If you want organic cashews for breakfast, first check the organic label, then decide whether you want salted or unsalted. Organic and unsalted are separate characteristics. Jumbo lists its 175 g unroasted variety with the control code NL-BIO-01 and EU/non-EU agriculture, while Albert Heijn and PLUS list organic unsalted varieties. Check the exact packaging, allergen information and pack size to make sure they suit your needs.
You want to be able to recognise the organic label and control information on the packaging. The Dutch government explains that ‘organic’ is a protected term, while the European Commission outlines the EU label and control code.
You’re mainly comparing unsalted varieties for breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types you eat.
You compare pack sizes with how much you use and consider how to store them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers general storage advice for opened packs of unsalted cashews.
Start with the organic label, then assess the salt content, processing method, pack size and allergen information separately.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label. The EU organic logo must also be accompanied by a control code and an indication of the agricultural origin; the European Commission explains the labelling requirements for organic products. | I want to be able to check from the label that the product’s organic status is verifiable. Around 34% of consumers put this check at the top of their list of priorities. |
| Unsalted breakfast option | Check whether the variety is salted or unsalted, and look at the processing method separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat. | If I want to have cashews for breakfast, I pay particular attention to whether they’re salted. Around 33% of consumers say choosing unsalted is their main priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage advice on the packaging. For opened packs of unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general storage times of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. | I want to choose a pack I can use in time and store according to the label. For around 20% of consumers, the right pack size and managing their supplies are the main considerations. |
| Allergen information | Read the label on packaged nuts. If you’re buying loose nuts, ask for the allergen information and the specific type of nut. | If avoiding allergens is important in my household, I want to be able to check the information before buying. Around 13% of consumers put this information at the top of their list of priorities. |
The organic label, whether the nuts are salted and how they’re processed are separate product characteristics. For example, PLUS lists separate salted and unsalted organic varieties.
Check each characteristic separately on the exact pack you’re buying.
A larger pack won’t necessarily suit how much you use, and opened nuts won’t stay fresh indefinitely.
Compare the pack size with how much you use and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Allergen information must also be available for unpackaged nuts. The NVWA says it must be clear which type of nut is being sold.
If avoiding allergens is important to you, ask for the information before buying.
Albert Heijn lists AH Organic Unsalted Cashews, a relevant option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
Jumbo lists Organic Unroasted Cashews, 175 g, with NL-BIO-01 and EU/non-EU agriculture.
PLUS lists BIO+ cashews in salted and unsalted 200 g varieties.
Lidl lists a product titled Organic Cashews.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a roasted alternative for comparison, but it isn’t automatically an organic breakfast choice.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted cashews, 250 g.
No. The Dutch government explains that ‘organic’ is a protected term. Look for the organic label and, where applicable, the accompanying control information rather than relying only on natural-looking packaging.
Not in every type of sale. The European Commission says the EU logo is compulsory on pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. Don’t automatically apply this rule to loose products or every imported pack.
No, they’re separate product characteristics. Jumbo lists an organic unroasted variety, while PLUS lists both salted and unsalted organic cashews. Check both characteristics on the pack you choose.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Also follow the storage advice on the packaging and check the nuts for rancidity, a tough texture or mould. These times aren’t a guarantee for every pack.
Compare the net weight with how many cashews you use and how you store the opened pack. The variety listed by Jumbo contains 175 g; the unsalted BIO+ variety listed by PLUS contains 200 g.
Verbal information can be provided under certain conditions. The NVWA says allergen information must be available before purchase and it must be clear which type of nut is being sold. Ask for it if you’re buying loose cashews and need this information.
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat the affected batch. This warning doesn’t automatically apply to other cashews or to the separately listed 250 g pack.
