If you want less fat per snack, compare the fat content per 100 g and the amount you take with you. Weighing out a portion of regular cashews may be more practical than looking for a different preparation method. According to the European Commission, the ‘low fat’ claim for solid foods is limited to a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. So, unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low fat.
You want to eat a limited amount of fat while travelling. Compare the fat per 100 g and per weighed portion; words such as unsalted and oven-roasted do not, on their own, tell you the total fat content. The European Commission sets out the threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim, while Albert Heijn lists the nutritional values for the Duyvis variety reviewed.
You want cashews without added oil or with a simple ingredients list. Check the exact variety: Duyvis describes an oven-roasted variety made without added oil, while the unsalted varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we reviewed contain sunflower oil. This is based on product information from Duyvis, Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
You want to prepare an amount at home and store the rest properly. A pack is not automatically a single portion: the 500 g pack of AH Ongezouten cashewnoten reviewed lists portions of 25 g. Albert Heijn also provides storage instructions for this variety.
First decide whether you mainly want less fat per eating occasion or are looking for a specific ingredients list. Then check how much you’ll actually pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per snack | Compare the fat per 100 g and work out how much that means for your planned portion. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the ‘low fat’ threshold at a maximum of 3 g per 100 g. | If I want to eat less fat while travelling, I’d rather weigh out my portion than rely on the preparation method alone. Around 44% of consumers prioritise less fat per eating occasion. |
| Oil, ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact variety; unsalted does not mean oil-free. | If I want to avoid added oil or salt, I check each separately on the pack. Around 33% of consumers give ingredients and salt top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight and any portion information. Follow the storage instructions when you seal the pack after weighing out a portion. | For a train journey, I want to take a suitable amount with me and store the rest neatly. Around 23% of consumers choose travel convenience as their top priority. |
These terms do not mean the same thing. The Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variety we reviewed contains 43 g of fat per 100 g, according to Albert Heijn. That is above the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
Read the nutritional information and assess any claim about fat separately from the preparation method and salt content.
The AH Ongezouten cashewnoten pack we reviewed contains 500 g and lists 20 portions of 25 g. The pack size and a portion are therefore two different amounts.
Decide how much you want to take with you before setting off, then weigh out that portion.
The unsalted cashews from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we reviewed contain sunflower oil. The unroasted PLUS variety we reviewed lists cashews as its ingredient.
If you want to avoid added oil, check the ingredients list on the exact pack.
The manufacturer describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. Albert Heijn lists nutritional values for the Oven roasted cashews salted variety we reviewed.
The 500 g pack of AH Ongezouten cashewnoten we reviewed is an option if you want to portion them yourself.
The Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g variety we reviewed is worth considering if you want to assess added salt and oil separately.
Lidl Netherlands describes unsalted and spicy roasted varieties; the product page says they are available in store only.
ALDI’s Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten in a 170 g pack. Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is worth considering if you’re looking for a variety whose ingredients list contains only cashews.
These product choices are suited to portioning regular cashews yourself for a train journey. They are not confirmed low-fat varieties: the stated fat contents are above the threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
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The 160 g pack is an option if you want to weigh out the amount you’ll take with you.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels and 47.7 g of fat per 100 g. This is above the European Commission’s threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
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The pack lists 4–5 portions, which may be useful if you want to weigh out an amount for your journey in advance.
The product information lists 43 g of fat and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. The description says they are roasted without added oil; this does not make the variety low fat.
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The 150 g pack is an option if you want to take a smaller amount with you.
The product information lists 48 g of fat per 100 g. The ingredients list names 98% cashews, sunflower oil and salt.
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You can divide the 200 g pack into portions at home to take on your journey.
The product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g and names cashews as the ingredient. The product title describes the variety as roasted and unsalted.
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The 500 g pack is a larger amount that you can divide into portions yourself.
The product information lists 60.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients list names cashew kernels and salt.
No. According to the European Commission, ‘low fat’ for solid foods means a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 43 g of fat per 100 g for the Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variety we reviewed, even though the manufacturer describes the oven-roasting process as being without added oil.
Multiply the fat content per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g, a 25 g portion contains 12.15 g of fat: 48.6 × 25 ÷ 100, based on Jumbo’s nutritional information.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the exact variety. For the AH Ongezouten cashewnoten we reviewed, Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use and storing the cashews somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly identified; the PLUS variety we reviewed states that it may contain peanuts.
No, don’t assume they are. The product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that we reviewed warn that young children may choke on nuts.
