Why is Cashew Nuts Unsalted classified as a NOVA 3 processed food despite having only two ingredients?

NOVA 3 covers foods that have undergone processing such as roasting, grinding or addition of oils; the use of sunflower oil and the roasting step place the cashews in this category even though no additives are present.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this snack affect cardiovascular health for people on a low‑fat diet?

Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, so consumers aiming to limit heart‑related risks should keep portions small or choose lower‑saturated‑fat alternatives, while the overall low salt and high protein may still offer some nutritional benefits.

Are the cashew nuts in this product safe for individuals with tree‑nut allergies, and what about the potential peanut cross‑contamination?

The product contains 96.5 % cashew nuts, a common tree‑nut allergen, so it is not safe for people allergic to cashews; the label also warns of possible peanut traces, meaning it may trigger reactions in those with peanut allergies as well.

Snacks of The World • 500 g

Cashew Nuts Unsalted

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cashew Nuts Unsalted is a plant‑based salty snack belonging to the nuts category, classified as a NOVA 3 processed food. It carries no Nutri‑Score grade, contains 48.4 g of fat, 9.1 g of saturated fat, 5.9 g of sugars and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, offering high protein (18.6 g) and fiber (8.4 g) while being very low in sodium. The product is vegan, free from added sugars and additives, but its saturated‑fat level is notably higher than typical snacks, which may be a concern for heart‑health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal606 kcal

Fat48.4 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates21.8 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snack averages, this cashew mix contains slightly less total fat (48.4 g vs 49.1 g), markedly lower sugar (5.9 g vs 6.4 g) and virtually no salt (0.02 g vs 3.65 g), but its saturated fat (9.1 g) exceeds the average (6.6 g).

Ingredients

96,5 % noix de cajou, huile de tournesol. Peut contenir des arachides et des autres fruits à coque.

84%

35%

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Cashew Nuts Unsalted (Anacardos sin sal)

Snacks of the world

150 g