If you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, don’t choose cashews: labels such as gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan don’t change that. If you can eat cashews, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If you plan to eat them regularly, you may want to choose an unsalted variety. Follow the storage instructions if you’ll be using the pack over several working days.
You can eat cashews but are looking for a specific gluten-free, lactose-free or plant-based option for your desk lunch. The information on the exact pack is more relevant than a general dietary claim. Albert Heijn lists these attributes for AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g.
You need to avoid a particular allergen and want to know whether cashews themselves, or a warning about possible presence, rule out a product. If you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, cashews aren’t a suitable snack, as the guidance from Thuisarts.nl and Stichting Voedselallergie also makes clear.
You’re looking for nuts that are easy to take with you and store. A suitable pack size, an unsalted variety and the storage instructions may be more useful than general health claims. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
Start with any allergens you need to avoid. Then compare the dietary claim, ingredients and usage information on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check the ingredients and the warning about possible presence on the exact pack. If you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, don’t choose cashews; Thuisarts.nl advises avoiding whatever you’re allergic to. | If I need to avoid cashews or another specific allergen, I check both details before choosing. Around 33% of consumers prioritise allergen avoidance. |
| Dietary claims | Look for the claim you need on the exact variety, and check the allergen information too. Albert Heijn lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan. | If I can eat cashews but want to avoid gluten or lactose, for example, I look for the relevant claim on my pack. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a specific dietary claim. |
| Ingredients and salt | Compare the ingredients list and salt content; whether nuts are unroasted or roasted doesn’t, on its own, tell you anything about allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five. | If I’m looking for a simple, unsalted option for regular use, I check both the flavouring and the ingredients. Around 20% of consumers prioritise unsalted options with simple ingredients. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack weight and storage instructions for after opening. For the AH variety reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing it properly. | If I’m taking the snack with me for several working days, I want to choose a pack that suits how I’ll use it and that I can store as instructed. Around 20% of consumers prioritise convenience for the working day and packaging. |
Cashews remain an allergen, even if the pack carries a different dietary claim. A diagnosed cashew allergy means you should avoid cashews.
Start with the allergen you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety.
The manufacturer describes Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, but the savoury seasoning mix does contain salt.
Check the ingredients and salt information separately from the cooking method.
The PLUS variety lists cashews as its only ingredient, but also warns that the product may contain peanuts.
Check both the ingredients and the warning about the possible presence of any allergens you need to avoid.
The weight on the pack tells you what it contains, not how many cashews you should eat at lunch.
Choose a pack based on how you plan to take it with you and use it, and follow the storage instructions after opening.
Duyvis Cashews Original 125 g is a roasted variety with a savoury flavour. The manufacturer says it is oven-roasted without added oil.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is labelled gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an unsalted supermarket option.
Lidl sells unsalted cashews and directs shoppers to the pack for ingredient information.
The Trader Joe’s Roasted and Unsalted Cashews 250 g reviewed are a roasted, unsalted variety.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an unroasted, unsalted variety.
This selection features roasted cashews with a savoury flavour. Check the allergen information if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
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A roasted cashew variety with a savoury flavour; check the listed allergens before choosing it.
The product information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens.
The seasoning mix contains salt, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
The pack is described as containing 4–5 servings. Seal it properly after opening.
According to Allergie Centra Nederland, being allergic to one type of nut doesn’t automatically mean you’re allergic to all nuts. Ask a healthcare professional to assess whether they’re suitable for you, and check the warnings on the pack. Don’t base your choice on a general dietary claim alone.
No. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, whereas a milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins, according to Stichting Voedselallergie. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information rather than relying on a lactose-free claim alone.
It’s a warning about the possible accidental presence of an allergen, not a statement that it has deliberately been added as an ingredient. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that, from 1 January 2026, a risk assessment determines whether such a warning is needed. Permitted wording includes “May contain X” and “Not suitable for people with an X allergy”.
Follow the instructions for your particular variety. For AH Cashewnoten ongezouten, Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack properly and storing it in a cool, dark and dry place. For Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted, Albert Heijn recommends keeping the opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. That best-before date has passed; don’t eat the product if you still have a pack from this specific batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
