Regular hosts
You often serve cashews with drinks and are looking for a pack that suits your regular get-togethers. Jumbo offers both smaller packs and a 500 g unsalted variety.
Who is this advice for?
Occasional hosts
You’re buying for a one-off get-together and don’t want to be left with a large bag by default. ALDI and Jumbo also offer smaller pack sizes.
Careful label-checkers
You consider salt, ingredients or a specific certification when choosing. The NVWA advises checking the allergen information on the label of prepacked products, so always check the exact pack.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, choose an amount that suits how often you host; then check how your chosen variety is prepared and what it contains.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Choosing a larger pack | Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll use that amount at your regular get-togethers. | I want to choose a larger pack without judging by size alone; around 29% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Keeping a suitable amount in stock | Check the pack size, best-before date and storage instructions for your pack. | If you only serve cashews occasionally, you won’t want to keep more in stock than necessary; around 23% of consumers prioritise having a suitable amount. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety. | I want to make an informed choice about salt or ingredients and check the pack; around 18% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the cashews are roasted or unroasted and whether oil or flavouring ingredients are listed. | For a get-together, I want a particular preparation method or savoury flavour; around 18% of consumers start with this preference. |
| Product certification | Look for the certification on the packaging of the specific product range. | If certification is my main selection criterion, I want to be able to find it on the product itself; around 12% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a larger pack is automatically the best choice
A larger pack doesn’t, by itself, mean it’s right for the amount you serve. Choose an amount that suits how much you use and the space you have to store it.
Check the net weight and work out how much you need before choosing a pack.
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Confusing unsalted, unroasted and oil-free
These terms describe different qualities. The 500 g unsalted Jumbo variety contains sunflower oil; Duyvis lists salt in its Cashews Original, despite stating that no oil is added.
Check the preparation method and ingredients list separately from the product name.
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Treating general storage advice as a guarantee
Storage advice for mixed unsalted nuts doesn’t automatically apply to every cashew variety. The Nutrition Centre identifies rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage in this nut category.
Follow the instructions on your pack and check the nuts before serving.
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Mistaking a future target for current product certification
In 2024, the Central Bureau of Food Retail Trade set out a shared target for 2030. That target doesn’t prove that every own-brand product is already certified.
Check the current certification on the specific product range.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as savoury, oven-roasted cashews in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis says no oil is added to this product range.
- The ingredients include salt and flavourings; this isn’t a large pack.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Terra Unroasted Cashews in a 500 g pack and also sells a separate unsalted range.
- The unroasted label helps you choose the preparation method you want.
- Don’t assume one AH variety has the same ingredients as another based on its name.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers cashews in different pack sizes, including a 500 g unsalted larger pack.
- You can compare product information for different pack sizes.
- The 500 g unsalted variety contains sunflower oil, so unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free here.
Lidl
Lidl sells Alesto as its nut range and lists Way To Go cashews with a Fairtrade label.
- The Fairtrade label is useful if certification is part of your selection criteria.
- Check the label on the specific product range; brand descriptions aren’t an independent assessment of the entire range.
ALDI
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashews in a 250 g pack and also has a product page for a 500 g pack.
- The 250 g page specifies the preparation method and that the variety is unsalted.
- The 500 g page lists both salted and unsalted varieties, so check which one you’re choosing.
PLUS
PLUS offers Salted Cashews FT in a 170 g tub.
- The product name specifies both the salted variety and the FT label.
- This is a 170 g pack; check the product information for the variety you choose.
Joybuy products for get-togethers
This selection features cashews in smaller packs for get-togethers. Check the preparation method and ingredients for each variety.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large cashew nuts, 160 g
The 160 g pack is a good option if you’re looking for a smaller amount of cashews for a get-together.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The product name specifies dry roasted cashews; at 125 g, this is a smaller pack for a get-together.
If you have allergies, note that the product information lists ingredients including wheat, gluten and peanuts.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts, 150 g
This variety is salted and contains sunflower oil; check the ingredients if that’s something you consider when choosing snacks for a get-together.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
The product name specifies roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo salted cashews in shell, 120 g
The product name specifies salted cashews in their shells in a 120 g pack.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store an opened pack of cashews?
Follow the instructions on your product’s packaging. For its 500 g unsalted pack, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. The Nutrition Centre identifies rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage in mixed unsalted nuts; this isn’t storage-life advice for every cashew variety.
Does ‘no added oil’ also mean that cashews are unsalted?
No, these are separate qualities. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, but salt is listed in the ingredients. Check both details separately on the pack.
Where can I check allergen information for prepacked cashews?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label and be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Check the warnings on the exact pack too, as they can vary by product.
Are whole cashews suitable for children under four?
The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. So don’t assume that cashews from a snack bowl are suitable for young children.
What should I do with the 170 g Trader Joe’s cashews mentioned in the NVWA warning?
Don’t eat the affected product. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 because they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and doesn’t mean that all cashews from the same brand are affected.