For a daily school routine, an unsalted bag that you portion yourself is a good fit if you can follow the school’s rules and store the nuts properly. A box containing several bags is especially handy if you want to share sealed packs. The Duyvis box described contains 10 bags of 125 g: these are not set children’s portions, and this version contains salt. Before choosing, check the school’s policy and the ingredient and allergen information.
You want to portion and store cashew nuts at home, after first checking that nuts are suitable for the recipient and allowed under the school’s policy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
You’re looking for several sealed bags to use later or share. Bear in mind that a 125 g bag is not automatically one lunchbox portion; Foods & Goods describes the contents of the Duyvis box.
School rules, relevant allergies and safe eating should determine first whether cashew nuts are suitable. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides guidance on school food policies and warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children.
A good fit if: you pack lunchboxes regularly and want to decide the portion size yourself.
Bear in mind: once opened, you’ll need to portion the nuts yourself and store the rest properly.
A good fit if: you want sealed bags to share or use at different times.
Bear in mind: 125 g per bag is not a set children’s portion; the Duyvis version described contains salt.
A good fit if: you want other nuts and possibly dried fruit as well as cashew nuts.
Bear in mind: a nut mix does not contain cashew nuts exclusively.
A good fit if: the school doesn’t allow nuts or the recipient needs to avoid cashew nuts.
Bear in mind: a different pack or smaller quantity doesn’t change that restriction.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and quantity | Check both the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Distinguish between plain cashew nuts and nut mixes. | I want to pack lunchboxes or share sealed bags without having to portion lots of nuts afterwards; around 33% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging. |
| Unsalted version | Read the ingredients for the exact version; don’t assume it’s unsalted just because it says ‘roasted’. | I’m looking for an unsalted option for our regular school routine; around 27% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Stock and storage | Choose an amount you’ll use, and store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example. | I want to choose a pack I can use in time and store properly after opening; around 20% of consumers prioritise stock and storage. |
| School policy and allergens | Check the school’s policy and the allergen information on the packaging. For children, also bear in mind the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice about whole nuts and eating calmly. | For me, school rules, allergies and the circumstances in which the food will be eaten determine first whether cashew nuts are suitable; around 20% of consumers prioritise these conditions. |
Different packaging doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashew nuts. A relevant allergy or school rule may rule it out.
Before choosing a pack size, check the individual dietary requirements, the school’s policy and the allergen information for the exact product.
The Duyvis box described contains 125 g bags; that is not a set portion size for a child or lunchbox.
Check the weight of each inner bag and decide whether that amount is right for the recipient and eating occasion.
The Duyvis cashew nuts described contain salt in the savoury version, despite being oven-roasted.
Check the ingredients for the exact version if you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts.
Worth considering for a box containing several bags of cashew nuts, or for portion-packed nut mixes.
AH Terra Unroasted Cashew Nuts are described as being sold in a 500 g bag.
Its own range information lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g packs.
The Dutch product information describes 200 g of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts.
Its own product information describes 250 g of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
The product information describes a 200 g bag of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts.
These products include bags of cashew nuts to portion yourself and individually packed nut mixes. A nut mix is not a multipack containing cashew nuts exclusively.
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A good choice if you want to portion a bag of cashew nuts yourself.
The product information states that it contains 160 g and 100% cashew kernels. Once opened, the pack can be resealed for storage.
Contains cashew nuts; check the school rules and follow any relevant individual dietary requirements.
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A good choice if you want to portion unsalted cashew nuts for lunchboxes.
The product name describes 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. Once opened, seal the pack tightly and store it in a cool, dry place.
Contains cashew nuts; check the school rules and follow any relevant individual dietary requirements.
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A good choice if you’re looking for individual portions and would prefer a nut mix rather than cashew nuts alone.
The product information lists five 23 g portions. The mix contains cashew nuts alongside other nuts and dried fruit; cashew nuts make up 13% of the mix.
Check the allergen information and the school’s policy before packing the mix.
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A good choice if you want to portion one bag across several eating occasions and like a savoury flavour.
The product information states that it contains 98% cashew nuts and salt, and lists 4–5 portions per pack. This is one bag, not separate inner bags.
The allergen information also lists peanuts, gluten and wheat; check the packaging and the school’s policy.
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A good choice if you want individually packed snacks to take with you or share, and enjoy a variety of nuts.
The product information describes individually packed portions containing cashew nuts and other nuts. It is not a multipack containing cashew nuts exclusively; some flavours contain salt and other seasonings.
The allergen information lists nuts, gluten, sesame and milk, among other things. Check the packaging and the school’s policy.
Check the school’s policy first. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains how schools can develop their own food policies; this does not mean nuts are legally permitted at every school.
In that case, don’t choose a product containing cashew nuts for them. Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises people with a nut allergy to avoid foods containing nuts or traces of nuts; follow the individual medical dietary requirements and read the allergen information on the packaging.
No. 125 g is the weight of one inner bag in the Duyvis box described, not a set portion for a child. Check the weight per bag and decide on an appropriate amount for the recipient and eating occasion.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children. It advises staying nearby while children eat and having them sit down and eat calmly. A multipack or smaller bag is not a safety assessment for a child.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat this product. The warning applies to this specifically identified pack and batch, not all cashew nuts or every 250 g pack.
