Cashews are not suitable for guests who need to avoid them: cashews are a tree nut allergen, as the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation explains. For other dietary requirements, check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings separately; unsalted or vegan does not automatically mean allergen-free.
You want to know whether cashews and any other allergens are safe for your guests. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists cashews as a tree nut allergen, so check the full ingredients list and warnings on the packaging.
You’re looking for a product that meets your guest’s gluten-free dietary needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol; a natural appearance is no guarantee that a product is suitable.
You want to avoid animal-derived ingredients and keep this preference separate from allergy requirements. A vegan label can help, but it doesn’t rule out other allergens.
First establish what your guest needs to avoid, then consider flavour, preparation method and packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Excluding the right allergen | Read the full ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If I have a guest who needs to avoid cashews or another allergen, I first want to know whether this nut can be served at all. Around 31% of consumers prioritise avoiding a particular allergen. |
| Gluten-free suitability | Look for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol, and check the allergen information too. | If a guest follows a gluten-free diet, I don’t want to rely on an ingredients list that doesn’t mention wheat. Around 25% of consumers make gluten-free suitability their top priority. |
| Milk, lactose or plant-based | Establish whether the requirement is a milk allergy, lactose intolerance or a plant-based preference; these are different dietary considerations. | If I’m catering for someone with a milk allergy, lactose intolerance or a plant-based preference, I want to know exactly which requirement applies. Around 25% of consumers want to distinguish carefully between these dietary choices. |
| Preparation method and packaging | Compare the exact variant, preparation method, ingredients and net weight; don’t assume that ‘unsalted’ means allergen-free. | Once the dietary requirements are clear, I want to choose a variant that suits the occasion and the preferred preparation method. Around 19% of consumers focus mainly on preparation method and packaging. |
A label referring to one ingredient doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashews. Cashews are therefore unsuitable for anyone who needs to avoid them.
First check which allergen your guest needs to avoid, then review the full ingredients list and warnings.
These labels answer different questions from whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. PLUS describes one Duyvis variant as vegan; the product information for that specific variant also lists warnings about other allergens.
Consider the preparation method, plant-based preferences and medical exclusions separately.
For the Duyvis Oven Roasted variant, Jumbo lists possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts and wheat as well as the ingredients. Looking only at deliberately added ingredients therefore doesn’t give you the full picture of the allergen information provided.
Check both the ingredients list and the allergen warnings on the current packaging.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning refers to the possible presence of metal fragments; the fact that the date has passed does not make the affected pack safe to eat.
Check the product name, packaging, barcode and best-before date. Do not eat the pack mentioned in the warning, and don’t assume the warning applies to other variants.
A savoury option for drinks parties is Oven Roasted Salted Cashews, 125 g.
A supermarket option offering unsalted cashews.
The range includes Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g, as well as a separate Duyvis variant.
PLUS lists an own-brand unsalted, unroasted variant, as well as a separate Duyvis product.
The official product page lists TRADER JOE’S Roasted Unsalted Cashews 250 g.
Lidl has a product page for cashews.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews with different product names and variants. Always check the current ingredients and allergen information to make sure they meet your guests’ dietary needs.
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The product description lists 100% cashew kernels and a 160 g pack; the cashews are described as suitable for eating as they are or adding to dishes. Cashews are a tree nut allergen.
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This variant is a good option if you’re looking for roasted cashews. The listed allergen information mentions gluten, wheat and peanuts; avoid this variant if a guest needs to avoid any of these ingredients. Cashews are a tree nut allergen.
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The product name specifies salted cashews in a 150 g pack. Check the current allergen information before serving this variant; cashews are a tree nut allergen.
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The product name specifies roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack. ‘Unsalted’ tells you nothing about allergens, so check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
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The product name specifies cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, in a 500 g pack. Check the allergen information on the packaging; cashews are a tree nut allergen.
No. Cashews are a tree nut allergen, as the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation explains. If a guest needs to avoid cashews, don’t serve them; a label referring to another ingredient doesn’t change that.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol. Check the allergen information too; an ingredients list without wheat isn’t enough on its own to assess possible cross-contamination.
No. A milk allergy is a reaction to milk proteins, while lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains the difference, so consider the person’s actual dietary needs rather than relying on the words ‘lactose-free’ alone.
Check the current packaging before eating the product, and ask the retailer or manufacturer for clarification before serving it to someone with the relevant dietary requirement. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise customers to read the packaging, as product and allergy information can change.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. If you still have that specific pack, don’t eat the cashews; the warning does not automatically apply to other variants.
