Lunchbox preppers
You want to portion out cashews in advance, so you’re looking at bag size, unsalted options and clear storage instructions. PLUS advises keeping its 200 g bag, which we looked at, in a cool, dry place.
Who is this useful for?
Sharing snacks at the office
You’re buying for several colleagues and want to know how many inner bags there are and how many cashews each contains. The Duyvis Sea Salt box is described as containing ten 125 g bags.
Regular bulk buyers
You often put together several lunch packs and want to know whether you’ll actually use the contents of a larger pack. Jumbo offers a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews, which you’ll need to portion out yourself.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you want to hand out individual bags or make smaller portions yourself. Then check the variety, how much you’ll actually use and what information is available for the people who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Inner packaging | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one. According to Foods & Goods and the product specifications on bol, the Duyvis Sea Salt box contains ten 125 g bags. | If I want to open a pack to share at the office, I check how much is in each bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging. |
| How much you’ll use | Compare the total weight with the portion size you’ve chosen, and consider whether you can store the rest. Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of unsalted cashews. | When I’m preparing several lunchboxes, I want to divide the contents without opening more than I need. Around 29% of consumers prioritise using the amount they actually need. |
| Variety | Check whether the cashews are unsalted, roasted or seasoned with sea salt. PLUS lists unsalted and unroasted cashews; ALDI describes its 250 g Trader Joe’s bag as roasted and unsalted. | If I specifically want unsalted cashews, I check the exact variety rather than relying on the packaging. Around 21% of consumers put this product choice first. |
| Allergen information | Check the label on the pack you receive and look for any warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label. | When I’m putting together lunch packs for different people, I want to know what information is needed for anyone with an allergy. Around 14% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack equals individual lunch portions
A box of ten 125 g bags contains ten inner packs, but that doesn’t automatically mean ten individual portions. The portion size you want determines how many lunchboxes you can fill from each bag.
Check the weight of each inner bag, then decide whether you want to share it or weigh out smaller portions yourself.
For smaller portions, you may need to weigh the cashews yourself and spend extra time dividing or repacking them.
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Choosing a value pack without thinking about how much you’ll use
A 500 g bag and a box of ten 125 g bags differ both in total weight and in how much you open at a time. You’ll need to store any unused cashews, and they may end up going uneaten.
Compare the weight per pack with the number of lunchboxes you’re preparing, and follow the product’s storage instructions.
A larger bag means portioning the contents yourself, so allow for the time involved and any containers or bags you’ll need.
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Confusing sea salt or no added oil with unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. That description doesn’t automatically apply to the separate Sea Salt variety: sea-salted and unsalted are different product choices.
Check the exact variety and the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack. Consider the salt content and preparation method separately.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
The product page lists AH Unsalted Cashews 4-pack.
- The product name confirms it’s a multipack of four.
- The number of packs alone doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each one or how many lunch portions you’ll get.
Duyvis
The Sea Salt box is described by Foods & Goods and bol, among others, as containing ten individual 125 g bags.
- The number of inner bags and the weight of each one are specified.
- Each 125 g bag may be more than you want for one lunch portion. Sea Salt is a salted variety, not the same as unsalted cashews.
Jumbo
The product range we looked at includes a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews.
- The stated weight helps you work out how much you can portion out yourself.
- The value pack is a single bag, not a confirmed set of individual portion bags.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s cashews are described as roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g bag.
- The preparation method, variety and bag weight are specified for this size.
- It’s a bag you’ll need to portion out yourself, not a confirmed multipack.
PLUS
The product page lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- The variety and weight are clearly stated, and PLUS advises storing the cashews in a cool, dry place.
- It’s a bag you’ll need to portion out yourself, not a confirmed set of smaller inner bags.
Lidl
The Dutch product page confirms that the cashews are unsalted.
- Unsalted cashews are listed as part of the product range.
- When choosing, check the pack itself for the weight and whether it’s a multipack.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suitable for portioning out yourself from a smaller bag, or dividing up a larger pack. They differ in preparation method and salt content, among other things, so check which option is right for your lunch pack.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashews, 160 g
Suitable for portioning out yourself from a smaller bag; the product information lists 100% cashew kernels.
Pack size: 160 g.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
Could suit a lunch pack that you portion out yourself; the product description states that each pack contains 4–5 portions.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description lists salt among the seasonings.
The stated portion count doesn’t tell you how many cashews you’ll want to put in each lunchbox.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a salted variety to divide between lunchboxes yourself.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
According to the product description, this 500 g family pack is intended for sharing or portioning out into lunch packs yourself.
The product information lists 99% cashews and describes this variety as lightly salted.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place.
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g’woon Roasted & Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 200 g
Suitable for portioning out yourself if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variety.
Pack size: 200 g. The product information lists 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place and seal securely after opening.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out how many lunch portions a pack will provide?
Divide the net weight by the amount you choose to put in each lunchbox. As an example, 500 g provides twenty portions if you choose 25 g per portion. A box of ten 125 g bags contains 1,250 g in total, or fifty portions of the same calculated amount. The 25 g figure is just a calculation example, not personal dietary advice.
How should you store a bag you’ve opened for several lunchboxes?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the exact variety you have. For the 200 g bag of unsalted, unroasted cashews we looked at, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place. Only portion out the amount you need.
Do you need to provide allergen information when handing out cashews?
Businesses supplying food to consumers must meet allergen information requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label; different rules apply to information provided for unpackaged products. For nuts, it must be clear which type of nut is involved. This applies to professional food service and doesn’t automatically apply to your own lunch.
Which ALDI recall warning applies to cashews?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning says not to eat these cashews. Although the best-before date has now passed, that doesn’t make a pack from the batch mentioned safe. The warning applies to that specific pack and batch, not all ALDI cashews.
What should you do if the packaging differs from the product information?
Check the pack you received before using the cashews. PLUS notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. If you have any questions, refer to the exact variety and batch details on your pack.