Choose organic cashew nuts by checking the label and ingredients, but adjust the quantity to suit your breakfast: organic does not mean low in fat. The AH variety reviewed lists 45 g of fat per 100 g, while the BIO+ variety at PLUS lists 50.8 g. Both exceed the European Commission’s limit of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. So check the nutritional values for the variety you choose and weigh your portion.
You want to add cashew nuts to your breakfast while keeping an eye on your fat intake. Compare the nutritional values and weigh your portion; organic or unsalted does not mean low in fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general information about the fat content of cashew nuts.
You’re looking for a verifiably organic variety and check its organic designation, control code and ingredients. Assess the fat content separately too. The European Commission explains how the EU organic logo is labelled.
You want to choose a pack that suits the amount you use. Bear in mind the storage instructions and whether the ingredients suit your breakfast. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS provides examples of pack sizes and storage advice.
An organic designation tells you about how the product was produced, not its fat content. Weigh your portion and check the nutritional values for the exact variety you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in your portion | Check the total fat per 100 g on the label and calculate how much that means for the number of grams you add. | If I want to add cashew nuts while keeping an eye on my fat intake, I want to know how much fat my actual portion contributes. Around 36% of consumers make the fat in their portion their top priority. |
| Organic designation | Check the organic product designation and, if the EU organic logo is used, the accompanying control code and farming origin statement. | Anyone who particularly wants reassurance about organic production will want to check the designation on the label. Around 29% of consumers make organic assurance their top priority. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check whether oil, salt or flavourings have been added, and read the allergen information for the specific variety. | If I’m looking for a neutral addition to my breakfast, I want to know what’s in it besides cashew nuts. Around 21% of consumers make ingredients and breakfast flavour their top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | Anyone who wants to choose a pack to suit their breakfast routine will consider how much they’re likely to use. Around 14% of consumers make practical storage their top priority. |
Organic production and a nutrition claim about fat are two different things. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Check the organic designation and nutrition table separately. Then work out how much fat your portion adds.
The BIO+ variety at PLUS is unsalted, but its product information also lists sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ does not tell you about all the ingredients.
Read the full ingredients list and compare the total fat on the label.
The amount of fat depends on how many cashew nuts you actually add; an organic designation doesn’t change that.
Weigh your usual portion and calculate the fat using the nutritional values per 100 g for the variety you’ve chosen.
If you have small portions at breakfast, it may take longer to finish a pack. In that case, storage advice matters, and some may go to waste if the quality deteriorates.
Choose a pack size that suits your usage and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of quality loss or spoilage.
AH Organic Unroasted Cashew Nuts are an example of an organic, unroasted addition to breakfast.
BIO+ Unsalted Cashew Nuts are an organic option in a 200 g bag.
Jumbo lists 175 g packs of organic unroasted cashew nuts.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury product example, not a plain organic option for breakfast.
Lidl’s product page uses the product name ‘Organic Cashew Nuts’.
ALDI’s product page describes Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 250 g.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts to enjoy as part of a measured breakfast portion. If organic certification is essential to you, check the organic designation and control code for the variety you choose.
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The product description suggests yoghurt and muesli as ways to enjoy them.
The product information lists 100% cashew and 47.7 g of fat per 100 g; calculate how much that means for your weighed portion.
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The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts for anyone looking for that variety.
The product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g. Check the ingredients and calculate how much fat your portion contributes.
According to the European Commission, a ‘low fat’ claim can only be used if solid food contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The AH variety reviewed lists 45 g of fat per 100 g, while BIO+ at PLUS lists 50.8 g per 100 g; organic production does not change the limit for this claim.
Check the organic designation and labelling on the pack. Products bearing the EU organic logo should also have a control code and a statement of farming origin; for imported products, the logo may be optional under certain conditions. The European Commission explains this labelling.
No. A general portion size is not a personal fat limit. Use the nutritional values for the exact variety you’ve chosen and weigh the amount you eat. If you’ve been medically advised to limit fat, follow the guidance of your healthcare professional or dietitian.
Cashew is an allergen, so check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Also look for any warnings about possible cross-contamination, if relevant to you.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific product. The warning does not apply to the separate 250 g cashew nut listing.
