Choose small individual portions if you want to hand out a set amount in each lunchbox; Lidl lists Way To Go! unsalted cashews in a multipack of 3 x 25 g. For several break tables, larger individual packs such as AH’s pack of 3 x 170 g are suitable for sharing, while a 500 g bag works well if you want to portion the cashews yourself. Compare the quantity in each pack you’ll be handing out, and make sure you have the correct allergen information for every variant.
You want to add a small, set amount of cashews to each lunchbox. So check the weight of each individual pack, rather than relying on the ‘multipack’ label alone. Lidl and Albert Heijn list packs with different quantities in each unit.
You’re sharing snacks across several tables or breaks, and want to choose between larger individual packs and one pack that you portion yourself. The options described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo differ in format and quantity.
You need to provide accurate ingredient and allergen information for the variant you’ve bought. Also check any claims about salt, oil or certification on the information for that exact pack; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘oil-free’.
Best for: preparing one small, fixed-size pack for each lunchbox. Lidl lists 3 x 25 g, or three individual portions.
Bear in mind: the quantity in each bag is fixed. Lidl Netherlands states that this product is only sold in store.
Best for: sharing snacks across tables or break times. According to Albert Heijn, the AH pack of unsalted cashews consists of three separate 170 g items.
Bear in mind: 170 g per item isn’t a small lunchbox portion, so you’ll need to divide the contents into smaller portions yourself.
Best for: preparing everything centrally and weighing out the portions yourself. Jumbo lists an unsalted 500 g pack.
Bear in mind: it’s a single pack, so portioning and serving require extra preparation as part of your food safety plan or hygiene code.
Best for: putting out a smaller quantity per table or portioning it yourself. Examples include PLUS 200 g, ALDI 250 g and Duyvis 125 g.
Bear in mind: quantities and recipes vary between products, so check the ingredients for the exact variant.
| Consideration | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity in each pack to be handed out | Check the number of individual packs, the weight of each pack and the total weight. Lidl lists 3 x 25 g; Albert Heijn also lists bundles of larger items. | If you want to prepare one set, small portion for each lunchbox, check the weight of each bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a fixed portion size. |
| Sharing across tables and breaks | Check whether you’ll receive several separate packs or one bag that you need to divide yourself. Also take the storage instructions for your chosen variant into account. | If you want to share the snacks across different tables or break times, the main consideration is how the pack fits into your plan. Around 23% of consumers prioritise serving snacks in stages. |
| Total cost for the quantity you need | Compare the current cost for the same quantity you need, and factor in your own portion bags and preparation time. | If you’re planning for a set number of attendees, assess the cost of the quantity you need rather than just the price per pack. Around 18% of consumers prioritise the total cost. |
| Recipe and allergen information | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you whether oil has been used. | If you’re planning the menu and need to provide allergen information, you’ll need the details from the pack you’ve bought. Around 18% of consumers prioritise their choice of recipe and accurate information. |
| Certification | Check whether the label applies to the specific product or the product range; don’t assume it tells you anything about the recipe or portion size. | If your purchasing choice needs to meet a certification preference, check the label for the relevant variant. Around 12% of consumers give certified purchasing the highest priority. |
A multipack could contain three 25 g bags, or three larger 170 g items. So the number of items doesn’t tell you how much is in each pack you’ll be handing out.
Before planning, check the weight of each individual pack and how the items are supplied.
Jumbo and PLUS list sunflower oil in their unsalted variants. Cashews are also an allergen.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, and provide a suitable alternative for guests who can’t eat cashews.
For the Katsu curry pack, Albert Heijn lists six 25 g nutritional portions in a total of 150 g. This number of nutritional portions doesn’t confirm how many individual bags are in the pack.
Base your serving plan on the physical pack format, not the number of nutritional portions.
Duyvis Cashews Original is described as a savoury snack in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists bundles of three larger items, including unsalted cashews at 3 x 170 g and salted cashews at 3 x 225 g.
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
Lidl Netherlands lists Way To Go! unsalted cashews in a multipack of 3 x 25 g.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cashews in 250 g and 500 g packs, including roasted and unsalted variants.
PLUS lists Fairtrade unsalted cashews in a 200 g bag.
The Joybuy products below are individual packs of cashews, suitable for smaller tables or for portioning yourself.
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The individual 160 g pack may suit a smaller table or portions weighed out yourself.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels; cashews are an allergen.
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The individual 125 g pack can be used for a smaller table or portioned out yourself.
The product information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts in the allergen information. Check the information on the exact pack before communicating it to catering guests.
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An individual 500 g pack may suit central preparation and portioning yourself.
The product information lists 99% cashews, salt and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. Storage advice: keep in a dry, cool place. Cashews are an allergen.
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The individual 200 g pack can be used for a smaller table or to portion out servings yourself.
The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashews. The product information lists cashews and tree nuts in the allergen information.
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The individual 500 g pack can be used for central preparation and portioning yourself.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt. This is one pack; you’ll need to divide it into portions yourself. Cashews are an allergen.
According to the product listing, Lidl’s 3 x 25 g multipack contains three small portions. If you want to give one portion to each lunchbox, divide the number of lunchboxes by three and round up to the next whole multipack.
No. Albert Heijn lists the Katsu curry pack as 150 g in total, with six 25 g nutritional portions and a 3-pack label. Those nutritional portions don’t confirm that there are six individual bags; use the physical pack format to plan how you’ll serve them.
Yes. When serving food as part of a business, you must provide allergen information for unpackaged food in catering too. The NVWA says you can provide the information in writing or verbally, as long as there’s a visible notice telling guests they can ask for it. For prepacked products, the allergen information must be on the label.
Use the warning on the exact pack you’ve bought, and don’t add an unverified warning yourself. The NVWA states that inspections will check compliance with the rules for precautionary allergen warnings on prepacked products from 1 January 2026; warnings must be based on the required risk assessment.
Follow the storage advice on the exact pack. Jumbo advises keeping its 500 g pack in a cool, dry and dark place; for AH Katsu curry, the instructions say to close the pack securely after use. Make sure handling and serving follow your food safety plan or hygiene code.
