Snacking on the go
You want to pick up cashews while doing your shopping and eat a pre-determined amount. Check the net weight and how you can seal the rest of the pack; a small bag isn’t necessarily one portion.
Who are these options for?
Those who prefer unsalted snacks
You want cashews without added salt and are also choosing between unroasted and roasted. These are separate characteristics: roasted cashews can be unsalted too.
Those who portion snacks in advance
You’re buying for several people or film nights and want to portion out a larger pack in advance. Store the rest in a tightly sealed pack in a dry place.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether convenience, flavour, quantity or information for the people eating is your main priority. Then check the variety and packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Taking a portion with you | Check the net weight and whether you can seal the pack securely once opened. | If I want to eat one pre-measured portion on the go, the main things to consider are how much I take and how I store the rest. Around 39% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Savoury flavour | Read the variety name and ingredients list; roasted without added oil doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If savoury flavour is most important for my film night, I’ll deliberately choose a suitable variety. Around 23% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Quantity and salt | Decide how much you want to eat, and check that the cashews are unsalted if you want to avoid added salt. | If I want to decide on the amount in advance or avoid added salt, I’ll weigh that up alongside how the cashews are prepared. Around 23% of consumers prioritise portion size or salt content. |
| Allergen information | Read the current ingredients list and any cross-contamination warning on the pack. | If I’m taking cashews for people with a relevant allergy, I’ll check the information for that exact pack. Around 15% of consumers give allergen information the highest priority. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a compact bag is one portion
A 125 g pack contains five 25 g portions if you choose to have 25 g per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews; this isn’t a mandatory snack portion.
Decide in advance how much you want to take, and put that amount in a suitable container separately if needed.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, with a savoury flavour. That doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted.
Check the salt content and preparation method separately in the product information for the variety you choose.
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Ignoring a recall warning
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning concerns possible metal fragments and doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.
Do not eat the identified batch. Check the barcode and best-before date on this specific pack.
Brands and shops to consider
Duyvis
An option if you’re looking for a savoury cashew variety. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- A 125 g pack of a salted Duyvis variety is listed as available in shops.
- The preparation method and flavour are Duyvis product descriptions, not an independent taste comparison.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket own-brand option if you want to pick up cashews with your regular shopping.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Cashews.
- Check the current packaging; product information may change.
Jumbo
A supermarket option offering cashews in different varieties and pack sizes.
- The range page lists salted and unsalted varieties, among others, in different net weights.
- A larger pack doesn’t mean it contains individually portioned bags.
Lidl
A supermarket option from Alesto; Lidl also lists Way To Go cashews as a Fairtrade option.
- Fairtrade is a product feature that Lidl lists for this option.
- Check the pack to see which variety and quantity you’re buying.
ALDI
A supermarket option from Trader Joe’s, with a roasted, unsalted cashew variety listed.
- This variety is listed in a 250 g pack.
- An NVWA warning for a separate 170 g pack doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties or batches.
PLUS
A supermarket own-brand option for cashews you can portion yourself.
- PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Cashews on Joybuy
These Joybuy products are cashews for enjoying as a snack straight from the pack. Choose the variety and quantity that suit your portion, and check the product information before ordering.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient, so you can choose how much to take with you.
Net weight: 160 g. Store in a sealed pack after opening.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The product description lists roasted cashews with a savoury, salty flavour.
Net weight: 125 g; the description lists 4–5 portions. Listed allergens are gluten, wheat, peanuts and cashews. Once opened, store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
This salted variety is a good choice if you’re deliberately opting for savoury cashews.
Net weight: 150 g. The product description lists cashews, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashews, an option if you want to avoid added salt.
Net weight: 200 g. The product description advises storing the pack tightly sealed in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade 500 g
The product description lists a family-size bag of salted cashews, suitable if you want to portion them yourself.
Net weight: 500 g. The description advises storing in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 125 g bag of cashews one snack portion?
Not automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews. If you choose 25 g per snack, a 125 g bag works out to five portions; this is a calculation example, not a recommended serving size.
Are unroasted and unsalted cashews the same thing?
No. Unroasted and unsalted describe different characteristics. PLUS lists an unsalted, unroasted variety; ALDI also lists roasted, unsalted cashews. So check the preparation method and salt content separately.
How should I store the rest of an opened pack?
Store cashews in a tightly sealed pack in a dry place, and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists nuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy as signs of loss of quality or spoilage.
What allergen information should I check on the pack?
Read the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warning on the pack you plan to buy. The NVWA states that allergens must be clearly indicated and easy to identify in the ingredients list. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking how cross-contamination warnings are used on prepacked products. These requirements don’t guarantee that a product is suitable for every allergy.
Which Trader Joe’s cashews are covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the identified batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.