Who is this choice relevant to?

Lunchbox packers

You want to take a chosen amount of cashews with you alongside your sandwich. Check how much each bag contains, or decide whether you’d rather portion and seal a larger pack yourself.

People planning shared lunches

You’re buying cashews for several people or regular group lunches. The number of bags, the amount in each one and the ingredients can help you decide how to share the pack.

People who portion their own snacks

You regularly pack your own lunchbox and don’t mind preparing portions in advance. Check the product variant, quantity and storage instructions.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’d like individual bags to take with you or would rather portion the cashews yourself. Then compare the quantity and ingredients, and consider what suits your planned lunch occasions.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Amount per lunch Check the number of bags and the net weight of each one; decide how much you want to take with you. If I’m packing one lunchbox, I want to know whether I can take one bag or need to weigh out a smaller amount myself. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them.
Sharing with others Check how many individual packs there are and how much each one contains. For a shared lunch, I want to estimate how many bags I’ll open and how many people I’ll be sharing with. Around 27% of consumers consider sharing between several people the most important factor.
Ingredients Read the ingredients and check whether the product is salted, unsalted, roasted or unroasted. If I’m specifically looking for unsalted cashews, I want to assess that separately from how they’re prepared and whether they contain oil. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.
Stocking up and storage Compare the total quantity and cost on the same weight basis; follow the storage instructions on the pack. If I’m preparing my own portions, I want to choose an amount that suits how I use them and store the opened pack properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise stocking up and storage.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a value pack is a multipack

    A 500 g bag and a box containing ten individual 125 g bags have different packaging formats. The total weight alone won’t tell you how many inner packs you’ll get.

    Check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag.

    Portioning snacks yourself takes time to prepare and may mean you need a resealable lunch container.

  • Assuming unsalted means unroasted or oil-free

    The Jumbo variant mentioned is unsalted, but according to Jumbo it contains sunflower oil. PLUS describes an unsalted, unroasted variant, while ALDI offers a roasted, unsalted pack. Product details vary by variant.

    Check the salt content, preparation method and ingredients separately in the information for the exact product.

  • Assuming a larger pack is always better value

    The price per weight doesn’t tell you on its own whether a larger pack suits how you use cashews. Delivery costs and minimum order quantities may also affect the price.

    Compare the total cost per kilogram, including any delivery charges, and choose an amount that suits your planned lunch occasions.

Brands and pack formats

Duyvis

A relevant option if you’re looking for salted cashews in individual bags.

  • A Dutch retailer describes Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt as a box of 10 125 g bags. Duyvis says Sea Salt is seasoned with coarsely ground sea salt.
  • Each bag contains 125 g; that doesn’t automatically make it an individual lunch portion.

Albert Heijn

The salted cashew variant from AH is described as a larger pack for stocking up.

  • Albert Heijn’s product page lists a 500 g pack.
  • The variant mentioned is not confirmed as a multipack of individual lunch bags.

Jumbo

A larger pack for anyone who wants to portion the cashews themselves.

  • Jumbo lists its unsalted value pack as 500 g and 99% cashews.
  • The ingredients list also includes sunflower oil; the product page warns that it may contain other nuts and peanuts.

Lidl

Lidl offers cashews as part of its Alesto range, including the Way To Go line.

  • Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
  • This description doesn’t specify a particular multipack format.

Aldi

A larger pack described as suitable for anyone who wants to prepare their own lunchbox portions.

  • ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe’s cashews as roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
  • Check the exact pack: this product description doesn’t necessarily apply to other sizes or variants.

PLUS

A single pack of unsalted, unroasted cashews to portion yourself.

  • The PLUS product page lists a 200 g bag containing cashews as an ingredient.
  • The product information says it may contain peanuts. PLUS also warns that young children may choke on the product.

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Frequently asked questions

Do ten 125 g bags count as ten lunch portions?

No. They are ten individual packs, but how many people or lunch occasions one bag serves depends on how much you want to take or share. Treat 125 g as the pack size, not as a recommended portion.

What should I check on the label about allergens?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared should be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients in the ingredients list. There are exceptions, for example when an allergen is clearly indicated by the product name. Also check the warnings on the exact pack, such as whether it may contain other nuts or peanuts.

Can I pack cashews for any child without taking extra care?

No. The PLUS and Jumbo product pages reviewed warn that young children may choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind when buying for children; a smaller bag doesn’t remove the risk.

Which ALDI cashews were covered by a Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning?

On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat this specific pack. The stated best-before date has passed, but the warning applies to that pack and is not a general rejection of all ALDI cashews or of the 250 g pack described here.

How do I compare the cost of different pack sizes?

Divide the total price paid by the total net weight in kilograms to compare packs on the same weight basis. Include any delivery charges and consider whether you’ll actually use the quantity. The retailer selling the Duyvis multipack described here offers free delivery above a minimum spend, so comparing the box price alone won’t give you the full picture.