nuts are an allergen in their own right. The unsalted, unroasted PLUS variant also states that the product may contain peanuts. (PLUS; Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority)
Check the allergen information on the current packaging, regardless of claims about flavour or preparation. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about 170 g packs of TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten ongezouten with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific combination of product, weight, barcode and best-before date.
Do not use a pack matching those details. The fact that the best-before date has passed does not cancel the warning for a pack you still have; do not extend the warning to all ALDI cashew nuts.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a roasted variant in a 125 g pack that you can portion yourself.
The own-brand range includes unsalted cashew nuts in various pack sizes, including 250 g and 500 g.
The own brand offers, among other options, 200 g packs of unroasted cashew nuts and 500 g value packs of unsalted cashew nuts.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto name and also lists cashew nuts in its Way To Go range.
TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashew nuts are available in a 250 g pack for portioning yourself.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand is a 200 g pack that you can portion yourself.
This selection includes cashew nuts to portion yourself, as well as variants described as snacks for taking to work or the office. Check the packaging, preparation method and allergen information for each product; the pack weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the contents are divided into smaller portions.
Image unavailable
The product information describes these cashew nuts as ready to eat; you can divide the 160 g pack yourself if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
Ingredients: cashew kernels. Contains cashew nuts.
Image unavailable
The product description presents these roasted cashew nuts as a snack; the 150 g bag is the pack size, not a stated smaller portion.
The description lists sunflower oil and salt. Contains cashew nuts.
Image unavailable
This roasted, unsalted variant could be a good choice if you want to weigh out your own portion; the product title gives the pack size as 200 g.
The ingredients list names cashew nuts. The salt content is 0.067 g per 100 g. Contains cashew nuts.
Image unavailable
The product description lists a sealed 120 g pack and describes it as handy to take to the office. Check that this pack size suits the amount you want to take with you.
The description lists salted cashew nuts with their skins on. Contains cashew nuts.
Image unavailable
This dry-roasted variant is intended for portioning yourself; the product information gives 4–5 portions per pack.
According to the product information, the cashew nuts are oven-roasted without added fat or oil. The allergen information lists cashew nuts, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes 25 g as a handful of unsalted cashew nuts; you can use this as a practical comparison, not as a required personal portion.
No. According to Albert Heijn, this 4-pack consists of four separate 170 g products. Check the contents of each item and don’t assume the pack contains small, pre-portioned bags.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variant. Cashew nuts are an allergen in their own right; the 200 g PLUS variant also states that the product may contain peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
PLUS advises storing this variant in a cool, dry place. Follow this product-specific instruction; it doesn’t specify a fixed storage period after opening.
Do not use the specific 170 g unsalted pack with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning concerns possible metal fragments; the fact that the best-before date has passed does not cancel the warning for a pack you still have.
