For an orange-themed evening, a larger bag can be a good choice if you’re sharing with several people or plan to use the leftovers later. For a small gathering or if you don’t want much left over, a smaller pack is more practical. Then choose according to your taste and salt preference: unsalted, unroasted and savoury roasted are different qualities. Once opened, store the nuts in an airtight container.
You’re looking for enough to serve at an orange-themed evening and are also thinking about what to do with any leftovers. A larger pack could work well if you’re sharing with several people or plan to enjoy the nuts again later.
You’re watching on your own or with a small group and don’t want to have more left over than you’ll use later. Packs of 200–250 g give you a different quantity from a 500 g bag.
You’re choosing deliberately between unsalted cashews and a savoury roasted snack. Compare the ingredients and salt information on the pack, rather than relying on the preparation description alone.
First, decide how much you want to serve and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Then compare the preparation method, salt information and label on the exact pack.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Choose a net weight that suits your group and consider whether you’ll use any leftovers later. | If I’m watching with several people, I want enough to share without ending up with unused leftovers. Around 37% of consumers say getting the right quantity is their top priority. |
| Taste and preparation | Check the ingredients and salt information per 100 g for the variant you’ve chosen. Unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted or made without added oil. | If I want a distinctly savoury taste, I look at the salt content; if I prefer a simple ingredient list, I check the ingredients too. Around 27% of consumers prioritise taste and preparation. |
| Allergens and sharing | Check the allergen information on the exact pack before serving, and take the people at your table into account. | If someone in my group has a specific dietary restriction, I want to check the pack carefully before putting the snack out. Around 18% of consumers make safe sharing their top priority. |
| Origin and certification | Look for information specific to the product on the pack. A statement of origin alone is not proof of certification. | If a verified certification mark or information about origin matters to me, I check the specific product. Around 18% of consumers start with this information. |
A large pack could leave you with more than you’ll use, especially if you’re watching with a small group.
Choose the weight based on the size of your group and whether you’ll use the rest later. Once opened, store the nuts in an airtight container.
These terms don’t mean the same thing. The unsalted 500 g Jumbo pack lists sunflower oil; PLUS lists cashews as the only ingredient in its 200 g unroasted, unsalted pack.
If the preparation method or added oil matters to you, read the ingredients list for the exact variant.
Allergen information varies by product. An unsalted variant isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Check the current pack before serving the cashews and make your choice with any specific dietary restrictions in your group in mind.
According to the Voedingscentrum, nuts are susceptible to mould and can absorb odours.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place, and follow the instructions on the pack.
The savoury roasted cashews are an option if you’re looking for a small snack pack to serve with drinks.
The range lists unsalted cashews in different pack sizes, as well as an unroasted version.
Cashews are listed in salted and unsalted value packs.
The Dutch product listing confirms that unsalted cashews are available in its range.
Trader Joe’s cashews are listed in roasted, unsalted and salted versions.
The 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted cashews is an option if you’re looking for a smaller pack.
These Joybuy cashew products are ready to serve, with packs for those looking for a smaller quantity or wanting to share with a group.
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A smaller pack for anyone who wants to serve cashews straight away.
The product information lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels as the ingredient.
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A small, savoury roasted pack for anyone looking for a ready-to-serve snack to enjoy with drinks.
The product information lists 125 g, oven-roasted cashews without added oil or fat, and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. The listed allergen information includes cashew, nuts, gluten, wheat and peanut; check the pack before serving.
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A smaller roasted option for anyone who wants to serve salted cashews.
The product information lists a 150 g pack, 98% cashew, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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The larger pack could be a good choice if you’re sharing with several people.
The product information lists 500 g, 99% cashews and salt.
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A smaller pack for anyone looking for roasted cashews with no added salt.
The product information describes them as roasted and unsalted, with cashews as the ingredient, in a 200 g pack.
First, decide how many grams you want to serve in total. As a calculation example, four people multiplied by 25 g comes to 100 g. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a handful in its nutrition table; it isn’t a prediction of how much everyone will eat during a match.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place. The Voedingscentrum recommends using a well-sealed container; follow the instructions on the pack too, and don’t eat nuts that are mouldy or smell rancid.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack before serving the snack. This information can vary from one product to another, so don’t rely solely on the product category or the word ‘unsalted’.
No. The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 refers to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat this specific pack because it may contain metal fragments; the warning doesn’t apply to all pack sizes or batches.
Bear in mind the warning in the verified Jumbo and Duyvis product information that young children can choke on nuts. Check the pack and take the warning into account when choosing a snack for a group that includes young children.
That doesn’t follow from the industry agreement. The Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel describes a target for sustainably certified own-brand cashew snack nuts by 2030; check the certification mark on the pack of the product you choose.
