Choose based on how much you want to take with you for one snack break. A bag’s weight is not the same as its stated number of portions or individually wrapped packs. Weighing your own is a practical option if a pack contains several portions; if you want a ready-to-eat portion, make sure the contents and packaging format are clearly stated. Also check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for the exact variant.
You want to take a measured amount with you around New Year’s Eve, without treating a multi-portion pack as one snack. So compare the pack weight with the stated portion size and check whether it really contains individually wrapped portions. Albert Heijn and Duyvis provide portion information for specific products; that doesn’t automatically mean each portion is individually wrapped.
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts and also want to know whether the exact variant contains oil, seasoning or allergens. A product or brand name doesn’t always give you the full picture. For example, product information from Jumbo and PLUS shows that unsalted variants can also contain oil.
You can weigh out an amount before you leave and store the rest in a tightly sealed container. In that case, the contents of the larger pack, the ingredients and the storage instructions are important things to check. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Start with the amount you want for one snack break and how the nuts are packaged. Then compare the ingredients and preparation method of the variant you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking one portion | Check the pack weight, the stated portion size and the number of individually wrapped portions. | If you want to take one measured snack with you without any preparation, the packaging format is key. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour variant; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | If you’re mainly concerned about ingredients or allergens, check the label for each variant. Around 29% of consumers put this first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Look for whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted, oven-roasted, unsalted or seasoned; check the salt content on the label too. | If you want a particular flavour or preparation method, compare these features separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| Portioning them yourself | Check how much you’re buying and how to store the rest once opened. | If you weigh out your own portions, you’ll want to know whether the remaining amount suits your needs and can be stored properly. Around 14% of consumers put this first. |
A pack may contain several stated portions. For example, Duyvis states that the 125-gram bag reviewed contains four to five portions, while Albert Heijn lists six portions for its 150-gram sour cream variant.
If the pack contains more than one portion, weigh out the amount you want to take with you.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 3-pack reviewed consists of three separate 170-gram products; in this case, the name doesn’t mean three small portions.
Check what’s in the multipack and the weight of each item before choosing it.
An unsalted variant may contain oil, while a savoury oven-roasted variant may contain salt. A flavoured variant may also contain different ingredients and allergens.
Check the salt content, preparation method, ingredients and allergens separately.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments.
If you have this exact batch, don’t eat the cashew nuts. Check the size, barcode and best-before date; don’t assume the warning applies to other products without evidence.
The Oven Roasted Cashews Salted variant reviewed is a 125-gram oven-roasted product.
The products reviewed include a 150-gram sour cream variant and a multipack of three separate 170-gram products.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is a larger pack for portioning yourself.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under its Alesto brand and describes its Way To Go cashew nuts as Fairtrade.
The product page reviewed lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashews in a 250-gram pack.
The unsalted variants reviewed are a Fairtrade product and an unroasted variant, both sold in 200-gram bags.
These product options are for anyone who wants to take cashew nuts with them and choose a suitable amount. If you buy a pack containing several portions, check that you can store the rest properly.
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Suitable if you want to decide how many cashew nuts to have for a snack break.
The product information states that it contains 100% cashew kernels; the pack is 160 g.
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An option if you want to take cashew nuts with you and weigh out a snack-sized amount.
The product name states a pack weight of 150 g.
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Suitable if you want to take a larger pack with you and choose the amount yourself.
The product name states a pack weight of 200 g.
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An option if you want to take cashew nuts with their skins on and choose the amount yourself.
The product name states that these are salted cashew nuts with their skins on, weighing 120 g.
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Suitable if you want to take a savoury cashew variant with you and weigh out your own portion.
The product information states that each pack contains four to five portions, so don’t treat the whole pack as one stated portion.
No. The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 3-pack reviewed consists of three separate 170-gram products. Check what’s in the multipack and the weight of each item; the name doesn’t tell you how much to eat in one snack break.
No. The Jumbo variant and PLUS Fairtrade variant reviewed contain sunflower oil. The unroasted PLUS variant reviewed lists only cashew nuts as an ingredient.
Store the rest in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, mandatory allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. Also read the information for the exact variant: AH Sour Cream, for example, lists milk and lactose. Checking the label doesn’t replace an assessment of your specific allergy.
Don’t eat Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 mentions possible metal fragments and applies to that specific batch.
Not necessarily: the product labels reviewed warn that young children may choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind when choosing and serving this snack.
