If you want to take a measured amount with you, check the weight of each individual pack; a multipack doesn’t necessarily tell you how much is in each one. If you can portion them out at home, a larger pack can be a good starting point. Choose unsalted if that’s your preference, and check the salt information separately from how the nuts are prepared.
If you bring a snack from home and want to choose the amount yourself, packs such as Jumbo unroasted cashew nuts (140 g), PLUS (200 g) and ALDI Trader Joe’s (250 g) give you a starting point for portioning at home. The weight on the pack doesn’t automatically represent one snack portion.
Check the salt information for the exact product rather than relying on the brand name or how the nuts are prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five guidelines.
Compare the flavour and preparation descriptions with the salt information. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; that doesn’t in itself mean the product is unsalted.
When choosing cashew nuts as a snack for lunch at university, the key things to consider are the weight of each pack, whether they’re salted or unsalted, and how they’re prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five guidelines, so check the exact product on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might care more about this |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per pack | Check the net weight of each individual pack; the number of packs in a multipack is different from the amount in each one. | If I want to know in advance how much I’m taking with me, I check the amount in each pack. Around 34% of consumers prioritise convenient portions. |
| Salted or unsalted | Read the salt information for the exact product and distinguish between salted and unsalted varieties. | If I’m looking for unsalted cashew nuts, I check the packaging directly. Around 33% of consumers prefer unsalted as their first choice. |
| Preparation method | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or oven-roasted, and read the ingredients for information about any additions. | If I want a savoury, roasted snack, I look at both the preparation method and whether it’s salted. Around 33% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
The weights shown describe the contents of the bag, not a recommended amount for one snack break.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you and check the weight of the pack. Portion it out at home if the bag contains more than you want to take for lunch.
The preparation method and whether a product is salted are separate characteristics. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, while Jumbo lists the relevant oven-roasted variety as salted.
For the exact product, check both the preparation description and the salt information.
Cashews Original is an oven-roasted variety sold in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists Cashew Nuts Unsalted 3-pack as the product name.
Jumbo sells cashew nuts in different varieties and pack sizes, including 140 g packs of unroasted cashew nuts.
Lidl describes its Way To Go cashew nuts as being processed in Tanzania.
ALDI sells Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists 200 g packs of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts, as well as a 200 g variety labelled unsalted Fairtrade.
This selection of Joybuy products includes salted and unsalted cashew nuts in different pack sizes, whether you’re looking for a snack around lunchtime or want to portion them out at home.
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A good choice if you want to eat cashew nuts straight from the pack as a snack.
Pack size: 160 g. Ingredient: 100% cashew kernels. Contains cashew kernels; not suitable for anyone with a cashew or nut allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a salted, roasted variety of cashew nuts.
Pack size: 150 g. The product description lists salt and sunflower oil. Contains cashew nuts; not suitable for anyone with a cashew or nut allergy.
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A good choice if you want to take roasted cashew nuts with you or use the pack for several purposes.
Pack size: 500 g. The product description lists roasted cashew nuts with salt and suggests snacking, sharing and baking as ways to enjoy them. Contains cashew nuts; not suitable for anyone with a cashew or nut allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts and want to decide how much to take for lunch.
Pack size: 200 g. The product description says the pack can be sealed and stored properly after opening. Contains cashew nuts; not suitable for anyone with a cashew or nut allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashew nuts that, according to the product description, are ready to eat.
Pack size: 120 g. The product description lists lightly salted cashew nuts with skins. Contains cashew nuts; not suitable for anyone with a cashew or nut allergy.
No, these are separate characteristics. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, while Jumbo lists the relevant oven-roasted variety as salted. Check both details for the exact product.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. For Jumbo Unroasted Cashew Nuts 140 g, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. This guidance doesn’t specify a fixed shelf life after opening.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) stresses that allergens must be clearly shown on the label; an unsalted or unroasted variety isn’t automatically allergen-free.
The general EU rules for prepacked foods include information such as net quantity, best-before date, allergens and relevant storage conditions. According to the European Union, allergens must stand out in the ingredients list. Exactly which details are required also depends on the product and any applicable exceptions.
First compare whether they’re salted or unsalted and how they’re prepared, then check the net weight of each individual pack. A multipack tells you how many packs it contains, but you should also check how many grams are in each one. If you choose a larger pack, you can decide for yourself how much to take.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026; the warning said not to eat the contents of this pack. The best-before date has passed, but that doesn’t make any remaining packs from the affected batch safe. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to all ALDI cashew nuts.
