When watching the Oranje, measuring out a portion is a practical choice if your main aim is to control how much you eat; unsalted cashews are a good option if avoiding added salt is your priority. Only describe cashews as reduced fat if the claim is supported by comparison with a similar product: EUFIC describes this claim as containing at least 30% less fat. Unsalted, unroasted or made without added oil does not prove this; the European Commission sets a separate threshold for the low-fat claim on solid foods, of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
For anyone who wants to reduce their overall fat intake and distinguish reduced fat from low fat, unsalted and made without added oil. EUFIC describes reduced fat as a comparison with a similar product.
For anyone who wants to measure out their cashews while watching and check the nutritional values for that portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful in its nutritional information; this is not a universal personal limit.
For anyone who values unsalted cashews over a savoury seasoning. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts each day; also check the ingredients and nutrition table for the variety you choose.
First decide whether you want to focus on the fat claim, the amount you eat in one sitting, the salt or how the cashews are prepared. Compare nutritional values per 100 g, then consider the portion you plan to have.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Verified fat reduction | Check the exact claim, the product it is compared with and the fat content for the same quantity. EUFIC describes reduced fat as at least 30% less fat than a similar product. | If I mainly want to reduce my overall fat intake, I look for a substantiated comparison rather than relying on a preparation claim alone. Around 31% of consumers give verified fat reduction top priority. |
| Fat and energy per portion | Weigh your portion and calculate the values per 100 g for the amount you eat. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Organic Unroasted Cashews. | If you want to measure out your snack during the match, what matters is what your own portion contains. Around 31% of consumers put snack quantity first. |
| Added salt | Check both the ingredients and the salt per 100 g. Unsalted does not automatically mean that no oil has been added. | If I want to avoid added salt, I look beyond the product name and check the ingredients too. Around 19% of consumers make salt the deciding factor. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the variety is unroasted, oven-roasted or prepared in oil, and look at the ingredients in any seasoning. | If you are looking for a particular unroasted or savoury roasted snack, you can weigh up its preparation and seasoning alongside the nutritional values. Around 13% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions; decide in advance how much you want to measure out and share. | If you are choosing a pack for several people to enjoy while watching, it is also worth considering whether you can store the rest properly. Around 6% of consumers prioritise how easy it is to share and getting the right quantity. |
A preparation method that uses no added oil does not mean the natural fat in cashews has been reduced or that a relative reduction in fat has been demonstrated.
Read the fat claim and nutrition table separately from the description of how the cashews are roasted.
Jumbo lists sunflower oil as an ingredient in its 200 g Unsalted Cashews. So the unsalted label alone does not tell you which oils or other ingredients have been used.
Check the ingredients if you want to avoid added oil as well as salt.
Pack weight and fat content per 100 g are two different things. A smaller bag does not change the composition per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g first, then measure out a portion that suits your snacking plans.
A 500 g pack may leave you with more than you need after your snack.
Decide in advance how much you want to measure out, then store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
A larger quantity needs space and care to keep the leftovers fresh.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
AH Organic Unroasted Cashews are an unsalted variety in a 150 g pack; Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Lidl’s product in this category is labelled Unsalted Cashews.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
This Joybuy selection features oven-roasted cashews made without added oil; this preparation method does not prove reduced fat.
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The product description says these cashews are oven-roasted without added fat or oil; this does not show that their natural cashew fat has been reduced.
The product information lists sea salt. Check the ingredients and salt information on the pack if salt matters to your choice.
No. EUFIC describes reduced fat as containing at least 30% less fat than a similar product. For the low-fat claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. So a relative reduction does not automatically mean a product is low fat.
No, not on its own. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, but this does not prove that the natural fat has been reduced. Check the nutritional values and any fat claim separately.
Use 25 g as a practical portion to weigh and calculate, not as a universal personal limit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 25 g handful in its nutritional information about cashews; this does not establish an individual portion size.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed foods; for example, the PLUS product information says these cashews may contain peanuts.
No. The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and batch, not to all cashews or automatically to a 250 g pack.
