Who is this relevant for?

Organic breakfast shopper

You’re looking for verifiably organic cashews for breakfast and assess certification, salt and any added oil separately.

Regular stock-up shopper

You want to plan ahead and choose an amount based on how much you use, the packaging and the storage instructions.

Budget-conscious organic shopper

You want to keep buying organic and focus on how much you can actually use, not just what’s in the pack.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check that the exact product variant has verifiable organic certification. Then review the ingredients and choose an amount that suits your usage and how you store your supplies.

What to consider What to check when buying Who this matters most to
Organic certification Check for the EU organic logo and the accompanying information. The European Commission states that the logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an approved control body. If I’m buying organic, I want to be able to identify the certification on the packaging. Around 29% of consumers say verifiable organic certification is the deciding factor.
Unsalted and ingredients Read the ingredients list: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean the bag contains only cashews. The described PLUS BIO+ variant also contains organic sunflower oil. When choosing cashews for breakfast, I want to know what else is in the pack. Around 29% of consumers give the ingredients and choosing an unsalted option the most weight.
Quantity and storage Compare the pack weight with how much you use, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing them tightly. When I stock up, I don’t want to open more than I can use in time. Around 28% of consumers say shelf life and keeping stock manageable are the deciding factors.
Stock you’ll use up Choose the number of packs to suit your usage and keep unopened bags sealed. Don’t assume that buying more will automatically work out cheaper. If I want to keep buying organic, I want to avoid leaving some of my stock unused. Around 14% of consumers give making good use of their supplies the most weight.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming natural or unroasted means organic

    A preparation method or general product description does not, on its own, prove organic certification.

    Check for the EU organic logo and the information on the packaging of the exact variant. Assess certification separately from claims about processing or origin.

  • Assuming unsalted means the pack contains only cashews

    The described PLUS BIO+ variant contains organic sunflower oil as well as cashews.

    Read the full ingredients list and decide in advance whether added oil is acceptable to you.

  • Buying more than you can store

    Cashews can lose quality, so a large pack is no guarantee that its contents will stay fresh for a long time.

    Choose an amount that suits your usage and the best-before date. Keep unopened packs sealed and close opened packs tightly.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists organic cashews in both unroasted and unsalted varieties.

  • The product range names make these preparation preferences easy to identify.
  • Check the ingredients and organic information on the packaging of the variant you choose.

PLUS

The described option is BIO+ Unsalted Cashews, sold in a 200 g pack.

  • PLUS displays the EU Organic Farming logo and lists the ingredients as 99% organic cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The product contains more than just cashews, and the product information states that it may contain peanuts.

Jumbo

The Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews described here came in a 175 g pack.

  • The product information includes organic claims and lists cashews as an ingredient.
  • Jumbo says this specific variant is no longer available in its online range; this does not apply to other cashew products.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page titled Organic Cashews and also describes a separate Way To Go cashew range.

  • The two product ranges can be assessed separately.
  • The description of Way To Go cashews being processed in Tanzania is not proof of organic certification for that range.

ALDI

The Trader Joe’s cashews described here come in a 500 g pack and are listed as roasted, salted and unsalted varieties.

  • The pack weight is a useful detail to factor in when planning your supplies.
  • Check the exact packaging for organic certification; the stated weight tells you nothing about this.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.

  • The product description gives details about the preparation method and added oil.
  • No added oil doesn’t mean unsalted: Duyvis lists salt in the nutritional information. Check the exact packaging separately for organic certification.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check whether cashews are certified organic?

Check for the EU organic logo and the accompanying information on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used for products certified as organic by an approved control body. A description such as natural or unroasted is no substitute for this check.

Does unsalted mean the pack contains only cashews?

No. The described PLUS BIO+ Unsalted Cashews contain 99% organic cashews and organic sunflower oil. If you want cashews and nothing else, check the ingredients list.

How should I store an opened pack of cashews?

Store opened cashews in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container. For opened unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. For unopened packs, follow the best-before date and the instructions on the label.

What should I look for regarding allergens in organic cashews?

Organic claims don’t replace checking the allergen information. The described PLUS BIO+ option contains cashews and may contain peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products, so check the packaging of the variant you buy.