For a New Year’s Eve spread, choose unsalted cashews if that suits your preferences; go for roasted or salted if flavour is your priority. Don’t choose based on the term ‘high in protein’ alone: check the nutrition table on the exact pack and consider your overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that most sportspeople don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You want to keep your protein intake in mind during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Check the nutritional information on the exact pack and consider it as part of your overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines; check the pack to make sure the variety you choose is indeed unsalted.
You’re tailoring the flavour and quantity to your gathering and want to be able to give guests information about the exact variety. Keep the packaging so you can check the ingredients and allergen information; the NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed on food labels.
First decide whether protein content, an unsalted variety, party-snack flavour, quantity or information for guests matters most to you. The percentages below show how many consumers in each scenario prioritise that need.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content and claims | Compare protein and energy on the same basis, for example per 100 g, and consider how much you actually plan to eat. | If you’re choosing a party snack with your protein intake in mind, you’ll want to assess the protein content of the exact portion. Around 28% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Unsalted variety | Check that the exact variety is unsalted; consider salt and preparation method separately. | If you’re looking for nuts that align with the advice to choose unsalted varieties, the product name on the pack is key. Around 22% of consumers prioritise an unsalted variety. |
| Party-snack flavour and preparation | Check whether the cashews are unroasted, roasted or oven-roasted, and whether they’re salted. | If you’re choosing nuts mainly for their flavour on a festive evening, it helps to weigh up the preparation method and salt content separately. Around 22% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a net weight to suit your guests and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If you want the right amount for your guests and don’t want to open more than you need, compare the pack sizes. Around 17% of consumers prioritise quantity and storage. |
| Information for guests | Keep the allergen information to hand and, if there’s a warning, check the full product and batch details. | If you’re sharing nuts, you’ll want to give guests information about the exact variety and check any warning carefully. Around 11% of consumers prioritise information and guest safety. |
The fact that a product contains protein doesn’t prove that it meets the requirements for a ‘high in protein’ claim or that it improves recovery after exercise. The European Commission and the NVWA explain that nutrition claims are subject to specific requirements.
Check the nutritional information for the exact variety and don’t treat your snack choice as a promise about your personal sporting goals or recovery.
Preparation method and added salt are separate product characteristics. The manufacturer describes Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; that doesn’t automatically mean the variety is unsalted.
Read the full variety name and check the ingredients rather than relying on the preparation method alone.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts well sealed and dry; it also recommends storing them in a cool place.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use, and seal the pack properly after serving. Follow the storage advice on the pack too.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned of possible metal fragments in 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning applies to that specific pack, not the entire ALDI range. Do not eat a pack matching these details, even if its best-before date has passed.
If there’s a warning, compare the full product details, barcode and best-before date with the pack you have.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as a savoury, oven-roasted snack in a 125 g pack.
The product information describes an AH variety made with unsalted cashews.
The range includes unsalted and salted cashews, with 200 g packs and a 500 g value pack among the options.
The product information lists unsalted cashews.
The product information lists 250 g packs of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information describes a 200 g bag of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
No. The fact that a product contains protein doesn’t prove that the exact variety meets the requirements for the ‘high in protein’ nutrition claim. Check the nutritional information and claim for the variety you want to buy.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Bear this in mind as part of your overall diet, not as a promise about the recovery benefits of a particular cashew product.
No. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘unroasted’ describe different product characteristics. For example, ALDI lists a 250 g roasted, unsalted variety; check the product name to see which combination you’re choosing.
Do not eat 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warned of possible metal fragments on 20 May 2026. A past best-before date doesn’t make any remaining pack matching the warning safe to eat.
Keep the nuts well sealed and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool place, for example at 10 to 15 °C. Also follow the best-before date and storage advice on the pack.
