Christmas market sharers
You want to share several packs and know in advance whether a multipack contains small bags or larger packs to share. Albert Heijn describes a 4-pack containing four 170 g packs.
Who are these packaging options suitable for?
Lunchbox packers
You want to decide how many cashews to include yourself and may prefer unsalted nuts. Whole nuts need extra care when eaten by young children: the Voedingscentrum warns that they can pose a choking risk.
Stock-up planners
You’d rather buy a larger pack and divide it up yourself. Compare the total amount and storage instructions; for example, Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS list packs of 500 g, 250 g and 200 g respectively.
Which cashew packaging suits the way you’ll use it?
First decide whether you want to hand out unopened portions, share larger packs or portion the nuts yourself. Then check the weight of each pack and the ingredients in that variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Amount per pack | Check how many individual packs there are, the weight of each pack and how the delivery is described. | If you’re serving several people at a Christmas market, you’ll want to know whether you’re handing out small portions or larger packs. For around 36% of consumers, pack size comes first. |
| Lunchbox use | Check whether the cashews are salted or unsalted, then decide how much you want to give each person. | For a lunchbox, you’ll want the amount and variety to fit your routine; for around 29% of consumers, lunchbox use is the main consideration. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the total amount with your plans and follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. | If you’re stocking up for several occasions and portioning the nuts yourself, the total amount is what matters most. Around 21% of consumers prioritise planning their stock and portioning it themselves. |
| Ingredients and variety | Read the ingredients list, check whether the nuts are salted and review the allergen information. | If flavour or ingredients are your main priorities, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in the pack. For around 14% of consumers, the ingredients come first. |
Common mistakes when buying cashew multipacks
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Assuming a multipack to share contains small lunchbox bags
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 4-pack contains four 170 g packs and is delivered as four separate items. This is a different size from a small portion for one person.
Check the weight of each individual pack and decide whether you want to share larger packs or hand them out individually.
For smaller portions, you’ll need to do some extra preparation yourself and may need to bring containers.
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Assuming unsalted means no added oil
The ingredients for Jumbo Unsalted Cashews Value Pack 500 g list 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
If the preparation method matters to you, read the ingredients list as well as the ‘unsalted’ label.
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Labelling loose nuts simply as ‘nuts’
When selling unpackaged nuts, customers must be able to see which specific type of nut they are. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about allergens in unpackaged food.
When selling them, name the cashew and keep the information for the specific product available.
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Assuming a small bag of whole nuts makes them suitable for young children
The size of the pack doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by whole nuts.
The Voedingscentrum advises, among other things, that children eat calmly while seated and that an adult stays nearby.
Brands and product ranges to consider
These examples show different pack formats and varieties. The information applies to the products or ranges mentioned and not automatically to the brand as a whole.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes a salted multipack containing four 170 g packs, delivered as separate items.
- The number of packs and the weight of each pack are specified.
- These aren’t small lunchbox bags. The separate AH 3 × 40 g format is listed as discontinued.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes a 500 g pack of unsalted cashews that you can portion yourself.
- The product information lists the ingredients and storage instructions for this pack.
- As well as cashews, the ingredients include sunflower oil, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that no oil has been added.
Duyvis
Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted is a 125 g salted cashew product.
- The product information states that it provides 4–5 portions and, according to the supplier, the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
- The number of portions doesn’t mean that the pack contains separate bags.
ALDI
ALDI describes TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product information states the weight and that the cashews are unsalted.
- The pack is intended for you to portion yourself; it isn’t a bundle of individual portion bags.
PLUS
PLUS describes Fairtrade unsalted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- The product information states that this is the unsalted variety and gives storage instructions.
- It’s one bag, not separate portion packs.
Lidl
Lidl describes Way To Go as its own-brand fair trade range, which includes cashews.
- According to Lidl, Way To Go products are Fairtrade-certified and the cashews are processed directly in Tanzania.
- This information about the supply chain doesn’t tell you whether a product contains small portion bags or what the flavour and shelf life of a specific pack are.
Cashews and snacks at Joybuy
These Joybuy products include packs that you can portion yourself and snacks in individual portions. Some options are nut mixes in which cashews aren’t the only ingredient.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
Suitable if you want to make up your own portions rather than take separate portion bags with you.
The pack contains 160 g; the ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels. Once opened, keep sealed.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashews 200 g
An unsalted option if you want to decide the portion size yourself for a lunchbox or sharing.
The pack contains 200 g. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and seal the pack well after opening.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g
Individually packed mixed nuts for separate snack times or to take with you; this isn’t a multipack containing only cashews.
The description lists several types of nuts and flavour varieties. Wheat, milk and sesame are also mentioned.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin 180 grade 500 g
A larger pack to portion yourself, if salted cashews suit your preference.
The pack contains 500 g. The ingredients list states cashew kernels and salt; store in a cool, dry place.
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ChaCha Daily Nuts 115 g (23 g × 5)
The individual portions are handy if you want to take pre-measured snacks with you; it is a mix, though, not a cashew-only product.
The pack contains five 23 g portions. Cashews make up 13% of the mix, which also includes raisins and cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘4–5 portions’ mean there are several bags in the pack?
No. For Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted, 4–5 portions refers to one 125 g pack. If you want to hand out pre-portioned snacks, check whether the product description mentions separate bags.
How should you store cashews bought for several occasions?
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo says to store its 500 g pack in a cool, dry and dark place; PLUS says to store its 200 g bag in a dry, dark place. Use the best-before date on your own pack to plan when you’ll use it.
Can you simply put whole cashews in a child’s lunchbox?
Be aware of the choking risk, especially for young children. The Voedingscentrum warns about whole nuts and advises, among other things, that children eat calmly while seated and that an adult stays nearby. A small bag doesn’t automatically make whole nuts suitable.
What do you need to arrange if you’re selling cashews at a Christmas market as a business?
Tell customers about the allergens present before they buy, and name the specific type of nut, such as cashew. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged food must be clearly visible at the point of sale. If you provide the information verbally, it must be immediately available and also accessible to staff and inspectors in writing or electronically. The NVWA also states that businesses involved in the production, processing or distribution of food must register; since 10 March 2026, registration has been through MijnNVWA. This applies to food businesses and does not establish that someone sharing their own snacks as a private individual is a business.
What if you still have the recalled ALDI cashews?
Do not eat the affected cashews. The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties of ALDI cashews.