First decide how many cashews you want to take for one snack break, then check the weight of each individual pack: a multipack isn’t automatically a set of small portion bags. For a regular snack, you can weigh out your own unsalted cashews; if you’re mainly after a savoury flavour, also check the ingredients and salt content of the exact variety.
You want to take one planned afternoon snack with you, so you check the weight per pack and the serving size on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed container; a small tub can be handy if you’re weighing out your own portion.
You choose cashews for a regular snack and want an unsalted variety. Check the ingredients too: the unsalted Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here contain sunflower oil.
You’re choosing mainly for flavour and want to know how the cashews are prepared and what ingredients they contain. Check the pack weight, salt content and allergens for the specific variety too.
First decide how much you want to take for one snack break, then compare the packaging and ingredients with what you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion for on the go | Check the weight of each individual pack and the number of servings on the label. AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 3-pack contains three separate 170 g packs. | If I want to take one planned snack without any preparation, I check the individual pack rather than relying on the multipack name alone. Around 31% of shoppers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt content of the exact variety; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean it contains no added oil. | For a regular snack, I want to choose an unsalted variety and know what else is in it. Around 25% of shoppers put ingredients first. |
| Savoury flavour and preparation | Check the preparation method, ingredients, salt content and any allergens for the specific flavour. | If flavour is the deciding factor for me, I also want to know which ingredients are used and in what quantities. Around 19% of shoppers choose mainly for a savoury flavour. |
| Stocking up and storage | For a larger pack, consider whether you want to weigh out your own portions and can store the rest in a well-sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing cashews in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I want to divide one pack into several snacks, I think about how to store the rest. Around 13% of shoppers prioritise managing their supplies and portioning their own snacks. |
| Ingredients and warnings | Read the allergen information for the exact variety. If there’s a warning, also check that the product, barcode and best-before date match. | If an allergen or specific safety warning applies to me, I check it before choosing a pack. Around 12% of shoppers make checking ingredients their top priority. |
The number of packs doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat in one snack break. Duyvis lists an average of 30 g per labelled serving for a 125 g pack; the standard AH unsalted 3-pack contains three separate 170 g packs.
Before taking anything with you, check the weight per pack, the serving size on the label and the total pack contents.
You could end up taking or opening more than you planned for one snack break.
Duyvis describes its oven-roasting process as using no added oil, but the Oven roasted salted variety mentioned contains salt and flavourings.
Check the preparation method and ingredients list separately for the exact variety.
The PLUS Fairtrade variety contains sunflower oil. AH Sourcream cashewnoten ongezouten contains whey powder and lists milk and lactose.
For the specific variety, check both the ingredients and allergen information; treat a certification as a separate product feature.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing cashews in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. This matters if you’re splitting a pack across several snack breaks.
Weigh out what you’re taking and seal the rest properly; also follow the instructions on the pack.
If they aren’t stored properly, the quality of the remaining nuts may deteriorate.
The varieties mentioned are worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack and want to compare how they’re prepared and the serving information.
The cashews mentioned range from unsalted varieties to flavoured options.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
Lidl lists cashews under Alesto and also mentions cashews from Way To Go with a Fairtrade label on its Dutch brand page.
The Trader Joe’s cashews mentioned are roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
The PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten fairtrade mentioned is an unsalted 200 g pack.
This selection includes unsalted and savoury-flavoured cashews to take with you or portion out for several snack breaks.
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A savoury oven-roasted variety; the product description lists four to five servings per pack.
The ingredients information lists salt and savoury flavourings. The product information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens.
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A pack you can portion yourself if you want to divide one bag into several snack breaks.
The product description lists cashew kernels as an ingredient and gives the pack size as 160 g.
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A larger pack to portion yourself if you want to take cashews for several snack breaks.
The product information lists roasted cashews with salt and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
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An unsalted large pack that you can weigh out to suit your snack break.
The product information lists roasted cashews and names only cashews in the ingredients list.
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A larger pack to weigh out into portions for several snack breaks.
The product information lists cashew kernels with salt and gives the salt content as 1.2 g per 100 g.
Decide on an amount in advance rather than automatically using the whole pack as your guide. For nutritional reference, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a handful of 25 g of unsalted nuts; this isn’t a universal serving requirement. For the variety mentioned, Duyvis lists an average of 30 g per labelled serving.
No, it depends on the contents of each individual pack. The standard AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 3-pack contains three separate 170 g packs; the number of packs isn’t the same as the number of snack portions.
Store cashews in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. The Centre gives six months in a kitchen cupboard as general storage advice for an opened product; also follow the instructions on the pack.
Not necessarily. AH Sourcream cashewnoten ongezouten contains whey powder and lists milk and lactose. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the information for the exact variety.
Do not eat Trader Joe’s cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that the product may contain metal particles. The warning applies to that specific pack, not automatically to all ALDI cashews.
