For regular snacks during the school holidays, an unsalted pack that you portion yourself is a practical choice; 125 g is the pack size, not necessarily a single portion. When it comes to children, safe eating on the go matters more than convenience: for children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. Older children can choke too, so Amsterdam UMC advises them to eat calmly and to have an adult nearby.
You want to get several individual snacks ready for the holidays and decide how much to pack yourself. For children, age and supervision matter: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4. Amsterdam UMC also advises older children to eat calmly and to have an adult nearby.
You’re looking for a pack to take with you, but want to know whether it’s the right amount for one snack break. Duyvis lists Cashews Original as 125 g; the product description on Joybuy says the pack contains 4–5 portions.
You’re preparing snacks more often over the holidays and comparing pack sizes and how to store them after opening. Jumbo lists unsalted packs of 200 g and 500 g; either way, you’ll need to decide on portions and find a suitable place to store them.
First, decide whether you want to portion the nuts in advance or take the pack with you as it is. Then check whether salt has been added, how much you’re likely to use and how to store the rest.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Packing a portion to take with you | Check the net weight and any portion information; if needed, divide the contents into a resealable container in advance. | I want to prepare a set amount for each snack break, without sending the whole bag along. For around 33% of consumers, portion convenience comes first. |
| Children and safe eating | Take the child’s age, allergies and eating environment into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4; Amsterdam UMC advises older children to eat calmly and to have an adult nearby. | When I pack snacks for children, choosing a suitable form of snack matters more than convenience on the go. Around 27% of consumers give child safety top priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Look for the words ‘unsalted’ and read the ingredients list; no added oil doesn’t automatically mean no added salt. | I’m looking for an unsalted option for regular snack breaks and want to be able to check the ingredients. Around 20% of consumers put this first. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. | When I’m preparing snacks for several occasions, I want a pack I can store properly after opening. For around 13% of consumers, matching the amount to how much they’ll use is the deciding factor. |
| Savoury flavour | Read the ingredients and consider the salt and preparation method separately. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, but with a savoury seasoning mix containing salt. | I mainly choose cashews for their savoury flavour, but also want to know whether salt or oil has been added. Around 7% of consumers put this flavour preference first. |
A 125 g pack may contain enough for several snack breaks. The product description on Joybuy lists 4–5 portions for Duyvis; this isn’t dietary advice tailored to a child’s age.
Check the net weight and any portion information separately. If you want to take one portion, divide the nuts up in advance.
Duyvis describes the oven-roasting process for Cashews Original as using no added oil, while the ingredients do include a savoury seasoning mix with salt.
Check the ingredients and whether the product is labelled unsalted separately; the preparation method alone doesn’t tell you whether salt has been added.
Whole nuts can be a choking hazard for young children. Older children can choke too.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt rather than whole nuts for children under 4, because of the risk of choking. Encourage older children to eat calmly and stay with them, as advised by Amsterdam UMC.
A bigger bag isn’t automatically a single snack portion, and you’ll need somewhere suitable to store it after opening.
Choose an amount that matches how much you expect to use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
The Cashews Original product reviewed is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
The Albert Heijn product page reviewed lists AH cashews as an unsalted option.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs.
The Dutch Lidl product listing reviewed describes unsalted cashews.
The ALDI product page reviewed lists TRADER JOE'S cashews, roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
The PLUS own-brand option reviewed is unsalted and unroasted, with 200 g in each bag.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews to portion yourself, unsalted options and packs suitable for several snack breaks.
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Suitable for homemade snacks when you want to decide how much to portion out.
The pack contains 160 g; the product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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Suitable for a savoury cashew snack when you want to divide the pack between several snack breaks.
The product description says the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil, with a savoury seasoning mix containing salt, and that the pack contains 4–5 portions. The listed allergen information mentions gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the current pack.
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Suitable for a salted cashew snack when you want to choose how much to have each time.
The product description lists roasted cashews with salt and sunflower oil; the pack contains 150 g.
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Suitable for preparing snacks for several occasions when you want to portion them yourself.
The pack contains 500 g. The product description lists roasted cashews with salt and recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
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Suitable if you’re looking for an unsalted pack to divide into snack portions yourself.
The product title says roasted, unsalted and 200 g. The product description recommends storing in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after opening.
Not necessarily. Duyvis lists 125 g as the pack size; the product description on Joybuy says the pack contains 4–5 portions. This portion information isn’t advice tailored to children’s ages, so decide for yourself how much to take for a snack break.
For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke too; Amsterdam UMC advises them to eat calmly and to have an adult nearby when they’re eating whole nuts.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions on the specific pack.
Always check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy. According to the European Union’s guidance, allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list. The NVWA says new rules take effect from 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses must provide warnings on labels; this doesn’t change which ingredients are in a specific pack.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the affected batch. The warning applies specifically to that product and batch; it isn’t a general warning about all ALDI cashews or the 250 g pack reviewed here.
