Mindful party planners
You’re looking for cashews for a garden party and want to distinguish between less fat in the product and less fat from eating a smaller portion. Compare nutritional values on the same basis.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of unsalted snacks
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt, but you’re not ruling out roasted or unroasted varieties. Check the ingredients list too: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean no added oil.
Hosts catering for different guests
You want to take allergens, young children and leftovers into account. To do so, check the information on the packaging of the exact product you’re serving.
What should you look out for when buying?
Start with your main priority: a lower fat content per 100 g, no added salt, a suitable quantity or a product that’s right for your guests. The percentages below relate to consumers choosing cashews for a garden party.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
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| Less fat | Compare fat per 100 g. For the ‘low fat’ claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods; these are not automatically the requirements for ‘reduced fat’. | If I want to eat less fat, I compare the nutritional values first and then decide how much to serve myself. Around 36% of consumers put limiting fat at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| No added salt | Check both the salt content and the ingredients list; unsalted doesn’t rule out added oil. | No added salt is essential for me, even if I’m not specifically looking for less fat. Around 22% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the net weight with your serving plan, and store any leftover nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | I want to buy enough for the party without being left with a large, open pack afterwards. Around 21% of consumers prioritise quantity and leftovers. |
| Suitable for guests | Check the allergen information on the exact packaging and look out for warnings relevant to the guests you’re expecting. | If any guests have a relevant allergy or there are young children, I check the product information and how it should be served beforehand. Around 21% of consumers name suitability for guests as their top priority. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming unsalted, unroasted or made without added oil means low in fat
These describe different product characteristics. For example, AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand declares 45 g of fat per 100 g, while the ingredients list for Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten includes sunflower oil.
Check the ingredients and the fat content per 100 g. Don’t use ‘low fat’ as a synonym for ‘unsalted’ or ‘made without added oil’.
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Comparing a portion with 100 g of another product
Nutritional values given for different portion sizes can’t be compared directly and may distort the differences between products.
Compare per 100 g first, then calculate based on the weight of your own portion. A general example from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre isn’t a product declaration for every brand.
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Putting a large pack straight out on the table
The size of the pack doesn’t determine how much you want to serve. Any nuts left after the party should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Plan your portions, top up bowls as needed and keep the rest of the pack sealed.
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Ignoring a safety warning or applying it to an entire brand
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments and applies to that specific product, not all ALDI cashews.
Carefully compare the packaging with the details in the warning. Do not eat any packs you may still have that match the notice.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is an example of a savoury snack that, according to the product description, is oven-roasted without added oil.
- Duyvis clearly describes how the product is prepared.
- According to the brand description, this doesn’t prove that the product has a lower fat content; check the nutritional values on the exact pack.
Albert Heijn
AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand 150 g is a specific example of unroasted, unsalted cashews.
- Albert Heijn’s product page states 45 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
- Organic and unroasted don’t mean that the product is low in fat; these values apply to this pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs, catering for different quantities.
- The product page for the 200 g variety lists 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
- The same page declares 48.6 g of fat per 100 g; in this case, unsalted doesn’t mean made without added oil.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands describes unsalted and spicy roasted cashews as varieties to suit different taste preferences.
- The product description distinguishes between an unsalted option and a seasoned one.
- The preparation and flavour descriptions alone don’t substantiate a low-fat or ‘reduced fat’ claim.
ALDI
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews under the Trader Joe’s name in a 250 g pack.
- The product description specifies how the cashews are prepared and the net weight.
- Roasted and unsalted don’t prove that the fat content is lower.
PLUS
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an example of a simple, unroasted variety.
- The PLUS product page lists cashews and 46.5 g of fat per 100 g.
- Unroasted and unsalted are separate characteristics and don’t prove that a product is low in fat.
Cashews at Joybuy
The products below are cashews for a garden party, with different salt and preparation characteristics. These characteristics don’t substantiate a ‘reduced fat’ claim.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo salted cashews with skins 120 g
A salted snack option that’s ready to serve; bear in mind that cashews are an allergen.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A plain option for anyone looking for cashew kernels with no added salt; the ingredients information lists 100% cashew kernels. Bear in mind that cashews are an allergen.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted cashews 125 g
A dry-roasted variety to serve as a snack. The product information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; bear this in mind if any guests have relevant allergies.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashews 150 g
A salted cashew option that’s ready to serve; check that the ingredients suit your guests’ preferences and allergies.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashews 200 g
A roasted, unsalted option for anyone looking for both characteristics. The ingredients information lists cashews; check the packaging for information relevant to your guests.
Frequently asked questions
Is ‘made without added oil’ the same as low fat?
No. Made without added oil describes how a product is prepared, not its total fat content. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim; AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand, for example, declares 45 g per 100 g.
How do I calculate the fat in my own portion of cashews?
Multiply the declared fat per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. Based on this calculation, a 20 g portion of the AH Biologisch pack, which contains 45 g of fat per 100 g, has 9 g of fat. This is a calculation based on the product declaration, not advice on portion size.
How should I store dry cashews left over after the garden party?
Store dry cashews in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and follow the packaging instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry and preferably cool place; this advice doesn’t necessarily apply to nuts that have been used in a moist dish.
Where can I check allergen information for cashews?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product you’re serving. The NVWA states that allergens which must be declared have to appear in the ingredients list; the PLUS variety examined, for example, warns that it may contain peanuts.
Are whole cashews suitable if young children will be eating too?
The Albert Heijn and Duyvis product pages examined state that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind if young children will be there, and keep whole nuts out of their reach.