Choose a multipack if you want to spread several unopened bags across different snack occasions; opt for one larger bag if you’d rather weigh out the portions yourself. Compare the weight per bag and the total amount, and check whether the variety is salted or unsalted. For young children and anyone with a cashew allergy, taking care matters more than the pack size.
If you want to divide cashews between several lunchboxes, check whether you’ll need to weigh out the contents of each bag yourself. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt as ten 125 g bags; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews. So a 125 g bag isn’t automatically a small individual portion.
For several shared snack occasions, it’s useful to compare both the number of bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis as ten 125 g bags; Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
If you’re looking for an unsalted variety, choose the ingredients first and the pack size afterwards. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five; specific supermarket options include unsalted bags of 200, 250 and 500 g at PLUS, ALDI and Jumbo.
Choose the number of bags and the amount in each one to suit how you plan to portion, share and store your cashews at home.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should bear this in mind? |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per bag | Check the number of inner bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt as 10 bags of 125 g. | If I’m filling lunchboxes, I want to know whether I can divide the contents straight away or need to weigh them out first. Around 34% of consumers prioritise a suitable amount for each lunchbox. |
| Total family supply | Compare the total net weight: number of bags × grams per bag. Jumbo lists a 500 g bag of unsalted cashews. | If I’m stocking up for several shared snack occasions, I want to know how much I’m buying and opening at once. Around 33% of consumers focus mainly on having enough for shared occasions. |
| Salted or unsalted | Check the variety and ingredients on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five; cashews are still an allergen. | If I’m specifically looking for unsalted cashews, I don’t want to accidentally pick up a salted variety. Around 20% of consumers prioritise unsalted ingredients. |
| Amount once opened | Choose a bag weight that suits how much you want to use at once, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’d rather not open more than I can use in practice, I look for smaller bags or several individually sealed packs. Around 13% of consumers focus mainly on how much will be left open. |
In the Duyvis format described by Foods & Goods, each individual bag weighs 125 g. That isn’t automatically a suitable amount for one lunchbox.
Before buying, check the weight of each inner bag and decide whether you’ll need to weigh out portions yourself.
Weighing and repacking the cashews takes extra effort and packaging.
A large bag means portioning the cashews yourself and storing them according to the instructions for the pack you’ve chosen.
Choose an amount that suits what you expect to use, and check how to store the bag once opened.
You’ll need to divide the supply yourself and manage it after opening.
Duyvis Sea Salt is a salted variety; Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS list unsalted options. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
Check the exact variety and ingredients before comparing pack sizes.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on whole nuts. Cashews are also unsuitable for anyone with a known cashew allergy.
Consider who’ll be eating them and check the allergen information on the pack; don’t automatically give whole nuts to young children.
These brands and varieties are relevant when comparing pack formats; their inclusion here doesn’t mean every product is available everywhere.
Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt is a salted variety. Foods & Goods lists a box containing ten 125 g bags.
Albert Heijn lists AH Salted Cashews 6-pack.
Jumbo lists a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews for anyone who wants to decide how much to serve at each snack occasion.
Lidl sells cashews under the Alesto brand and includes Way To Go cashews, which Lidl positions as a Fairtrade product.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted Fairtrade cashews in 200 g bags and advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light.
The Joybuy products below are suitable for lunchboxes and family snack occasions. Check the quantity and ingredients for each product, and whether you’re choosing cashews or a nut mix.
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A smaller pack to portion yourself, rather than a large family supply.
The ingredients list cashew kernels as the only ingredient; the pack contains 160 g.
Contains cashews. Take extra care with whole nuts around young children.
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A bag of unsalted cashews to portion yourself if you don’t want to open a larger supply all at once.
The product name specifies roasted, unsalted cashews and a pack size of 200 g. Follow the storage advice on the pack once opened.
Contains cashews. Take extra care with whole nuts around young children.
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A larger pack for sharing cashews with others.
The pack contains 500 g; salt is listed as an ingredient. This isn’t an unsalted variety.
Contains cashews. Take extra care with whole nuts around young children.
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The product description calls this a family pack for a larger supply.
The pack contains 500 g. Salt is listed as an ingredient, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
Contains cashews. Take extra care with whole nuts around young children.
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The product description mentions individually wrapped snacks for sharing or taking with you.
This is a nut mix containing cashews, not a pack of cashews alone. The listed ingredients include wheat, milk and sesame, among others.
Contains cashews. Take extra care with whole nuts around young children.
Not necessarily. In the Duyvis multipack described by Foods & Goods, each individual bag weighs 125 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews. This is a comparison by weight, not portion advice for every family member.
No. Don’t assume whole nuts are suitable for lunchboxes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole nuts; the Jumbo and PLUS product pages reviewed also include a warning about small children. Changing the pack doesn’t change the shape of the nut.
Follow the instructions on the pack for your variety; PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. As general storage advice for unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer, and lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of spoilage or loss of quality. These general timeframes aren’t a guarantee for every variety or storage condition.
Compare both the total net weight and the weight of each inner bag. Multiply the number of bags by the weight per bag to work out the total amount; then consider whether you want to open it all at once or prefer to spread it across several sealed bags.
Packaging doesn’t make a known cashew allergy safe: don’t share cashews with anyone who’s allergic to them. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says allergen information for prepacked products should appear on the label; check the information on the exact pack, including for a nut mix.
