Snackers keeping an eye on portions
If you want to take cashews with you but keep track of the energy in each snack, compare like-for-like amounts and weigh your portion in advance.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Snackers looking to avoid added salt
Unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil don’t mean the same thing. Check the ingredients list, salt content and preparation method separately.
Campers who want to seal their supplies
If you’re taking nuts for several snacks, check the seal and follow the storage instructions on the specific pack.
What should you look for in cashews?
First, weigh the amount you want to take with you. Then compare the labels and choose packaging that you can seal and store properly at the campsite.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
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| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack and weigh the amount you want to eat. | If I want to control how much I snack on, I want to know how much energy is in my portion. Around 36% of consumers say calories per snacking occasion are their top priority. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content and preparation details separately. | If I want to avoid added salt or certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in the variety I’m buying. Around 29% of consumers check this first. |
| Sealing and storage | Check that the pack seals properly and follow the storage instructions on the label. | If I’m taking nuts for several days, I want to keep them sealed at the campsite and store them somewhere as cool and dry as possible. Around 21% of consumers put storage first. |
| Quantity and sharing | Check the net weight and any portion information; decide in advance how much you want to take or share. | If I’m packing supplies for several snacks or to share, I want to match the quantity to how they’ll be used. Around 14% of consumers start by considering supplies and how they’ll be divided. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Confusing a small portion with a low-calorie product
A smaller portion contains less energy from the food than a larger one, but it doesn’t change the threshold for the ‘low energy’ claim. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g to use this claim.
Weigh your portion and calculate its energy using the kcal per 100 g shown on the pack.
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Assuming ‘unsalted’ means ‘oil-free’
The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil, even though they’re sold as unsalted.
Check the salt, ingredients and preparation method separately for the variety you’re buying.
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Treating the whole bag as one portion
The 250 g AH pack lists ten portions of 25 g, but that doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to eat in one sitting.
Decide in advance how many snacks you’re planning and divide up the portions you want before you set off.
A larger supply may take up more space in your luggage and require a storage plan.
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Applying general storage advice to a hot tent
The labels reviewed advise storing the nuts in a cool, dry place. General advice for a kitchen cupboard doesn’t guarantee they’ll keep in warm or humid festival conditions.
Follow the instructions on the pack and choose the coolest, driest spot you can at the campsite. Don’t take more than you can practically seal and store.
Brands and product varieties to compare
Preparation, ingredients and pack information can vary between varieties from the same brand. Compare the label and contents of the pack you’re actually buying.
Duyvis
Duyvis presents Original and Sea Salt as different options for anyone looking for a savoury cashew variety.
- Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted in the oven without added oil.
- Sea Salt has its own recipe, which includes sunflower oil and sea salt. A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t prove that it’s low in calories.
Albert Heijn
The 250 g AH Unsalted Cashews are an option if you want to use the portion information on the pack.
- The product information lists ten portions of 25 g.
- According to the ingredients list, this variety contains 96% cashews and sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean ‘oil-free’ here.
Jumbo
The unsalted 130 g and 200 g varieties reviewed have different packaging and product specifications.
- The product page for the 130g pack describes it as easy to reseal and lists approximately five portions.
- The 200g variety lists 99% cashews and sunflower oil. Check which pack you have.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews 200 g is a good fit if you’re looking for a short ingredients list.
- The product page lists cashews as the ingredient.
- The pack states that the product may contain peanuts. Unroasted and unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for unsalted cashews.
- The product description makes it a suitable option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
- The ‘unsalted’ description alone doesn’t establish a calorie or storage benefit, so check the pack.
ALDI
ALDI sells, under the product name TRADER JOE'S, a range that includes 250 g packs of roasted, unsalted cashews.
- The product description confirms that this is the roasted, unsalted variety and that the pack contains 250 g.
- ALDI is the shop name and TRADER JOE'S is the product brand. Check the exact pack and any batch information.
Cashews on Joybuy
These Joybuy products include plain, unsalted and savoury seasoned cashews. Compare the portion and nutritional information on the exact pack.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
Ideal if you want to calculate the energy in a portion of your choosing and are looking for a simple ingredients list.
The product description lists 604 kcal per 100 g and cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashews with a savoury flavour; check the salt content too.
The product description lists 586 kcal and 0,92 g salt per 100 g.
The ingredients information mentions cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews with cashews as the only ingredient.
The product description lists 596 kcal and 0,067 g salt per 100 g.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack securely after opening.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin 180 grade 500 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a larger pack of salted cashews; decide in advance how much you want to take with you.
The product description lists 679 kcal and 1,2 g salt per 100 g; the ingredients include cashew kernels and salt.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
Can cashews be marketed as low in calories?
For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for the ‘low energy’ claim at no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion may contain less energy, but it doesn’t change the threshold for the product claim.
How do I calculate the energy in my portion?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g shown on your pack by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For the PLUS variety reviewed, 20 g works out at 119,6 kcal; use the value on the label for any other variety.
Do cashews need to be kept in the fridge at a campsite?
The labels reviewed recommend storing them in a cool, dry place. AH also advises keeping them in a dark place and resealing the pack securely after use. A fridge isn’t listed as a standard requirement. General cupboard storage advice doesn’t guarantee they’ll keep in a hot or humid tent.
What should I check on the pack if I have a food allergy?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly stated on the label and distinguished in the ingredients list. Depending on the variety, the products reviewed mention the possible presence of other allergens, including peanuts, wheat or gluten. If you have a known allergy, follow your personal allergy advice.
Which ALDI cashews were covered by the safety warning?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. Do not eat this batch. The warning does not automatically apply to other batches or to the 250 g pack.