For a single snack break at Schiphol, choose based on how much you want to take with you. If you buy a larger bag, weigh out a portion yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a general portion reference for unsalted nuts, not as a required serving; then choose according to taste, how the nuts are prepared and their ingredients. If you want to buy them at the airport, plan to stop at Albert Heijn on Schiphol Plaza before security; the listed location does not guarantee that a particular variety will be in stock.
You want to take a measured amount with you, rather than treating a 125–250 g pack as one portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a general portion reference for unsalted nuts, not as a personal recommendation.
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts, then choosing between unroasted, roasted or seasoned. Check the ingredients: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free, and a seasoned variety can contain no added salt.
You want to buy your snack at the airport, so you’ll need to plan your shop stop. Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go locations on Plaza before security. This location information doesn’t guarantee that your chosen variety will be in stock.
First decide what matters most for your snack break: portion size, ingredients, convenience while travelling, or a price or certification requirement. Then compare the exact pack and its label.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and packaging | Compare the total weight with the number of portions and any individual packs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference for one handful of unsalted nuts. | If you want to take one measured snack with you, check the number of portions rather than relying on the multipack name alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portioning convenience. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients, salt per 100 g, added salt and allergen information for the exact variety. | If you’re choosing mainly by taste, salt content or ingredients, you’ll want to know whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or seasoned, and what else they contain. Around 29% of consumers make this their first consideration. |
| Convenience for travelling and storage | Plan any shop stop before security and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to buy your snack at the airport or store an opened bag, the location and the instructions for your chosen variety are important. Around 21% of consumers focus most on this. |
| Cost or certification | Compare the price per kilogram at the same time of purchase and check the certification on the exact variety. | If cost or a particular certification will determine your purchase, compare the quantity and product listing before choosing. Around 21% of consumers say this is the deciding factor. |
The number of packs doesn’t tell you how many snack portions they contain. For example, Albert Heijn lists its Katsu curry cashew nuts as 150 g in total, with six 25 g portions.
Check the total weight and the number of portions separately. If you like, weigh out an amount in advance; 25 g is a reference, not a required portion.
Taking a large pack with you may mean you have leftovers to store while travelling.
Preparation methods and ingredients vary by product. The PLUS variety checked is unsalted but contains sunflower oil; the 140 g Jumbo variety lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
First decide whether added salt is a key factor for you, then check how the nuts are prepared and read the full ingredients list.
The Albert Heijn locations listed by Schiphol are on Plaza, before security. So planning to stop after the security check won’t work for this shopping route.
Plan your shop stop before security and check the opening times before you set off. Don’t assume that your specific variety of cashew nuts will be in stock.
This shopping route may require extra planning or finding somewhere else to buy them during your journey.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific batch.
Check the barcode and best-before date if you still have this pack. The warning applies to the batch listed, not automatically to all cashew nuts from the brand.
Duyvis offers Original and Sea Salt, among other varieties, in 125 g packs. Your choice depends on how you want the nuts prepared and the flavour you prefer.
The own-brand range includes unsalted and seasoned cashew nuts. A Katsu curry pack could suit you if you’re looking for seasoning without added salt.
The 140 g unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts are an option if you want to portion them yourself and are looking for a simple ingredients list.
Lidl offers the Alesto and Way To Go ranges for shoppers specifically looking for these cashew nuts.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Fairtrade Unsalted Cashew Nuts are an option if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variety.
This selection includes plain, salted and roasted unsalted cashew nuts. The packs are intended for you to weigh out an amount for one snack break; check the variety and ingredients for each product.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a simple cashew variety and want to weigh out your own portion.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels; the pack contains 160 g.
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The product name specifies dry-roasted cashew nuts; weigh out an amount yourself for one snack break.
The pack contains 125 g. Check the variety and ingredients on the pack before you choose.
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A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashew nuts and want to decide how much to snack on yourself.
The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt; the pack contains 150 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and want to portion them at home.
The product name specifies roasted and unsalted; the product information lists cashew nuts as the ingredient. The pack contains 200 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashew nuts with their skins on and want to weigh out an amount to take with you.
The product information lists cashews with their skins on and salt as ingredients; the pack contains 120 g.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference for one handful of unsalted nuts; it isn’t a legal packaging requirement. Choose an amount to take with you that suits your own snack break.
Schiphol lists food as permitted. Liquid and spreadable foods are subject to the liquids rules, however. This is about security and doesn’t cover import rules at your destination.
Follow the instructions for the variety you have. The storage advice for Jumbo Unroasted Cashews 140 g is to keep them in a cool, dry, dark place. For Duyvis Sea Salt, PLUS recommends storing an opened bag in a lightproof, airtight container.
Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack, including information about the possible presence of other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free.
Do not eat the pack with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned of possible metal fragments in this specific batch; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
