Only choose an organic cashew variety after checking its organic designation and gluten information separately: they answer different questions. Albert Heijn lists both details for the unroasted 400 g variety and the roasted, unsalted 200 g variety reviewed here. Also check the current packaging, other allergens and whether the ingredients are suitable for your breakfast.
You’re looking for organic cashew nuts, but want to be able to check the gluten information for the specific variety. Check the organic certification, gluten-free claim and allergen information separately.
You want to know what else is in the pack besides cashew nuts, and whether the variety works well with something like yoghurt or a smoothie. The ingredients list and how the nuts are processed are more useful here than simply seeing the words ‘organic’ or ‘unsalted’.
You pay attention to pack size and how to store the nuts once opened. A 2023 Dutch government study describes habit as a factor in choosing organic groceries; it did not focus specifically on cashew nuts or coeliac disease.
First check the gluten information for the specific variety, then look separately at its organic designation, ingredients and packaging.
| What to check | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten information | Read the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging; check the gluten information for this exact variety. | If I want to check first whether the gluten information for my choice is suitable for someone with coeliac disease, I look at the label and warnings. Around 39% of consumers prioritise checking for gluten. |
| Organic designation | Check the EU organic logo and the corresponding control code where applicable; don’t rely solely on words such as ‘natural’. | When I want to buy organic, I want to be able to check the designation on the packaging rather than relying only on the product name. Around 23% of consumers prioritise organic certification information. |
| Ingredients | Check whether the ingredients list contains only cashew nuts or also oil and other ingredients; check the gluten information separately. | If I’m having the nuts with yoghurt or in a smoothie, I want to know what else is in the pack. Around 23% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability for breakfast. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. | If I’m choosing a pack that suits my needs, I pay attention to the quantity and how to store the nuts once opened. Around 15% of consumers prioritise practical shopping and storage. |
Organic designations and gluten information relate to different properties. An organic certification mark alone does not tell you whether a cashew variety is suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Check both separately on the packaging of the same variety. Thuisarts advises reading the label if a product doesn’t have a gluten-free logo.
The AH and BIO+ unsalted varieties reviewed here also contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that the ingredients list contains only cashew nuts.
Read the ingredients list if you’re looking for a variety with no added oil.
Jumbo says that its 175 g organic unroasted cashew nuts are no longer part of its online range. A product page doesn’t automatically mean that the variety is still available online.
Check the latest availability information before continuing your search based on an older product listing.
An outdated listing can waste your time if you’re looking for a product that’s no longer available online.
The product information reviewed lists a 400 g organic unroasted variety and a 200 g roasted, unsalted variety, both labelled gluten-free. These are product details provided by Albert Heijn, not the results of an independent test.
PLUS lists 200 g of BIO+ organic roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. PLUS is the retailer; BIO+ is the product brand.
Jumbo has product information for 175 g of organic unroasted cashew nuts. The retailer says this variety is no longer available online.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing titled ‘Organic cashew nuts’.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, and lists a 125 g pack.
No, a logo isn’t the only source of information. Thuisarts advises reading the label if a product doesn’t have a logo; also check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging.
Where the rules apply, check for the EU organic logo and control code. The European Commission says the logo is mandatory for prepacked foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; this requirement does not necessarily apply to every type of packaging or import.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been enforcing the rules on cross-contamination warnings for prepacked products. A warning must be based on a risk assessment, and the NVWA lists ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’ as permitted wording. The production date is the reference point, so also check the date on the packaging.
Keep the cashew nuts and your gluten-free breakfast away from breadcrumbs and other ingredients that contain gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Association explains that cross-contamination can also happen in the kitchen; suitable packaging alone won’t automatically prevent contamination during preparation.
Follow the storage advice for the variety you buy. For the AH products reviewed, the advice is to store them in a cool, dark and dry place and reseal the packaging securely after use; PLUS advises storing them in a dry, dark place.
