Households with regular gaming nights
If cashews are a regular item on your shopping list or you share a bag, compare larger and smaller packs by price per kilo and choose an amount that suits how much you use.
Who are these options for?
Snackers who keep an eye on portions
If you want unsalted cashews or like to set out a portion in advance, weigh up a large bag against how much you want to serve at a snack break.
Occasional flavour explorers
If you don’t want the same snack every gaming night, a smaller supply or a different preparation may suit you. Unroasted, unsalted and savoury roasted cashews are not the same thing.
What should you look for in cashews for gaming nights?
First compare the price per kilo of the same salted or unsalted variety and preparation. Then consider portions, storage and flavour.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Value per kilo | Compare the price per kilo and net weight of the same salted or unsalted variety and preparation; a larger bag isn’t automatically better value. | If I’m mainly focused on the cost per kilo, I compare like-for-like packs first. Around 36% of consumers put the price per kilo first. |
| Snack portion | Check the salted or unsalted variety and ingredients, and decide in advance how much you want to serve. | If I want to make a more considered choice, I want to decide the snack portion myself rather than treat the whole bag as one serving. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having this choice. |
| Stock and storage | Check the net weight, best-before date and storage instructions; store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container. | If I share cashews or don’t eat them often, I match the amount I buy to how much I use and the space I have to store the rest. Around 21% of consumers prioritise buying a suitable amount. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the product name, preparation method, salted or unsalted variety and ingredients. | If I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or preparation, that matters more than the size of the bag alone. Around 14% of consumers choose flavour and preparation first. |
Which buying mistakes can you avoid?
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Assuming a large bag is always the best value
The price per kilo depends on the specific pack and variety. ALDI lists different sizes, and the smaller roasted unsalted option doesn’t automatically have a higher price per kilo than the 500 g listing.
Compare the current price per kilo for the same preparation and salted or unsalted variety, and check the terms of any offer.
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Assuming no added oil means unsalted
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That doesn’t mean the product is unsalted; the oven-roasted option reviewed at Jumbo is salted.
Check the preparation method, salted or unsalted variety and ingredients as separate details on the packaging.
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Focusing only on the amount you buy
A large bag is practical if you can store the remaining nuts properly. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
Choose a size that suits how much you use, and seal the bag or container properly after snacking.
Which brands and places to shop can you compare?
Duyvis
An option for savoury oven-roasted cashews.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The salted oven-roasted option is different from unsalted cashews.
Albert Heijn
A retailer with unsalted and unroasted cashew options.
- Albert Heijn’s product range lists AH Terra Unroasted Cashews in a 500 g pack.
- Check the product name and packaging: details for AH Terra don’t automatically apply to all cashews sold by Albert Heijn.
Jumbo
A retailer with an unsalted value pack and a smaller option.
- Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 500 g and 200 g packs, so you can compare the options.
- Judge the value by comparing the current price per kilo for the same variety.
Lidl
A retailer with a listing for unsalted cashews.
- Lidl’s product page lists unsalted cashews.
- Check the specific pack, preparation and price per kilo before comparing it with another bag.
ALDI
A retailer offering Trader Joe’s cashews in different sizes and varieties.
- The product pages include a 500 g listing with salted and unsalted options, as well as a 250 g roasted unsalted variety.
- For the 500 g listing, check which salted or unsalted variety you’re choosing; a grouped product listing doesn’t represent one specific option.
PLUS
A retailer with unsalted, unroasted cashews and a separate product described as fair trade.
- PLUS product names specify the preparation and identify the separate fair-trade option.
- A product listing alone doesn’t tell you about other PLUS products or the overall impact of a supply chain.
Joybuy cashew options for different snacking occasions
These options include larger and smaller packs, salted and unsalted varieties, and different preparation methods.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack is a good option if you want to share a larger amount; the product description says these are lightly salted cashews with their skins on.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
A smaller pack if you’d rather buy less at a time; the ingredients list names cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
A good option if you’re after a smaller, savoury roasted snack. The product description says they are oven-roasted without added fat or oil and contain salt; according to the description, the pack contains 4–5 servings.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashews, 150 g
A smaller pack if you’re looking for a salted variety; the title gives the weight as 150 g and the product description says they are freshly roasted.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashews, 200 g
A good option if you’re looking for a smaller roasted pack with no added salt; the product name gives the weight as 200 g.
Frequently asked questions
Does unsalted mean unroasted?
No. Whether they’re salted or unsalted and how they’re prepared are separate details. For example, ALDI lists roasted unsalted cashews, while PLUS describes one product specifically as unsalted and unroasted.
How should I store an opened bag for my next gaming night?
Store cashews in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. Voedingscentrum gives a general storage time of six months in a kitchen cupboard for opened unsalted cashews. Follow the label too, and don’t eat nuts that are rancid or mouldy.
What allergen information must appear on food sold in the Netherlands?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens specified by law must be listed in the ingredients. Check the packaging of the exact product, especially if you need information about ingredients or allergens.
What warning applies to Trader Joe’s cashews from ALDI?
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this product. The warning applies to that specific pack and date, not all cashews from ALDI.
Where can I check the ingredients in a specific bag?
First check the packaging of the exact product. For product queries, Albert Heijn and PLUS direct customers to their customer or consumer service teams. Have the packaging and purchase details to hand so they can identify the product.