For sharing cashews on King's Day
You want to share cashews between different bowls, groups or eating occasions. Check how much is in each individual pack: a multipack doesn't automatically contain small portions.
Who are these packs for?
For filling lunchboxes
You want an amount you can weigh out yourself, rather than treating a whole snack-size pack as one portion. Unsalted cashews may be an option; for children, also consider the risk of choking on whole nuts.
For dividing up your own supply
You use cashews on King's Day and again later, filling your own tubs or lunchboxes. A larger pack could work well if you need the quantity and follow the product's storage advice.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the number of individual packs and how much each contains. Then decide how much you want to weigh out yourself and whether the ingredients are suitable for the people sharing them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Sharing between occasions | Check the number of individual packs, the amount in each pack and the total quantity. | If I'm planning several bowls or eating occasions, I want to know how many packs I can share out. Around 38% of consumers prioritise sharing between groups or occasions. |
| Lunchbox portions | Compare the total contents with the portion size on the label; weigh out your own amount if you want to take a smaller portion. | For a lunchbox, I want to choose an amount that suits that occasion, rather than automatically packing a whole bag. Around 38% of consumers say lunchbox portions are their top priority when choosing. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variant; unsalted doesn't automatically mean a product contains no other ingredients. | If the ingredients or flavour determine my choice, I want to check the variant before buying a multipack. Around 24% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
How to avoid common buying mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains individual portions
At Albert Heijn, the salted 6-pack and unsalted 3-pack each consist of individual 170 g items. They are not the same as a multipack of small, single-serve portions.
Compare the number of items, the weight of each item and the total contents separately. For AH Sourcream unsalted cashews 3-pack, Albert Heijn lists 150 g in total and six 25 g portions on the label; these are different figures.
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Assuming unsalted means allergen-free
The AH Sourcream variant contains vegetarian whey powder. So the unsalted label doesn't mean this variant is free from milk-based ingredients.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the exact flavour variant.
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Applying a batch warning to an entire brand
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning refers to that specific batch.
If there's a warning, compare the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date with the pack, and follow the NVWA's instructions. Don't assume the warning applies to other sizes or batches.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Duyvis
A relevant range for sharing, including a box of individual snack bags.
- A Dutch retailer's product page lists a box of Dry Roasted Cashews with ten 125 g bags.
- The bags are larger than small lunchbox portions. The retailer's product page notes that they may contain wheat, peanuts and other nuts. Duyvis says its Cashews Original are oven-roasted without added oil; this is the brand's description of that product range.
Albert Heijn
A range of multipacks, with both plain and seasoned cashews.
- Albert Heijn lists individual 170 g items in the salted 6-pack and unsalted 3-pack.
- According to Albert Heijn, the Sourcream variant contains 150 g in total, with six 25 g portions on the label and vegetarian whey powder. The number of items, labelled portions and weight per pack are not the same thing.
Jumbo
An option if you'd like to portion cashews yourself from a larger single pack.
- Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
- This is a single pack, not a multipack of individual portions. Work out how much you need and how you'll divide up the supply.
Lidl
Cashews are part of the Alesto range; Lidl describes the Way To Go range as Fairtrade.
- The Way To Go range may be worth considering if Fairtrade status matters to you.
- The description of that range doesn't prove that every Alesto cashew variant carries the same label or comes in the same pack size. Check the exact pack.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s cashews are available in single packs, among other formats, for those who want to portion them out themselves.
- ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack and a 500 g size.
- These product sizes are single packs, not confirmed multipacks. An NVWA warning for one specific 170 g pack of unsalted cashews doesn't automatically apply to other sizes or batches.
PLUS
The 200 g products offer different features to weigh up separately.
- PLUS lists both unsalted Fairtrade cashews and unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- These are single bags, not confirmed multipacks. Storage instructions vary by product, so follow the instructions on the pack you choose.
Cashews at Joybuy
These are single packs of cashews for sharing out between bowls or lunchboxes; they are not multipacks with separate inner packs.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
A single pack for weighing out your own portions.
The product description lists 100% cashew kernels and advises keeping the pack sealed after opening.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
A single pack of salted cashews that you can share out between different occasions or bowls.
The product description lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500g
The 500 g pack is a good fit if you want to share out a supply between bowls or lunchboxes.
The product description lists 99% cashews and salt. It doesn't mention individual portion packs.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
A single pack of roasted, unsalted cashews for weighing out your own portions.
The product description lists cashews as an ingredient and advises sealing the pack securely after opening.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good fit if you want to portion out a larger quantity yourself.
The product description lists cashew kernels and salt, and advises storing in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
How many cashews should you buy for a group?
First work out how much you want to set out for the people eating and the occasions planned, then compare that with the pack contents. Albert Heijn's salted 6-pack consists of six 170 g items; these aren't six small portions. Use the portion size on the label as product information, not as general dietary advice.
Are whole cashews suitable for a child's lunchbox?
Consider the risk of choking separately from the pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving whole nuts to children and advises that they eat sitting calmly, with an adult nearby. So a multipack isn't automatically suitable for young children.
What should I look for in the allergen information for cashews?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour variant. Albert Heijn's Sourcream cashews contain vegetarian whey powder; an unsalted label doesn't automatically mean a product is free from milk ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present.
How should I store cashews after opening a large pack?
Follow the instructions on the pack of the product you buy. For its unsalted Fairtrade variant, PLUS advises storing in a dry, dark place; for its unsalted, unroasted variant, it advises storing in a cool, dry place. Don't assume those instructions apply to other products without checking.
Which cashews were covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 refers to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The instruction was not to eat that specific batch. The warning doesn't automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.