If you’re packing cashew nuts regularly, choose unsalted ones and measure out a suitable amount for the person eating them; the weight of a retail bag isn’t a recommended portion size. A multipack or a label showing several portions doesn’t automatically mean it contains individual snack bags. If the person has a relevant nut allergy, or their school has a nut-free policy, don’t pack cashew nuts in that situation.
You want to prepare a suitable amount for a school day yourself, rather than sending in the whole retail pack. The 200 g PLUS bag and 250 g TRADER JOE'S bag reviewed here are examples of packs you can portion yourself; their total weight isn’t a recommended portion size.
You’re looking for cashew nuts for regular snack times and want to choose between unsalted and salted varieties. The Dutch Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; adjust the amount to suit the person eating them.
You want to check whether cashew nuts are suitable in light of allergy advice or the rules at your school. A nut-free policy may apply at a particular school; if there’s an allergy, follow the relevant individual advice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| A suitable amount to take with you | Check the net weight of each pack and whether a multipack contains individual snack bags. Albert Heijn lists the unsalted 4-pack reviewed here as four items, not four small portion-sized bags. | If you want to pack a measured amount for school without taking the whole bag, convenience when portioning is a priority. Around 28% of consumers prioritise this need. |
| Allergies and school policies | Read the allergen information and check both the individual advice and the school’s current policy. | If you need to take allergy advice or a nut-free policy into account, first check whether cashew nuts are ruled out in this situation. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Unsalted variety | Check the variety name, ingredients and nutrition table. Roasted doesn’t automatically mean salted. | If you want to pack cashew nuts regularly and unsalted is important to you, check the exact variety. Around 22% of consumers say this is their main requirement. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare the same measured amount and consider how much you can store once the pack is open. The Dutch Nutrition Centre’s general advice is to store opened unsalted cashew nuts in a kitchen cupboard for six months. | If you’re preparing snacks for several occasions, it’s worth considering whether you can store and use the rest of the pack properly. Around 17% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Savoury flavour | Check whether it’s a sea-salt or another salted variety, and look at the total pack weight. | If you’re mainly looking for a savoury, salted cashew variety, flavour is the deciding factor; a label showing several portions doesn’t necessarily mean there are individual bags inside. Around 11% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
The percentages are a general estimate of how consumers might prioritise their main purchasing needs in this category; they aren’t based on sales figures or survey results.
Portioning cashew nuts yourself can be practical for a regular school-day snack, but it takes preparation and you’ll need to store the rest. Choose salted or unsalted according to the variety you want, rather than relying on the word ‘roasted’ alone.
The packaging doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashew nuts. A nut-free policy at one school doesn’t automatically apply to every school.
Check the current policy at the school in question and follow the relevant allergy advice. Don’t choose cashew nuts if they’re ruled out in this situation.
A multipack may contain several standard packs. Likewise, a label showing several portions doesn’t prove that the contents are individually wrapped.
Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each one. The Duyvis variety reviewed here is listed as a single stand-up pouch weighing 125 g.
Portioning the contents yourself takes preparation, and you’ll need a suitable place to store the rest of the pack.
Salted and unsalted are different varieties. The Dutch Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five.
Read the variety name and nutrition information, then choose between salted and unsalted deliberately.
A salted cashew variety listed by PLUS as a 125 g stand-up pouch.
Worth considering for unsalted cashew nuts in a multipack.
The range includes unsalted, salted and unroasted cashew nuts in different pack sizes.
The Dutch product page lists unsalted cashew nuts.
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted cashew nuts labelled Fairtrade in a 200 g bag.
These product picks are aimed at people who want to portion their snacks themselves, with both unsalted and salted cashew nuts to choose from.
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An unsalted variety that you can portion yourself to take with you.
The pack contains 160 g. The product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient, with no added salt.
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An option if you like roasted cashew nuts and want to measure out a portion for school yourself.
The product title specifies roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and a 200 g pack.
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A smaller retail pack to portion yourself; this variety may suit you if you’re after a savoury flavour.
The product description mentions salt and four to five portions in the 125 g pack. It also lists cashew, peanuts, gluten and wheat as allergens.
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A salted variety that you can portion yourself to take with you.
The product title specifies salted cashew nuts in a 150 g pack.
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A salted variety that you can portion yourself to take with you.
The product title specifies cashew nuts with skin and a 120 g pack.
Check the current policy at the school in question. For example, Op de Kade Primary School states that it is a peanut- and nut-free school; this school-specific example isn’t a nationwide rule.
No. Unsalted cashew nuts still contain cashew. Follow your individual allergy advice; Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises avoiding foods containing nuts or traces of nuts if a child has a nut allergy.
Not necessarily. The Duyvis listing for the 125 g stand-up pouch states that it contains four to five portions, but it’s a single pack. Check the number of inner bags and the contents of each pack.
For children under four, the Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. A bag of whole cashew nuts is therefore not a suitable snack for this age group.
Check the allergen information on the label and read any cross-contamination warnings separately. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked that warnings about possible cross-contamination are correct during inspections.
