If you have a cashew allergy, don’t choose cashews. If you have another food allergy, your choice depends on the avoidance advice you’ve been given and the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging. If cashews are suitable according to that advice, check that the pack really contains individual grab-and-go bags: multiple servings are not the same as individually sealed portions.
You want to take cashews with you, but first need to check whether cashews and the other allergens listed on the packaging are compatible with the dietary advice you’ve been given. If you have a cashew allergy, this product category is not suitable for you; University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust advises people with a cashew allergy to avoid cashews.
You want a snack you can take with you without weighing it out at home. So check how many individually sealed inner packs there are, not just how many servings are listed.
You’re comparing specific unsalted varieties. Unsalted describes the flavour variety, not the allergens in the product.
Start by checking the allergens. Only then is it useful to compare portion packaging, flavour and quantity.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact packaging. Avoid cashews if you need to avoid them. | When I choose a snack, it needs to fit with my allergen requirements. Around 42% of consumers put this first. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of individually sealed bags and the contents of each bag; a multipack label doesn’t always tell you this. | If I want something to take with me, I look for a separately sealed portion rather than having to weigh it out myself. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Variety and ingredients | Compare the ingredients of the specific unsalted or seasoned variety; don’t rely on the product name instead of checking the ingredients list. | Once I’ve checked the allergens, I want to decide which flavour variety suits me. Around 17% of consumers prioritise ingredients and flavour. |
| Quantity | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take with you, and bear in mind that you may need to portion it yourself. | If I want to divide a bag up for several occasions, I look at the total contents and how many portions I’ll need to make myself. Around 8% of consumers prioritise the pack size they need. |
Cashews are an allergen in their own right. A plain variety or smaller pack doesn’t make cashews suitable if you need to avoid them.
First, work out which allergens you need to avoid, and don’t choose a cashew product if cashews are one of them.
A pack may contain several servings without each serving being in its own sealed bag.
Before taking the snack with you, check how many inner packs there are and whether they’re individually sealed.
With a large bag, you may need to portion it yourself and bring your own container.
A label such as sea salt or unsalted doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients or possible allergens.
Read the full ingredients list and warnings for the exact variety.
PLUS advises you to read the packaging before eating the product, as product information can change.
Check the pack you receive every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
Duyvis Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt are different product ranges; the manufacturer describes Original as oven-roasted.
The product page lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 4-pack as a packaging option for people looking for snacks to take with them.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an unsalted variety in a 200 g bag.
Lidl Netherlands’ product page lists unsalted cashews.
The ALDI product page lists TRADER JOE’S cashews, roasted and unsalted, 250 g.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is a specific unroasted, unsalted variety.
These Joybuy products are cashews in packs that you can take with you as a snack; a bag isn’t automatically divided into individually sealed portions. Always check that the variety and allergen information are right for you.
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The product information describes these cashews as a snack that can be eaten straight from the pack.
The ingredients list names cashew kernels as the only ingredient. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid them.
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The product title describes roasted cashews in a 125 g pack for a snack on the go.
Check the variety and the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid them.
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These salted cashews are described as a snack that’s ready to eat.
The product information lists cashews, sunflower oil and salt. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid them.
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The product information describes these lightly salted cashews as a ready-to-eat snack.
The pack contains 500 g. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid them.
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The product information describes roasted, unsalted cashews for snacking, cooking and baking.
The pack contains 200 g. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you need to avoid them.
Not necessarily. Allergy UK explains that someone can be allergic to one or more tree nuts, so don’t assume cashews are suitable for you based on the name of another allergy. Follow the avoidance advice you’ve been given.
No. For Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt 125 g, Joybuy lists 4–5 servings and one pack. If you want to take individual portions with you, check whether the pack actually contains separately sealed inner bags.
Check the allergen information on the label of the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking precautionary allergen labelling for cross-contamination against the applicable PAL rules.
No. The NVWA warning applies to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews 170 g with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat any remaining pack that matches these details; don’t apply the warning to another pack, such as the 250 g variety, without evidence.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack you’ve bought. PLUS advises you to read the packaging before eating the product, as product information can change.
