Lunchbox packers
You want to take suitable amounts of unsalted cashews for school holidays and are choosing between pre-packed bags and portioning them yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
Who are these options for?
People sharing lunch
You’re looking for individual bags that you can open on different lunch breaks or outings and share with others. Check the weight per bag and how many people will be eating from it.
Parents with safety concerns
You want to check first whether whole nuts are suitable for your child’s chewing ability, and which allergen information matters when sharing food. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises children to sit calmly while eating, with an adult nearby.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual bags or would rather portion the nuts yourself. Then check the ingredients, quantity and who will be eating them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
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| Suitable pack size | The number of inner bags and the weight of each one; consider whether you’ll share a bag or portion the nuts yourself. | If you’re packing lunchboxes or taking bags for several eating occasions, the amount per use matters most. Around 29% of consumers say convenient packaging is their main purchasing priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | The ‘unsalted’ description and the ingredients list; check the current label. | If you want to eat cashews regularly and choose an unsalted option, portioning them yourself may work better. Around 24% of consumers prioritise unsalted ingredients. |
| Quantity and storage | The total weight and how much you expect to use; compare only products with suitable ingredients. | If you mainly want to buy an amount that suits your lunch plans and avoid having unused stock left over, consider how much you’ll use and how you’ll store it. Around 18% of consumers say managing costs is their main purchasing priority. |
| Sharing safely | Whether the person eating them can chew whole nuts properly, and which allergens are listed on the label. | If children or people with food allergies will be eating with you, first check that the contents are suitable for them; a portion-sized bag doesn’t change that. Around 29% of consumers prioritise safety and allergen information. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming an inner bag is a child-sized portion
Each bag in the Duyvis multipacks described by bol and Foods & Goods contains 125 g. That’s the pack size, not a portion recommendation for one child.
Decide how many people will share a bag, and portion out the contents if you need smaller amounts.
An opened bag may leave you with leftovers that need to be stored separately.
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Assuming oven-roasted means unsalted
Duyvis says its Original variety also contains salt. The cooking method alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is unsalted.
Check the ‘unsalted’ description and the ingredients on the pack you’re buying.
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Treating a nut mix as if it contains only cashews
As well as cashews, Duyvis Unsalted Nutmix Walnut contains almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts.
Choose the mix only if you’re happy with several types of nuts, and check the ingredients for everyone who’ll be eating them.
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Assuming a large bag is automatically more convenient
A larger pack isn’t a multipack and may be impractical if you can’t use the contents in time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and seal the remaining nuts securely after portioning.
Brands and pack sizes to consider
Duyvis
Multipacks containing ten 125 g bags have been described. They’re more suited to sharing on several occasions than to automatically providing the right amount for a lunchbox.
- Duyvis says its Original variety is oven-roasted without added oil.
- The manufacturer lists salt in Original; according to Duyvis, Sea Salt contains sunflower oil and sea salt.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra Raw Cashews are listed in a 500 g pack for portioning yourself.
- Albert Heijn lists the product and its 500 g contents.
- This is one pack, not a multipack with individual inner bags.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.
- The two pack sizes listed offer different quantities to portion yourself.
- The term ‘value pack’ alone doesn’t prove that it costs less.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
- The product description specifies both how they’re prepared and their weight.
- This is a single pack, not a multipack with portion-sized bags.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product description specifies how they’re prepared and the pack size.
- This isn’t a multipack with individual bags.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a single 200 g pack.
- The product description specifies the type of product and its weight.
- The pack is designed for portioning yourself, not as a multipack with inner bags.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are single packs of cashews for you to portion yourself. Check whether each variety is unsalted and suits your lunch plans.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A single pack that you can portion yourself for lunchboxes.
The product description lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels as the ingredient. Seal the contents after opening.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information before sharing the nuts.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashews 200 g
An unsalted option for making your own portions for lunchboxes or sharing.
The product description lists roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information before sharing the nuts.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A single bag for sharing; portion out the contents if you want to take smaller amounts with you.
The product description lists 125 g and salt. So this isn’t an unsalted variety or a confirmed portion recommendation for one child.
The product description lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; check the information before sharing the contents.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500 g
A larger single pack so you can decide how much to use for lunchboxes or sharing.
The product description lists 500 g and salt; check the label if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information before sharing the nuts.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
A single pack for portioning yourself; the contents aren’t packed individually for each lunchbox.
The product description lists cashew kernels, salt and a 500 g pack. This isn’t an unsalted variety.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information before sharing the nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Can a young child take whole cashews with them?
First check whether whole nuts are suitable for the child’s chewing ability; the bag size doesn’t make them suitable automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises children to sit calmly and have an adult nearby while they eat. Amsterdam UMC advises in its patient information that children under 4 should have nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of nuts, because of the risk of choking.
How do I compare the amount in a multipack with a large bag?
Check both the total weight and the amount in each inner bag. The Duyvis multipacks described by bol and Foods & Goods contain ten 125 g bags; a single pack gives you the flexibility to make smaller lunchbox portions yourself. A 125 g bag isn’t a portion recommendation for one child.
How should I store cashews left over after packing lunchboxes?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, store unsalted cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. For an unopened pack, also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the label.
What should I look for in the allergen information on pre-packed nuts?
Check the label on the specific pack before sharing the nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Does the ALDI warning apply to all Trader Joe’s cashews?
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a specific warning about 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 the contents of that pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other weights or best-before dates.