Stocking up for a party without overspending
You want enough cashews for New Year’s Eve and are looking beyond the pack size. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer a range of pack sizes and varieties.
Who is this comparison for?
A small gathering with fewer leftovers
You don’t want to open more than you need, and you want to store the rest properly. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis also offer smaller packs alongside larger bags.
Choosing carefully based on ingredients
You might be looking for an unsalted variety, a particular preparation method or a specific certification. Check the pack you choose: unsalted cashews can contain oil, for example, and a certification shown on one product doesn’t automatically apply to the whole range.
What should you look for when choosing?
| Buying priority | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and quantity | Compare the net weight of the exact products and work out how many bags you’ll need. | If you’re looking for a large party bag and want to know how much you’re actually buying, quantity comes first. Around 33% of consumers prioritise pack size and contents. |
| Opening and storing | Check whether smaller bags suit the amount you want to open at once; after opening, follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you’d rather open one smaller bag at a time and store the rest separately, that may matter more than buying one large pack. Around 27% of consumers focus mainly on quantity and leftovers. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Check the salt, oil, ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose. | If you’re considering your guests’ preferences or allergies, the details of the exact product matter more than the pack size alone. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability. |
| Preparation method | Look for descriptions such as unroasted, lightly roasted or oven-roasted, and check separately whether salt or oil is listed. | If you’re looking for a particular preparation method or flavour profile, the product description can help you tell the varieties apart. Around 13% of consumers make their choice mainly on this basis. |
| Certification on the pack | Check that the certification applies to the specific product range and pack. | If you’re looking for a particular supply-chain certification, check the bag you’ve chosen rather than relying on the brand name alone. Around 7% of consumers prioritise a stated certification. |
Things to watch out for when choosing
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Assuming a large bag is always the most convenient choice
A 500 g pack means you’ll need to think ahead about how much you’ll use during and after the party.
Choose the quantity to suit your guests and what you plan to do with any leftovers. Follow the storage advice on the label and seal opened nuts properly.
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Comparing packs with different weights directly
Three 200 g bags give you 600 g; four 125 g bags give you 500 g. So the total quantities aren’t the same.
Check both the weight per bag and the total weight of the packs you plan to buy.
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Assuming unsalted means oil-free
PLUS’s 200 g unsalted Fairtrade cashews list sunflower oil as an ingredient. Unsalted and made without added oil are two different things.
Read the ingredients list for the exact product before serving it.
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Assuming a certification on one product range applies to other packs
Lidl states that its Way To Go cashews are Fairtrade; this doesn’t automatically apply to every Alesto pack.
Check that the certification appears on the specific pack you choose.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. Its Salted Oven Roasted variety comes in a smaller 125 g pack.
- The manufacturer distinguishes between the product description for Cashews Original and the salted Oven Roasted variety.
- The manufacturer’s description isn’t an independent taste comparison; check the salt and ingredients for the variety you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists unsalted cashews in 250 g and 500 g packs, as well as 500 g packs of salted cashews and Terra Unroasted Cashews.
- The stated pack sizes and preparation methods give you different options to compare.
- The range page alone doesn’t tell you about flavour, resealability or availability over the festive period.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists salted and unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- The product information lets you compare pack sizes and salted or unsalted varieties.
- For its unsalted value pack, Jumbo states that the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium.
Lidl
A product listing from Chosen Product of the Year Netherlands describes 500 g packs of Alesto cashews as lightly roasted and unsalted. Lidl describes Way To Go as a separate Fairtrade range.
- The product listing specifies the preparation method and pack size for the Alesto variety.
- The Fairtrade description for Way To Go doesn’t automatically apply to Alesto packs; check the exact bag.
ALDI
ALDI’s Dutch product page lists 500 g packs of Trader Joe’s cashews in salted and unsalted varieties.
- The product page mentions both varieties and a 500 g pack.
- The page groups the varieties together; don’t assume the ingredients and nutritional information are the same for both without checking.
PLUS
PLUS lists salted and unsalted Fairtrade cashews in 200 g bags.
- The individual product pages describe both varieties and their ingredients.
- The unsalted variety lists sunflower oil; both varieties checked may contain peanuts.
Cashews at Joybuy
Joybuy products to help you choose between larger and smaller packs of cashews.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500g
The 500 g pack is a good fit if you’re looking for a larger quantity of salted cashews.
The ingredients are cashews and salt; the product description states that it contains 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 grade 500 g
This 500 g pack is an option if you’re looking for a larger quantity of lightly salted cashews.
The product description lists cashew kernels and salt, with 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The 160 g pack gives you a smaller quantity than the 500 g packs mentioned above.
The product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
The 150 g pack is a smaller option if you’re looking for salted cashews.
The description lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The 200 g pack is a smaller option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information lists cashews as the ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
How many cashews should I buy for a party?
Choose the quantity based on what you want to serve and use afterwards; there’s no set portion size for a party. Three 200 g bags give you 600 g, while four 125 g bags give you 500 g. The recommendation for unsalted nuts isn’t a guide to how much to serve at a party.
How should I store an opened bag of cashews?
Store nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container. Voedingscentrum gives this advice for mixed unsalted nuts; also follow the date and storage instructions on the pack of cashews you choose.
Does unsalted mean there’s no oil in them?
No, unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. PLUS’s 200 g unsalted Fairtrade cashews list sunflower oil as an ingredient; check the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
Can cashew packs contain peanuts?
Yes, the PLUS Fairtrade varieties in 200 g packs that were checked carry a warning that they may contain peanuts. Read the allergen information on the exact pack before serving the nuts.
Can young children eat cashews from the party bowl?
Be aware of the risk of choking: the Jumbo and PLUS packs that were checked warn that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t assume whole cashews are a suitable party snack for young children.
Which ALDI cashews were covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat those specific packs; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 500 g pack.