If you’re looking for a product that demonstrably contains less fat per 100 g, check the claim on the exact cashew product and its nutrition table; unsalted or oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the maximum for a ‘low fat’ claim at 3 g of fat per 100 g. This is not the same as eating less fat by having a smaller portion. If your main aim is to limit how much you eat at each snack occasion, measure out your portion and think of this as a portion choice, not a product with reduced fat content.
New parents looking for a quick snack and mainly wanting to limit the amount of fat they eat at each sitting. Check how much you actually eat as well as the nutrition table; the words ‘oven-roasted’ alone don’t prove that a product has a lower fat content.
Shoppers who want to eat cashews regularly and are looking for an unsalted option. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five, but this doesn’t mean a product is low in fat.
New parents who take pack size, storage and the possibility of sharing with other family members into account. For young children, be mindful of the risk of choking and choose an appropriate texture; if you have a food allergy, always check the latest allergen information.
First decide whether you’re looking for a product with a substantiated claim or mainly want to manage how much you eat at each snack occasion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.2 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted cashews as a general nutrition reference; the values on the pack of your particular variety should always take precedence.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat per snack occasion | Check the exact nutrition claim and the fat content per 100 g. Work out the values for the amount you actually eat. | If you want to eat less fat at each snack occasion, consider both the nutritional information and how much you serve yourself. Around 40% of consumers put this priority first. |
| Unsalted snack | Check whether the variety is unsalted and look at the nutrition table for that same product. | If you eat cashews regularly, an unsalted variety may suit your preference; this alone says nothing about its fat content. Around 30% of consumers prioritise eating unsalted foods every day. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. | If you’re planning the family shop, you’ll want a pack that suits how much you use and how you store it. Around 20% of consumers prioritise practical food storage. |
| Sharing with the family | Check who will be eating them, the allergen information and any choking warnings. | If others at home will be sharing, consider their age, the texture and any nut allergies before serving. Around 10% of consumers prioritise sharing food safely. |
Duyvis says its Cashews Original are oven-roasted without added oil. This describes how they’re prepared, but doesn’t prove that the finished product can carry a ‘low fat’ claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the maximum for this claim at 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Consider the preparation method and the nutrition table separately. Don’t treat the words ‘oven-roasted’ as proof of a lower fat content.
The 130 g and 200 g packs described here are pack sizes, not portions to eat in one sitting. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference of 25 g is not a universal portion recommendation for all new parents either.
Work out how much you actually eat and calculate the nutritional values for that amount.
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. So a snack that’s suitable for an adult isn’t automatically suitable for a young child.
Take their age and the texture of the food into account. For young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using extra finely chopped nuts or a suitable nut butter in family recipes.
Duyvis Cashews Original is an option if you’re specifically looking for oven-roasted cashews without added oil.
AH Organic Unsalted Cashews are a good match if you prefer an unsalted option.
The 130 g tub of unsalted cashews described here is a packaged snack option.
The unsalted cashews described here may be a good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted option.
The 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s cashews described here is roasted and salted, making it different from unsalted cashews.
The 200 g bag of PLUS cashews described here contains unsalted, unroasted cashews.
No. ‘Low fat’ is a claim about a product’s composition: for solid foods, the European Commission sets the maximum at 3 g of fat per 100 g. Having a smaller portion of regular cashews doesn’t change their fat content per 100 g.
Treat the products described as snacks for adults, not baby food. Young children can choke on nuts. For young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using extra finely chopped nuts or a suitable nut butter in family recipes; this doesn’t mean that a specific baby product has been assessed.
Check the latest allergen information before buying and eating the product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists cashews among nut allergens, so an unsalted variety isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a nut allergy.
Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight, nutritional information and best-before details, among other things. According to Business.gov.nl, labelling information in the Netherlands must be in Dutch and available online.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The date has passed, but the instruction not to eat those specific cashews still applies. The warning doesn’t apply to all ALDI cashews.
