If you want to snack a little lighter during the summer holidays, check both the nutritional values per 100 grams and the portion you actually eat. Unsalted or oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional composition per 100 grams.
You want to take cashews on holiday and check the fat and energy values per 100 grams. Verifiable nutritional information is more useful than a product’s light appearance or a description of how it’s prepared. The European Commission explains the ‘low fat’ claim, while Flink’s Dutch nutritional information gives values for a specific Duyvis variety.
You’re mainly looking for an unsalted nut snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; this general recommendation doesn’t automatically mean that a particular cashew variety is low in fat.
You want to take a set amount with you and store the rest according to the packaging instructions. So check the net weight and storage instructions. Jumbo says its 130 g pack of unsalted cashews should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
These points can help you choose cashews for a lighter snack during the summer holidays. The percentages show which need takes priority in this comparison.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare total fat per 100 grams and check what any comparison is based on. For solid foods, ‘low fat’ means no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. | If I want less fat, I look for a verifiable figure and don’t rely solely on wording about how the product is prepared. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion size and nutritional value | Check the kcal and fat per 100 grams, then calculate the values for the amount you weigh out. | If I want to keep my snack portion small, I need to know how much I’m actually taking with me. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion and energy management. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check whether the variety is unsalted and read the current ingredients and nutritional information. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted nuts, I want to assess that separately from the fat content. Around 21% of consumers make an unsalted variety their top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the net weight, best-before date and storage instructions on the specific pack. | If I’m taking cashews on holiday, I want to know how much to pack and how to store the rest. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portability and storage. |
A description of how cashews are prepared doesn’t mean their natural fat has been removed. Flink lists 49 grams of fat per 100 grams for the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted variety; the European Commission’s maximum for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods is 3 grams per 100 grams.
Read the nutrition table and assess any claim separately from the preparation method.
A smaller portion reduces how much you eat, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 grams to which the ‘low fat’ claim applies.
Compare the values per 100 grams, then calculate them for the portion you choose.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning doesn’t apply to all ALDI cashews. An expired best-before date doesn’t make any affected pack you may still have safe to eat.
Check the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date. Don’t eat a pack that matches the warning exactly.
Cashews Original may be of interest if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashews with no added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashews is an own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
The product listings reviewed cover unsalted cashews in different pack sizes.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews on its Dutch product website.
The ALDI listing reviewed is for a 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashews. Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews is an own-brand product sold in a 200 g pack.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for a ‘low fat’ claim. This is a condition for using the claim, not personalised dietary advice.
No. ‘Low fat’ refers to an absolute limit, while ‘reduced fat’ compares one product with another. Compare the nutritional values per 100 grams and check which product is used as the reference; being unsalted or having no added oil doesn’t in itself mean the product contains less fat.
Multiply the value per 100 grams by your chosen portion weight, then divide by 100. For the Duyvis variety listed by Flink, a 25 g portion works out at 151 kcal and 12.25 grams of fat. This is a calculation example, not personalised dietary advice.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 130 g, these say to store in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the best-before date on the specific pack.
Roasting doesn’t automatically make cashews suitable for someone with a cashew allergy. The Food Allergy Foundation states that the allergen remains stable when heated. Follow the allergy management plan for the person concerned.
