A portion pack is only useful for breakfast on the go if the packaging states both the number of individual packs and the weight of each one; the name ‘4-pack’ alone doesn’t confirm this. If you can weigh out portions in advance, larger packs are an alternative, but they require preparation and don’t automatically count as a single portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also includes nuts as part of a breakfast combination with yoghurt or quark, fruit and granola.
You’re looking for an individually wrapped amount that you can take with you straight away. Check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each one: Albert Heijn, for example, lists an unsalted 4-pack, but the product name alone doesn’t confirm the portion weight.
You want to have cashews for breakfast regularly and compare unsalted, unroasted and roasted options. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; also check the exact product variety.
You can prepare portions at home and compare larger packs by their contents and storage instructions. Jumbo lists unsalted packs of 200 and 500 g, among others; PLUS and ALDI also list larger packs.
Choose this when: you want something to take with you without weighing it out, and the label states the number of packs and the weight of each one.
Bear in mind: a multipack name doesn’t confirm how many grams each individual pack contains.
Choose this when: you have time at home to weigh out the amounts you want.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion with no preparation | Check the number of individual packs and the net weight of each one. | If I want something to take with me straight away, I want to know how much is in each pack; an estimated 36% of consumers are mainly looking for convenience without having to weigh portions. |
| Unsalted breakfast option | Check the exact variety and the salt per 100 g. Flink lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g. | If I eat cashews for breakfast regularly, I want to choose an option that suits my preferences; an estimated 29% of consumers prioritise unsalted options for breakfast. |
| Stocking up and preparing in advance | Compare the net weight and read the storage instructions before preparing portions in advance. | If I can weigh out portions at home, I look for a larger pack that suits how I prepare them; an estimated 21% of consumers mainly value portioning the nuts themselves. |
| Flavour and preparation method | Distinguish between unroasted, roasted unsalted and roasted salted; a preparation claim doesn’t automatically tell you the salt content. | If flavour or the preparation method is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to identify the variety on the label; an estimated 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
The total pack size and the amount in an individual pack aren’t the same thing. The name AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 4-pack doesn’t state how many grams each individual pack contains.
Check the number of individual packs and the net weight of each one before counting on a portion you can take with you straight away.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. That doesn’t mean a salted variety is unsalted; for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
Read the variety name and the nutrition table separately from the preparation description.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted cashews as well as an unsalted 4-pack.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in larger pack sizes, including 200 and 500 g.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
Lidl lists Alesto Way To Go as a fairtrade cashew range, and also lists roasted, salted cashews in 250 and 500 g packs.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. This is the manufacturer’s description, not an independent taste assessment.
These product options include cashews to eat straight away or portion out yourself. The stated pack size doesn’t automatically mean the product contains individual packs to take with you.
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A good choice if you want to eat cashews straight away with yoghurt or muesli; the product description mentions both uses.
The description states that the product contains 100% cashew kernels and has a net weight of 160 g.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack that’s ready to eat.
The product description mentions oven-roasting, sea salt and 4–5 portions per 125 g pack.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, salted cashews.
The product information states that the pack contains 150 g and mentions roasting, salt and sunflower oil.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A good choice if you want to eat roasted, unsalted cashews straight away or use them as an ingredient.
The product information states that the pack contains 200 g and recommends keeping it tightly closed after opening.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a pack of salted cashews that’s ready to open and serve.
The product description states that the cashews are unpeeled, salted and have a net weight of 120 g.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a measure for one handful of unsalted nuts; this is a general portion size, not a requirement for the contents of a pack. So check the actual weight of the pack.
For example, you can combine them with yoghurt or quark, fruit and granola. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this combination for mornings when you’re short on time; cashews are one part of the breakfast, not automatically a complete meal.
Follow the use-by or best-before date and any specific storage instructions on the pack of cashews you’ve chosen. Don’t apply one storage period to different products.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat this specific pack, as it may contain metal fragments. The warning does not automatically apply to all Trader Joe’s cashews.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before eating the product. The NVWA emphasises that allergens must be clearly stated; a description of how the product is prepared is no substitute for checking this information.
