Budget-conscious game night hosts
You’re buying cashews for a group and want to choose a pack size that matches how much you’ll actually use. The price per kilo and how much you’ll have left over are useful points of comparison.
Which pack size is right for you?
Small groups planning for leftovers
You host game night now and then and don’t want to open more than you need. A pack size that suits the amount you’re planning to serve, along with a good way to store any leftovers, can help keep things practical.
Hosts with specific ingredient preferences
You want to choose between unsalted, salted or roasted cashews with no added oil. You’ll also check the allergen information before serving them to guests.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to serve on the night and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Then compare the exact flavour, ingredients and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| How much you need for the group | Net weight and how much you want to serve on the night. | If you’re buying for several players, you’ll want enough to serve without automatically ending up with a large amount left over. Around 23% of consumers prioritise choosing an amount that suits the group. |
| What you’ll do with the leftovers | Whether you can reseal and store the opened pack properly. | If you don’t eat cashews often, you’ll want to avoid leaving a large amount open for a long time. Around 15% of consumers prioritise leftovers that are easy to store. |
| Salt and preparation method | The exact ingredients list and whether salt or oil has been added. | If you’re looking for a particular flavour or preparation method, don’t rely on the word ‘unsalted’ alone. Around 15% of consumers make salt or preparation method the deciding factor. |
| Price per kilo | When comparing different pack sizes, look at both the price per kilo and the total price of the bag. | If you’re buying for a group, you’ll want to know whether you’ll actually use the amount you choose. Around 39% of consumers prioritise a price per kilo that represents good value for the amount they can use. |
| Origin and certification information | Check whether a certification is stated for that exact product variety. | If a particular certification matters to you, look for it on the specific pack or in the product information. Around 8% of consumers prioritise this kind of certification information. |
What to consider when buying and storing
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Assuming a value pack is automatically the right size
A large pack is only practical if you’ll use the contents during game night or later. Otherwise, you may end up with more opened nuts than you intended.
First decide how much you want to serve now and save for later. Then compare the pack sizes of the varieties you’re considering.
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Confusing unsalted with no added oil
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you how the nuts have been roasted. According to Jumbo, its unsalted varieties contain sunflower oil. The Duyvis variety is described by Albert Heijn as roasted without added oil or fat, but it is salted.
Check the preparation description and ingredients list for the exact variety. Don’t assume one characteristic means the other.
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Opening a large bag without a plan for the leftovers
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place. How long they keep depends on the packaging and storage conditions, and this is no guarantee of the quality of every opened bag.
Only serve the amount you want and seal the rest properly. Follow the storage advice on the pack.
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Focusing only on flavour and not checking the exact pack
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. The warning applies to this specific pack, not to all ALDI cashews.
If there’s a safety warning, check the pack size, barcode and best-before date. Do not eat the specific pack mentioned.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range lists unsalted cashews in 250 g and 500 g packs.
- The product information for the 250 g pack includes ingredients, allergen information and storage advice.
- Don’t assume the ingredients for the 250 g pack are the same as those for the 500 g variety without checking.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 500 g value packs of salted and unsalted cashews, as well as a 200 g pack of unsalted cashews.
- The varieties offer different pack sizes and flavour options within the same own-brand range.
- According to the ingredients lists, both the salted and unsalted varieties contain sunflower oil. Here, unsalted does not mean no added oil.
ALDI
The Trader Joe’s range includes 250 g packs of roasted unsalted cashews, as well as a 500 g product available in salted and unsalted varieties.
- The smaller pack and larger size offer different quantities to compare.
- The 500 g product page groups several varieties together, so check the information for the specific one you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists 200 g packs of unsalted Fairtrade cashews.
- The product information names Fairtrade as the certification standard and Flocert as the certification body.
- Check the certification information on the specific product variety you choose.
Duyvis
Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted is a savoury variety sold in a 125 g pack.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the nuts are roasted without added oil or fat.
- The variety contains salt and flavouring ingredients. The preparation description does not mean the nuts are unsalted.
Lidl
Alesto is the relevant nut range in Lidl’s selection. Lidl lists Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
- A product description from Product of the Year Netherlands also lists 500 g packs of Alesto roasted unsalted cashews.
- The Fairtrade information for Way To Go does not automatically apply to every Alesto variety.
Cashews at Joybuy
The selection below includes unsalted, salted and dry-roasted cashews in a range of pack sizes. Check the variety, ingredients and allergen information for each product.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The unsalted variety is an option if you’re looking for cashews with no added salt.
Pack size: 160 g.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels.
Contains cashew kernels; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A small, savoury pack for anyone looking for cashews roasted without added oil or fat.
Pack size: 125 g; this variety is salted.
The product information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
This salted variety is a good choice if you’re looking for cashews with added salt.
Pack size: 150 g.
The ingredients list includes cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Contains cashews; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A 200 g pack of roasted unsalted cashews, ideal if you need a smaller amount.
The product description advises resealing the pack securely after opening.
Contains cashews; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 grade 500 g
The 500 g pack gives you a larger quantity to share or save for later.
The ingredients information lists cashew kernels and salt.
Contains cashews; not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Frequently asked questions
How many cashews do I need for game night?
If you like, use 25 g as a guide: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses this amount for one handful of unsalted cashews. That means 500 g is equivalent to twenty handfuls, and 250 g to ten. This doesn’t predict how much each guest will eat, so bear any other snacks in mind too.
How should I store an opened bag of unsalted cashews?
Store the nuts in a sealed container or pack in a cool, dark and dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide says that opened unsalted cashews keep for six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer. For an unopened pack, follow the storage advice and date on the product. Look out for signs of spoilage, such as a rancid smell or taste, a chewy texture or mould.
What should I check on the label if a guest has an allergy?
Check the allergen information on the exact pack and talk to your guest about their allergy. Cashews are an allergen in their own right. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products.
Are whole cashews suitable as a snack for young children?
Don’t assume whole nuts are a suitable snack for young children: the product information checked from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS warns of a choking risk. Offer young participants a suitable alternative snack.
Which cashews were covered by the NVWA warning?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning of 20 May 2026 specifically names 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. Do not eat that specific pack. The warning does not automatically apply to other pack sizes or to all ALDI cashews.