If you want to keep calories down when snacking, weigh your cashews beforehand: the Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted cashews. Also choose according to your taste and check the ingredients; unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low in calories. The PLUS, AH and Jumbo varieties checked list 598 or 622 kcal per 100 grams, well above the European limit for a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods.
You want to take cashews with you and keep track of how much you eat at each snack break. Weighing them beforehand can help: the Voedingscentrum counts 25 grams as a handful and lists 154 kcal for that amount of unsalted cashews.
You want to avoid added salt, then choose according to the ingredients and how the cashews are prepared. Read the label: unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil describe different things.
You’re buying for several people and want to divide the portions without losing the packaging information. The NVWA states that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label.
First decide how much you want to take and weigh out; then choose between unroasted, fried or oven-roasted cashews based on the ingredients, added salt and flavour.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 grams and weigh out the amount you want to eat. | If I want to limit my calorie intake at each snack break, I look at my weighed portion rather than the whole packet. Around 36% of consumers put limiting calories per snack break first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt content separately; the preparation method does not tell you everything about what’s in the product. | When I want to avoid added salt, I also check whether the cashews contain oil or flavourings. Around 29% of consumers give top priority to the ingredients and salt content. |
| Taking them along and portioning | Check the net weight and decide in advance how many grams you want to divide between each person. | If I want to take a snack with me and reseal the rest properly after weighing out a portion, I check the packaging and storage instructions. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking and portioning a snack. |
| Sharing safely | Keep the label and read the allergen information; if there’s a warning, check the exact product and batch details. | When I share cashews with others, I want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens clearly. Around 14% of consumers put safe sharing first. |
The 100-gram AH packet lists four 25-gram portions. Treating the whole packet as one snack portion means you’ll eat more than the stated serving.
Weigh out how much you want to take beforehand and pack that amount separately.
These terms describe the salt content or preparation, not whether a product is low in energy. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 40 kcal per 100 grams for a ‘low energy’ claim. The PLUS variety checked lists 598 kcal, while the AH and Jumbo varieties list 622 kcal per 100 grams.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 grams and calculate the amount for the portion you actually weigh out.
Cashews are an allergen, and some varieties also warn that other allergens may be present. Without the packaging, that information won’t be readily available alongside the snack.
Keep the label with the snack for the group and check the information for everyone who’ll be eating. The NVWA states that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned a specific batch of 170-gram Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning did not automatically apply to other packets or batches.
Compare the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the affected batch listed.
Do not eat an affected packet.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted cashews with a savoury flavour, prepared without added oil.
The AH varieties checked are unsalted fried cashews that you can portion yourself.
The Jumbo variety checked is unsalted and fried, for anyone looking for this preparation method and wanting to portion it themselves.
Lidl offers unsalted cashews; the Way To Go range is worth considering if you’d also like to find out about their origin.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250-gram packet, a size you can portion out in advance.
The PLUS variety checked is unsalted and unroasted, for anyone looking for a simple ingredients list.
These products are cashew options to take with you and portion yourself for a snack break. Check the flavour, ingredients and allergen information on each packet.
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An option if you’re after a savoury, oven-roasted flavour. If you’re sharing the nuts, check the allergen information on the packet.
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An option if you want to decide how many cashews to take with you. Weigh out your snack portion beforehand and check the ingredients and allergen information on the packet.
No. Unsalted does not mean low in calories. The PLUS variety checked lists 598 kcal, while the AH and Jumbo varieties checked list 622 kcal per 100 grams. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for a ‘low energy’ claim.
Multiply the kcal per 100 grams on the label by the number of grams you’ve weighed out, then divide by 100. For 25 grams, that’s 149.5 kcal for the PLUS variety checked and 155.5 kcal for the AH and Jumbo varieties checked, based on their product information.
Follow the instructions on the packet. Albert Heijn recommends storing the unsalted cashews checked in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the packet tightly. For an opened Duyvis packet, the retailer’s product page checked recommends an airtight, light-proof container.
Don’t assume it does. Stichting Voedselallergie states that the allergen remains stable when heated. Keep the ingredients and allergen information from the specific packet with the snack.
Do not eat the affected batch. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 lists 170-gram Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning means the batch is not safe to eat, even if the best-before date has passed.
