Hosts who want to serve them gradually
You don’t want to open all your supplies at once. The Albert Heijn multipacks reviewed contain separate packs, so you can use them one at a time.
Who are these packs for?
Shoppers who also fill lunchboxes
You want to measure out smaller portions yourself after the get-together. The packs reviewed, from 170 to 500 g, aren’t small individual lunchbox portions. When serving children, take their age and eating skills into account.
Shoppers looking for unsalted cashews
You want to use the same supply for different occasions. As well as checking that they’re labelled ‘unsalted’, read the ingredients: that label alone doesn’t tell you whether oil has been added.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual packs | Check the number of items, the weight of each one and the total contents. | If I’d rather open packs gradually during the get-together, the number of individual items is what matters. Around 25% of consumers prioritise serving them gradually. |
| Lunchbox portions | Check the weight of each pack; a multipack doesn’t automatically contain small portions. | If I want to take small amounts with me, I’ll still need to measure out the nuts. Around 25% of consumers give lunchbox portioning top priority. |
| Getting the right amount | Work out the total contents and match them to the amount you expect to use. | If I don’t want to buy more than suits my plans, I’ll consider how much I can realistically use. Around 19% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients, salt content and allergen information on the exact pack. | For me, unsalted ingredients matter more than the pack size. Around 19% of consumers start with this product feature. |
| Storage | Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal any nuts you’ve decanted into another container. | If I want to use a pack over several occasions, I’ll plan how to store what’s left. Around 12% of consumers focus mainly on storing leftovers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack contains small lunchbox portions
The AH multipacks reviewed contain standard packs of 170 g or 225 g per item. You’ll need to measure out smaller portions yourself.
Check the contents of each item before choosing a multipack. Your own sealable containers can come in handy for portions you’ve measured out yourself.
Portioning the nuts yourself takes extra preparation and may require your own containers.
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Throwing away the pack before serving the nuts
You’ll lose easy access to the ingredients and allergen information. The Jumbo product reviewed contains cashews and may also contain other nuts and peanuts.
Keep the original pack to hand when filling bowls, and check the information for the exact product. Don’t serve cashews to anyone with a cashew allergy.
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Assuming unsalted means oil-free
The unsalted Jumbo pack reviewed lists sunflower oil as an ingredient. How the nuts are prepared and their salt content are separate features.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutritional information on the pack.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Worth considering if you want to use several standard packs one at a time.
- The multipacks reviewed contain either four 170 g salted packs or six 225 g unsalted packs. Albert Heijn says they’re delivered as separate items.
- These aren’t small individual lunchbox portions, so you’ll still need to portion them yourself.
Jumbo
A larger unsalted pack reviewed, for anyone who wants to measure out portions themselves.
- The product information states 500 g, 99% cashews and sunflower oil. The stated salt content is 0,02 g per 100 g.
- Here, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free or completely salt-free. You’ll need to portion the nuts yourself.
Duyvis
Cashews Original is described as a standard pack, suitable for occasions such as drinks with friends.
- Duyvis describes this product range as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The 125 g pack mentioned isn’t a multipack. Duyvis’s claims about flavour and crunch are the manufacturer’s own, not the result of independent testing.
PLUS
The own-brand product reviewed is a single bag of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
- The product page lists a 200 g bag and recommends storing it in a cool, dry place.
- You’ll need to portion the nuts yourself. The product features mentioned apply to this particular variety, not necessarily to all PLUS cashews.
ALDI
The Trader Joe’s pack reviewed is a standard pack of cashews, not a confirmed multipack.
- The retailer’s specification describes a 250 g pack of roasted, unsalted cashews.
- A separate NVWA warning applies only to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026; it doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack.
Lidl
Lidl includes Way To Go cashews among the products sold under its Alesto brand.
- Lidl itself describes the products as fair trade.
- The product range information doesn’t specify an exact multipack format or portion weight.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are single packs of cashews, ready to serve or to use as a smaller supply for drinks with friends. They aren’t multipacks containing several items that can be opened separately.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A single pack for serving cashews straight away, without opening a multipack.
Pack size: 160 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A smaller single pack for a get-together where you don’t need a bundle of separate bags.
The product name says dry-roasted cashews; the pack contains 125 g.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A single pack you can serve straight away at a smaller get-together.
The product name says salted cashews; the pack contains 150 g.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500 g
A single pack for anyone who wants to put a larger amount on the table and store any leftovers themselves.
Pack size: 500 g. The product information states that it contains salt.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A single pack for anyone looking for roasted, unsalted cashews rather than a multipack.
The product name says roasted and unsalted; the pack contains 200 g.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 4-pack mean four small bags for one person?
No. The AH Salted Cashews 4-pack reviewed contains four standard 170 g packs, delivered as separate items. Check the contents of each pack, not just the number of packs in the multipack.
Can whole cashews go in every child’s lunchbox?
No. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Encourage older children to eat slowly and stay with them; also check your school or childcare setting’s rules about nuts.
What allergen information matters when you’re sharing cashews?
Keep the original pack so you can show the ingredients and warnings. The Jumbo pack reviewed contains cashews and may contain other nuts and peanuts. The NVWA requires that allergens which must be declared are clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. Since 1 January 2026, there have also been rules about warnings for the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination. A label doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for a guest with an allergy.
How should you store opened cashews and portions you’ve measured out?
Follow the storage advice on the exact pack; for the product reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place. Voedingscentrum gives a well-sealed container as general storage guidance for unsalted mixed nuts. This isn’t a fixed shelf life for every type of cashew.
What should you do with the recalled batch of ALDI cashews?
Do not eat Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned that they may contain metal fragments. Even if the best-before date has passed, don’t eat any you have left. Follow ALDI’s instructions for what to do next.