When choosing cashews for watching TV or eating on the go, check the weight of each individual pack: a grab bag or multipack doesn’t automatically count as one snack portion. You can measure out a quantity yourself from a regular pack. Choose an unsalted variety if that suits your preference, and check the ingredients and nutritional information for savoury varieties.
You want to grab a pre-selected amount while watching TV or when you’re out and about. The weight of each individual item tells you more about the quantity than a name such as grab bag or 3-pack: according to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack reviewed consists of three separate 170 g items.
You’re looking for unsalted cashews to enjoy over several snack breaks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types of nuts you eat. Jumbo and PLUS list unsalted varieties, including 200 g packs.
You choose mainly based on flavour and how the cashews are prepared. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as savoury and oven-roasted; check the exact variety if you want to know whether it’s also unsalted.
First decide how much you want to take with you or eat at each snack break. Then choose the variety you prefer, and finally consider how much you’ll use from the pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per snack break | Check the weight of each individual item and how many items are in the pack. | If I want to take one portion with me when I’m out, I want to know how much is in each inner pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a measured portion. |
| Unsalted variety | Read the product name, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product. | If I eat cashews regularly, I want to be able to choose an unsalted variety. Around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the flavour, ingredients and allergens; oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | For a savoury snack while watching TV, I want to know which flavour and preparation method I’m choosing. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a quantity you’ll use, and follow the storage advice on the pack once opened. | If I spread my cashews over several snack breaks, I want to choose a suitable quantity and know how to store them. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the quantity they buy. |
According to Albert Heijn, the AH Unsalted Cashews 3-pack reviewed consists of three separate items weighing 170 g each.
Check the weight of each individual item, then decide how much you want to have at each snack break.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as savoury, oven-roasted and made without added oil. This description doesn’t confirm that the variety is unsalted.
Check the exact product variety, ingredients and nutritional information; don’t rely on a description of how it’s prepared instead of checking these details.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned that a specific batch of 170 g Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to the batch with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026.
Do not eat a pack that matches this batch, even if its best-before date has now passed.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a savoury, oven-roasted cashew variety.
The unsalted variety reviewed is available as a pack of separate items.
The varieties listed offer a choice of different preparation methods and pack sizes.
A supermarket option to consider if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
The product listing reviewed is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews.
The varieties listed include unsalted, unroasted and Fairtrade options.
These Joybuy products are regular packs of cashews for snack breaks when you want to measure out the amount yourself. The product names and available product information list a range of flavours and preparation methods.
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A regular pack from which you can measure out an amount for a snack break.
Pack size: 160 g. The ingredients are listed as 100% cashew kernels; the product information lists 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A savoury, roasted variety for anyone who considers flavour and preparation when choosing a TV snack.
Pack size: 125 g. The product information lists sea salt and oven-roasting without added fat or oil.
The listed allergens are cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A variety listed as unsalted, which you can portion out over several snack breaks.
Pack size: 200 g. The product title describes roasted, unsalted cashews; the product information lists 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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A salted variety for anyone who wants to measure out their own amount for a savoury snack.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists roasted cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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The product information suggests enjoying these on a film night; the pack is intended for you to measure out the amount yourself.
Pack size: 120 g. The product information lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g and a sealed pack.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Check the weight of each individual pack and how many packs are in the multipack. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 3-pack reviewed consists of three separate 170 g items, not three small portions.
For opened unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; after that, their quality may deteriorate. This is general storage advice, so also follow the instructions on your pack.
Check the label on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods, and that nuts are among the allergens that must be listed. Dutch government information also states that label information must be available in Dutch and online.
A Jumbo product page warns that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this product warning in mind and don’t automatically serve whole cashews as a snack for children; the warning doesn’t set a legal age limit here.
Do not eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned that it may contain metal fragments; the fact that the best-before date has passed doesn’t change the warning.
