Cashews are only an option if cashews themselves fit your diet; they are not snacks that are free from all allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Food Allergy Foundation identify cashews as a tree nut allergen. Decide which ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings for the exact product and packaging. After that, choose a suitable quantity and follow the storage instructions, whether you’re taking them with you or handing them out.
You’re looking for a festival snack that suits a specific diet, and cashews themselves are suitable for you. Compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; a ‘free from’ label does not guarantee that a product is suitable for every allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Food Allergy Foundation identify cashews as a tree nut allergen.
You want to take a suitable quantity with you and store the product according to the instructions while you’re out. Duyvis Cashews Original in 125 g and Jumbo Unsalted Cashews in 130 g are examples of smaller packs.
You’re buying several portions and want to make the ingredients clear to everyone receiving them. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products.
First check that the exact ingredients suit your diet. Then compare the packaging, storage instructions and flavour.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for your diet | Which ingredient you need to avoid, and the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety and the pack you receive. | If the precise ingredients are essential, don’t rely on the product name alone. Around 36% of consumers put suitability for their diet first. |
| Accidental allergen contact | Any warnings on the label and the allergen information the seller can provide about the product on offer. | If you need to avoid an allergen, you’ll also want to know what information is available about accidental contact. Around 28% of consumers put cross-contamination first. |
| Quantity and storage | The net weight, best-before date and storage instructions for the variety you choose. | Whether you’re taking a snack with you or sharing several portions, you’ll want a suitable quantity and clear storage advice. Around 22% of consumers put taking food with them and storing it first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Whether the variety is salted, unsalted, unroasted or roasted, and which ingredients or flavourings it contains. | Once you’ve found a variety that suits your diet, you can consider its flavour and how it’s prepared. Around 14% of consumers put these features first. |
Cashews are a tree nut allergen in their own right. So a general ‘free from’ label doesn’t mean cashews are suitable for someone with a cashew allergy.
Be clear about which ingredient you need to avoid, and check the information for that specific variety. Don’t choose cashews if cashews themselves aren’t suitable for your diet.
Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that ingredients and allergy information may change. Information on a pack you bought previously may not match the variety you’re taking with you now.
Read the label on the pack you actually receive and check the exact variety.
If a pack isn’t suitable for your diet, it may go unused, leaving you to arrange a different snack.
A snack that suits one person won’t necessarily be suitable for everyone. Cashews are also an allergen in their own right.
Check each person’s dietary needs and keep the product information with the packaging when handing out the snacks.
Different dietary needs may mean arranging separate snacks and keeping the relevant product information available.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned of possible metal fragments in a specific 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews.
Do not eat any affected pack you may have kept if it has barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not apply this warning to other packs or varieties without evidence.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; the pack mentioned contains 125 g.
AH Unsalted Cashews is a described own-brand variety.
The unsalted cashew varieties described are available in 130 g and 200 g packs.
Lidl Netherlands describes unsalted and spicy roasted cashews as available varieties.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cashews in a 500 g pack, in both salted and unsalted varieties.
PLUS describes an unsalted, unroasted cashew variety in a 200 g bag.
These Joybuy products are cashew varieties you can compare by ingredients, preparation method and pack size. None of these products is recommended here as being free from a specific allergen.
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The product description lists cashews as an ingredient and an allergen; choose this variety only if cashews suit your diet.
The pack contains 160 g and, according to the product description, the cashews are ready to eat. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening.
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The product description lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; check that these ingredients suit your diet.
This variety is oven-roasted without added fats or oil. The pack contains 125 g and is described in the product information as 4–5 portions. Store in a cool, dry place.
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The product description lists cashews as an ingredient and an allergen, so first check that cashews suit your diet.
The product description lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt. The pack contains 150 g. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening.
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The product description lists cashews as an ingredient and cashew nuts as an allergen; this variety is not suitable if you need to avoid cashews themselves.
The title describes roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and seal the pack securely after opening.
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The product description lists cashews as an ingredient and an allergen; check the ingredients before sharing this variety.
The product name describes cashews with purple skin and 180 grade. According to the product description, the pack contains 500 g and the ingredients include salt. Store in a cool, dry place.
No. Cashews are a tree nut allergen in their own right. A variety may be suitable if you’re avoiding a different specific ingredient, but that doesn’t make it suitable for someone with a cashew allergy.
No. Unsalted says nothing about gluten, milk or other allergens. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and read the label on the pack you receive.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses offering food to consumers must provide information about the allergens present. For pre-packed products, the allergen information should be on the label.
Follow the instructions on the pack of the variety you choose. For the 130 g pack of Unsalted Cashews reviewed, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. This is not a reason to leave the pack in the sun or heat for a long time.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews in a 170 g pack, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat any affected pack you may have kept because of possible metal fragments; the warning does not automatically apply to other varieties.
