People buying for a neighbourhood get-together
You’re buying cashews to share with several neighbours and choosing a pack size to suit what will be eaten during and after the get-together. Jumbo, ALDI and Albert Heijn list 500 g options.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Households that use up leftovers
You want to use opened nuts in meals later and keep the rest properly sealed. Albert Heijn suggests using the AH Terra option in hot dishes; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing unsalted cashews somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Conscientious hosts
You pay attention to salt, preparation methods or certifications, and check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five; that doesn’t automatically make them suitable for every guest.
What should you consider when choosing?
First, work out how much you expect to use during the get-together and afterwards. Then check the ingredients, preparation method, allergens and any certification details for the exact product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should consider this? |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the exact product and think about how much you’ll serve and use later. | If I’m buying nuts for several neighbours, I want the quantity to suit both the get-together and any later use. Around 31% of consumers put pack size first when choosing. |
| Storing leftovers | Check the storage instructions and make sure you can seal the pack properly after use. | I don’t want to open more than we’ll use, and I’m looking for ways to add the rest to meals later. This is the main reason for buying for around 25% of consumers. |
| Salt and preparation | Read the ingredients and compare the salt per 100 g; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean no oil. | If I’m choosing between unsalted, unroasted or savoury roasted, I look at the specific product. Around 19% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Allergens and sharing | Read the allergen information on the pack and consider possible cross-contamination and young children. | I want to know whether the ingredients and warnings are suitable for the guests who’ll be eating. For around 13% of consumers, this is the deciding factor when buying. |
| Certification | Check that the certification appears on the specific pack; a brand name or industry agreement doesn’t guarantee this. | If product-specific certification affects my choice, I check the label on the particular bag. Around 12% of consumers put this first. |
Things to look out for when buying
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Automatically choosing a large pack
A larger bag is only practical if you’ll use the contents during the get-together or later. Otherwise, you’ll have more of an opened pack left over.
Estimate in advance how much you’ll serve and what leftovers you could use in dishes; choose a smaller pack if you don’t expect to use much afterwards.
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Confusing no added oil with salt-free
Preparation method and salt content are two different things. The product information for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information separately, and look at the salt per 100 g for the product you’re buying.
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Opening the whole bag when you’re only serving some
For unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a tightly sealed container and storing them somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Serve some and seal the rest properly again. Follow the storage instructions on the pack, too.
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Assuming a brand name or agreement is a certification
Superunie describes an agreement to certify own-brand snack cashews by 2030. This doesn’t mean that every pack currently on sale is already certified.
Check for certification on the specific pack you’re considering.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
AH Terra Unroasted Cashews are listed in a 500 g pack; Albert Heijn also suggests using this product in hot dishes.
- The product page lists 20 servings of 25 g and Rainforest Alliance certification.
- These details apply to the AH Terra product, not all Albert Heijn cashews.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists an unsalted 500 g value pack as well as smaller sizes.
- The product information for the 500 g option lists 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
- So, for this product, unsalted doesn’t mean no added oil.
ALDI
ALDI pages describe Trader Joe’s cashews in a 500 g range, as well as a 250 g roasted, unsalted option.
- The 250 g product description specifies roasted, unsalted cashews.
- The 500 g product page describes both salted and unsalted options, so check the exact pack.
Duyvis
Retailer information lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted in a 125 g pack. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The product information offers a familiar savoury roasted option in a small pack.
- The preparation description comes from the manufacturer; it isn’t an independent taste review. The salted product sold in shops lists salt and possible other allergens.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto and describes Way To Go cashews as fair trade. An Alesto product description lists 500 g of unsalted cashews.
- The Alesto product description offers a large pack of unsalted cashews.
- The information about Alesto 500 g doesn’t confirm current shop availability; check the product and any certification details on the pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists 200 g bags of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
- The product page includes storage advice.
- PLUS warns that young children may choke on nuts.
Cashews at Joybuy
This selection includes larger packs for sharing and smaller bags for when you need less or want a savoury roasted option.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
The 500 g pack is ideal for a get-together where you want to share a larger quantity.
The product information lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g and recommends consuming the contents immediately after opening.
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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 use later.
The product information lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
At 160 g, this pack is a good fit if you need less or want to serve a selection of snacks.
The ingredients list cashew kernels; the product information lists 0.028 g of salt per 100 g and suggests adding them to yoghurt, muesli, bakes or desserts.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
This smaller pack is a good choice if you’re looking for a savoury roasted snack in a limited quantity.
The product information describes oven-roasted cashews with sea salt, without added oil or fat, and lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
The 150 g pack is a smaller salted option to serve as a snack at your get-together.
The ingredients list 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests will a 500 g bag serve?
There’s no set number of guests: it depends on how much everyone takes and what other snacks you’re serving. AH Terra lists 20 servings of 25 g; that’s the serving size stated on that product page, not a prediction of how many guests the pack will serve.
How should I store unsalted cashews after the get-together?
Store them in a tightly sealed container somewhere cool, dark and dry. For opened unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for 6 months or in the freezer for 1 year. Follow the instructions on the pack, too, and check for changes in smell or quality.
Does unsalted mean no oil has been added?
No. The product information for Jumbo’s 500 g unsalted cashews lists sunflower oil. So check both the ingredients list and the salt content for the specific product.
What should I check when sharing cashews with guests?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack, and consider possible cross-contamination. Ask guests about any relevant food allergies, and bear in mind that PLUS warns that young children may choke on its cashews.
Which cashews were subject to an NVWA warning in 2026?
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat a pack with these exact details. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other products or pack sizes.