For a picnic in the park, choose the pack size based on how many people will be sharing and whether you’ll use the leftovers at home; a 500 g bag isn’t automatically the best choice. Compare the price per kilo for the same salted and prepared variety, then choose between unsalted, unroasted or roasted. Follow the storage instructions on the pack for any leftovers.
You want to take enough cashews and compare the price per kilo rather than relying on the words ‘value pack’. ALDI and Jumbo list different pack sizes and varieties; compare the price per kilo within the same type. (ALDI Nederland; Jumbo)
You’re looking for a smaller amount and don’t want to open a large bag unnecessarily. PLUS lists a 200 g pack, while ALDI offers a 250 g roasted, unsalted variety as a smaller option alongside larger packs. (PLUS; ALDI Nederland)
You want to choose between unsalted, unroasted or roasted. Check the salt content, preparation method and ingredients separately; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts.
Compare prices per kilo only for the same salted and prepared variety, and choose an amount that suits your group and how you’ll use any leftovers.
A good choice when: several people will be sharing, or you’ll use the rest at home.
Bear in mind: think ahead about how you’ll store and use the remaining nuts.
A good choice when: you want to take a smaller amount or don’t want to open a large pack.
Bear in mind: a smaller pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower price per kilo.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Value per kilo | Compare the price per kilo for the same salted and prepared variety; keep promotional prices separate from regular prices. | When I’m buying for several people, I want to know whether the same type of nut really works out cheaper; around 36% of consumers prioritise this price advantage. |
| Right-sized amount | Choose the net weight based on your group and how you’ll use the rest; follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. | For a small group, I want to take only what we need and be able to store the rest at home; around 29% of consumers prioritise getting the right amount. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the salt content and preparation method separately; unsalted and unroasted don’t mean the same thing. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts or a particular preparation method, I check those details separately; around 21% of consumers prioritise choosing the right variety. |
| Savoury flavour | Read the full variety name and ingredients to check the salt, preparation method and any oil. | If a savoury flavour matters to me, I choose the variety first and the pack size second; around 14% of consumers prioritise their flavour preference. |
A larger bag doesn’t automatically have the lowest price per kilo. ALDI lists different prices per kilo for its 250 g and 500 g roasted, unsalted varieties mentioned here.
Compare the current price per kilo for the same salted and prepared variety.
If you only need a small amount, you may have an open pack left over after the picnic. Storage instructions can vary by product.
Choose based on how much you plan to take and how you’ll use the rest. Take only what you need and follow the label at home.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That doesn’t automatically mean the variety is unsalted.
For the exact pack, check the salt content, preparation method and ingredients separately.
An option to compare if you’re looking for a savoury cashew variety.
AH Terra Ongebrande cashewnoten is an option if you’re looking for a larger pack of unroasted nuts.
Worth considering if you want to compare unsalted or salted cashews in a larger pack.
The Dutch product pages list unsalted cashews, including a range called Way To Go!.
The Dutch ALDI product pages list TRADER JOE'S cashews in different sizes and varieties.
A smaller option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
This Joybuy selection includes cashews in 500 g and smaller packs, including salted, unsalted and roasted varieties. Compare the contents and ingredients of the exact pack with what you need for your picnic.
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The 500 g pack suits a picnic group looking to take a larger amount.
The product information lists 99% cashews and salt. Consume immediately after opening.
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This 500 g pack is an option if you’re looking for a larger amount to share.
The product information lists cashews and salt; consume immediately after opening.
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The 160 g pack suits anyone looking for a smaller amount for a picnic.
The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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The 125 g pack is a smaller option if you want to take a savoury, roasted cashew variety with you.
The product information lists sea salt and sunflower oil. It also lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the packaging if allergens are relevant to you.
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The 200 g pack is a smaller choice if you only need a limited amount.
The title describes roasted, unsalted cashews. The product information advises sealing the pack securely after opening.
No, a larger pack doesn’t always have the lowest price per kilo. ALDI lists different prices per kilo for the roasted, unsalted varieties mentioned here in 250 g and 500 g packs; at Jumbo, the saving varies between the unsalted pack sizes shown. Compare the same variety and check the current price per kilo.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of cashews you’ve bought. For its 130 g pack of unsalted cashews, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; don’t automatically apply this product advice to another pack.
Bear in mind the risk of choking: Jumbo warns that young children can choke on nuts. If young children are sharing the food, don’t give them a communal bowl of whole nuts.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The European Union explains the general food labelling rules, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly and correctly labelled.
No, the NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 specifically identifies 170 g packs of unsalted Trader Joe’s cashews with EAN 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat a pack that matches these product details; the warning should not be extended to all ALDI cashews or the 500 g pack. The date mentioned does not change the advice for the pack in question.
