If you have a cashew allergy, cashew nuts are not a suitable snack. If you’re looking for a product without gluten or another ingredient, check the information for the exact variant. Unsalted or unroasted doesn’t mean allergen-free: check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging, even when choosing cashews for a late-night snack.
You want to know which ingredient or allergen to avoid, so you check the label. Cashews are themselves a relevant tree nut allergen, even when a product carries a different free-from claim. Stichting Voedselallergie and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) offer information on this topic.
You can eat cashews and are mainly looking for an unsalted snack. Compare how they’re prepared and the ingredients, but don’t assume that unsalted means allergen-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses unsalted nuts, while product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Jumbo can help you distinguish between variants.
You’re choosing between pack sizes and want to find an amount that suits how you’ll use them. Jumbo’s Netherlands range includes different net weights; follow the storage advice on your product’s packaging once opened.
First, work out which ingredients or allergens you need to avoid. Then compare flavour, preparation method and packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers may want to give this more consideration? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding the right allergen | Check the specific allergen, ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I want to check the information for this exact variant. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens. |
| Checking whether it’s gluten-free | Look for a gluten-free claim on the exact product, and check the ingredients and warnings. | If avoiding gluten is my main dietary requirement, I check the product information rather than relying on the brand name. Around 29% of consumers prioritise choosing a gluten-free product. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check whether the variant is unsalted and note its preparation method and ingredients. | If I’m mainly looking for an unsalted snack and can eat cashews, I compare how they’re prepared without assuming this makes any particular dietary claim. Around 21% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight and check the storage advice for after opening. | If I want a pack size that suits how I’ll use it, I check the quantity and how to store the nuts once opened. Around 14% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity and cost. |
A claim about one ingredient doesn’t change the fact that cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen. A gluten-free cashew variant is therefore not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
Work out which allergen you need to avoid, and don’t eat cashew nuts if you’re allergic to cashews.
The product information for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted states that it may contain wheat, peanuts and various types of nuts. This information applies to this specific variant.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each product every time. Don’t assume that information about one variant applies to another.
A larger pack needs a suitable way to store it once opened. For Duyvis Oven Roasted, the Jumbo product page recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and transferring it to a light- and airtight container after opening.
Choose a net weight that suits how you’ll use the product, and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack.
If a larger pack isn’t used or stored appropriately, some of the product may go to waste.
The Dutch AH product page lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted, 125 g, as a savoury roasted option.
The AH product page lists its own unsalted cashew variant.
Jumbo’s Netherlands range includes unsalted and unroasted cashew variants in different pack sizes.
Lidl Netherlands lists Way To Go! Cashewnoten ongezouten as an unsalted option.
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten, 250 g. TRADER JOE'S is the product name here; ALDI is the retailer.
PLUS lists its own unsalted, unroasted variant in a 200 g pack.
This Joybuy selection includes cashew options for a simple or savoury late-night snack, including unsalted and roasted varieties. If you need to avoid a particular ingredient or allergen, always check the information for the exact variant.
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The product description says these cashew kernels are ready to eat, making them a simple snack.
Ingredients listed: 100% cashew kernels. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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This variant is a good fit if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack that’s ready to eat straight from the pack.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt, and describes the flavour as lightly salted. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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The product title describes a roasted, unsalted option for anyone looking for this preparation method.
The product information lists cashew nuts and says they can be eaten as a snack straight from the bag. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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The product description says these cashews contain salt and can be eaten straight from the pack.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt; the title specifies 180 grade and 500 g. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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This roasted variant is a good fit if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack; the product description says it can be eaten straight away as a snack.
The product information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts. It isn’t suitable if you need to avoid these ingredients or have a cashew allergy; check the current packaging.
Yes. A gluten-free claim relates to gluten, while cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen. A gluten-free cashew variant is therefore not suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Check the packaging for the exact variant you want to eat.
The NVWA says that, from 1 January 2026, new rules apply to how and when food businesses warn about allergens that may be present unintentionally. This type of warning is called Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL). Read the warnings on the current packaging and consider them in relation to the allergen you need to avoid.
Follow the advice on your packaging. The Jumbo product page for Duyvis Oven Roasted recommends storing the product in a cool, dry place and transferring it to a light- and airtight container after opening. This is specific storage advice for one product, not a universal storage period.
First, check the current packaging for the ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change; if you’re unsure, contact the customer service team of the retailer in question.
