Regular sharers
You share cashew nuts on regular TV nights and want the pack size to suit how much everyone at home eats.
Who is this relevant to?
If you prefer unsalted
You’re looking for cashew nuts to enjoy in front of the TV, pay attention to whether they’re salted and prefer to decide for yourself how much to serve.
Occasional TV snackers
You don’t eat cashew nuts often and want to choose a quantity that suits how much you use and your taste preferences.
What should you look for in cashew nuts for a TV night?
First, work out how much you’re likely to use. Then choose the salt level and preparation, and finally check the ingredients and storage information.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
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| Pack size and how much you use | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use; don’t base your choice on the pack name alone. | I don’t want to open more than we’ll use on TV nights; around 33% of consumers prioritise a quantity that matches expected use. |
| Unsalted and portion size | Check the salt level and ingredients. Serve yourself a portion rather than treating the whole bag as one. | If I want an unsalted snack, I like to choose my own portion; around 27% of consumers put this combination first. |
| Pack size | Choose a smaller or larger pack depending on how often you eat cashew nuts and how many people you’ll share them with. | For an occasional TV night, I’d rather open a smaller quantity; around 20% of consumers prioritise a pack that suits occasional use. |
| Preparation and flavour | Read the full product name and ingredients; don’t assume the salt level from words such as ‘roasted’ or ‘unroasted’ alone. | When I’m mainly after a savoury flavour, I check both the preparation and salt level; around 20% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
Cashew nut buying pitfalls
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Choosing a large pack without considering how much you’ll use
A larger bag means more to store once opened, even if you only serve cashew nuts occasionally.
Choose the pack size based on how often you eat them and how many people you share them with.
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Confusing the preparation with the salt level
‘Oven roasted’ describes how the cashew nuts are prepared, but doesn’t tell you by itself whether they’re salted. The Duyvis product reviewed explicitly says ‘Salted’.
Check the full product name and ingredients separately. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this is the brand’s own product description.
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Treating general storage advice as a fixed shelf life for every bag
The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide is about mixed unsalted nuts and doesn’t give a fixed shelf life for every type of cashew nut.
Follow the instructions on your pack and look out for rancidity, a chewy texture or mould.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury cashew option that the brand describes as oven-roasted.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil; this is a brand claim, not an independent taste comparison.
- The pack reviewed is 125 g, making it smaller than the 500 g packs mentioned.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra is sold as unroasted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack.
- The product name and pack size give you a specific unroasted option to consider.
- The product information doesn’t prove that it tastes better than cashew nuts prepared in other ways.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists cashew nuts in both salted and unsalted varieties, with 500 g packs in the range reviewed.
- The salt levels are clearly identified separately, so you can choose based on the specific pack.
- Check the full product name and pack size of the one you choose.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s nut range reviewed here. Lidl describes its Way To Go cashew nuts as Fairtrade.
- According to Lidl’s product information, the Fairtrade label applies to the Way To Go range.
- Don’t assume this description applies to every Alesto pack; check the specific product information.
ALDI
The cashew varieties reviewed are sold by ALDI under the TRADER JOE'S range name.
- The official product information lists 250 g packs of roasted unsalted cashew nuts and a 500 g range with salted and unsalted varieties.
- For a 500 g pack, check which salt variety it is.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g pack.
- The product name makes both the preparation and salt level clear.
- This product listing alone doesn’t tell you about the full range of nuts at PLUS.
Cashew nuts on Joybuy
Cashew nuts on Joybuy for TV-night snacking, available in a range of pack sizes and salt varieties.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good fit for snacking with a group.
The product description lists 99% cashew nuts and salt, and recommends consuming the contents straight after opening.
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BE&CHEERY Premium Cashews with Purple Skin, 500 g
The 500 g pack is well suited to sharing as a snack.
The product information lists 2% salt and recommends consuming the contents straight after opening.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The 160 g pack offers a smaller quantity for an occasional snack.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The 125 g pack is a smaller option for a savoury snack.
The product description lists sea salt and no added fat or oil. Gluten, wheat and peanuts are listed in the allergen information.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
The 150 g pack is for anyone looking for a smaller quantity of salted cashew nuts.
The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large bag always the most practical choice for a TV night?
No, it depends on how much you use and how often you serve cashew nuts. Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use, and follow the instructions on the pack once it’s open.
Does ‘oven roasted’ mean that cashew nuts are unsalted?
No. ‘Oven roasted’ refers to how they’re prepared; the Duyvis product name reviewed explicitly says ‘Salted’. Check the ingredients and salt level too before you choose.
What allergen and serving information should I check?
Check the allergen information on the specific pack: cashew nuts are one of the tree nut allergens. The NVWA states that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present in their products. One Jumbo pack reviewed also warns that young children may choke on nuts; this warning applies to that pack.
Which specific cashew nuts were covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat a pack with exactly those product details. The warning applies to that specific pack, not to all ALDI cashew nuts.
How should I store an opened bag of cashew nuts?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before information on your pack. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Voedingscentrum advises looking out for rancidity, a chewy texture and mould; the storage period for that product doesn’t automatically apply to every type of cashew nut.