Preparing lunchbox portions
If you want to decide for yourself how many cashews go into each lunchbox, you can divide a larger pack between sealable containers. A 125 g bag is not automatically one individual portion.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Sharing with groups
If you’re planning several picnic gatherings or want to open a separate bag for each group, check both the number of inner packs and the weight of each bag. One bag may contain several portions.
Taking unsalted cashews
If you’re looking for unsalted cashews rather than a seasoned snack, check the exact variety. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidelines; product varieties can differ.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual sharing bags
Choose this if: you want to share at different times or with different groups.
Bear in mind: one sharing bag may contain more than a single lunchbox portion.
Dividing up a larger pack yourself
Choose this if: you want to decide how much goes into each lunchbox.
Bear in mind: you’ll need sealable containers and should store the remaining nuts carefully.
Smaller individual pack
Choose this if: you’re looking for a smaller total quantity for a single outing.
Bear in mind: an individual pack isn’t automatically divided into single portions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size and portions | Check the number of inner packs, the weight of each bag and the total contents. | I want to open one bag per group without weighing everything out myself; around 31% of consumers therefore prioritise a suitable pack size. |
| Total quantity | Compare the total weight in grams, not just the number of bags or the size of the box. | For one picnic, I don’t want to be left with more stock than I can use; around 25% of consumers prioritise the total quantity and how much they can use. |
| Ingredients | Read the variety name and ingredients list; check whether the cashews are salted or seasoned. | If I’m looking for unsalted cashews, I don’t want to rely on the brand name alone; around 19% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Storage | Check the storage instructions and make sure you can keep any opened pack properly sealed and dry. | I want to be able to keep leftovers for another occasion; around 13% of consumers focus mainly on storage and resealability. |
| Suitable for guests | Check for allergies, read the allergen information and consider young children. | If I’m taking cashews for guests who may have allergies or for young children, I want to check in with them beforehand; around 12% of consumers prioritise suitability for their guests. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming the number of bags equals the number of individual portions
A box of 10 x 125 g bags contains 1,250 g in total. Kantinewinkel describes a 125 g bag as containing around four portions, so the number of bags doesn’t tell you how many small lunchbox portions you’ll get.
First, work out how much you want to take for each snack break, then compare the weight per bag with the total contents.
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Treating Sea Salt and Original as the same Duyvis product
Duyvis Sea Salt lists sea salt and sunflower oil. The description of Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil applies to that variety, not automatically to every variety.
Check the full variety name and ingredients list on the pack.
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Opening a large pack without a storage plan
Once opened, the remaining cashews should be kept well sealed and dry. This matters if you want to spread the pack over several picnics.
Take only the amount you need and seal the rest carefully. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Brands and pack sizes for reference
Duyvis
Foods & Goods describes Duyvis Sea Salt as a box of 10 x 125 g bags; this size may suit sharing on several occasions.
- The individual bags let you open one at a time.
- One 125 g bag contains several portions. Duyvis lists sea salt and sunflower oil for Sea Salt; the product description for Original doesn’t apply to this variety.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists various salted and seasoned cashews, including a salted 4-pack and seasoned 3-pack options.
- The category page lists a total weight of 150 g for a seasoned 3-pack.
- The stated weight doesn’t show how it’s divided between the individual bags; check the product packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 500 g value pack of unsalted cashews, as well as a single pack and no multipack.
- You can divide the quantity into portions of your choice in advance.
- Dividing the pack yourself takes preparation, and you’ll need a plan to keep the opened pack sealed and dry.
Lidl
Lidl has product pages for unsalted cashews, including Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews.
- The product names identify unsalted options.
- Check the contents of each variety and whether it’s a single pack or a set of individual sharing bags.
ALDI
ALDI sells Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a single 250 g pack, among other products.
- This variety is an unsalted option for anyone who wants to portion it out themselves.
- The 250 g pack isn’t a multipack. An NVWA warning concerns a specific 170 g pack and doesn’t automatically apply to other sizes or batches.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted Fairtrade cashews in a single 200 g bag.
- The 200 g pack may suit a smaller overall purchase.
- The bag isn’t divided into individual portions; portion out the amount you want yourself if you’re preparing lunchbox snacks.
Cashews and nut mixes at Joybuy
This selection includes single packs and portion packs containing cashews, as well as a few nut mixes. If you’re considering a mix but only want cashews, check the ingredients and the proportion of cashews.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The product information lists 4–5 portions in this 125 g pack; it’s a single pack, not a box of several bags.
Contains cashews; bear this in mind if any of your guests have a cashew allergy.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
The product information describes roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack; you can portion them out for lunchboxes yourself.
Contains cashews; bear this in mind if any of your guests have a cashew allergy.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The product information describes a 500 g family pack for sharing or portioning out; it’s a single pack, not a multipack.
Salt is listed in the ingredients. Contains cashews; bear this in mind if any of your guests have a cashew allergy.
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ChaCha Assorted Nuts Mega Pack, 242 g
The product description lists individually wrapped nuts to take with you or share, including cashews.
This is a mix containing macadamias, apricot kernels, pistachios and walnuts, among other ingredients; it isn’t a pack of cashews alone. Check the ingredients if you have allergies.
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ChaCha Daily Nuts, 115 g (23 g × 5)
The product information lists five 23 g portions; this may suit you if you want to take individual portions with you.
Cashews make up 13% of a mix containing dried fruit and other nuts. The allergen information also lists walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multipack the same as one portion per bag?
No. The Duyvis pack described contains 10 x 125 g bags; Kantinewinkel describes one bag as containing around four portions. So check the weight per bag, not just the number of bags.
How can I take pre-portioned cashews with me and store the rest?
Divide the amount you want between well-sealed containers and keep the rest sealed and dry. Voedingscentrum says opened unsalted cashews can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for six months; also follow the storage instructions for the specific variety.
Can young children have whole cashews from a small bag?
Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. A smaller pack doesn’t change this. Choose an alternative that’s suitable for the child.
Which allergen information matters for a picnic in the Netherlands?
If someone has a relevant allergy, read the information on the pack for the exact variety and check with your guests beforehand. NVWA says that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present; from 1 January 2026, NVWA also checks that warnings about possible cross-contamination are used on prepacked products.
Which ALDI cashews are covered by the NVWA warning mentioned?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat the affected pack and follow NVWA’s instructions. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.