Don’t choose based on a vegan label alone: check the ingredients and assess the allergen information for the exact variant too. Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, according to Stichting Voedselallergie, and the Dutch Vegetarian Association points out that a vegan label is not an allergen declaration. There is therefore no universally allergen-free cashew option.
You’re looking for cashews without animal-derived ingredients and want to distinguish plain varieties from flavoured ones. Check the ingredients and any vegan label on each product; the Dutch Association for Veganism explains which ingredients to look out for when reading labels.
You eat a vegan diet and also need to avoid a particular allergen. Check the ingredients and cross-contamination information separately: cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, as Stichting Voedselallergie explains.
Perhaps you’re looking for unsalted or unroasted cashews and want to check how they’re prepared and how much the pack contains. The product name alone doesn’t confirm whether a variety meets your dietary requirements.
Start by identifying the allergen you need to avoid, then check that the exact variety is suitable for a vegan diet and meets your preferences for preparation and pack size.
The NVWA confirms that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present in products. New Dutch rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination have been in force since 1 January 2026; assess this information separately from any vegan label.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Avoiding a specific allergen | Check the ingredients and cross-contamination information on the pack of the exact variety. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I want to know whether it’s listed in the ingredients and which warnings apply. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding a specific allergen. |
| Vegan ingredients | Read the ingredients list; for flavoured varieties, check for milk ingredients, whey, butter and honey, among other things. | If I want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, I check the full ingredients list rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 29% of consumers give vegan ingredients top priority. |
| Preparation and salt | Look for the difference between unroasted, roasted, unsalted and seasoned; these terms don’t mean the same thing. | If I’m looking for unsalted or unroasted nuts, I want to be able to identify that exact preparation. Around 21% of consumers place the greatest importance on preparation or salt content. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the varieties that meet your dietary requirements. | If I want to choose a pack that suits the amount I need, I check the net weight first. Around 14% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen. So, claiming that cashews are allergen-free doesn’t take account of an important limitation of this product group.
Only assess a specific, substantiated claim for the allergen you want to avoid. If cashews themselves are the allergen, they aren’t a suitable choice.
The Dutch Vegetarian Association makes clear that a vegan certification and an allergen declaration serve different purposes.
If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and cross-contamination information separately from the vegan label.
Unsalted describes the seasoning; unroasted describes how the cashews are prepared. Neither term, on its own, confirms that a product is suitable for a vegan diet or free from allergens.
Check each claim separately on the pack of the flavour and variety you want to buy.
A useful reference for seasoned cashews, including a sea salt variety that the manufacturer describes as cashews with coarsely ground sea salt.
The own-brand range includes cashews in a variety of preparations and flavours.
The range distinguishes between cashew products by preparation and pack size.
A useful reference for an unsalted own-brand variety.
The Trader Joe’s variety reviewed is described as roasted and unsalted.
Product information includes unroasted, unsalted cashews in a range of pack sizes.
These product picks are for anyone looking for roasted or plain cashews; check the ingredients and allergen information for each product to make sure it’s right for you.
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A good option if you’re looking for roasted cashews; the product information includes a vegan label. This doesn’t replace checking the allergen information: cashew, nuts, gluten, wheat and peanuts are listed as allergens present in the product.
The product name specifies Dry Roasted and a pack size of 125 g. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid a specific allergen.
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The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient, which may be useful if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list. This product isn’t suitable if you need to avoid cashews or tree nuts.
The product name specifies Original Flavour and 160 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack to make sure it meets your specific needs.
No. Cashews are themselves a tree nut allergen, and a vegan label isn’t an allergen declaration. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and cross-contamination information separately.
If you want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, check for milk, whey, butter and honey, among other things. The Dutch Association for Veganism mentions these ingredients in its guidance on reading labels and explains that honey isn’t vegan.
Check which allergens are listed in the ingredients and read the information about possible cross-contamination too. The NVWA confirms that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present in products; new Dutch rules on cross-contamination warnings have been in force since 1 January 2026.
Yes. Albert Heijn and PLUS recommend checking the packaging, as product information can change. Always use the label for the exact flavour and pack you’re buying.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning applies to that specific pack and batch; don’t use it as a general assessment of all ALDI cashews.
