If you have a cashew allergy, cashews aren’t a suitable choice – whether they’re unsalted or contain no added oil makes no difference. If you can eat cashews, first check which specific ingredient you need to avoid and read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. Then choose based on how they’re prepared, how much you need and how you plan to store them.
If cashew itself is the allergen you need to avoid, no type of cashew is suitable. If you have other dietary requirements, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific packaging. The Voedingscentrum classifies cashews as an allergen; Stichting Voedselallergie distinguishes between tree nuts and peanuts.
If you can eat cashews but want to avoid added salt, compare how they’re prepared and check the ingredients. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you use and can store properly. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
First, work out whether you need to avoid cashew itself or another specific ingredient. Only then compare preparation, flavour and pack size.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Check whether you need to avoid cashew itself, then read the ingredients and warnings for any other allergens you need to avoid. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I first check whether cashew itself is a problem, then read the packaging. Around 40% of consumers put allergen avoidance first. |
| Preparation and salt | Compare ‘unsalted’, ‘unroasted’ and ‘roasted’; ‘no added oil’ doesn’t automatically mean unsalted. | If I can eat cashews but want to avoid added salt, I look specifically for an unsalted variety. Around 20% of consumers prioritise preparation or salt. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage instructions; keep nuts sealed and dry. | If I’m stocking up for my room, I want to be able to store a pack that suits how much I use. Around 20% of consumers prioritise stock and storage. |
| Flavour and snacking occasion | Check the exact variety and ingredients; a seasoned snack or nut mix may contain ingredients other than cashews. | If I can eat cashews and want a savoury snack, I compare the flavour variety and the full ingredients list. Around 20% of consumers prioritise flavour and convenience for snacking. |
Cashews are an allergen in their own right. Assuming that a product is generally free from allergens could therefore lead you to choose one that isn’t suitable.
First, identify the specific ingredient you need to avoid. If it’s cashew, don’t choose cashews.
Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil, but the savoury flavour contains salt.
Consider oil, salt and allergens as separate product characteristics.
According to the ingredients list, Duyvis Cashews, Peanuts & Almonds Original also contains peanuts and almonds.
Check the full variety name and ingredients before comparing a mix with a product containing only cashews.
The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as they’re susceptible to mould.
Choose a quantity that suits how much you use and the cool, dry storage space in your room.
Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt are savoury options for anyone looking for a seasoned snack.
AH Unsalted Cashews are worth comparing if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g is an unsalted variety with a stated pack size.
Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews are a product range to compare if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
Trader Joe’s Roasted and Unsalted Cashews are listed in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews, 200 g bag, is an option if you’re specifically looking for an unroasted variety.
These Joybuy products are cashew varieties to compare by flavour, preparation and pack size. Cashew itself remains an ingredient to bear in mind; check the other ingredients and allergen information on each pack too.
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Suitable if you can eat cashews and are looking for a product that lists cashews as its only ingredient.
The product information lists 160 g and 100% cashew kernels. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.
Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Suitable if you can eat cashews and are looking for an oven-roasted snack with no added oil.
The product information lists 125 g and 4–5 servings per pack. The allergens listed include cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the current packaging.
Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Suitable if you can eat cashews and are looking for a salted snack.
The ingredients information lists cashew kernels and salt.
Contains cashew and salt; unsuitable if you have a cashew allergy or want to avoid added salt.
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Suitable if you can eat cashews and are looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product name says roasted and unsalted; the product information lists 200 g and cashews as an ingredient. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.
Contains cashew and isn’t suitable if you have a cashew allergy.
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Suitable if you can eat cashews and are looking for a larger pack with salt.
The product information lists 500 g and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains cashew and salt; unsuitable if you have a cashew allergy or want to avoid salt.
No. Cashew is itself one of the tree nut allergens, as the Voedingscentrum explains. A cashew product is therefore not suitable if you need to avoid cashew; if you have other dietary requirements, check the specific ingredients and warnings.
No. Stichting Voedselallergie describes peanuts as legumes and distinguishes them from tree nuts. That distinction doesn’t prove that a specific pack is suitable for you: Duyvis, for example, lists possible peanut traces in its cashew varieties.
The NVWA says that allergens must be clearly and correctly stated on the label. For warnings about unintended presence, the NVWA lists wording from 2026 such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. These are labelling rules for food businesses, not a guarantee that a snack is suitable for everyone.
No. These preparation labels don’t tell you anything about gluten on their own. Duyvis lists the possible presence of wheat in Cashews Original; if you need to avoid gluten, check the packaging of the exact variety.
Keep nuts sealed and dry; the Voedingscentrum recommends storing them in a cool place and gives a preferred temperature range of 10 to 15 °C for nuts. Also follow the storage instructions on your pack.
