Who is this choice relevant to?

Breakfast fans who want cashews and nothing else

You’re looking for organic cashews to add to yoghurt, for example, and don’t want oil as an extra ingredient. AH’s unroasted variety lists organic cashews as its only ingredient.

Students who want to start small

You’re putting together your first stock-up and want to weigh up the pack size and cost of each purchase before buying more. The organic 200 g and 400 g packs reviewed here also differ in their ingredients.

Shoppers looking to identify organic certification

You want to be able to identify organic cashews from the label and control information on the packaging. The European Commission explains what information must accompany the EU organic logo.

What should you look for when buying?

First check the organic label and ingredients list; then compare the pack size and storage requirements with how much you expect to use.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important to?
Organic certification Check for the EU organic logo, the control body’s code and a statement of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains this labelling; Skal Biocontrole notes that the term ‘organic’ is protected by law. If I buy organic, I want to be able to identify the label and control information on the packaging. Around 27% of consumers put verifiable organic certification first.
Ingredients and preparation Read the full ingredients list and description of how the cashews are prepared. AH lists only cashews in its unroasted variety; the AH and PLUS unsalted varieties reviewed here also contain sunflower oil. For breakfast, I want to know whether the product contains only cashews and whether they’re unroasted or roasted. Around 33% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation.
Pack size and cost The AH unroasted variety reviewed here comes in a 400 g pack; the AH and PLUS unsalted varieties each come in a 200 g pack. Compare the price per kilogram for the exact variety and factor in any delivery charges if you order online. When putting together my first stock-up, I want to match the cost of each purchase to the quantity I need. Around 27% of consumers put purchase cost first.
Storage after opening Choose a pack size to suit how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts well sealed and dry; storing them somewhere cool is preferable. I want to choose an amount I can seal and store properly before I need to stock up again. Around 13% of consumers say stock management is their main consideration.

Common pitfalls

  • Mistaking unroasted or natural for organic

    Preparation method and organic certification are two different things. Choosing based only on the words ‘unroasted’ or ‘natural’ won’t tell you whether the organic label on the packaging matches what you’re looking for.

    Check the EU organic logo and its control information separately from the ingredients and preparation method.

  • Assuming unsalted means cashews and nothing else

    The unsalted organic AH and PLUS varieties reviewed here also contain sunflower oil.

    Read the full ingredients list if you don’t want any added ingredients.

  • Looking only at the weight of the bag

    The 200 g and 400 g packs reviewed here also differ in their ingredients. So the pack size alone won’t tell you which variety is right for you.

    Compare the ingredients and price per kilogram of the exact variety, and choose an amount that suits how much you expect to use.

  • Not sealing a large bag properly after opening

    According to the Voedingscentrum, nuts are susceptible to mould if they aren’t stored properly.

    Seal the pack securely after use, store the nuts somewhere dry and follow the instructions on the label.

Brands and product ranges for reference

Albert Heijn

The organic range reviewed here includes a 400 g unroasted variety and a 200 g roasted, unsalted variety.

  • The product information distinguishes between a variety containing only organic cashews and one containing 96% cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • Unroasted and roasted are different options, so check the ingredients list for the variety you’re buying.

PLUS

The BIO+ variety reviewed here is a 200 g bag of organic, unsalted cashews.

  • The ingredients information lists 99% cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The product description doesn’t make the preparation method clear, so check the packaging if this matters to you. The product information also notes that it may contain peanuts.

Jumbo

The specific 175 g Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews are described as cashews of organic origin.

  • The product information displays the organic label and control code NL-BIO-01.
  • Jumbo says this specific variety is no longer part of its online range; the product listing doesn’t indicate that it’s currently available to order online.

Lidl

Lidl has a product listing in the Netherlands titled Organic Cashews.

  • The product title indicates an organic range.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, preparation method, pack size and organic control information that matter to you.

ALDI

The Trader Joe's variety reviewed here is roasted and unsalted.

  • The product description makes the preparation method and the fact that it contains no salt clear.
  • Roasted and unsalted doesn’t mean organically certified, so check the organic label separately.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as a variety roasted in the oven.

  • Duyvis says no oil is added to this specific variety.
  • A description of the preparation method is not, on its own, proof of organic certification.

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Frequently asked questions

What information should appear with the European organic logo?

The EU organic logo should be accompanied by the control body’s code and the agricultural origin of the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission lists the statements ‘EU Agriculture’, ‘non-EU Agriculture’ and ‘EU/non-EU Agriculture’. The labelling requirements that apply depend on the product and the circumstances.

Does unsalted mean that no oil has been added?

No. The unsalted organic AH cashews and PLUS BIO+ cashews reviewed here also contain sunflower oil. If you want cashews and nothing else, check the ingredients list; the AH unroasted variety reviewed here lists only organic cashews.

How should I store cashews after opening?

Keep them sealed and dry. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts somewhere cool if possible. For the unroasted variety reviewed here, AH advises storing it somewhere cool, dark and dry, and sealing the pack securely after use. Follow the best-before information on your pack.

What should I look out for if I or someone I live with has an allergy?

Before eating, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. The AH varieties reviewed here may contain peanuts and other nuts; the PLUS BIO+ variety may contain peanuts. The NVWA explains that any allergens present must be clearly stated in line with the applicable labelling rules.

Does an earlier ALDI warning apply to all cashews?

No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applied specifically to 170 g packs of Trader Joe's unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. It wasn’t a warning about all cashews or all ALDI varieties. If you still have that exact pack, follow the warning and don’t eat the cashews.