For an everyday after-school snack, unsalted cashews that you portion out in advance fit the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s guidance for children aged 4 to 12. Albert Heijn sells a 100 g pack, while Jumbo offers 200 g varieties; neither pack automatically counts as one child’s portion. Make sure your child eats while sitting calmly, and avoid cashews if they have a cashew allergy or if their school or childcare setting does not allow them.
You want to decide how much your child takes with them, perhaps preparing portions for several days at a time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests a handful of unsalted nuts as a snack for children aged 4 to 12. Shop-bought 200 g packs are intended to be portioned out, not treated as a single serving.
You’d rather take the original pack along for a calm snack break. AH Unsalted Cashews comes in a 100 g pack, but the pack’s weight doesn’t determine how much your child eats.
Before buying, you want to make sure cashews are suitable for your child and the place where they’ll be eating. OBS De Venen, for example, describes local policies on nuts and peanuts, so check the rules at your child’s own school or childcare setting.
First decide whether you want to portion the nuts yourself or take the original pack with you. Then check the ingredients and the rules for wherever your child will be eating.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portioning convenience | Compare the pack weight with the stated serving size. For its 125 g pack, Duyvis states an average manufacturer serving of 30 g and 4–5 servings per pack; this is not age-specific advice. | When I prepare something for after school, I want to measure out the amount in advance rather than treat the whole pack as one snack. Around 36% of this group are estimated to prioritise portioning convenience. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients: PLUS lists cashews as an ingredient, while Jumbo 200 g contains 99% cashews and sunflower oil. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as a possible snack for children aged 4 to 12. | When I’m looking for an everyday snack, I specifically want an unsalted variety and check the ingredients. Around 27% of the group are estimated to put this ingredient profile first. |
| Allergies and where your child eats | Check the ingredients and allergen warnings for the exact variety, as well as the school or childcare setting’s policies. A different pack doesn’t make cashews suitable if they need to be avoided. | If my child needs to avoid cashews, or nuts aren’t allowed where they eat, this snack isn’t an option. Around 18% of the group are estimated to prioritise safety and suitability for school. |
| Stocking up and storage | Compare pack sizes and follow the storage instructions on the label. Jumbo lists 200 g and 500 g varieties. Jumbo 200 g should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place, while PLUS 200 g should be stored in a cool, dry place. | If I regularly prepare portions, I want to choose a pack that suits how I use it and follow the storage instructions. Around 19% of the group are estimated to put stocking up and storage first. |
A 100 g or 125 g pack isn’t automatically the right amount for a child. Albert Heijn states that a 125 g pack of Duyvis contains 4–5 manufacturer servings.
Measure out an amount in advance, and don’t confuse the manufacturer’s serving size with age-specific dietary advice.
According to the product information, Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted are roasted without added oil, but they contain salt and other flavourings.
Check both the preparation method and the ingredients list for the variety you’re considering.
The pack still contains cashews. Schools and childcare settings may also have local policies on nuts and peanuts.
Don’t choose cashews if your child needs to avoid them or if the rules at their school or childcare setting don’t allow them.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments.
Compare the exact pack, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the pack named in the warning, and don’t assume the warning applies to other products.
The 125 g pack of Oven roasted cashews salted is a savoury, seasoned option—not an individual unsalted portion.
AH Unsalted Cashews comes in a smaller 100 g pack, handy to take with you or portion out yourself.
The 200 g and 500 g unsalted varieties are packs to portion out yourself.
Lidl lists Way To Go cashews in its Alesto range.
The Trader Joe’s cashews mentioned here come in a 250 g pack to portion out yourself.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g is a larger pack to portion out yourself.
These Joybuy products include different cashew varieties to portion out yourself or take with you. Check the exact variety, ingredients and portion information on the pack.
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A good option if you want to measure out an amount for an after-school snack.
The product name states 160 g; this pack doesn’t automatically count as one child’s portion. Check the ingredients and portion information on the pack.
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Suitable for portioning yourself if you’re specifically looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product name states 200 g; follow the storage instructions on the pack.
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An option if you’re considering a savoury, seasoned cashew variety; it’s not the right choice if an unsalted option is your priority.
The product name states 125 g. Check the ingredients and serving information on the pack.
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The product name specifies salted cashews; choose another variety if an unsalted option is essential for you.
The name states 150 g. Check the contents and portion information on the pack.
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A salted variety with the skin on for anyone looking for these product features; not an unsalted option.
The product name states 120 g. Check the ingredients and portion information on the pack.
No. The pack size doesn’t automatically determine the right portion for your child. For a 125 g pack of Duyvis, Albert Heijn lists an average manufacturer serving of 30 g and 4–5 servings per pack; this isn’t age-specific advice for children.
It’s better to have your child sit down somewhere calm to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying nearby while they eat because of the risk of choking.
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking.
That depends on the policies at the specific location. OBS De Venen, for example, describes local rules on nuts and peanuts in early-years classes because of allergies. Check the rules that apply at your child’s school or childcare setting.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments: do not eat the pack in question. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or products.
