Start with the substance you actually need to avoid: Albert Heijn labels its AH Cashew Nuts Unsalted 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, but it contains cashews and may contain other nuts and peanuts. Then compare protein and energy for the same serving size. If you eat nuts regularly, an unsalted option may fit with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice. If you have a cashew allergy, cashew nuts are not suitable for you.
You want to avoid a particular substance but can eat cashews. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page labels its 170 g unsalted variety as gluten-free and lactose-free. Also check the cashew listing and warnings for other nuts and peanuts on the exact pack.
You want to know how much protein and energy a comparable snack portion provides, rather than simply comparing values per 100 g. To do this, compare the same quantity of each specific variety.
You’re looking for cashew nuts to enjoy regularly and want to distinguish between unroasted, roasted, unsalted and seasoned varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types of nuts you eat.
Start with the substance you need to avoid, then compare protein per serving, preparation method and pack size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a specific substance | Check the exact variety, the substance it claims to exclude and the allergen information, including precautionary warnings. | If I need to avoid gluten or lactose but can eat cashews, I check the relevant claim as well as warnings for other allergens; around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding a specific substance. |
| Protein and energy per serving | Compare grams of protein and kcal for the same serving size; consider the portion as part of your own diet. | If I want to compare the protein in different snacks, I look at the same serving size and its energy content; around 29% of consumers prioritise protein and energy per portion. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients list and salt content; unsalted does not automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil. | For regular use, I look for an unsalted variety and check the ingredients too; around 21% of consumers prioritise these ingredients. |
| Pack size | Only compare varieties that suit your diet, and consider the pack contents, how quickly you’ll use them and storage instructions. | If I’m considering a larger pack, I weigh up the quantity against how much I use and how I can store it; around 14% of consumers prioritise value in pack size. |
The AH variety reviewed, which is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, contains cashews and may contain other nuts and peanuts.
Look for the specific substance you want to avoid, and also read the allergen information on the exact pack.
Duyvis says its Cashews Original variety is roasted without added oil, but also states that the seasoning mix contains salt and that the product may contain wheat.
Consider the preparation method, salt content and allergens as separate characteristics.
For the AH variety reviewed, a calculated 25 g portion provides 4.75 g of protein and 155.5 kcal, based on Albert Heijn’s nutritional information.
Convert all varieties to the same serving size before comparing them.
A larger quantity won’t necessarily suit how much you use or how you can store it.
Choose a pack you can store according to the instructions and use in time.
A larger supply may go unused if it doesn’t suit your usage or storage space.
The 170 g unsalted variety is worth considering if you’re looking for specific gluten-free and lactose-free claims.
The 200 g and 500 g own-brand unsalted varieties offer a choice of pack sizes.
The 200 g unsalted, unroasted variety is worth considering if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
Cashews Original 125 g is a seasoned, oven-roasted snack and differs from plain unsalted cashew nuts.
The Alesto range is worth considering if you’re looking for plain cashew nuts.
ALDI Netherlands’ product page describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashew nuts with different flavour and preparation descriptions. All the products listed contain cashews, so they are not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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If you’re looking for the Original Flavour description, the product name also specifies Large Cashew Nuts and 160 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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If you’re looking for an unsalted variety, the product name specifies roasted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack. Check the ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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If you’re looking for dry-roasted cashew nuts, the product information also lists salt and says the product may contain gluten, wheat and peanuts. Check whether these allergen details suit your needs.
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If you’re looking for salted cashew nuts, the product information also lists sunflower oil. Check the ingredients and allergen information before choosing this variety.
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If the purple-skin description matters to you, the product name also specifies grade 180 and 500 g. The product information lists salt; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
No. Cashews are themselves a tree-nut allergen, as the Food Allergy Foundation explains. A gluten-free or lactose-free claim doesn’t change that; cashew nuts are not a suitable snack if you have a cashew allergy.
This kind of warning relates to the possible unintended presence of an allergen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says businesses must carry out a risk assessment; a warning must not be used if the reference values are not exceeded. The Dutch rules have applied since 1 January 2026. The absence of a warning is not a universal guarantee that there are no traces.
Based on the values provided per 100 g, 25 g contains 4.75 g of protein for AH Cashew Nuts Unsalted 170 g, around 5.4 g for Jumbo Cashew Nuts Unsalted 200 g and around 4.6 g for PLUS Cashew Nuts Unsalted Unroasted 200 g. These figures are calculations based on product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS for these varieties, not personal serving advice.
No. A nutrition claim must comply with the relevant European rules. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that nutrition claims must meet these requirements, so don’t assume that a specific claim is permitted for a product based solely on its protein content per 100 g.
Do not eat the specific 170 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that it may contain metal fragments. The stated best-before date, 23-09-2026, has now passed, but that does not make a pack with this identification safe. Contact ALDI for advice on what to do next.
