Who are these packs for?

For sharing and filling lunchboxes

You’re looking for packs you can share among gamers, take along for gaming sessions or pop into lunchboxes. Check the number of inner packs and the amount in each one: a 3-pack and a box of ten 125 g bags are different pack sizes. Albert Heijn lists the 3-pack; Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel describe the Duyvis box as containing 125 g bags.

For gamers who portion their own snacks

You’re happy to divide cashews into containers yourself and want to choose how much to take for each session or lunchbox. Jumbo lists, among other options, a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews; once opened, follow the product’s storage advice.

For shoppers looking for unsalted cashews

You’re choosing an unsalted variety and want to check the product name and label. ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews, while PLUS lists a 200 g bag of unsalted Fairtrade cashews. These are single packs, not individually portioned lunchbox packs.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most relevant to?
Sharing out the packs Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each one; see whether each pack can be sealed separately. If I want to hand out bags during a gaming session or put them in lunchboxes, I need to know how much is actually in each bag. Around 36% of consumers say that sharing out packs is their top buying priority.
Amount in each pack Compare the total weight and decide whether you want a box of individual bags or one larger bag. If I want to weigh out my own portions, I look at how many cashews I’m bringing home in one go and how much I’ll use each time. Around 29% of consumers say pack size is their top buying priority.
Salt and preparation Read the variety name and ingredients: ‘no added oil’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘unsalted’. If I regularly choose an unsalted snack, I check the exact variety rather than relying on how it’s prepared. Around 21% of consumers say the salt variety and preparation are their top buying priority.
Stock and storage Check the best-before date and follow the storage instructions after opening a pack. If I don’t use a large amount each time, I want packs that suit how quickly I’ll get through them. Around 14% of consumers say keeping a manageable amount in stock is their top buying priority.

Common buying mistakes

  • Confusing the number of bags with the number of portions

    A box of ten 125 g bags contains ten packs, but not necessarily ten individual portions. Kantinewinkel describes a 125 g bag as containing around four portions; this is the retailer’s description, not general nutritional advice.

    Check both the number of bags and the weight of each one, then decide how much you want to give each person.

  • Treating a large pack as a multipack

    A single 500 g bag and an advertised 3-pack are different types of packaging. With a large single bag, you’ll need to portion the contents yourself.

    Before choosing, decide whether you need separate inner packs or would rather divide the contents yourself.

    After opening, store the remaining contents according to the instructions for that pack.

  • Assuming no added oil means unsalted

    Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That alone doesn’t mean the cashews are unsalted, and it doesn’t necessarily apply to other varieties.

    Check the preparation method and salt variety separately on the packaging of the product you choose.

Relevant brands and retailers

Albert Heijn

Lists AH Gezouten cashewnoten as a 3-pack, a format worth comparing if you’re looking for multiple packs.

  • The product listing is relevant if you’re looking for a multipack.
  • Check the contents and format of the inner packs; the pack name doesn’t confirm portion size or whether they can be resealed.

Duyvis

Foods & Goods and Kantinewinkel offer Cashews Sea Salt in a box of ten 125 g bags.

  • Multiple bags are a format to consider if you want to hand them out at different times.
  • A 125 g bag isn’t necessarily one individual portion. The description of Cashews Original as roasted without added oil doesn’t necessarily apply to Sea Salt or the whole range.

Jumbo

Lists salted and unsalted cashews, including 200 g and 500 g packs of unsalted cashews.

  • Different pack sizes give you options if you want to portion the contents yourself.
  • A single value pack isn’t a multipack, so you’ll need to divide and store the contents yourself after opening.

ALDI

Lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g single pack.

  • The product listing specifies both the unsalted variety and the weight.
  • This isn’t a multipack of individual portions. An NVWA warning about a specific 170 g product doesn’t automatically apply to this pack or the whole range.

PLUS

Lists PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten fairtrade in a 200 g bag.

  • The product name specifies the unsalted variety, the weight and the retailer’s Fairtrade claim.
  • This is a single bag, not a pack of separate lunchbox portions.

Lidl

Lidl says its Way To Go cashews are processed in Tanzania and transported directly from there to the Netherlands.

  • This supply-chain information, as described by Lidl, may be relevant if origin and processing matter to you.
  • The description doesn’t confirm that the product is available in a multipack, nor is it an independent comparison of taste or suitability for gaming.

Cashews and nut mixes at Joybuy

This selection at Joybuy includes both individually packed nut mixes and single bags of cashews. For a mix, check what proportion is made up of cashews; for single bags, consider whether you want to portion them yourself.

ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g, five portion bags

ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g (5 × 23 g)

The individual bags are handy if you want to portion snacks in advance or take them with you.

The pack contains five 23 g bags; cashews make up 13% of the nut and fruit mix.

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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g

ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g

This individually packed mix is an option if you want to share or take along a variety of nuts.

It’s an assortment of cashews and other nuts, including seasoned varieties; it doesn’t contain cashews only.

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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g

Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g

This single pack is suitable if you want to portion the cashews yourself.

The listed ingredients are 100% cashew kernels; this is one 160 g pack.

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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g

Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g

A single bag is a good choice if you want to decide how much to take for each gaming session or lunchbox.

The product description lists dry-roasted cashews seasoned with sea salt; the bag contains 125 g.

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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g

Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g

This single pack of salted cashews is a good choice if you want to make your own portions.

The listed ingredients are 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt; the pack contains 150 g.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 125 g bag of cashews meant to be one portion?

Not necessarily. Kantinewinkel describes the 125 g Duyvis bag as containing around four portions; this is the retailer’s description, not general nutritional advice. Consider the amount separately from the number of packs.

What product information should be available online for cashews?

According to Business.gov.nl, labelling information must be available in Dutch in the Netherlands, including online. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the information for the exact variety you want to buy.

What should I check if someone sharing the food has a food allergy?

Ask them to check the allergen information for the exact variety and keep the original packaging. Don’t assume that a different flavour or a similar product name means the ingredients are the same.

How should I store opened unsalted cashews?

The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide recommends keeping opened unsalted cashews in a kitchen cupboard for six months or in the freezer for one year, after which their quality may decline. Follow the instructions on your pack too. Rancid, chewy or mouldy nuts are signs that you should check the contents.

Which cashews were covered by the NVWA warning in May 2026?

On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned consumers about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific product. The stated best-before date has passed, but that does not invalidate the warning for any remaining stock. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or the whole brand.