If you want to take just one snack with you, choose an amount that suits what you plan to eat and divide a larger bag into an airtight container in advance. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the 125 g Duyvis bag contains 4–5 portions, while AH lists 25 g as a label portion for its unsalted cashews. A larger bag may be more convenient for a get-together with several guests. Then choose based on flavour, salt and allergen information – not just packaging terms such as ‘3-pack’.
You want to take a measured amount with you, rather than unknowingly eating a pack containing several portions. Check the net weight, the portion size on the label and how to store the rest after opening. For example, Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a label portion for its unsalted cashews.
You’re buying for several guests and want to choose a suitable amount and flavour. A larger bag can be practical, but remember to check the ingredients and how to store any leftovers. PLUS lists a 200 g bag of unsalted cashews.
You might be looking for an unsalted option or need to take a specific dietary requirement into account. Plain, sour cream and seasoned varieties differ in their ingredients and allergens. Cashews are an allergen in their own right, so no variety is suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| One actual portion | Compare the net weight with the number of portions shown on the pack. A bag isn’t automatically one snack portion. | If I want to take one portion with me, I check how many portions the bag contains so I don’t accidentally take several. Around 31% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour for a get-together | Check the exact flavour and ingredients list; plain, sour cream and curry are not the same. | If I’m choosing cashews to serve at a get-together, I want to know which flavour and ingredients I’m offering my guests. Around 25% of consumers mainly choose based on the flavour they want to serve. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the salt per 100 g and whether oil has been used. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘unroasted’ or ‘made without oil’. | If I’m looking for a particular salt level or preparation method, I compare those details on the pack of the specific variety. Around 19% of consumers prioritise salt or preparation. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. Cashews themselves are an allergen. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I check the information for that exact flavour; cashews themselves are out of the question for anyone with a cashew allergy. Around 13% of consumers prioritise a dietary requirement. |
| Leftovers and quantity | Compare the same variety by price per kilogram and the amount you need. Plan how you’ll seal and store any leftovers. | If I’m buying for several guests, I want enough to share without having more left over than I can store. Around 12% of consumers prioritise quantity, cost and leftovers. |
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the 125 g Duyvis Oven roasted bag contains 4–5 portions. So even a small bag can contain more than one portion.
Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take with you, and measure out a portion in advance if that’s what you need.
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 3-pack contains three separate products of 170 g each, not three small snack portions.
Check the pack contents and the weight of each individual product before you order.
You could be left with more product than you need for one snack occasion.
Cashews are an allergen in their own right. AH’s sour cream variety also contains milk and lactose; warnings about possible allergens differ between varieties.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for each person eating and each flavour. Keep that information to hand if you’re portioning the cashews yourself.
A larger pack needs to be portioned and stored if you’re not using it all at once. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container.
Compare the same flavour based on the amount you need, and decide in advance how you’ll seal and store the rest.
Any leftovers need a little extra preparation and a suitable place to store them.
The 125 g Oven roasted cashews salted are a savoury, seasoned option to share.
The range includes an unsalted variety and separate flavours, including sour cream and katsu curry.
The cashew range includes unsalted packs of 200 and 500 g, as well as smaller sizes.
Lidl sells cashews under its Alesto brand and describes the Way To Go range as fair trade.
The 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted cashews is a larger bag that you can portion yourself.
The 200 g unsalted fair-trade variety is a larger plain option to portion in advance or share.
These Joybuy products include unsalted and salted cashews in packs of 120 to 200 g, ready to take with you, portion out or serve. All the varieties listed contain cashews and are unsuitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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Ideal if you want to take plain cashews with you and choose the amount yourself.
The product description lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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Ideal if you’re looking for salted cashews to serve straight away.
The product description lists 150 g, sunflower oil and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
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Ideal if you want to portion out or share roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack. The product description recommends sealing the pack well after opening.
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Ideal if you’re looking for salted cashews with their skins on, ready to eat or serve.
The product name lists cashews with their skins on and a 120 g pack; the product description lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
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Ideal if you want to share savoury, seasoned cashews; the pack is not one measured snack portion.
The product description lists 4–5 portions, 0.92 g of salt per 100 g, and oven-roasting without added oil or fat. It also warns that the product may contain wheat and peanuts.
First, decide how many portions you want to share, then multiply that by the portion weight shown on the relevant pack. Albert Heijn lists 25 g per label portion for its unsalted cashews; Duyvis lists 30 g for its Oven roasted variety. For example, ten 25 g portions would require 250 g. This is a planning example, not general dietary advice.
Store cashews in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them sealed. For an unopened pack, also follow the storage advice and use-by or best-before date on the label.
No. The AH unsalted variety reviewed is described as baked and contains sunflower oil; the unsalted PLUS variety is described as roasted and also contains sunflower oil. Check the salt, preparation method and ingredients separately on the packaging.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. Official EU guidance says that allergens present in prepacked foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list. Cashews are an allergen in their own right; AH’s sour cream variety also lists milk and lactose.
Don’t assume that every pack can be returned or that food is always excluded. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets generally describes a 14-day cooling-off period for distance purchases and lists legal exceptions, including goods that perish quickly. Check the terms that apply to your specific purchase.
