If you want to eat less fat at each snack time, you can weigh out a smaller portion; this won’t change the composition of the cashews. If you’re looking for cashews with a reduced fat content, check the claim and compare fat per 100 g: unsalted cashews or those roasted without added oil aren’t automatically lower in fat. Also check the salt content, pack size and whether they’re safe for everyone sharing them.
You want to distinguish a nutrition claim from information about how the cashews are prepared or how much salt they contain. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g before choosing a product as reduced-fat cashews.
You want to keep eating cashews while weighing out the amount you have at each snack time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful for regular unsalted cashews; this is general information, not a product specification for any particular brand.
You’re keeping an eye on pack size and what’s suitable for the people sharing the snacks. Check the packaging for allergen information; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children.
First decide whether you’re looking for a different composition or simply want to eat fewer cashews at each snack time. The European Commission explains that nutrition claims are only permitted if they’re included in the applicable claims framework and meet the relevant conditions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced fat content | Check the claim and compare fat per 100 g; look at energy separately. | If you mainly want to assess the composition of the nuts, it’s important to check the claim. Around 31% of consumers make reduced fat content their top purchasing priority. |
| Amount per snack time | Weigh your portion and compare it with the amount the nutritional information relates to. | If you mainly want to decide how much to eat without assuming the nuts themselves have a different composition, weighing your portion can help. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Unsalted option | Check the product type and the salt content on the label; assess fat separately. | If you’re looking for an unsalted nut snack, salt is your first selection point, not an indication of lower fat. Around 19% of consumers make unsalted products their top priority. |
| Sharing safely | Read the allergen information and consider the risk whole nuts pose to young children. | When you’re sharing snacks, the allergens and the way the food is eaten need to be suitable for everyone at the table. Around 13% of consumers prioritise suitability for the people sharing. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and decide how many snack times you want to cater for. | If you’re looking for a pack that suits the number of planned snack times or people sharing, the quantity is a practical factor to consider. Around 12% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t, by itself, prove that it has a lower fat content.
Use that information to assess how the cashews are prepared, and check any fat claim separately on the label.
Nutritional values per portion and per 100 g answer different questions: how much is in the product, and how much do you eat at a time?
Compare products per 100 g, then weigh the portion you want to eat.
Allergens and the choking risk posed by whole nuts may be decisive for some people sharing the snacks.
Check the allergen information on the specific pack and, for young children, consider whether whole nuts are suitable.
The 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 says not to eat this specific pack.
Check the product name, barcode and best-before date together. The warning applies to the pack specified, not automatically to other packs or the entire range.
Cashews Original is worth considering if you’re interested in how the cashews are prepared.
AH Unsalted Cashews are an option if you’re looking for unsalted nuts.
The range makes it easy to identify different options and pack sizes.
The cashews described may be worth considering if you’re comparing unsalted or spicy roasted options.
The Trader Joe’s option described is roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g suits anyone looking for this combination.
This selection includes regular cashew products for portion and preparation choices. Assess any reduced-fat claim separately; unsalted or roasted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat.
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Suits anyone who wants to weigh out regular cashews rather than assume they have a reduced fat content.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels; the pack contains 160 g.
Contains cashews.
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Suits anyone looking for roasted cashews with no added oil; this method of preparation doesn’t prove a reduced fat content.
Duyvis states that the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil. The product information lists 43 g of fat and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
The product information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; check the packaging if allergens are important to you.
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Suits anyone looking for a salted cashew option; being salted says nothing about reduced fat content.
Check the net weight and portion information on the pack before deciding how much to have at each snack time.
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A cashew option to compare with your own portion and preparation preferences.
Check the exact product type and nutritional values on the pack; salt and fat are separate characteristics.
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Suits anyone looking for a salted cashew option with the skin on; the word ‘salted’ doesn’t indicate reduced fat content.
The nutrition table lists 42.9 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains cashews and salt.
No. Unsalted describes the salt content, not the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful for regular unsalted cashews.
First compare fat and energy per 100 g, then look at how much you actually eat. European nutrition labelling rules distinguish information per 100 g from additional information per portion.
Read the allergen information on the specific pack. Information about fat or preparation doesn’t replace this check; label information is important when someone has a food allergy.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can cause choking. Consider separately whether the way the nuts are served is suitable for the child sharing the snacks.
No. The 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, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire range.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. EU labelling rules require special storage instructions where applicable; advice for another nut product doesn’t automatically apply to your cashews.
