Who are these options for?

Those looking for a small breakfast top-up

You want a small amount of organic, unsalted cashew nuts to add to your regular shop. The 200 g packs we looked at from Albert Heijn and PLUS are a useful place to start.

Breakfast fans avoiding added oil

You’re looking for unroasted cashew nuts with cashew nuts as the only ingredient, and may be happy with a larger pack. The AH option we looked at contains 400 g.

Conscientious label readers

You want to check organic claims and assess certification, ingredients and allergen information separately.

What should you look for when buying?

What to consider What should you check? Who might find this more important?
Organic status Check the organic claim on the exact pack. The European Commission says that use of the EU organic logo also requires the control code and the origin of the agricultural ingredients; the logo is optional for certain imported organic products. If organic certification is the deciding factor for me, I assess it separately from the preparation method; around 29% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic status.
Preparation and ingredients Read both the preparation description and the ingredients list: unsalted cashew nuts may be roasted or fried and may contain oil. If I want to avoid added oil, I check both the preparation method and the ingredients; around 29% of consumers give preparation and ingredients top priority.
Quantity and storage Compare pack sizes: the top-up packs we looked at contain 200 g, while the unroasted AH option contains 400 g. Store cashew nuts in a sealed container in a cool, dry place; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 10–15 °C. If I’m buying a small supply, I consider how much I’ll use before my next shop and where I can store the pack; around 21% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity.
Adding them to your shop Check whether you can pick up the cashew nuts during a regular shop or add them to an existing order; ordering terms vary depending on how you buy. If I don’t want to make a separate shopping trip or place a separate order, I add them to a shop I need to do anyway; around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming unsalted means unroasted or oil-free

    ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean cashew nuts are unroasted or prepared without oil. The fried or roasted options we looked at contain sunflower oil.

    Check both the preparation description and the full ingredients list before choosing.

  • Assuming a sustainability story means organic certification

    Information about processing or premiums for farmers doesn’t automatically tell you whether the cashew nuts are organic. Lidl says its Way To Go range is processed in Tanzania and includes an additional premium for farmers; this isn’t proof of organic certification.

    Check the organic claim on the pack of the exact product you’re considering.

  • Placing a separate order for a small top-up

    When shopping online, delivery terms can make an order for cashew nuts alone less practical.

    Check the terms for your chosen way of shopping and consider adding the nuts to a shop you need to do anyway.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The AH Biologisch products we looked at include an unroasted option and a baked, unsalted option.

  • The product information lists the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01 for both options. The unroasted option contains cashew nuts as its only ingredient; the baked option contains oil.
  • These label details aren’t an independent assessment of taste.

PLUS

The BIO+ option we looked at is an organic roasted cashew nut with no added salt.

  • PLUS lists EU Organic Farming and Fairtrade, with FLOCERT shown as a separate certification.
  • The ingredients include sunflower oil; the organic and Fairtrade claims relate to different attributes.

Jumbo

The Jumbo option we looked at is made up of organic, unroasted cashew nuts.

  • The product information lists cashew nuts from organic farming and NL-BIO-01.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range; that doesn’t definitively tell you whether it’s in stock at individual shops.

Lidl

Lidl has a Dutch product listing for organic cashew nuts and also describes a separate Way To Go cashew range.

  • The product listing can be a useful starting point for checking the pack and its organic claim in store.
  • Information about processing and farmer premiums for Way To Go doesn’t prove that the product is organically certified.

ALDI

The Trader Joe’s option we looked at is roasted and unsalted.

  • The product description confirms that it’s roasted and unsalted.
  • This product description alone doesn’t confirm organic certification.

Duyvis

According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original are oven-roasted.

  • Duyvis describes the preparation method as roasting without adding oil.
  • This preparation claim isn’t organic certification.

Products at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the EU organic logo always required on organic cashew nuts?

No. The European Commission says the logo is compulsory on prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic. It’s optional for imported organic products that meet EU import rules. When the logo is used, the control code and the origin of the agricultural ingredients must also be shown.

How should I store cashew nuts once the pack is open?

Keep them sealed in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 10–15 °C for cool storage. Always follow the storage instructions on the pack too.

Are organic cashew nuts suitable if I need to take allergies into account?

Organic certification doesn’t replace checking for allergens. Cashew nuts contain cashew; check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list.

Can I give whole cashew nuts to young children without taking any precautions?

No, don’t assume that’s safe. The AH and PLUS products we looked at warn that young children can choke on nuts. An organic claim says nothing about whether whole nuts are suitable for young children.

Is home delivery convenient for a single bag of cashew nuts?

It depends on the delivery terms and whether you’re already ordering other groceries. Jumbo states that its delivery service has a minimum order value, so a small top-up is more likely to suit an existing order than a separate order for cashew nuts alone.

What does the ALDI warning mean for a pack of cashew nuts I still have?

On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning concerned possible metal particles: don’t eat that specific pack if you still have it.