A larger pack is most practical for regular lunches if you’ll actually use the whole supply; for less frequent lunch occasions, a smaller bag may be a better fit. First, choose a variety your child is allowed to take to school, and check the label and your school’s own rules. Then compare the contents and preparation method of the exact pack, and store any opened nuts according to the label instructions.
You buy cashew nuts for regular lunch occasions and want a pack that suits how much you use at home. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general information about nuts, while product listings from Jumbo and ALDI show that pack sizes and varieties differ.
Your child doesn’t eat cashew nuts every school day, or you’d like to see how they fit into your routine first. A smaller pack means you’ll have less to open at once. Follow the storage instructions on the label; Bosscher Delicatessen recommends storing unroasted cashew nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Before buying, you check whether your chosen cashew nuts are suitable given any relevant allergies and your school’s rules. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about allergens on labels; the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists cashew nuts as tree nuts. School rules can vary.
First, check that the nuts are suitable to take to school. Then look at the pack and the features of the exact variety, so the quantity, ingredients and lunch routine all work together.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergies and school rules | Ingredients, allergen warnings and the rules at your school or in your area. | If there’s a relevant allergy, I want to know first whether the nuts are compatible with the school’s rules. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this suitability check. |
| Pack size | Net weight and how often you’ll actually use the nuts. | If you’re looking for a supply to suit regular lunch occasions, you won’t want to choose a larger bag unless you’ll use it. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a suitable supply and pack size. |
| Ingredients | Whether the variety is unsalted and which ingredients are listed on the pack. | If I want to include cashew nuts as part of a varied lunch, I check the exact variety rather than relying on the preparation description alone. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Portioning and storage | Storage instructions, how to reseal the pack and a quantity that suits the lunch. | If you portion the nuts yourself, you’ll want to store the supply properly at home and avoid leaving any unused. Around 19% of consumers prioritise portioning and managing their supply. |
| Certification shown | Whether the certification is shown on the exact pack and whether the variety is otherwise suitable. | If a sourcing certification matters to me, I check for it on the bag I’ve chosen and also look at the contents and variety. Around 6% of consumers prioritise a certification shown on the pack. |
A larger pack gives you more to store, but may be less suitable if cashew nuts aren’t a regular part of the lunch menu.
Check the pack size and how much you actually use. Choose a larger bag only if the quantity suits your routine.
Unroasted, made without added oil or bearing a Fairtrade mark doesn’t mean cashew nuts are suitable if there’s a relevant allergy. Cashew nuts are tree nuts.
First, check the allergen information on the exact pack and make sure taking it to school complies with your school’s rules. Then consider the preparation method and certification as separate features.
The pack weight isn’t the same as an individual portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that teenagers choose a variety of foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five, so cashew nuts aren’t a complete lunch.
Portion out an amount that suits your child and the rest of the lunch, and keep the remaining nuts sealed.
Storage advice can depend on the preparation method and packaging. Bosscher Delicatessen’s recommendation to store nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place applies to unroasted cashew nuts, among others.
Follow the instructions on the pack rather than assuming the same shelf life for every cashew variety.
A savoury cashew option, with a separately listed salted variety.
The AH Terra listing is for a 500 g pack of unroasted cashew nuts.
The cashew packs listed include a 500 g unsalted variety and smaller bags.
Lidl lists Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade option.
Trader Joe’s listings include a 250 g bag of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and a product page with 500 g salted and unsalted varieties.
PLUS lists, among other products, 200 g packs of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts and a separate 200 g unsalted Fairtrade variety.
The products below include smaller packs for lunches, as well as both unsalted and salted cashew nuts. Check the variety, allergen information and school rules before choosing a bag.
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A smaller pack for lunch supplies; the product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and says they’re ready to eat.
Cashew nuts are tree nuts. If there’s a relevant allergy, check the label and your school’s own rules.
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A smaller unsalted option if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts. The product description says the pack can be resealed after opening.
Check the allergen information and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
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A larger pack for regular cashew eaters who want to portion out their supply themselves. The product information describes these cashews as lightly salted and ready to eat.
This variety is salted. If there’s a relevant allergy, check the label too, and make sure taking it to school complies with the school’s rules.
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A smaller, savoury option for a lunch occasion. The product information mentions oven-roasting and sea salt.
The product information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens. If there are relevant allergies, check the pack and your school’s own rules.
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A smaller savoury pack; the product name specifies 150 g of salted cashew nuts.
Check the allergen information and your school’s own rules before giving your child cashew nuts to take along.
It depends on the rules at your school or in your area. Check them before buying; one school’s policy isn’t a national rule and doesn’t determine what applies at another secondary school.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods is shown on the label. Check the information on the exact pack; cashew nuts are tree nuts.
No. The NVWA explains that allergen warnings cover allergens that may unintentionally end up in food, for example through cross-contamination. New Dutch rules for these warnings have applied since 1 January 2026. Read both the ingredients and any warnings; a warning doesn’t mean it’s safe to eat a product containing an allergen that affects you.
Divide the net pack weight by the amount you’ll actually include for each lunch. Choose an amount that suits your child and the rest of the lunch; there’s no need to assume one fixed portion in grams for all teenagers.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat this product. The warning applies to the identified batch, not all ALDI cashew nuts.
