When choosing cashews for gaming, start with the ingredient you need to avoid. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free, but the product contains cashews and may contain peanuts and other nuts. If cashews fit your diet, compare the allergen warnings, ingredients and salt information for the exact product. If you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, don’t choose cashews, regardless of claims such as gluten-free or how they’re prepared.
You’re looking for an explicit statement confirming that the product excludes the ingredient you need to avoid. Check the packaging of the exact variety; natural, vegan or unsalted doesn’t automatically mean a product is gluten-free or lactose-free.
You’re buying for yourself or another gamer and want to distinguish between cashews as an ingredient and warnings about possible traces of other ingredients, such as peanuts or wheat. If you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, avoid all cashew products.
Cashews fit your diet, but you want to weigh up a simple unsalted snack against a savoury roasted variety. Check the salt content, serving size and storage instructions.
First, check that the exact variety is suitable for your dietary requirements. Then compare the preparation method, salt content and portion size. A claim relating to one ingredient doesn’t mean a product is free from all allergens.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding gluten or lactose | Look for an explicit statement on the packaging of the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g as gluten-free and lactose-free. | If I need to avoid gluten or lactose, I want to be able to find the claim on the exact pack; around 36% of consumers put this requirement first. |
| Allergens and warnings | Compare the ingredients and warnings with the ingredients you personally need to avoid. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information on labels; cashews themselves remain an allergen. | When I’m buying for a gamer with an allergy, I check both the ingredients and the warnings; around 29% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
| Portion size and salt | Compare the salt per 100 g and read the portion and storage information on the packaging. Jumbo lists 0.02 g of salt per 100 g for the unsalted variety reviewed; the Duyvis variety reviewed lists 0.92 g per 100 g. | If I want to consider portion size and salt content while gaming, I check the information on each pack; around 21% of consumers put portion size and salt at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check whether oil, seasoning or salt has been added. PLUS lists only cashews as an ingredient for the variety reviewed; Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, with seasoning and salt. | Once I’ve checked that a product suits my diet, I prefer to choose between a simple recipe and a savoury flavour; around 14% of consumers prioritise ingredients or flavour. |
Gluten-free or lactose-free doesn’t mean a variety is free from cashews or warnings about other nuts. For example, AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g carries both of these ‘free from’ claims and lists cashews as an ingredient.
First, identify which ingredient you need to avoid. Then check the claim, ingredients and allergen information on the same pack.
The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed are unsalted but contain sunflower oil. The PLUS variety reviewed is unroasted and lists only cashews as an ingredient.
Choose based on the ingredients list and preparation method, not just the word ‘unsalted’ on the front of the pack.
Heating doesn’t make cashews suitable for someone with a diagnosed cashew allergy. Duyvis Cashews Original also warns that it may contain wheat, peanuts and various nuts.
Consider the preparation method as a flavour or recipe choice only after checking that the allergen information fits your diet.
The AH pack reviewed lists a serving size of 25 g. Once opened, it also needs to be sealed and stored carefully.
Measure out the amount you’ve chosen into a bowl before you start, and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack after gaming.
AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g is worth considering if you’re looking for an explicit gluten-free or lactose-free claim.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g is an option if you’re looking for a simple recipe.
The unsalted cashews from Jumbo reviewed are worth considering if you want to compare a variety with a low salt content listed on the product page.
Cashews Original is worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury, oven-roasted variety.
The Dutch product listing for Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted cashews is for a 250 g pack.
Lidl offers cashews as a supermarket option in its Alesto range.
These Joybuy products are cashew varieties you can compare by ingredients, preparation method and salt information. Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack to make sure it suits your diet.
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A good fit if you’re looking for cashews with a single ingredient; the product information lists cashews as the only ingredient.
The listed ingredients are 100% cashew kernels; the salt content is 0.028 g per 100 g. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a diagnosed cashew allergy.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted cashew variety.
The product information says they’re oven-roasted without added fat or oil and contain 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. The allergen information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check this against your dietary requirements.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat roasted, unsalted cashew variety.
The product information lists 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. The description lists cashews as an ingredient and an allergen.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat cashew snack with salt.
The ingredients information lists cashews and salt; the stated salt content is 1.2 g per 100 g. Contains cashews and isn’t suitable if you have a diagnosed cashew allergy.
No. Cashews are a tree nut allergen, so if you have a diagnosed cashew allergy, don’t choose cashews. According to the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation, roasting doesn’t make the allergen harmless.
No, you can’t assume that from a lactose-free claim. Lactose intolerance relates to milk sugar, while a cow’s milk allergy relates to milk proteins. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings for milk.
Yes. Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets out the requirements for using the ‘gluten-free’ claim in the European Union. The claim relates to gluten; it doesn’t mean that a product is free from cashews, peanuts or other allergens.
In the Netherlands, these phrases are precautionary warnings about possible cross-contamination. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a business must carry out a risk assessment. The rules apply from 1 January 2026; for older stock, the production date is what matters.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack and seal the bag carefully after use. For the Duyvis variety reviewed, an opened bag is best stored in a light-proof, airtight container.
