Sharing at a snack night
You’re buying for several people and want to put out an amount that suits the occasion. A box of individual sharing bags is different from one large value bag: with the latter, you decide how much to open.
Which size is right for you?
Planning ahead for lunchboxes
You want to save some of your purchase for later and are comparing individual packs with portioning out a larger bag yourself. The weight of a small bag doesn’t automatically tell you what a suitable portion is for you.
Choosing between different levels of saltiness
You want to choose between unsalted and savoury roasted cashews, or pick different varieties for different people. Check the variety of each bag individually.
What should you look for when buying?
Albert Heijn lists a salted 6-pack, bol a box of Duyvis Dry Roasted cashews in 10 × 125 g bags, and Jumbo an unsalted 500 g value bag. The number of bags, the weight per bag and the total weight each tell you something different about how you can portion your supplies.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Pack size | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one separately. | If you’re buying for several people and want to save some for later, you’ll want to know how much you’ll open at a time. Pack size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers choosing cashews for snack nights and lunchboxes. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the total weight with the amount you expect to use; plan to store any opened packs sealed and in a dry place. | If you want to spread a larger bag across several occasions, think about how much you’ll need to store and portion out yourself. Quantity and storage are the top priorities for around 29% of consumers choosing cashews for these occasions. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Read the variety name, ingredients and salt information on the exact pack you choose. | If you’re looking for unsalted cashews or prefer a savoury roasted variety, make sure you don’t confuse the product description with that of another bag. Flavour and salt are the top priorities for around 21% of this group. |
| Label and suitability | Check the allergen information, warnings and any product-specific safety notices. | If you’re buying for a particular person or have a safety concern, check the label on the exact pack, regardless of its size. The label and safety are the top priorities for around 14% of consumers with this snack-night and lunchbox question. |
Avoid common buying mistakes
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Treating a multipack, a box of individual bags and a value bag as the same thing
A 6-pack, a box of 10 bags weighing 125 g each and one 500 g bag have different packaging formats. The weight of an individual bag also isn’t automatically the right portion for you.
Before choosing something to share or take with you, check both the number of packs and the weight of each one.
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Mistaking a nut mix for a box of cashews only
bol’s product listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Tree Nuts states that it contains 39% cashews, 34% peanuts and 24% almonds. It’s a nut mix, not a product containing only cashews.
Read the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for cashews or need to take allergens into account.
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Confusing no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. The separately listed box of Dry Roasted cashews in 10 × 125 g bags is described as roasted and salted.
Check the cooking method and salt variety separately, and read the information on the pack you choose.
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Opening a large bag without a plan for the rest
A larger pack means you’ll need to portion it out yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts sealed, dry and cool.
Seal the remaining nuts properly after portioning them out, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Listings include savoury roasted cashews and a box of Dry Roasted cashews in individual bags.
- bol’s Dutch product listing specifies a box of 10 × 125 g bags.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil; check the salt variety of the product you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s product listing features AH Salted Cashews 6-pack.
- The product name confirms that it’s a salted variety in a 6-pack.
- Check the weight of each individual pack before deciding whether the size is right for a lunchbox.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in a 200 g bag and a 500 g value pack.
- The 500 g listing offers a specific size for portioning out yourself.
- The value pack is one bag, not a confirmed multipack of individual portions.
Lidl
Lidl lists cashews in its Alesto range and describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
- The listing gives you a specific product range to compare by variety.
- This description alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s a multipack or a personal portion.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The stated weight gives you a specific size to compare with other bags.
- This is a single bag; its size doesn’t make it a confirmed factory multipack or an individually portioned pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted Fairtrade cashews in a 200 g bag.
- The product listing gives the weight and describes the cashews as unsalted and Fairtrade.
- It’s one bag, not a confirmed multipack or a personal portion for a lunchbox.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are individual packs of cashews in different sizes. Compare the variety and quantity with how you plan to serve or portion them.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
A pack you can portion out yourself or serve as a snack.
The product information states that it contains 100% cashew kernels and comes in a 160 g pack.
Contains cashew kernels; check the allergen information if this is relevant to anyone eating them.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
A roasted, savoury variety in an individual pack.
The pack contains 125 g; the product information states 4–5 servings, which is not a personal portion recommendation.
The ingredients and allergen information include wheat/gluten and peanuts, as well as cashews.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
A salted variety for anyone who prefers that flavour.
The product information states that it weighs 150 g and contains 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
A larger pack to serve for sharing or portion out yourself for different occasions.
The product information states that it weighs 500 g and contains 99% cashews and salt.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
A roasted, unsalted variety if that’s what you’re looking for.
The pack contains 200 g; the product name describes the cashews as roasted and unsalted.
Contains cashews; bear cashew and tree nut allergies in mind.
Frequently asked questions
How can you avoid treating a large sharing bag as one lunchbox portion?
Compare the weight of each bag with the number of bags in the pack. The Duyvis box reviewed contains 10 × 125 g bags; that describes the packaging, not a recommended personal amount.
How should you store cashews if you’re portioning a large bag out for different occasions?
Keep nuts sealed and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool, for example at 10–15 °C. Also follow the instructions on the specific pack.
Which allergen information should you check?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you’re buying several bags for different people. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority confirms that businesses must provide information about allergens present.
Can you automatically give a lunchbox-sized pack to a young child?
No, the pack size doesn’t prove that it’s suitable. For the cashews reviewed, Jumbo warns that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t treat a multipack listing as a safety claim for young children.
What does the recall notice mean for Trader Joe’s cashews?
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about 170 g packs of unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific product if you still have it at home. The notice does not apply to all ALDI cashews.