For your own breakfast, choose organic, unsalted cashew nuts, then decide whether you want them unroasted or roasted. Unroasted nuts are a good choice if you want to avoid added oil; roasted varieties may contain oil, even when unsalted. If a child under 4 is eating with you, don’t give them whole nuts. Choose an appropriate ground form or nut butter instead.
You’re looking for cashew nuts for your own yoghurt or breakfast, and want the organic labelling and ingredients to be clear. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo is used on products certified by an approved control body.
If you want to use the same groceries for the whole family, pay attention to the form: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole nuts to children under 4, recommending ground nuts or nut butter instead.
You’re weighing up a larger pack for regular use against buying a smaller amount. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.
| What to look for | What to check | Who might prioritise this |
|---|---|---|
| Organic origin | Check the EU organic logo, the corresponding control code and the indication of origin. Another sustainability logo does not replace this information. | I want to be able to see on the label that the cashew nuts are organic, rather than relying solely on a product name that sounds natural. Around 31% of consumers put confidence in organic certification first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check whether the nuts are unroasted or roasted, and read the ingredients list. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that the product contains only cashew nuts. | I’m looking for a particular preparation for my yoghurt or breakfast, and want to know whether oil has been added. Around 25% of consumers prioritise breakfast preparation and ingredients. |
| If your child is eating with you | Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4; choose an appropriate ground form or nut butter. Check the allergen information too. | When my young child is eating with me, the form needs to be suitable, and I need to be able to check the ingredients and warnings. Around 25% of consumers put child-safe use first. |
| Stock and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Seal the pack well after use and store it in a dry place. | I want a pack size that suits how often we use the nuts, so they’re practical to store. Around 19% of consumers prioritise stock and cost. |
An organic certification doesn’t change the fact that a whole nut can be a choking hazard. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children under 4 can choke on whole nuts.
Keep what you buy for your own breakfast separate from what you give to a young child. For children under 4, use an appropriate ground form or nut butter.
The roasted cashew nuts from Albert Heijn and BIO+ that were reviewed also contain sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list if you want to avoid added oil. Albert Heijn’s 400 g pack of organic unroasted cashew nuts lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
A label indicating another product feature or a claim about flavour doesn’t replace organic certification.
The European Commission states that the EU organic logo is used only on products certified by an approved control body. Check organic labels separately from other logos and claims.
Nuts should be stored in a dry, well-sealed container. A pack that doesn’t suit how much you use may therefore be impractical.
Choose a pack size that matches how often you use the nuts, and seal the pack well after each use. Follow the storage instructions on the label too.
Albert Heijn provides information about organic cashew nuts in a range of preparations and pack sizes.
BIO+ is the product brand for the organic, roasted and unsalted cashew nuts from PLUS that were reviewed.
Jumbo has product information for organic, unroasted cashew nuts in 150 g and 175 g packs.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a seasoned snack variety, unlike cashew nuts that contain only cashew nuts as an ingredient.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts you can compare by preparation, salt and pack size. Check the product packaging to make sure the organic labelling and ingredients list meet your needs.
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The product information suggests serving these with yoghurt or muesli, and they may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller pack.
Pack size: 160 g. According to the product information, cashew kernels are the only ingredient.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
Pack size: 200 g. The title says roasted and unsalted; check the ingredients list and organic labelling on the packaging.
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This variety is only suitable if you want salted cashew nuts.
Pack size: 150 g. The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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The product information says these are ready to eat; bear in mind that this is a salted variety.
Pack size: 500 g. The product information lists salt and recommends storing in a cool, dry place.
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This salted variety may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller pack to serve straight away.
Pack size: 120 g. The product information lists cashew nuts and salt, and says the nuts are individually packaged.
No. The EU organic logo is accompanied by the code of the relevant control body, which doesn’t have to be a Dutch code. For example, the 150 g Albert Heijn pack reviewed displays IT-BIO-009. Check all the labelling on the specific pack together.
No. Don’t give whole nuts to children under 4 because they could choke. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends ground nuts or nut butter for this age group. For older children, it advises eating slowly at the table and staying with them while they eat whole nuts.
Store nuts in a dry, well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that keeping them cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C, is best. The 400 g Albert Heijn pack reviewed recommends storing in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing well after use.
Read the ingredients and any warnings on the current packaging. Cashew nuts are an allergen; the BIO+ pack reviewed also says that the product may contain peanuts. The NVWA monitors allergen information. Since 1 January 2026, rules have also applied to warnings about allergens that may accidentally enter food through cross-contamination.
Don’t eat the specific pack covered by the NVWA warning. The warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. If you still have this pack, follow the instructions from ALDI and the NVWA; the warning applies to this specific pack.
