For lunch on the go, weighing out a portion from a large bag is handy if you want to control the amount yourself. Choose a multipack only if the weight of each individual pack suits your snack break. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews; a 200 g bag from Jumbo and a 125 g bag from Duyvis contain the equivalent of eight and five portions respectively. Compare bulk packs by price per kilo within the same variant, and check the ingredients, salt content and storage instructions on the packaging.
You want to take a measured snack with you alongside your lunch. So check the weight of each individual bag or tub, not just the total contents. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews.
You take cashews with you regularly and want to weigh out portions at home from a larger pack. Jumbo and ALDI list unsalted cashews in packs including 200, 250 and 500 g sizes; check the contents and variant of the pack you choose.
You want to choose between unsalted, unroasted and savoury roasted cashews. PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted variant, while Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. Check the ingredients and salt content on the packaging too.
Choose this when: you want to take a snack with you without any preparation, and the weight of each inner pack suits your portion.
Bear in mind: a small retail pack or multipack is not automatically a single portion.
Choose this when: you take cashews with you regularly and want to weigh out the amount at home.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out your own portions and store the opened pack according to the product instructions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the reference amount for a handful of unsalted cashews. This is a reference for calculations, not a recommended snack portion: a 200 g pack from Jumbo is equivalent to eight portions of 25 g, while a 125 g pack from Duyvis is equivalent to five.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion per pack | Net weight, number of inner packs and the weight of each bag. | If I want to take a single snack with me alongside my lunch, I check the contents of each individual pack. Around 28% of consumers say portion control is their main consideration. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Whether the pack can be resealed after opening and what storage instructions are shown on the label. | If you take some with you when you’re out and about, you’ll also want to know how to store the rest. Around 22% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go and storage. |
| Salt and ingredients | Whether the variant is salted or unsalted, the ingredients list and allergen information. | If salt or ingredients influence my choice, I compare the information for the specific variant. Around 22% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Cost per amount | The price per kilo of the same variant and the amount you’ll actually use. | If you regularly take a snack with you, you’ll want to compare the cost for the same quantity. Around 17% of consumers prioritise cost per amount. |
| Flavour and processing | The full variant name, preparation method and ingredients. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or type of processing, I check those details separately from the brand name. Around 11% of consumers give this the most weight. |
A 125 g or 200 g pack contains several 25 g portions. The label ‘3-pack’ alone also doesn’t tell you how many cashews are in each individual bag.
Check the net weight and the weight of each inner pack. Weigh out a portion at home if the pack is larger than the amount you want to take with you.
The preparation method and salt content are different characteristics. The Duyvis retail variant Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashews is labelled as salted.
Read the full variant name and ingredients list, and consider the salt content separately from the preparation method.
A larger pack and a smaller pack don’t contain the same amount. Comparing only the total price of each bag won’t tell you how much you’re paying for the same quantity.
Compare the same variant by price per kilo or by the same portion weight, and choose an amount you’ll actually use.
For the 125 g Duyvis pack, Jumbo recommends storing the cashews in a cool, dry place and preferably keeping an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container.
For other products, follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury, oven-roasted cashew variant.
The AH own brand lists unsalted cashews, including a 3-pack.
The range includes unsalted cashews in a variety of pack sizes.
There is a product listing for unsalted cashews.
Trader Joe’s cashews are listed by ALDI as roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists a 200 g unsalted, unroasted cashew variant.
This selection includes packs of cashews that you can portion yourself for taking on the go. The product names distinguish between salted, unsalted and roasted variants, among other things.
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The 160 g pack is ideal for weighing out your own snack portions at home to take with you.
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This 125 g bag is suitable for portioning yourself; don’t automatically assume the full contents are for one snack break.
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The 150 g salted variant is an option if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
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This 200 g pack of unsalted, roasted cashews is suitable for preparing your own portions.
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This 120 g pack of salted cashews in shell is an option if you want to weigh out your own amount to take with you.
Not if you use 25 g as a reference amount for one handful: 125 g is five times that amount. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g in its nutritional reference for unsalted cashews; this is not a legal packaging standard.
For the 125 g Duyvis pack, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and preferably keeping an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container. For other variants, follow the storage instructions on the pack itself.
No. The preparation method and salt content are separate characteristics. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, while Jumbo’s listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Cashews describes the variant as salted. Check both details on the packaging.
Check the label on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label; nuts are among the allergens consumers must be informed about.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to 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 any pack with these details; the warning does not apply to all cashews or the entire ALDI range.
