Ready to take with you
You want to take a measured amount of cashews with you on the go or alongside your desk lunch, without first dividing up a larger pack.
Who are these cashews for?
An everyday unsalted snack
You’re looking for unsalted cashews for your regular working-day routine and want to choose between unroasted and roasted.
Portioning ahead
You don’t mind weighing them yourself and want to make several portions to take with you from one larger pack. You check the pack size and storage instructions.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by asking yourself whether you want a measured portion you can take with you without any preparation. Then choose between portioning them yourself, an unsalted variety or a savoury flavour.
For anyone taking cashews as a snack with a quick desk lunch, the key things to consider—and the needs they address—are outlined below.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Pre-weighed portions | Check the weight of each individual pack, not just the total weight. Lidl lists 3 × 25 g; Albert Heijn gives a 25 g serving size on the label for its 170 g pack. | If I want to grab something to take with me before a working day without weighing it first, pre-measured portions are handy; around 31% of consumers rank convenience as their top buying priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and nutrition information. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted: the 170 g AH variety, for example, contains sunflower oil. | For my regular snack, I want an unsalted variety prepared in a way that suits my preferences; around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| A supply for several days | Check the net weight and storage instructions. Jumbo says its 500 g pack should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. | If I want to prepare portions for several working days from one pack, the right pack size and storage matter; around 19% of consumers prioritise having a supply for several days. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the salt, any oil and flavourings in each variety. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as made without added oil, but salt is listed among the ingredients. | If I’m mainly after a savoury flavour during a short lunch break, I want to know what has been added to the cashews; around 13% of consumers put this flavour preference first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. The NVWA explains the mandatory allergen information on food labels. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact variety before taking it with me; around 12% of consumers put checking the ingredients at the top of their buying considerations. This remains important whatever your other snack preferences. |
Common pitfalls when buying cashews
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Assuming a 125 g bag is one snack portion
Albert Heijn says a 125 g pack of Duyvis cashews contains four to five portions, with an average portion of 30 g. The total contents of the bag are therefore not the same as the serving size on the label.
Check both the serving size and the weight of each individual pack, and set aside a portion in advance if needed.
You’ll need a suitable way to store the rest of the pack.
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Confusing ‘no added oil’ with ‘unsalted’
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as made without added oil, but salt is listed among the ingredients. The use of oil and the salt content are separate characteristics.
Check the ingredients and nutrition information separately if you’re keeping an eye on oil or salt.
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Assuming unsalted varieties have the same allergens
Albert Heijn’s Sourcream variety contains milk and lactose. Its ingredients may therefore differ from those of the plain unsalted variety.
Check the allergen information again whenever you switch flavour or product variety.
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Buying a large pack without a plan for portioning and storage
A 500 g pack needs to be weighed out if you want to take smaller amounts with you. Jumbo says this variety should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
Choose a pack that suits the amounts you plan to use, and follow the storage instructions on the label.
Portioning the cashews yourself takes time and you’ll need a suitable place to store the rest as directed.
Brands worth comparing
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury, oven-roasted product in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis describes this variety as made without added oil.
- The ingredients include salt. Albert Heijn says the 125 g pack contains four to five portions, so the bag isn’t a single pre-measured snack portion.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a plain unsalted cashew variety in a 170 g pack, as well as seasoned varieties, including Sourcream.
- According to Albert Heijn, the plain unsalted variety has a 25 g serving size on the label and contains sunflower oil.
- According to Albert Heijn, the Sourcream variety contains milk and lactose. The information provided for a 150 g multipack doesn’t confirm the weight of each individual pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack, suitable for dividing into smaller portions yourself.
- The ingredients list states 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
- You’ll need to portion and store them yourself if you want smaller amounts to take with you. Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; the ‘value pack’ description alone doesn’t prove that it costs less.
Lidl
Lidl lists Way To Go! unsalted cashews as a 3 × 25 g multipack, as well as a 200 g unroasted, unsalted variety.
- The weight of each individual pack is clearly stated for the multipack.
- The 200 g pack isn’t described as a single pre-measured portion to take with you. Lidl’s product page says it’s sold in stores, but this doesn’t guarantee that it’s in stock at any particular branch.
ALDI
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product information describes this variety as roasted and unsalted.
- An NVWA warning concerns a specific 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. This warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- According to the ingredients list from PLUS, this variety contains only cashews.
- The pack isn’t described as a single pre-measured snack portion; the product information says the nuts may contain peanuts.
Cashews on Joybuy
This selection includes cashews in a range of pack sizes, with both unsalted and salted varieties.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
An option if you’d like to take cashews with you as a snack. The product name specifies Original Flavour and 160 g.
Contains cashews; avoid this product if you need to avoid cashews.
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g'woon roasted and unsalted cashews, 200 g
This unsalted variety suits anyone who wants to weigh out their own portion. The product name specifies roasted, unsalted cashews and 200 g.
The product information says it may contain other tree nuts.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashews, 150 g
Suitable if you’re looking for salted cashews; the product name specifies 150 g.
Check the full product information, which also mentions gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
A salted variety for anyone who wants to enjoy cashews as a snack; the product name specifies 500 g.
The product information lists salt. Don’t choose this variety if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
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BE&CHEERY Premium Cashews with Purple Skin, 500 g
This variety is a good option if you’re looking for cashews to enjoy as a snack; the product name specifies 500 g.
The product information lists salt. Check the ingredients if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have just a bag of cashews for my desk lunch?
Treat cashews as a snack or an addition to your lunch, not automatically as a complete meal. The Voedingscentrum also recommends wholegrain bread with suitable toppings and vegetables or fruit at lunchtime, or a salad rich in vegetables with, for example, pulses.
Is 25 g the required amount for everyone?
No, 25 g isn’t a legal limit or a personal dietary recommendation. Lidl lists 25 g as the weight of each individual pack; Albert Heijn gives 25 g as the serving size on the label for its 170 g unsalted variety. For its 125 g pack of Duyvis cashews, Albert Heijn gives an average serving size of 30 g.
How should I store the rest of a pack at the office?
Follow the instructions on the pack and seal the nuts well. Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn also recommends storing the cashew variety mentioned in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely.
Which allergen information should I check?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety. The NVWA explains that mandatory allergen information must be given on food labels; EU labelling rules require any allergens to be clearly identified. Information on the label doesn’t determine whether a product is suitable for every shopper.
Which ALDI cashews are covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat the pack mentioned if you still come across it. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack of roasted, unsalted cashews.
How do I compare a multipack with a larger bag?
Compare the weight of each individual pack with the amount you want to take with you. For a larger bag, check the total contents and storage instructions. A clearly stated portion size can be useful if you don’t want to weigh the cashews yourself; a larger pack means portioning them yourself.