Who are these options for?

One option for your party and breakfast

You’re looking for organic cashews to serve at your party and add to breakfast. An unroasted variety containing only cashews could be a good fit; Albert Heijn suggests using its unroasted variety with yoghurt.

A considered choice for your party

You want to choose between unsalted and salted, or between unroasted and baked or roasted. Consider these preparation details separately from organic certification, and read the ingredients list.

Putting guest safety first

You’re considering guests with allergies or young children. Check the allergen information on the packaging and think about how you’ll serve whole nuts; the Voedingscentrum warns that they can pose a choking risk for young children.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the certification and ingredients, then decide which preparation and pack size will work for your party and any breakfasts you have in mind. If young guests are coming, also consider allergens and how you’ll serve the nuts.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Organic certification Check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the logo is linked to certification by a recognised control authority or control body. If I specifically want to buy organic, I check the evidence on the packaging rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. Around 29% of consumers prioritise certification.
Ingredients and preparation Check whether the product contains only cashews or also oil and salt. ‘Unroasted’, ‘unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ don’t mean the same thing. If you want to serve the same nuts at breakfast and your party, you can choose the ingredients and preparation to suit both occasions. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ingredients and intended use.
Allergens and serving Check the allergen information on the packaging. If young children are attending, also consider the risk posed by whole nuts. If allergies or young guests are a consideration, I want to know in advance what the nuts contain and how to serve them safely. Around 24% of consumers prioritise guest safety.
Quantity and storage Choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use, and follow the storage advice on the label. Store nuts in a dry, airtight container; the Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them somewhere cool. If I want to use the nuts after the party too, I consider the quantity and how to store an opened pack. Around 18% of consumers prioritise quantity and storage.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming unroasted or oil-free means organic

    Preparation and organic certification are separate product features. Being unroasted or having no added oil does not, by itself, prove that a product is organically certified.

    Check the organic label and control code separately from the salt, oil and preparation method.

  • Assuming ‘unsalted’ means ‘no oil’

    The unsalted varieties from Albert Heijn and BIO+ that were reviewed also contain sunflower oil.

    If you want cashews and nothing else, read the full ingredients list rather than relying on the product name alone.

  • Assuming an organic label means the product is suitable for every guest

    Certification doesn’t tell you about allergies or the risk of young children choking on whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum warns about this choking risk.

    Check the allergens on the packaging and choose a way of serving the nuts that’s suitable for your guests.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available online

    Jumbo says that its 175 g and 150 g organic unroasted varieties are no longer part of its online range.

    Check the retailer’s current order status before relying on a product page or an older listing.

Brands and product information to compare

Albert Heijn

The product information distinguishes between an unroasted variety and a baked, unsalted variety.

  • The 400 g unroasted variety lists cashews as its ingredient and gives the control code NL-BIO-01. Albert Heijn suggests using it with yoghurt.
  • The 200 g baked, unsalted variety also lists organic sunflower oil, so the two varieties don’t have the same ingredients list.

PLUS

BIO+ is the product brand for the cashews reviewed; PLUS is the retailer.

  • The 200 g BIO+ varieties are available salted or unsalted. The product information lists cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The page for the salted variety names SKAL as the certification body. For the unsalted variety, EU Organic Farming and Fairtrade/Flocert are mentioned separately; don’t read them as the same certification.

Lidl

Lidl describes organic, unroasted cashews in a 175 g pack.

  • The product information describes the cashews as unroasted and says they’re available in store only.
  • A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the item will be in stock on a particular day.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product information for organic, unroasted varieties in 175 g and 150 g packs.

  • The product information describes the varieties as organic and unroasted.
  • Jumbo says on both product pages that the varieties are no longer part of its online range.

Duyvis

Cashews Original is an example of an oven-roasted product from one of the brands mentioned.

  • Duyvis says its cashews are roasted in the oven without added oil.
  • This description of the preparation method doesn’t prove organic certification. Descriptions of flavour and crunch are claims made by the brand.

ALDI

ALDI’s product information describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.

  • The stated preparation method and pack size can help you identify the variety.
  • This product information doesn’t prove organic certification.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise organic certification on cashews?

Check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the logo may be used for products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body.

Are whole cashews suitable as an unrestricted snack for young children?

Whole nuts aren’t a snack to offer freely to young children: the Voedingscentrum warns that they can cause choking and may lead to suffocation. Make sure children sit quietly and stay nearby while they’re eating.

Do I need to provide allergen information for Halloween snacks?

For professional food businesses selling unpackaged food, the NVWA describes an obligation to provide information, either in writing or verbally, subject to the applicable conditions. For nuts, it must be clear which type is involved. This isn’t a general conclusion about a private party at home.

How should I store leftover cashews?

Store nuts in a dry, airtight container, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Albert Heijn varieties reviewed also say to store them in a dark place and close the pack securely after use. The shelf life of an unopened pack isn’t a guarantee for an opened bag or a prepared breakfast dish.

Which cashews did the NVWA issue a warning about?

On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned consumers not to eat Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews in a 170 g pack with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 because they may contain metal fragments. This isn’t the same pack as the 250 g variety described by ALDI.