Food Lover's Market Cashew Nuts: How to Buy Roasted or Raw, Store Them and Compare Price per 100 g

Quick answer: We found no verified Food Lover's Market cashew nut product or price, so we quote none. Cashews are sold raw, roasted and flavoured, in packs or loose by weight in some stores. To buy well, compare price per 100 g, check the ingredients for added oil, salt and sugar, look at the best-before date and store them airtight in a cool place. People with nut allergies must avoid them, and should check labels for cross-contamination.

Last updated: October 2026. Our search found no verified Food Lover's Market cashew information; the buying advice is general. Worked numbers are invented.

Background: why cashews are dear

Cashew nuts grow attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, inside a shell that contains a caustic oil. Removing the shell safely is labour-intensive, which makes cashews more expensive than many other nuts. Most cashews sold worldwide come from countries such as Vietnam, India and parts of Africa, and prices depend on the harvest, shipping and exchange rates. Roasting, flavouring and packaging add further costs.

Market-style stores often sell nuts loose from bins or in packs of various sizes. Loose nuts let you buy exactly the amount you need, and often work out cheaper per 100 g than small branded packs. Packs, on the other hand, offer better protection from air and humidity, and clear labelling. Without a verified Food Lover's price, we encourage you to check the nut section and compare. If the Food Lover's Market offers are not quite what you need, it is worth comparing them with the latest Checkers catalogue and the current Pick n Pay catalogue before you decide.

Buying and storing

Look at appearance: pale ivory to cream colour, plump halves with few broken pieces. Pieces are cheaper and fine for cooking. Smell: fresh nuts smell mild and sweet; rancid nuts smell like paint or old oil. Raw cashews can be roasted at home at about 150 degrees Celsius for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring once. Roasted salted cashews are convenient but add salt and oil. Plain dry-roasted are a middle road. Check ingredients for added sugar, flavourings and palm oil.

Compare price per 100 g. On invented numbers, a 200 g pack of roasted cashews at R65 costs R32.50 per 100 g; a 500 g pack at R140 costs R28 per 100 g; loose halves at R260 per kilogram cost R26 per 100 g; pieces at R210 per kilogram cost R21. If your recipe needs chopped nuts, pieces save R5 per 100 g. Store nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, or in the fridge or freezer for longer storage, since their oils turn rancid. A 500 g pack used within two months is fine at room temperature; for longer, refrigerate. Cashews are energy-dense, with about 550 calories per 100 g, so a small handful is a serving. Use them in stir-fries, curries, salads, cashew butter and vegan sauces. Soak raw cashews in water for a few hours to blend into a creamy sauce.

Option (invented)	Price	Per 100 g
Roasted cashews 200 g pack	R65	R32.50
Roasted cashews 500 g pack	R140	R28.00
Loose halves	R260 per kg	R26.00
Loose pieces	R210 per kg	R21.00

Consumer tips and cautions

Under the Consumer Protection Act, food must be safe and of good quality; return rancid or out-of-date nuts with your slip. Read labels for "may contain" warnings.

Cashew allergy can be severe and cause anaphylaxis; people with known allergies should carry prescribed emergency medication and avoid loose nut bins because of cross-contact. Never give whole nuts to young children, who may choke. Beware of scams that advertise cheap bulk nuts via social media for upfront payment. Never share one-time PINs or card details.

If you want to save, buy broken pieces for cooking, compare stores and watch the catalogue for nut specials. Buy only what you will use in a couple of months, and keep nuts away from heat, light and damp.

Cashews are versatile in the kitchen. Toast them lightly and add to stir-fries at the end, so they stay crunchy. Blend soaked cashews with water, lemon and garlic for a creamy vegan sauce or dressing. Grind cashews with a pinch of salt for a quick butter. Use them in curries as a thickener, and in baking in biscuits and bars. Cashew pieces are cheaper and perfectly suited to these uses. If you have leftover salted cashews, chop them to top salads or soups. Keep nuts away from pets, as salt and oils can be harmful. Planning a few recipes in advance ensures that a bag of cashews is used well, rather than sitting in the cupboard.

Frequently asked questions

Does Food Lover's sell cashews?

We could not verify it; check the nut section.

Are loose nuts cheaper?

Often, per 100 g.

How do I store cashews?

Airtight, cool and dark; refrigerate for longer storage.

Sources

• General food and nutrition guidance; Consumer Protection Act