If you want one measured snack, a pack with a clearly stated portion weight is handy. Otherwise, you can portion out the cashews in advance, as a 125–250 g bag is not automatically a single serving. For adults, 25 g can be used as a guide when planning, based on the daily recommendation for unsalted nuts from the MDL Fonds; it is not a required snack portion. For children under four and anyone with a nut allergy, suitability comes before convenience: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts for young children, and individual medical dietary advice should always take precedence in the case of an allergy.
You want to take a pre-measured amount with you on the hunt. The 125–250 g bags reviewed here need to be portioned out if you want one small snack, so check the net weight and decide how many portions you want to make.
You want to prepare several portions and keep the ingredients and allergen information available. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, whole nuts are not suitable for children under four. Anyone with a nut allergy needs an alternative that is appropriate for their medical dietary advice.
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt and don’t want to rely on terms such as ‘roasted’ or ‘without oil’. Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS have reviewed unsalted options; check the variant name and product information on the packaging.
First, decide who the nuts are suitable for. Then choose a portion weight and decide whether to portion them yourself or find a pack with suitable portions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A measured portion | Check the net weight and whether any inner packs really are individual portions. Divide the contents by the portion weight you choose. | If you want to take one pre-measured snack with you, convenience is key. Around 36% of consumers say measuring out a portion is their top priority. |
| Suitability for everyone taking part | Bear in mind that whole nuts are unsuitable for children under four, and check the ingredients and allergen information. Keep this information if you portion the nuts yourself. | If you’re handing out snacks, first check that they’re suitable for everyone taking part. Individual packaging doesn’t change the risk of choking or an allergy. Around 29% of consumers put suitability for participants first. |
| Unsalted or savoury roasted | Check the variant and salt information. No added oil doesn’t automatically mean unsalted; Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil. | If you’re looking specifically for unsalted cashews, check the ingredients rather than just how they’re prepared. Around 21% of consumers give unsalted ingredients the highest priority. |
| Preparing several portions | Work out the total amount and the weight you want per portion. If you portion them yourself, keep the original ingredients, allergen and storage information available. | If you’re preparing snacks for several occasions or people, you’ll want to decide how much goes in each portion. Around 14% of consumers put preparation and portion planning first. |
A 125 g pack or a label such as ‘3-pack’ doesn’t automatically tell you how much is in each individual portion. The amount you have at each snack time may therefore be different from what you expect.
Check the net contents and whether there are any inner packs. Then decide how much you want to take in each portion.
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. If someone has a nut allergy, the ingredients still matter: individually packed cashews are not allergen-free.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under four. For anyone with a nut allergy, choose only an alternative that’s appropriate for their medical dietary advice.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This method of preparation doesn’t mean the product is unsalted.
Use the variant name and salt information on the packaging to tell unsalted and savoury roasted options apart.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
If you’ve kept this pack, check the product, barcode and best-before date together, and don’t eat the affected pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other weights or variants.
Cashews Original is a savoury roasted cashew option in a 125 g pack that you can portion out yourself.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 3-pack is a product range for anyone looking for several packs.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is a standard pack for measuring out your own portions.
Lidl sells cashews under the Alesto brand, including the Way To Go product range.
ALDI sells Trader Joe’s cashews in several sizes, including a 250 g roasted, unsalted option and a 500 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten fairtrade 200 g is a standard pack for anyone who wants to portion out unsalted nuts themselves.
These Joybuy products come in packs of cashews that you can portion out in advance. Check the quantity and whether each variant is salted or unsalted.
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The pack contains 160 g of cashew kernels to portion out yourself.
The ingredients list names cashew kernels as the only ingredient; cashew is an allergen.
Reseal the pack tightly after opening.
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The 125 g pack is intended for you to portion out yourself; the product description lists 4–5 servings.
The description mentions oven-roasting, sea salt and no added fat or oil. This is not an unsalted option.
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The pack contains 150 g, ready for you to make your own measured portions in advance.
The ingredients information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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The pack contains 500 g of cashews to divide into several portions in advance.
The product information lists salt and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
Store the pack in a cool, dry place.
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The 200 g pack is an unsalted option for making your own measured snack portions.
The title describes the cashews as roasted and unsalted, and the ingredients list names cashews only.
Reseal the pack tightly after opening.
Divide the net contents by the weight you choose for each portion. At exactly 25 g per portion, 125 g, 200 g, 250 g and 500 g work out to 5, 8, 10 and 20 portions respectively, with nothing left over. The 25 g figure is based on daily dietary advice for adults; it is not a required or universal snack portion.
Don’t give whole nuts to children under four. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking; choose a different treat for these children.
Pre-packed food sold in the EU must meet allergen information rules; allergenic ingredients must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Check the information on the specific pack. That information alone doesn’t determine whether a product is suitable for an individual’s medical dietary advice.
Prepare the portions in advance and keep the original packaging so you can refer to the product information. Follow the best-before date and any storage instructions on the label.
Don’t eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that it may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack and doesn’t automatically apply to other weights or variants.
