A large pack of unsalted cashews is a good choice if you eat them regularly or are stocking a shared office cupboard, provided you can store them properly. If you only snack on them occasionally or buy them for yourself, a smaller bag may better suit your needs. When sharing snacks, check the allergen information too and keep it with the nuts.
You buy snacks regularly for several people and want a quantity that suits how much they eat. A larger bag of unsalted cashews could be a good fit, as long as you have somewhere suitable to store it and keep the allergen information available.
You take cashews to work for yourself and prefer unsalted nuts. Consider whether you prefer raw or roasted cashews, then choose a pack size that suits your regular snacking habits.
You don't eat cashews every working day and want to use up an opened pack and seal it properly between snacks. A smaller pack may be a better fit than a large bag.
First, work out how many cashews you or your colleagues will eat. Then check whether they're salted, how they're prepared, where you'll store them and what information you need if you're sharing them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it's most relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for a shared supply | Compare the net weight and type, and think about how many people will be eating from the supply. | If you're buying for several colleagues, choose a quantity that suits how much they'll eat. Around 36% of consumers focus on the amount for the office supply. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the product type, ingredients and nutritional information. Raw and unsalted don't mean the same thing. | If you snack regularly and want unsalted cashews, the wording on the pack is what matters. Around 29% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Consumption and storage | Choose a bag size to suit how often you eat cashews, and seal it properly after opening. | If your consumption varies or you only eat cashews occasionally, avoid opening more than you need. Around 21% of consumers focus on consumption and storage. |
| Allergens when sharing | Keep the label or product information with the supply, and check the allergens for each product type. | If you're sharing snacks with colleagues, make it clear that they contain cashews and list any other allergens shown. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this information. |
Pack size alone doesn't tell you which product is best for your needs. A larger bag could also mean buying more than you can use in time.
Compare products with the same level of salt and preparation method, then choose a quantity that suits how much you expect to eat.
Without the packaging, you could lose information that helps you identify the cashews and any listed allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that, for unpackaged foods, the specific type of nut must be stated when food presentation rules apply.
Keep the label or clear product details with the supply. For office catering, make sure the required allergen information is available to the people being offered the snacks.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That doesn't mean the cashews are unsalted: the Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted product reviewed contains salt.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt information separately on the pack.
Foods & Goods lists a box of Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews containing 10 × 125 g bags. The number of bags and the amount in each one don't tell you how much a person will eat.
Check both the number of bags and the amount in each one, then decide how much you'll have at each snack break.
AH Terra Raw Cashews is a relevant product range if you're looking for a larger pack of raw cashews.
The range reviewed includes unsalted packs in different sizes, as well as savoury options.
Alesto is the relevant cashew range at Lidl. Lidl also lists Way To Go cashews with a Fairtrade positioning.
Trader Joe’s is the relevant product range for the cashews reviewed at ALDI.
PLUS Unsalted Raw Cashews is an option for those who prefer raw cashews.
The product range reviewed includes roasted cashews, including salted options in smaller bags.
This selection includes cashews in smaller packs and larger bags. Check the product type and pack size to see what suits you, whether you're buying for yourself or a shared supply.
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A smaller pack for anyone looking for unsalted cashews for themselves.
The product name states that these are roasted, unsalted cashews and gives the pack size as 200 g.
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A smaller quantity to consider if you don't need a large supply straight away.
The product name gives the pack size as 160 g.
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A smaller bag for anyone looking for roasted, salted cashews; this isn't the unsalted variety.
The product name gives the pack size as 125 g.
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A larger pack to consider for sharing; the product information lists salt, so this isn't an unsalted variety.
The product name gives the pack size as 500 g.
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A small pack for anyone specifically looking for salted cashews.
The product name states that these are salted cashews and gives the pack size as 120 g.
No, pack size alone isn't a reliable way to judge value. Compare the same type of cashews, with the salt level and preparation method you want, and choose an amount that suits how much you or your colleagues will eat.
Store unsalted cashews in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them in a kitchen cupboard for six months or in the freezer for one year. Follow the storage instructions on the pack too.
For unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking, smelling and tasting them after the best-before date, provided the packaging is intact. Don't follow this advice for a pack covered by a safety warning: the NVWA warned about possible metal fragments in 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026.
If you're a caterer serving unpackaged snacks, the NVWA guidance says you must provide information about the allergens present and specify the type of nut. This applies to the described situation of catering or serving food in a similar way; it isn't a general conclusion about someone simply bringing their own snack.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat a pack covered by this warning. It doesn't automatically apply to other sizes or varieties.
