Who is this choice relevant to?

Regular snack packers

You prepare cashews at home for regular coffee breaks on the go and want to factor in the price per kilo. Jumbo and ALDI list both larger and smaller packs, so you can compare pack size and price per kilo.

Mindful everyday snackers

You’re looking for an unsalted option and also want to choose between roasted and unroasted cashews. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; ALDI and PLUS product examples show that the roasting method is a separate choice.

Households that care about sourcing

You’re looking for an explicit certification label on the pack, even if it isn’t the biggest bag. PLUS lists Fairtrade certification for a specific cashew pack, while Lidl labels its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what matters most to you: price per kilo, salt and roasting method, supplies for snacking on the go, or a specific certification label.

What to consider What to look for Who might this matter more to?
Price per kilo Compare packs with the same salt option and check the price per kilo, not just the pack size. If I prepare portions regularly, I want to know whether a larger bag really works out cheaper. Around 33% of consumers put price per kilo first.
Salt and roasting method Check whether the cashews are salted or unsalted separately from whether they’re roasted or unroasted. If I snack regularly, I want to decide whether I want unsalted cashews first, then choose the roasting method that suits me. Around 25% of consumers put unsalted first.
Taking them with you and stocking up Choose a pack size that matches how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the pack. If I prepare portions at home, I don’t want to open more than I’ll use. Around 25% of consumers put managing supplies and taking snacks with them first.
Certification Check that the certification label appears on the specific pack; don’t assume it applies just because of the brand or another product variant. If verifiable certification matters more to you than a large bag, let the information on the specific pack guide your choice. Around 17% of consumers put certification first.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a value pack has the lowest price per kilo

    A larger bag isn’t automatically cheaper than a smaller pack from another shop. Dutch product pages from Jumbo and ALDI, checked on 12 October 2026, show why it’s useful to compare prices per kilo.

    Compare the price per kilo for the same salt option, and factor in the roasting method and pack size too.

  • Assuming ‘no added oil’ means unsalted

    The roasting method and whether the cashews are salted are separate details. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; the shop product checked is salted.

    Check the salt option and roasting method separately in the product information.

  • Stocking up without a plan for storage

    Noten.nl recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre mentions rancidity, going chewy and mould as quality problems with mixed nuts; this isn’t a specific shelf-life guarantee for a cashew product.

    Choose an amount that suits how much you use, seal the bag well after portioning and follow the instructions on the pack.

  • Treating a future target as current certification

    An industry agreement from the Central Bureau for Food Trade (CBL) sets 2030 as a target for sustainably certified own-brand cashew snack nuts. That doesn’t mean every pack on sale now is already certified.

    Base your choice on the certification label for the specific product.

Relevant brands to consider

Jumbo

Dutch range information lists unsalted cashews in 500 g and 200 g packs.

  • You can compare the same salt option in two pack sizes.
  • A value pack doesn’t prove that the price per kilo is lower than at other shops.

Albert Heijn

The range page lists AH Terra unroasted cashews in a 500 g pack.

  • The product listing combines unroasted cashews with a larger pack size.
  • This product information isn’t an independent taste assessment or proof of the lowest price per kilo.

Aldi

Trader Joe’s product listings include 250 g packs of roasted unsalted cashews and a 500 g listing with salted and unsalted options.

  • The smaller pack of roasted unsalted cashews gives you a point of comparison with larger bags.
  • Check which salt option applies to the 500 g listing.

PLUS

The product listings checked are for unroasted unsalted cashews and unsalted Fairtrade cashews, both in 200 g packs.

  • The product listings distinguish between roasting method and Fairtrade certification.
  • These details apply to the products mentioned, not automatically to the whole nut range.

Lidl

Lidl sells cashews under its Alesto brand and labels its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.

  • The Fairtrade label applies to the Way To Go cashews mentioned.
  • The label doesn’t automatically apply to all Alesto cashews.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The shop product checked is a 125 g salted pack.

  • The product description explains how the cashews are prepared.
  • No added oil doesn’t mean unsalted; the pack mentioned is smaller than a bag for stocking up.

Joybuy products for a savoury coffee break

This product selection suits an occasional savoury coffee break with dry-roasted cashews; it isn’t a large pack for stocking up.

Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g

Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g

Suitable for an occasional savoury coffee break; the product information lists salt, so this isn’t an unsalted option.

Dry-roasted; 125 g pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to roast unroasted cashews myself before taking them with me?

No, ‘unroasted’ doesn’t mean you have to roast them yourself. The products checked include both roasted and unroasted options, so choose the preparation method you prefer and follow the product information.

How should I store an opened bag of cashews?

Always follow the instructions on the pack first. As a general guide, nut retailer Noten.nl recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. The storage period for mixed nuts given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre isn’t a shelf-life guarantee for these specific cashew products.

What allergen information should I check?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Read the information on the specific pack, including details of any possible cross-contamination. If you have a cashew allergy, unsalted or unroasted cashews aren’t alternatives for avoiding the allergen.

Does the NVWA warning apply to all Trader Joe’s cashews?

No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning of 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat a pack matching those details; the warning doesn’t extend to other pack sizes or variants.

Are all own-brand cashews already sustainably certified?

No, the industry agreement doesn’t prove that. The Central Bureau for Food Trade has set a target for 2030, so check the label on the specific pack, such as the Fairtrade label on the PLUS and Lidl products mentioned.