If you want a measured snack portion, portion some out at home into an airtight container; a 125–250 g shop-bought bag is not automatically one portion. Choose unsalted cashews if you want to follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice, or opt for a salted or oven-roasted variety if you prefer that flavour. Check the contents and ingredients of the exact pack, and only take as much as you want to eat or share.
You want a measured amount to eat while you’re walking around, without carrying a large supply. Product listings from Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI offer examples you can portion out yourself; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container after opening.
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt and assess the pack and portion size separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list unsalted varieties.
You choose a salted or oven-roasted flavour first, then decide how much to take or share. Duyvis describes the flavours of its Cashews Original and Sea Salt; the shop-bought pack is not automatically one portion.
For a visit to the Christmas market, your choice mainly comes down to how much you want to take with you, whether you prefer salted or unsalted cashews, and what you’ll do with an opened pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to take with you | Compare the net weight per bag with the amount you want for one snack break; portioning it yourself takes a little preparation. | If I only want one snack break while I’m walking around, I’d rather not take the whole bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise how much to take with them. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the exact variety is unsalted and read the label; unsalted doesn’t tell you anything about the portion size. | If you want to choose unsalted cashews and decide on the amount separately, the ingredients are what matter most. Around 29% of consumers give unsalted food top priority. |
| Savoury flavour | Check whether the variety is salted or oven-roasted and read the ingredients; the preparation method and salt content are not the same thing. | If I’m mainly looking for a savoury flavour, I want to know exactly which variety I’m buying. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Leftovers | Compare the pack size with the number of portions you want to make, and consider how you’ll seal and store the opened pack. | If you’re buying for more than one snack break, you’ll want to use and store the leftovers too. Around 14% of consumers prioritise using up a supply and getting value for money. |
The Albert Heijn bundles reviewed consist of individual shop-bought packs: the unsalted packs are 170 g and the salted packs are 225 g. A 125 g stand-up pouch has also not been confirmed as a single measured portion.
Check the contents of each individual pack and decide in advance how much you want to take with you.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. That preparation method alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s dietary advice specifically relates to unsalted nuts.
Assess the preparation method, salt content and nutrition table separately.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. Also check any remaining cashews for signs of spoilage, such as a rancid smell or taste, a chewy texture or mould.
Seal the remaining cashews tightly and store them in a cool, dark and dry place.
These examples show the pack sizes and flavour options available in the product listings mentioned; they are not a general assessment of a brand or a guarantee of store availability.
A brand offering cashew varieties for anyone looking for a particular savoury flavour or preparation method.
A retailer offering unsalted and salted cashews, including bundles of individual packs.
A retailer offering own-brand varieties in different pack sizes, both salted and unsalted.
A retailer selling Alesto cashews; Lidl also lists Way To Go cashews.
A retailer selling Trader Joe's cashews in varieties including roasted, salted and unsalted.
A retailer offering own-brand cashews and a listing for Duyvis Sea Salt.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews in packs of 120–200 g, with salted, unsalted and oven-roasted varieties.
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An option if you want to eat cashews as they are or use them in yoghurt, muesli or baking.
The pack contains 160 g; the ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels.
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This variety could be a good fit if you want to take a pack of roasted cashews with you or share it; the product description states that it contains multiple portions.
The product information lists salt and allergen information for gluten, wheat and peanuts. Check the label on the exact pack before buying.
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A salted variety to take with you or share if that’s the flavour you’re after.
The product description lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and salt.
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This variety is a good fit if you want to take unsalted cashews with you or portion them out in advance for several snack breaks.
The title states that these are roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack; the ingredients list cashews. Follow the storage instructions on the pack after opening.
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A portable pack for anyone who wants to take salted cashews with them and eat them on the go.
The title states 120 g and the product description mentions a sealed pack; this is a salted variety.
No. The Albert Heijn pages reviewed list individual packs: 170 g for the unsalted bundle and 225 g for the salted bundle. These aren’t three small, measured snack portions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For an unopened pack, follow the instructions on the packaging and check the best-before date too.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; nuts are one of the regulated allergens. Also read the information about any other allergens, as the product category ‘cashews’ doesn’t prove that the pack contains only cashews.
The Dutch Digestive Disease Foundation advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to that age group.
Do not eat the specific 170 g pack of unsalted Trader Joe's cashews if it has barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that this batch may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack, not all ALDI cashews.
