If you want organic cashews with cashew as the only ingredient, the 400 g unroasted AH Biologisch option fits the bill. If you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews, the 200 g AH and BIO+ options are worth considering; according to the product information, these also contain organic sunflower oil. Check the organic certification, ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and choose a size that suits how you’ll use them.
You want to be able to check the organic certification on the specific pack when doing your organic shop. For breakfast, you’re also comparing unroasted, roasted and unsalted options; the European Commission explains when the EU organic logo can be used on organic products.
You’re after a simple ingredients list and don’t want to mistake unsalted for unroasted. Albert Heijn lists cashew nuts as the only ingredient in its 400 g unroasted option; the 200 g unsalted options from AH and BIO+ that we checked also contain sunflower oil.
You want to choose a pack size that suits how you eat cashews for breakfast and store any opened nuts carefully. Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
First, check the organic certification on the exact pack, then choose based on the ingredients and how the cashews are prepared. This helps you assess certification, whether they’re unroasted or roasted, and whether they’re unsalted as separate criteria.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic certification and, if the EU organic logo is used, the control code and agricultural origin. | When I’m shopping for organic products, I want to be able to check the certification on the pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic certification. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients list and check whether the cashews are unroasted or roasted. Check separately for added salt. | If I want just cashews and no added oil with my breakfast, I look beyond the unsalted label. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a net weight that suits how much you use, and store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place. | If I want to avoid having an opened pack around for longer than is practical, I choose a size that suits my needs. Around 19% of consumers prioritise planning their stock. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information for the exact option; organic certification doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free. | If cashews or another allergen are a concern in my household, I check the information on the pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
| Safe use | Take any age-related safety warnings on the pack into account when making your choice. | If I’m buying nuts for young children at home, I also want to take the safety warnings into account. Around 25% of consumers prioritise safe use. |
Unsalted cashews can still be roasted and contain oil. The 200 g AH and BIO+ options we checked list sunflower oil.
Read both the preparation description and the ingredients list. If you want cashews only, Albert Heijn lists cashew nuts as the sole ingredient in its 400 g unroasted AH Biologisch option.
A larger pack only makes sense for your stock if you can store the opened nuts properly. Voedingscentrum points out that nuts are prone to mould and readily absorb odours.
Choose a size that suits how you use them, and store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.
Organic certification doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashews, or affect the allergen information. The BIO+ product page at PLUS says the product may contain peanuts and warns that small children could choke on it.
Check the allergen information and safety warnings separately on the pack of the option you’re buying.
The AH Biologisch options mentioned differ in preparation, ingredients and pack size.
PLUS sells 200 g packs of BIO+ unsalted cashews; BIO+ is the product brand.
The Jumbo Biologisch options described are unroasted; one is also labelled unsalted.
Lidl has a product page titled Organic cashew nuts.
Duyvis Cashews Original is worth considering when distinguishing preparation method from organic certification.
The 250 g Trader Joe’s cashews described provide information about preparation and salt, but not organic certification.
No. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU. It’s optional on imported organic products that meet EU import rules and on non-pre-packaged organic products. If the logo is used, it must be accompanied by the control code and the agricultural origin statement.
No. The control code identifies the control body; the agricultural origin is listed separately as EU Agriculture, non-EU Agriculture or EU/non-EU Agriculture. So don’t use the control code as an indication of the country where the cashews were grown.
For the 400 g AH Biologisch option we checked, Albert Heijn suggests serving the cashews with yoghurt; roasting isn’t listed as a requirement. Follow the use and storage instructions on the pack you buy.
Voedingscentrum recommends keeping them in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Its general storage guide gives opened unsalted cashews a shelf life of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer; these are general storage times, not a guarantee for every pack. Follow product-specific instructions and don’t eat nuts that are rancid or mouldy.
If you have a cashew allergy, cashews aren’t suitable, even if they’re organic. For other allergies, read the ingredients and cross-contamination information for the exact option. For example, the BIO+ unsalted cashews at PLUS state that the product may contain peanuts; the NVWA explains that relevant allergens must be listed on the label.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026; for those specific recalled packs, the advice was not to eat the nuts. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the separate 250 g option.
