Households preparing portions for a trip
You want to portion out cashew nuts before you set off, then use the rest at home. Check the pack size and choose an amount you expect to finish. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list 500 g packs as examples.
Who are these options for?
Travellers who want individual portions
You’d rather take separate little bags than weigh out the nuts at home. Lidl lists Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts as a multipack of 3 x 25 g.
Shoppers looking for unsalted cashew nuts
You want to enjoy unsalted nuts both while travelling and at home. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines. Also compare the preparation method and pack size.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide how much you’re taking and what you’ll use at home after your trip. Then compare how convenient the portions are, the salt variety and the information about the product’s supply chain.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it mainly for? |
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| Making use of the pack | Check the total pack size and consider whether you’ll use the rest at home. | If I’m packing for several travellers, I want to make use of the contents after the trip too; around 33% of consumers prioritise making the most of the pack. |
| Individual portions | Check how many bags are included and how many grams are in each one. | If I don’t want to weigh out portions while travelling, individual bags are practical; around 27% of consumers give convenience on the go top priority. |
| Unsalted variety | Check both the salt variety and the preparation method on the packaging. | If you want to enjoy cashew nuts as an unsalted snack at home too, the variety matters more than the size of the bag alone; around 20% of consumers prioritise choosing unsalted nuts. |
| Keeping leftovers to a minimum | Choose a pack size based on how much you’ll use during your trip and at home. | If I only need a small amount, I don’t want to be left with a larger supply; around 13% of consumers give keeping leftovers to a minimum top priority. |
| Supply chain information | Check what information about certification and the supply chain applies to that particular product range. | If fair trade matters to you, you can look at the information for the specific cashew nut range; around 7% of consumers prioritise supply chain standards. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large bag is always the best choice
A larger pack can be inconvenient if you won’t use the rest. The pack description alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll need for your trip.
Choose the pack size based on the number of travellers, how much you’re taking and what you’ll have left at home.
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Mistaking a multipack for a large bag
The Way To Go! multipack listed by Lidl contains 3 x 25 g, totalling 75 g. That’s a different amount from a 500 g bag.
Check both the total pack size and the amount in each bag before deciding whether the portions will suit your trip.
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Assuming no added oil means unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That doesn’t mean the cashew nuts are unsalted.
Check the salt variety and ingredients separately on the product packaging.
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Confusing hand-luggage rules with permission for your whole trip
Information about food in hand luggage doesn’t automatically answer whether you can take food into your destination.
Check your own airline’s hand-luggage conditions and look up your destination’s import rules separately.
Brands and varieties to consider
These examples show different pack sizes and varieties. A product listing doesn’t mean that the same pack is available at Schiphol.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Terra unroasted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack, for anyone looking to portion out a larger amount.
- The product listing specifies that the nuts are unroasted and gives the pack size.
- Check the product information and label on the pack you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in several pack sizes, including 500 g and 200 g.
- These examples let you compare the same salt variety in different pack sizes.
- The pack size alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll need for a trip.
ALDI
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashew nuts under TRADER JOE'S in a 250 g pack.
- The product listing specifies both the preparation method and the salt variety.
- An NVWA warning concerned a separate 170 g unsalted variety with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. That warning does not automatically apply to the 250 g pack mentioned here.
Lidl
Lidl lists Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts as a multipack of 3 x 25 g; the product page says it is sold in store.
- The individual bags are a handy option if you want to take portions with you without weighing them out at home.
- Lidl has published the Fairtrade information for the Way To Go range; it is not an independent taste comparison.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
- The product listing specifies both the salt variety and the preparation method.
- PLUS says that product and allergen information can change, so check the current label.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The product description gives information about the preparation method.
- No added oil doesn’t mean unsalted; check the variety and the label.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy picks may suit you if you’re travelling, only need a small amount or want to use some at home after your trip.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts 160 g
The 160 g pack is a good option if you want to take less than you would in a large multipack.
The ingredients list says 100% cashew kernels. Contains cashew nuts.
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Duyvis dry-roasted cashew nuts 125 g
This salted, savoury variety is an option if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts to take with you.
The description gives a pack size of 125 g and says there are 4–5 portions per pack. The allergen information lists cashew nuts, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts 150 g
The 150 g pack is a good option if you’re looking for a smaller amount of salted cashew nuts.
The product description lists salt and sunflower oil, and advises resealing the pack after opening.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts 200 g
This variety is a good option if you want a smaller pack of unsalted cashew nuts to take with you and enjoy at home too.
The title specifies roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack. The description suggests enjoying them as a snack or using them in cooking or baking.
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Be&Cheery cashew nuts with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good option if you want to share the contents or use the rest at home.
The product information lists salted cashew nuts and suggests enjoying them as a snack or using them in baking.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take whole cashew nuts in your hand luggage from Schiphol?
Whole cashew nuts are solid food. Schiphol says that, in principle, you can take anything with you except items that are dangerous or prohibited. Transavia lists solid food as permitted in hand and cabin baggage. Check your own airline’s conditions, and treat the rules for bringing food into your destination as a separate question.
Does the 100-millilitre rule apply to a bag of cashew nuts?
No. The rule applies to liquids and gels, not whole solid nuts. The Dutch Government states a limit of 100 millilitres per container, with a maximum of 1 litre of liquids and gels in hand luggage.
How should you store an opened multipack?
Follow the storage advice and best-before information on your pack. A 130 g Jumbo product says to store it in a cool, dry, dark place; this is not a general storage period after opening for all cashew nuts.
Can you share cashew nuts with everyone you’re travelling with?
Not without considering allergies and age. Cashew nuts are an allergen that must be listed on the label; the NVWA explains the rules on allergen information. Jumbo warns that nuts can pose a choking risk to young children.
What should you do with cashew nuts covered by the ALDI warning?
Do not eat the specific cashew nuts covered by the warning. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 names TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product, not all ALDI cashew nuts.