If you’re looking for cashews labelled gluten-free or lactose-free, the unsalted Albert Heijn varieties we checked carry both claims. However, they contain cashews and may contain other nuts or peanuts. Then choose based on quantity and flavour, and ask for allergen information about the exact variety being served when you’re out.
You’re looking for a clear label that matches your dietary needs, and you can eat cashews. The Albert Heijn varieties we checked are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free; check separately for other allergies.
You can eat cashews but need to avoid, for example, peanuts or other nuts. Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging for the exact variety.
You’re choosing either an amount to share or individual portions, and matching the flavour to your group. The packs we checked range from 3 x 25 g to 225 g and include unsalted and seasoned varieties.
First, check that the product’s labelling matches what you need to avoid and that cashews themselves suit your diet. Then compare warnings for other allergens, pack size and flavour.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific dietary label | Check the label, ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Lactose-free and milk-protein-free do not mean the same thing. | If you need a specific gluten-free or lactose-free claim and can eat cashews, that exact claim is what matters; around 36% of consumers put this particular dietary need first. |
| Warnings for other allergens | Read both what the product contains and what it may contain. Ask to see the packaging and allergen information when you’re out. | You can eat cashews but want to avoid, for example, peanuts or other nuts. Around 29% of consumers put potential traces first. |
| Quantity and portions | Compare the net weight and the number of individual packs. Follow the storage instructions after opening and keep the allergen information to hand. | A larger bag may suit a group, while smaller packs can be more convenient for handing out individual portions. Around 21% of consumers put quantity and portions first. |
| Flavour and salt | Compare the ingredients and, where stated, the amount of salt per 100 g. | If the dietary requirements are met, you can choose between a simple unsalted variety and a seasoned snack flavour. Flavour and salt are the main considerations for around 14% of consumers. |
The Albert Heijn varieties we checked are labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but contain cashews and carry warnings about possible traces of, among other things, peanuts and other nuts.
Check the claim for the substance you need to avoid, and assess the ingredients and allergen warnings separately.
The Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt variety is labelled vegan, but its warning also mentions wheat. So one dietary label doesn’t automatically answer a different dietary question.
Check the information for the exact variety rather than relying on the brand, flavour name or a single symbol.
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary by product. In food service, allergen information must be available before you buy.
Keep the packaging or up-to-date product information, and ask which variety is being served if you’re offered a bowl of nuts on the terrace.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments and does not automatically apply to other packs or the entire range.
Compare the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat a pack covered by the warning.
The 125 g Cashews Sea Salt variety we checked is a seasoned snack. PLUS lists coarsely ground sea salt as a flavouring in its product information.
According to Albert Heijn’s product pages, the 170 g and 225 g unsalted varieties we checked are labelled gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan.
According to the product page, Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g has a simple ingredients list containing 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
The Dutch product pages show unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack and a multipack of 3 x 25 g.
The ALDI product page lists Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews 200 g is an unroasted variety that the product page labels vegan.
These Joybuy products are cashews for enjoying on the terrace, ranging from plain or unsalted to salted varieties. All the products listed contain cashews; for other dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
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A simple option if cashews suit your diet and you’re looking for a plain variety.
The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and gives a pack size of 160 g.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for salted cashews to enjoy with a drink and cashews fit your diet.
The product information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1,0% salt. Check the full allergen information on the packaging.
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The larger pack may be a good choice if you want to share cashews and they fit your diet.
The product information lists 99% cashews and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g. Check the packaging for other ingredients and allergens.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added salt and can eat cashews.
The product name describes them as roasted and unsalted, and the product information lists cashews as an ingredient. Check the exact pack for further allergen information.
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The 500 g pack may suit you if you want to share cashews and they fit your diet.
The product name specifies purple skin and 180 grade. The product information lists cashews and salt; check the packaging for the full ingredients and allergen information.
No. Cashews are themselves a tree-nut allergen. A product may be labelled gluten-free or lactose-free, but that doesn’t change the fact that it contains cashews.
No. Don’t treat a lactose-free label on its own as confirmation that a product is suitable for someone with a cow’s milk protein allergy. The Voedingscentrum lists proteins in cow’s milk as food allergens, so check the information relevant to your specific allergy.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information must be available to customers. For unpackaged products, this information can be provided in writing or verbally. If it’s given verbally, it must be clear that you can ask for it, and it must be available before you buy.
‘May contain’ warns of possible accidental presence, for example through cross-contamination during production; it is not the same as an ingredient that has been deliberately added. According to the NVWA’s current guidance, rules on risk assessment and the wording ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ have applied since 1 January 2026.
Follow the instructions for your variety. For its 170 g unsalted cashews, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack tightly. Duyvis recommends keeping an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
No. Do not eat a pack covered by the warning. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. That date has passed, but the warning still applies if you have an affected pack.
