A snack to take with you, without preparation
You want to be able to grab an individual pack when you go to pick up chips. In that case, having one portion per pack matters more than the total contents of a larger pack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A small, unsalted portion
You want to decide for yourself how many cashews to take and are looking for an option with no added salt. Weighing your own portion works well if you can prepare it in advance.
Making your own snack portions regularly
You take cashews with you regularly and can portion them out at home. Check whether the pack size suits how you use them and whether you can store the remainder in a tightly sealed container.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need a pack that’s ready to take with you or can weigh out a portion in advance. Then compare the salt content, ingredients and storage options.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
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| Is it one portion to take with you? | Check how many individual packs there are and the weight of each one. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference for one handful; this isn’t a packaging standard. | If I want to take a portion with me without preparing it, I want to know what’s in each individual pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a separate snack portion. |
| Added salt | Read the variant name and ingredients. PLUS lists 2.3 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt; this figure applies to that variant. | I don’t want added salt and am happy to weigh out my own portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Flavour and preparation | Compare the exact variant and ingredients. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; PLUS lists sunflower oil in Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or preparation method, I look beyond the brand name. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose an amount that suits how often you make portions. Jumbo lists packs of 200 g and 500 g, among others; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container, in a dry place and preferably somewhere cool. | I’d rather buy a larger pack for several portions and can store the remainder properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this kind of stock-up option. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a smaller pack for one snack portion
The contents of a retail pack aren’t the same as the amount for one snack occasion. The Duyvis pack reviewed contains 125 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference for one handful.
Check how many grams are in each individual pack, or weigh out a portion yourself before you leave.
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Assuming every variant is prepared in the same way
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. For Cashews Sea Salt, PLUS lists sunflower oil.
Check the exact variant and the ingredients on the pack instead of relying on a general description of the brand.
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Buying a large supply without storing the remainder properly
Nuts can spoil if they aren’t stored properly, so any remainder that isn’t sealed securely could go to waste.
Choose a pack size that suits repeated use and store the remainder in a tightly sealed container, in a dry place and preferably somewhere cool, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
So a larger pack also means finding a place to store it and a suitable way to keep what you don’t use straight away.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The Original and Sea Salt variants described here differ in their preparation and ingredients.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- For Cashews Sea Salt, PLUS lists sunflower oil and 2.3 g of salt per 100 g. These details apply to that variant, not the brand as a whole.
Albert Heijn
The options listed include unsalted cashews and a separate listing for a salted 4-pack.
- The unsalted option is worth considering if you want to avoid added salt.
- The 4-pack label doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each pack or whether they’re small portions, so check the current packaging.
Jumbo
The unsalted packs listed come in different sizes, for anyone who portions them out at home.
- Jumbo lists packs of 200 g and a 500 g value pack, among others.
- These pack sizes don’t mean they contain individual portions to take with you; a larger bag needs to be portioned out yourself.
Lidl
Lidl lists cashews under the Alesto and Way To Go brands.
- Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade and says they are processed in Tanzania.
- An older listing for individual packs doesn’t confirm that the packaging is still available or how many grams each pack contains.
Aldi
The Trader Joe’s 250 g variant described is roasted and unsalted.
- The preparation method and pack size can help you choose a pack to portion out yourself.
- The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to a specific 170 g pack of unsalted cashews. See the frequently asked questions for product details.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own unsalted, unroasted cashews and also sells Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt.
- The 200 g own-brand unroasted option offers a different preparation choice from the 125 g salted Duyvis variant mentioned.
- You’ll need to portion out either of these packs yourself if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
Cashews on Joybuy
These are packs of cashews for weighing out a smaller portion yourself. Check the variant and pack size before choosing.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A good choice if you want a pack of cashews to take with you and portion out yourself.
Pack size: 160 g. Contains cashews.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
An option to take with you if you want roasted cashews and plan to weigh out a smaller portion yourself.
Pack size: 125 g. Contains cashews.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashews to portion out yourself.
Pack size: 150 g. Contains cashews.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews to portion out yourself.
Pack size: 200 g. Contains cashews.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin 180 grade 500 g
A larger pack to portion out yourself, rather than one small pack to take with you.
Pack size: 500 g. Contains cashews.
Frequently asked questions
Is 125 g of cashews one small snack portion?
No. For the Duyvis variant reviewed, 125 g is the pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference for one handful; this is a guide for weighing out a portion, not a required portion size.
How should I store the rest if I take a portion with me?
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example. Also follow the storage advice on the packaging of the variant you choose.
What allergen information should I check?
The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. Check the details on the exact pack you choose. For Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt, PLUS lists cashews and the possible presence of wheat, peanuts and various types of nuts.
Are whole cashews suitable for a child under four?
The MDL Fonds advises against giving whole nuts to children under four because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to children in that age group.
Which cashews are covered by the ALDI recall warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA advises against eating them because they may contain metal fragments. Check whether these details match the pack you have.
How should I compare larger packs if I make my own portions?
Compare the size of the same variant with how often you plan to use it and whether you can store the remainder properly. A larger pack can provide several portions that you weigh out yourself, but it takes preparation and a suitable way to store it.