If you want to take one snack for your night-shift break, measure out a portion beforehand and put it in a securely sealed container; a small shop-bought pack is not necessarily one portion. Check the number of portions and the ingredients on the label: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts where possible, while Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted as containing 4–5 portions per pack.
You want to prepare one portion before you leave, so you don't have to measure it out from a pack containing several portions while you're on the go. A securely sealed container follows the Netherlands Nutrition Centre's storage advice; Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted as a pack containing several portions.
You're looking for an unsalted snack that fits your usual diet. VGZ lists unsalted nuts as an option for a night-shift snack break, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five.
You want to split a larger pack across several breaks, so you need to consider how much it contains and how to store it after opening. Supermarket options described in product information range from 200 to 500 g, including products from PLUS and Jumbo.
First, decide how much you want to take for one break. Then check how the nuts are prepared and what they contain, and think about how you'll seal and store the rest once the pack is open.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Is this one portion? | Check the pack size and portion information. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted as 125 g, with an average portion of 30 g and 4–5 portions per pack; the AH unsalted 4-pack contains four 170 g items. | I want to prepare one portion before I leave and avoid measuring it out from a multipack during my break. Around 36% of consumers say portion control is their main consideration when choosing. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Check how the nuts are prepared, the ingredients and the salt content per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted as containing 0.92 g of salt per 100 g, so ‘no added oil’ does not mean ‘unsalted’. | I choose unsalted cashews deliberately and want their ingredients to fit my usual diet. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Sealing and storage | Follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre's storage advice: keep nuts in a securely sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. | I want to keep my portion securely sealed while I'm on the go and store the rest carefully at home. Around 21% of consumers say transport and storage are their main considerations when choosing. |
| Pack size for several shifts | Check the pack size and how much you want to split across different breaks. Jumbo lists unsalted packs of 200 g and 500 g; ALDI lists a roasted, unsalted option of 250 g. | I prepare snacks for several shifts and want to divide the pack between those breaks rather than take it all at once. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on how much they get for repeated use. |
The AH unsalted 4-pack contains four separate 170 g items, not four individual portion-sized bags.
Check the size of each item and the number of portions on the pack before deciding how much to take with you.
A multipack gives you more than you may need for a few breaks; you'll need space to store the packs and prepare your portions.
Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted as containing 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. So the description ‘no added oil’ tells you nothing about the salt content on its own.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt information separately on the label.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a securely sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place; nuts can absorb odours.
Measure out your portion in advance and seal the rest securely at home, too.
You may need a separate sealable container for individual portions when you're on the go.
The Oven roasted cashews salted described by Albert Heijn are a savoury, oven-roasted option in a 125 g pack.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is listed as a 170 g item; a 4-pack of these individual items is also available.
The unsalted options described include 200 g packs and a 500 g value pack.
Lidl lists Way To Go! Cashewnoten ongezouten and identifies Way To Go cashews as part of its Fairtrade range.
Under the Trader Joe’s brand, ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand is listed as a 200 g bag containing cashews as an ingredient.
This selection includes cashews in packs of 120 to 200 g, which you can portion out yourself or take with you as a shop-bought pack. The stated pack size is not necessarily one portion; check the flavour and preparation details for each option.
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This pack can be used as a supply to measure out a portion for your night-shift break in advance.
Pack size: 160 g. The product title specifies Original Flavour.
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An option if you're looking for unsalted, roasted cashews and want to measure out a portion yourself.
Pack size: 200 g. The product title specifies roasted and unsalted.
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Choose this shop-bought pack if you want a salted option and would like to measure out a portion for your break.
Pack size: 150 g. The product title specifies salted cashews.
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A small shop-bought pack to take with you if you're looking for salted cashews with their skin on.
Pack size: 120 g. The product title specifies salted cashews with their skin on.
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A smaller pack for anyone looking for a dry-roasted option to take with them and portion out themselves.
Pack size: 125 g. The product title specifies dry roasted.
Measure out the amount you want to take in advance and check the portion information for your chosen option. Albert Heijn lists an average portion of 30 g for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted; this is product information, not personal dietary advice.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a securely sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place; refrigeration is not listed as a general requirement. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the product as well.
This warning refers to the possible unintended presence of peanuts and is not the same as peanuts being listed as an ingredient. If you have a food allergy, take both the ingredients list and the warning on the pack into account when choosing.
Allergens present must be clearly identified in the ingredients list. Since 1 January 2026, rules in the Netherlands have governed the evidence and wording required for warnings about possible cross-contamination; the NVWA includes phrases such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Check the information on the pack for the specific option.
