Households that regularly share
If you’re buying cashews for several people, check whether a larger bag suits how much your household gets through. Product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI list 500 g variants.
Who is this useful for?
Shoppers who use smaller quantities
If you don’t want to buy more than you need, compare smaller packs by weight and price per kilo. ALDI lists a 250 g unsalted pack, while PLUS lists a 200 g unroasted pack.
Shoppers who choose based on ingredients
If the preparation method, salt or ingredients are your priorities, read the information for the exact variant. Product details from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Duyvis show that unsalted, unroasted and oven-roasted are different descriptions.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Value per kilo | Compare the price per kilo for the same variant, not just the bag price or the term ‘value pack’. | If price per kilo is my main consideration, I want to know whether a larger pack really offers better value. Around 36% of consumers put price per kilo first. |
| Pack size to suit your needs | Match the net weight to how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | When I share cashews with several people, I don’t want to buy more than we’ll use. Around 29% of consumers give pack size that suits their needs the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and check separately whether the variant is unsalted, unroasted or roasted. | If I’m looking for specific ingredients or a particular preparation method, I want to be able to assess the exact variant. An estimated 21% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Snack flavour | Choose a flavour and preparation method you’ll actually enjoy; a small snack pack isn’t the same as a bulk pack. | When I’m mainly looking for a savoury snack to enjoy at a particular time, I want to choose a flavour that suits the occasion. Around 14% of consumers give snack flavour the highest priority. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a bigger bag is always better value
On the ALDI product pages for the roasted cashews reviewed, the price per kilo for the 500 g pack was no lower than for the 250 g pack. So pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether you’re getting a better price per kilo.
Compare the current price per kilo for the exact variants before you choose; don’t treat ‘XXL’ or ‘value pack’ as proof of better value.
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Assuming no added oil means unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. For the unsalted cashews reviewed, Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil. Preparation method, oil and salt are separate characteristics.
Read the ingredients and check the salt and preparation details for the variant you’re buying.
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Confusing a nut mix with cashews on their own
Joybuy’s product page for Duyvis Dry Roasted Mixed Nuts describes a mix containing cashews, peanuts and almonds. That’s not the same product as a pack containing only cashews.
Check the full product name and ingredients list; the brand and pack weight alone don’t make products identical.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The product page for AH Unsalted Cashews describes a 500 g pack.
- For this variant, Albert Heijn lists 96% cashews and sunflower oil.
- The product page describes the cashews as fried, so ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean ‘unroasted’ in this case.
Jumbo
According to its product page, Jumbo offers a 500 g unsalted variant labelled as a value pack.
- The ingredients list 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
- The product information notes that the product may contain other nuts and peanuts; check the pack if allergens are important to you.
ALDI
The ALDI products mentioned are cashews under the Trader Joe’s brand, including a 250 g roasted, unsalted variant.
- The product information lets you compare pack sizes and variants separately.
- The 500 g page lists salted and unsalted variants; check which one is in the pack.
PLUS
The product page describes PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews in a 200 g pack.
- For this variant, PLUS lists cashews as the ingredient and advises storing in a cool, dry place.
- The 200 g pack contains less than the documented 500 g variants.
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as an oven-roasted snack in a 125 g pack.
- According to the manufacturer, no oil is added to this variant.
- The manufacturer describes the flavour as savoury and claims the texture is crunchy; this isn’t an independent taste assessment, and the product description doesn’t identify it as an unsalted variant.
Lidl
Lidl lists Way To Go as a relevant cashew product range.
- Lidl says that cashews in this product range are processed in Tanzania and shipped directly to the Netherlands.
- This supply-chain description applies to Way To Go; check the pack size, variant and price per kilo separately.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are relevant if you’re choosing cashews by pack size and preparation method.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500g
The 500 g pack could suit you if you’re looking for cashews to share or to keep a larger supply in stock.
Product name: purple-skin cashews, 500 g.
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BE&CHEERY Premium Cashews with Purple Skin 500G
This pack size could suit you if you’re looking for cashews to share or to keep a larger supply in stock.
Product name: purple-skin cashews, 500 g.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 Grade 500g
At 500 g, this pack could suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of cashews.
Product name: purple-skin cashews, 180 grade, 500 g.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
The 160 g pack could suit you if you’d rather buy a smaller quantity at a time.
Product name: cashews, 160 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The 125 g pack could suit you if you’re looking for a smaller, ready-to-eat snack.
The product name describes dry-roasted cashews. Check the allergen information on the pack; the product information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as well as cashews.
Frequently asked questions
Does unsalted mean unroasted?
No, these are different characteristics. Albert Heijn describes the unsalted cashews reviewed as fried and lists sunflower oil; PLUS describes one variant as unroasted and unsalted. Check the preparation method and ingredients for the exact pack.
How should I store cashews?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the 200 g pack reviewed, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry place; don’t assume that the same instructions apply to other products.
Where can I check allergen information?
Read the current packaging for the exact variant, including any ‘may contain’ statement. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo notes that other nuts and peanuts may be present; PLUS notes that peanuts may be present. The NVWA explains how allergens that must be declared are shown on labels.
What information should I check on a pack of cashews?
Check the net quantity, best-before date, ingredients, allergens and any storage instructions. The European Union describes these aspects of food information; the applicable exceptions for ingredients lists still apply.
Which Trader Joe’s cashews were covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments; the NVWA says not to eat them. The best-before date has now passed. If you still have this exact pack, the warning applies to it; it doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes.