If you’re looking for small individual packs, Lidl’s Dutch product page lists a multipack of 3 x 25 g. Check that this fixed portion size suits the agreed treat, though. The AH 6-pack contains larger packs, so you’ll need to portion them yourself for small treats. Before choosing a size, check that whole cashews are suitable for the children’s ages, allergies and group rules.
You’re looking for individual packs that can go straight into party bags without weighing anything out. Check both the number of packs and the contents of each one: a multipack may also contain larger packs. Lidl Netherlands lists a multipack of 3 x 25 g for Way To Go! unsalted cashews.
You want to decide how much goes into each treat, while allowing for preparation, suitable food packaging and any leftovers. The product pages for Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS list individual packs of 500 g, 250 g and 200 g respectively; AH also offers a bundle of six individual 170 g packs.
You want to check in advance whether nuts are suitable for the children’s ages, allergies and group rules. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking allergies into account. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
First, check whether whole cashews are suitable for the children’s ages, allergies and group rules. Then choose between small individual packs and portioning them yourself.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Age and group rules | Ask about allergies and rules for treats; don’t choose a treat containing whole nuts for children under 4. | I want to check first that cashews are suitable for the children and the group rules. Around 31% of consumers prioritise suitability for the group. |
| Pack size | Check both the number of packs and the weight of each individual pack; a bundle of large packs is not a multipack of child-sized portions. | When I’m handing out party bags, I don’t want to weigh and repackage the nuts myself. Around 31% of consumers prefer small, individual packs. |
| How much you need | Work out the number of treats based on the number of children and the agreed amount per treat; if you’re portioning the nuts yourself, allow for packaging and leftovers too. | I want to buy enough without being left with lots of unused contents, and I factor in the preparation time. Around 25% of consumers prioritise quantity and the overall cost of the treats. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list for the exact variant; compare salt information on the same basis and check for any allergen warnings. | If I’m watching what’s in the product, I want to know whether oil or salt has been added, for example. Around 13% of consumers focus most on ingredients and salt. |
A smaller pack doesn’t change the fact that these are whole nuts, and it doesn’t remove allergens.
First, check whether nuts are suitable for the children and the group rules. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4; stay nearby while older children eat calmly at the table.
The AH product page describes six individual items weighing 170 g each, not six small party-bag portions.
Check the weight of each individual pack and consider whether you want to weigh and repackage the nuts yourself for small treats.
Portioning the nuts yourself takes preparation and suitable food packaging; remember to allow for leftovers too.
A 200 g, 250 g or 500 g bag still needs to be divided up. How much you need depends on the number of children and the agreed amount per treat.
Work out how much you need and check how many full packs you’ll have to buy. Follow the storage instructions on the pack for any leftovers.
Allow time for weighing and packaging the treats in your plans.
The product pages for Jumbo and PLUS list sunflower oil in the unsalted products reviewed. The PLUS variant is also described as roasted.
Check the ingredients for the exact variant if you’re specifically looking at oil, how the nuts are prepared or salt; don’t rely on the word ‘unsalted’ alone.
Way To Go! unsalted cashews are one of the options reviewed that come in small individual packs.
AH unsalted cashews were reviewed as a 170 g individual pack and as a 6-pack.
Jumbo unsalted cashews, value pack, are sold in a single bag for anyone who wants to portion the nuts themselves.
Trader Joe's roasted unsalted cashews were reviewed in a 250 g pack for portioning yourself.
PLUS fairtrade unsalted cashews come in a 200 g bag for portioning yourself.
Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt is a salted option, not a multipack of child-sized portions.
This selection of Joybuy products includes both individually packed nut mixes and bags of cashews to portion yourself. For a mix, check which other ingredients and allergens are listed: not every product contains cashews alone.
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Joybuy’s product information describes five individual 23 g packs, so there’s no need to weigh out portions yourself.
This is a nut mix, not a product containing cashews alone; the listed cashew content is 13%. The product information also lists walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts.
Check allergies and group rules. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
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Joybuy’s product information describes an individually packed nut mix containing cashews; check the packaging if you’re looking for pre-portioned servings.
This product doesn’t contain cashews alone. The product information also lists gluten/wheat, sesame and milk as allergens.
Check allergies and group rules. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
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This single bag is suitable for portioning yourself if you want to decide how much goes into each treat.
Joybuy’s product information lists a 160 g pack with cashews as the only ingredient. It’s one bag, not a pre-portioned multipack.
Check allergies and group rules. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
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You can use this bag to weigh out portions for party bags yourself; it isn’t a multipack of individual bags to hand out.
Joybuy’s product information lists 4–5 servings per pack. The allergens listed are gluten/wheat and peanuts.
Check allergies and group rules. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
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This single bag is an option if you want to decide how much goes into each treat yourself.
Joybuy’s product information lists 150 g and 98% cashews, with sunflower oil and salt. It isn’t a pre-portioned multipack.
Check allergies and group rules. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts; older children should eat calmly at the table, with an adult nearby.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke too: ask them to eat calmly at the table and stay nearby. This advice doesn’t automatically make it suitable for children to eat unsupervised from a party bag.
No. Lidl lists 25 g packs, and AH gives 25 g as the labelled serving for the individual product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping treat portions small; tailor the amount to the children and the group rules.
Ask the school what rules apply to treats and allergies. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking allergies into account; this isn’t nationwide legal permission to hand out nuts, nor is it a nationwide ban on nuts.
No. The AH product page describes six individual items weighing 170 g each. You’ll need to weigh and repackage the nuts yourself for small party bags.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. This date has now passed; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack reviewed here. If you still have the 170 g pack, check the NVWA warning and follow its instructions.
