A large bag of cashews can work well for a Halloween party if you can serve them all or use the rest later. Several smaller bags make it easier to keep some unopened. Then choose your preferred salt level and preparation, and check the allergen information to make sure the pack suits your guests and plans for any leftovers.
You want to buy enough cashews for your party without automatically choosing the biggest bag. Think about how much you need and whether you’ll use the rest later. Jumbo and ALDI list different pack sizes for their cashews.
You’re looking for a pack that works for the party and that you can use afterwards. An unsalted or unroasted variety could be a good fit; store opened nuts according to the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn lists unroasted cashews in a 500 g pack.
You’re taking salt preferences, allergens and any young children into account. The ingredients and warnings on the pack can help you decide what to serve. Jumbo specifically warns that its cashew product can pose a choking risk to young children.
First, decide how much you want to serve and which variety will suit your guests. Then choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use during and after the party.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the variety you’re considering and decide how much you want to serve. Jumbo and ALDI list cashews in 500 g packs. | If you want to choose a larger pack that also fits your shopping plans, think about how much you’ll actually use. Around 31% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Decide how much to put out, taking into account other party snacks and how you plan to use any leftovers. Store opened unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed pack in a cool, dark, dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. | If you don’t want to open or buy more than your household can use, being able to keep some packs sealed is useful. Around 25% of consumers give choosing a suitable quantity and making use of leftovers top priority. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the nuts are salted or unsalted, and roasted or unroasted. ALDI lists roasted unsalted cashews, while Albert Heijn lists an unroasted variety. | If you have a particular flavour or preparation in mind for your party, check the product name and ingredients before choosing a pack size. Around 19% of consumers put salt level and preparation first. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and keep the original packaging. Also bear in mind Jumbo’s warning about the choking risk for young children. | If your guests have relevant allergies or young children will be there, you’ll want to check what’s in the pack and how to serve the nuts beforehand. Around 13% of consumers give suitability for guests top priority. |
| Fairtrade claim | Check that the claim applies to the specific product; don’t assume it does based on the shop name or another product range. | If you’re specifically looking for a Fairtrade claim, check the name on the pack itself. Around 12% of consumers put this type of product-specific claim first. |
A bigger bag contains more nuts, but that doesn’t automatically mean it’s right for the party and for what you’ll use afterwards. ALDI lists both 500 g cashews and a 250 g roasted unsalted variety.
Compare the net weight of the variety you’re considering, and decide in advance how much you want to serve and store.
Salted, unsalted, roasted and unroasted describe different product options. For example, Albert Heijn’s unroasted pack isn’t the same as the roasted unsalted variety listed by ALDI.
First choose your preferred preparation and salt level, then check the ingredients on the specific pack.
Without the packaging, the ingredients and allergen information won’t be readily available next to the bowl. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains which allergens must be listed on food labels.
Keep the original packaging with your supplies and make sure the relevant label information is available when you serve the nuts.
Cashews can lose quality if they aren’t stored properly. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed pack in a cool, dark, dry place. Rancidity and mould are signs that they’ve spoiled.
Only open as much as you plan to use, and follow the storage advice on the pack for the rest.
The listed Cashews Sea Salt variety is a salted snack option in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists AH Terra Unroasted Cashews in a 500 g pack.
Jumbo lists its own-brand cashews in salted and unsalted varieties, including a 500 g unsalted pack.
Lidl describes Alesto cashews and also lists Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s cashews in an XXL 500 g pack, in salted and unsalted varieties, as well as a 250 g roasted unsalted pack.
PLUS lists its own-brand unsalted Fairtrade cashews in a 200 g pack.
These Joybuy products offer different pack sizes and salt or preparation options for cashews.
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The 500 g pack is a good fit if you’re looking for a larger quantity to put on the party table.
The description says these are cashews with their skins on and a mild salty flavour. Once opened, the product description recommends consuming the contents straight away.
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The 500 g pack gives you a larger quantity to share at the party.
The product name mentions cashews with purple skin and the 180 grade. The description says the nuts are ready to eat.
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The 160 g pack is a good fit if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of cashews.
According to the product description, this product contains 100% cashew kernels and has no added salt. Store the pack sealed after opening.
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This smaller pack is a good fit if you’re looking for salted cashews to serve as a snack.
The product description lists cashews, sunflower oil and salt. Once opened, it recommends sealing the pack tightly and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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The 200 g pack is a good fit if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of roasted cashews.
The product name says roasted and unsalted, and the product description lists cashews as an ingredient. Keep the pack tightly sealed after opening.
Choose an amount per guest and multiply it by the number of guests. For example, 20 guests × 25 g is 500 g; this is not dietary advice or a recommended serving size. Take other food, preferences and plans for leftovers into account.
Store unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed pack in a cool, dark, dry place. For opened unsalted cashews, the Voedingscentrum gives six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer as general storage advice, not a guarantee for every pack. Follow product-specific instructions and don’t eat nuts that are mouldy or rancid.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the original packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains that specified allergens must be listed and clearly identified in an ingredients list. Keep the packaging when you serve the nuts.
No. Bear allergies and young children in mind. For Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt, Joybuy lists cashews and possible traces of peanuts, gluten-containing cereals and wheat; check the pack you receive. Jumbo also warns that its cashew product can pose a choking risk to young children.
Yes. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA published a warning for Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat this specific product; an expired best-before date does not make any recalled stock you may have stored safe to eat. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.
