Buying from a larger pack and weighing out your own portions works well if you want to take small amounts with you and can store the rest properly. A 125 g bag or multipack is not automatically a single snack portion: compare packs on a like-for-like basis, and use 25 g only as a calculation guide, as in the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s nutritional information. For your daily choice of nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts.
If you regularly take snacks with you, compare the cost for the same amount and think about how many snack breaks you want to get from a pack. Store nuts in a dry, airtight container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
A pack you can pop in your bag does not necessarily contain a single snack portion. The Duyvis pack reviewed contains 125 g; the AH Unsalted Cashews 3-pack consists of three individual 170 g packs.
If you want to use the same purchase for snacks on the go and in a dish, check the flavour and ingredients. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as suitable for cooking; this is a suggested use from the manufacturer, not an independent taste assessment.
First decide how much you want to take with you at a time. Then compare pack sizes and ingredients, and choose a pack you can store properly once opened.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per amount | Compare the price per kilogram with the amount you actually want to take with you. | If I want to plan how much I spend on each snack, I compare the same quantity rather than just looking at the price of the bag. Around 34% of consumers prioritise the cost per amount eaten. |
| Taking it with you and portioning | Check the weight of each individual pack and how many packs are in a multipack. | If I want to take something with me without any preparation, I want to know how much is in each bag and whether I need to weigh it out myself. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Everyday choice of nuts | Check whether the nuts are salted and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If I want to make my choice of nuts in line with nutritional guidance, I check the salt content and the ingredients in that variety. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this everyday choice. |
| Snacking and cooking | Check the ingredients and consider whether the flavour will work in your dish. | If I want to use one purchase for snacks on the go and for dinner, I check the flavour and what else is in the product. Around 13% of consumers prioritise this dual use. |
The 125 g bag and the individual 170 g packs in the AH multipack reviewed both contain more than the 25 g reference amount. The number of packs in a multipack does not mean that each one is a small snack portion.
Check the weight of each individual bag and decide in advance how much you want to take with you.
The PLUS variety reviewed is unsalted but contains sunflower oil. According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original is roasted without added oil, but contains salt in its savoury seasoning.
Check the salt, oil and other ingredients separately on the label.
A larger pack means spending more in one go. Nuts also need to be stored in a dry, airtight container, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Compare the same quantity and choose a pack size that suits how you use and store your nuts.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. For example, the PLUS variety reviewed may contain peanuts.
Read the information on the exact product you are buying, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury cashew variety in a 125 g pack. The manufacturer suggests it for snacking and cooking.
The AH Unsalted Cashews 3-pack reviewed consists of three individual 170 g packs.
The range reviewed lists unsalted cashews in 200 g packs and a 500 g value pack.
Within the Lidl range mentioned, Alesto Way To Go is presented as a Fairtrade option.
The Trader Joe’s cashews from ALDI reviewed are roasted, unsalted and packed in a 250 g bag.
PLUS Unsalted Fairtrade Cashews are sold in a 200 g bag; the product page lists Flocert as the certifier.
These packs of cashews are suitable for weighing out your own portions to take with you; check the size, flavour and ingredients of each variety.
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The 160 g pack is suitable for weighing out portions for several snack breaks. The product information recommends resealing the pack after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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The product description states that each pack contains 4–5 portions, so portion size is worth considering if you want to take a small amount with you. According to the product information, the savoury seasoning contains salt, and gluten, wheat and peanuts are listed as allergens alongside cashews.
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The 150 g pack can be divided into several portions that you weigh out yourself. This is a salted variety; the ingredients also include sunflower oil.
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The 200 g pack is a larger size that you can portion yourself. The product information suggests using it for snacking and cooking, and recommends resealing the pack after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place.
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The 120 g pack is a smaller quantity that you can portion yourself. This is a salted variety; the product information recommends storing it in a cool, dry place after opening.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference amount in its nutritional information for a handful of unsalted cashews. It is not a legal limit or individual nutritional advice.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, airtight container. It gives 10–15 °C as the ideal storage temperature; also follow the instructions on the pack of your particular variety.
Read both the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the pack of the exact variety. Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen; the PLUS variety reviewed may also contain peanuts. Do not assume a product is suitable for other allergies based on the brand name alone.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. From 2026, the NVWA is also overseeing the rules on warnings about cross-contamination.
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with EAN 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. Do not eat that pack if you still have it; the warning does not automatically apply to other packs.
