Hikers with a lunchbox
You want to take a portioned snack without weighing it out on the go or having to reseal a large bag. Check the weight of each inner pack, and make sure you know whether you’re buying plain cashews or a nut mix.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Walking groups who like to share
You’re bringing snacks for several people and want to open an individual bag during a break. Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant.
Regular hikers who portion their own snacks
You want to keep unsalted cashews in stock and can divide them into containers at home. A large pack is an alternative to ready-portioned bags, provided you seal and store the contents properly.
What should you look for when choosing?
Small portions for your lunchbox
A good fit if: you want to take a small bag with you straight away. Duyvis describes Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as 4 × 30 g.
Bear in mind: Duyvis says the mix contains 20% cashews as well as other nuts; it is not a portion multipack of plain cashews.
Individual bags to share
A good fit if: you’re hiking with others and want to open a bag at each break. The Duyvis boxes described contain 10 bags of 125 g.
Bear in mind: a 125 g bag is a sharing pack, not automatically a small portion for one person.
Making your own portions
A good fit if: you want to choose unsalted cashews and can portion them at home. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list 500 g packs.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself and seal the opened pack properly.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
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| Portion for a rucksack or lunchbox | Check the number of inner packs, the weight of each bag and whether it contains cashews or a mix. | I want something I can take with me without weighing it out at home; around 36% of consumers prioritise ready-to-go portions. |
| Amount to share | Check how many grams are in each individual bag and decide how many people will be eating from it. | I’m looking for a bag I can share with others during a break; around 29% of consumers prioritise the amount available to share at each stop. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt per 100 g for the exact variant; the preparation method alone does not tell you whether a product is unsalted. | I want unsalted nuts and don’t mind making my own portions; around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a total quantity that suits your usage and follow the storage advice on the pack. | I want an amount that suits how often I go walking and eat nuts at home; around 14% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock. |
The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place. Once opened, keep them in a well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the specific pack.
For the Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews reviewed, Foods & Goods lists 0,92 g of salt per 100 g; the Dutch product listing for Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt on bol gives 2,3 g per 100 g. Compare the labels for the exact variant: oven-roasted or made without added oil does not automatically mean unsalted.
Avoiding common buying mistakes
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Assuming ten bags means ten small single portions
The Duyvis cashew boxes described contain 125 g bags. That’s a different portion size from the 30 g bags of Duyvis nut mix.
Compare the weight of each inner pack with how you plan to use it: are you taking something for yourself, filling a lunchbox or sharing with others?
If you still need to portion out the contents yourself, you’ll need to do some extra preparation and have sealable containers to hand.
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Confusing oven-roasted with unsalted
The preparation method does not automatically tell you how much salt a product contains. The Dry Roasted variant reviewed lists salt per 100 g.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the exact pack. If unsalted is your priority, choose a product explicitly labelled as unsalted.
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Treating a nut mix as plain cashews
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut contains 20% cashews as well as other nuts. This means its ingredients and allergen information are different.
Choose the mix only if that’s what you’re looking for, and check the label before sharing the snack with others.
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Buying a large pack without considering how much you’ll use
A 500 g bag means portioning and sealing the contents yourself; a box of individual bags gives you a different way to manage your stock. What works best depends on how much you use and how you store an opened pack.
Choose an amount that suits your usage and seal opened nuts properly.
Relevant brands and packaging options
Duyvis
Dutch product listings include both boxes of individual cashew bags and a small nut mix.
- Foods & Goods describes Dry Roasted Cashews as 10 × 125 g and lists 0,92 g of salt per 100 g. bol describes Sea Salt as 10 × 125 g and lists 2,3 g of salt per 100 g.
- The manufacturer describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this is not an independent taste assessment and does not automatically mean unsalted. Unsalted Nutmix Walnut is a mix containing 20% cashews, not a multipack of plain cashews.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra is an option if you want to portion out a larger pack of cashews yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Terra Ongebrande cashewnoten in a 500 g pack.
- This listing does not confirm that the product comes in individual portion bags; check the pack if you’re looking for a multipack.
Jumbo
The Jumbo cashews listed are an option if you want to portion them yourself.
- Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack.
- A larger pack is not the same as individually sealed portion bags.
Lidl
The product listing is a good fit if you want to portion out unsalted cashews yourself.
- Lidl Netherlands describes 200 g of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
- The product page says it is sold in store; the listing does not confirm stock at a specific branch.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cashews in a larger pack, with salted and unsalted variants.
- ALDI Netherlands’ product listing describes 500 g variants.
- The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applies specifically to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat any remaining pack of this specific variant; the warning does not automatically apply to all ALDI packs.
PLUS
PLUS lists smaller standard packs for those who want to portion their snacks themselves.
- PLUS describes 200 g packs of unsalted, unroasted cashews, as well as a separate 200 g unsalted Fairtrade variant.
- Fairtrade is a product label here and, in itself, says nothing about taste or suitability for hiking.
Joybuy products for on the go
These Joybuy products range from portion-packed nut mixes to bags of cashews. None of the products described below is a box of ten individual 125 g bags.
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ChaCha Daily Nuts 115 g (5 × 23 g)
The five individual portions are designed to be taken separately; this is a nut and fruit mix, not plain cashews.
The product information lists 13% cashews, as well as walnuts, raisins, cranberries, almonds and hazelnuts.
The listed allergens are walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack 242 g
The product description mentions individually packed nut mixes for taking on the go or sharing; this is not a multipack of plain cashews.
The mix includes cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios and walnuts, with seasoned varieties.
The product information lists wheat, nuts, sesame and milk as allergens.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A single pack for anyone who wants to take cashews with them or share them; the product description says it contains 4–5 portions, but it is not a multipack of individual bags.
The product information says the cashews are oven-roasted without added fats or oil and contain 0,92 g of salt per 100 g.
The product is not unsalted.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
This pack contains plain cashews for making your own portions to take on the go; individual inner packs are not listed.
The ingredients list 100% cashew kernels. The product information gives 0,028 g of salt per 100 g.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A single pack for anyone who wants to make their own portions of unsalted cashews; individual portion bags are not listed.
The product information describes roasted, unsalted cashews and lists 0,067 g of salt per 100 g.
According to the product information, you can reseal the pack after opening to store the cashews.
Frequently asked questions
Is a value pack the same as a multipack?
No. The Jumbo listing reviewed describes a 500 g pack, while the Duyvis cashew boxes mentioned contain ten individual 125 g bags each. Check whether the pack really contains multiple inner bags.
How should I store opened nuts and portions I’ve made myself?
The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in a well-sealed container. For an unopened pack, follow the storage advice and best-before date on the label; general storage advice is not a guarantee of the shelf life of a specific product.
Where can I check allergen information if I’m sharing nuts?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before sharing the snack. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label, and allergens must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list.
What should I do with the specific ALDI cashews that have been recalled?
Do not eat Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews in the 170 g pack with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 refers to possible metal fragments. This advice applies to that specific pack and variant, not automatically to all ALDI cashews.
Are nut mixes automatically suitable for young children?
Don’t automatically choose this snack for young children. The Dutch product information for Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut warns that young children may choke on peanuts and nuts.