Regular sharers
You share cashews during regular TV nights and want to know whether you’ll actually get through a larger pack. Packs of 500 g and smaller bags are available, including from Jumbo and ALDI.
Who are large or small packs suitable for?
Mindful portioners
You want unsalted cashews as a base and prefer to decide how much to serve, rather than treating the whole pack as one portion. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g for its 170 g unsalted cup.
Occasional flavour explorers
You don’t snack every evening, or you like to switch between plain and seasoned cashews. Smaller packs, such as the 125 g varieties from Duyvis and the 200 g packs from PLUS, are worth considering.
What should you look for in cashews for TV nights?
First, think about how many people will be sharing and how often you’ll use the pack. Then choose the flavour, ingredients and pack size to suit.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the same flavour and preparation. If you’re buying several smaller bags, add their contents together. | If I’m buying the same variety for several TV nights, I want to know how much my household will actually use. Around 25% of consumers prioritise matching their supply to how much they use. |
| Ingredients and portions | Read the ingredients and nutritional information on the exact pack. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that only cashews have been added. | I want to choose an unsalted option and decide for myself how much to put on the table. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this combination of ingredients and portion control. |
| Storing after opening | Check the storage instructions and whether the pack can be resealed properly. The best-before date on an unopened pack isn’t a set storage period once it’s been opened. | If I don’t snack often, I want to be able to store what’s left carefully after TV night. Around 19% of consumers focus mainly on managing and storing their supplies. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the cashews are unroasted, roasted, salted or seasoned, and read the ingredients for that specific variety. | I’d rather choose based on the flavour and preparation I want for TV night, not just the brand name. Around 19% of consumers give this preference the most weight. |
| Trade certification | Check which certification is listed for the specific pack. On its own, it says nothing about flavour or pack size. | If trade certification matters to me, I want to know which standard applies to the variety I’ve chosen. Around 12% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common buying mistakes
-
Assuming an XXL pack is always the most practical choice
A large bag doesn’t tell you how much your household will actually use or how long the contents will keep once opened.
Compare the net weight of the same variety, and think about how many people will be sharing and how often you’ll serve cashews.
-
Confusing unsalted with oil-free
The 170 g unsalted AH cup lists sunflower oil. The 200 g unsalted, unroasted PLUS variety lists cashews as its only ingredient. Ingredients therefore vary between products.
Read the ingredients on the exact pack, and don’t use unsalted, unroasted and no added oil as if they mean the same thing.
-
Treating a large pack as one evening’s portion
As a simple example, 500 g works out at twenty 25 g portions. This calculation is based on the serving size listed by Albert Heijn; it isn’t personal dietary advice.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve, then reseal the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
-
Assuming a product feature applies to every flavour
Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil. The manufacturer lists sunflower oil for Sea Salt. These descriptions don’t automatically apply to one another’s varieties.
Check the full variety name and its ingredients before comparing products.
Brands and product ranges as a guide
Duyvis
Duyvis offers a range of flavours, including Original and Sea Salt.
- Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil.
- The manufacturer lists sunflower oil among the ingredients for Sea Salt; ingredients vary by variety.
Albert Heijn
The range includes an unsalted cup and AH Terra unroasted cashews.
- The unsalted cup contains 170 g and lists a serving size of 25 g.
- The cup lists sunflower oil; don’t assume the separate 500 g AH Terra bag has the same ingredients.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists salted and unsalted cashews in a 500 g value pack.
- The separate varieties let you choose between salted and unsalted.
- The ingredients differ: the unsalted variety lists sunflower oil, while the salted one also contains salt. The bag size isn’t a serving recommendation.
Lidl
Lidl stocks Alesto and also describes its Way To Go cashews as Fairtrade.
- A Lidl product page describes 200 g of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
- Way To Go’s Fairtrade positioning doesn’t automatically apply to all Alesto products.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s cashews are listed on a product page for a 500 g pack, as well as in a separate 250 g unsalted variety.
- The product information distinguishes between salted and unsalted varieties.
- Check the product name and ingredients on the specific pack; features of one variety don’t automatically apply to another.
PLUS
PLUS lists unsalted Fairtrade cashews and unsalted, unroasted cashews, both in 200 g bags.
- For its Fairtrade variety, PLUS names Fairtrade as the standard and Flocert as the certification body.
- The Fairtrade variety is roasted and contains sunflower oil; the unroasted variety lists cashews as its only ingredient.
Cashews on Joybuy
This selection on Joybuy includes unsalted cashews in smaller packs, as well as salted or seasoned varieties for TV nights.
Image unavailable
Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Cashew Nuts 160 g
A smaller option if you’re looking for a plain cashew variety for TV night.
The product information lists 160 g and cashew kernels as the only ingredient. The cashews are described as ready to eat.
Image unavailable
Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The 125 g pack is a smaller option if you’d like to serve seasoned cashews.
The product information describes the cashews as dry-roasted and savoury. It also lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; if you have an allergy, check the information on the pack.
Image unavailable
Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A salted variety in a smaller pack, ideal if you don’t want to open a large supply straight away.
The product information lists 150 g and 1,0 g of salt per 100 g.
Image unavailable
g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
An unsalted, roasted 200 g option if you’d prefer a smaller supply.
The product information lists cashews as the only ingredient and recommends resealing the pack securely after opening.
Image unavailable
Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 500 g
The 500 g pack is designed as a larger supply to share; bear in mind that this is a salted variety.
The product information lists 1,2 g of salt per 100 g and recommends storing in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
How can I work out how many TV nights a bag will last?
Divide the weight of the bag by the amount you want to serve per person and the number of people sharing. For example, at 25 g per portion, 500 g makes twenty portions, or five evenings for four people. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for its unsalted cup; this isn’t personal dietary advice.
How should I store cashews after a TV night?
Seal the pack securely and follow the storage advice on the label. For its 500 g unsalted variety, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. Guidance for other products doesn’t provide a set storage period for every opened supermarket pack.
What should I check for allergens?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging.
Can children under four eat whole cashews?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. This age-specific guidance is for young children and isn’t a general restriction for other consumers.
What should I do if my supply is covered by a recall warning?
Don’t eat the product if it matches the details in the warning. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930. The warning applies specifically to that pack and doesn’t automatically cover other ALDI cashews.