First, check that the organic claim and certification information apply to the exact pack. Then choose between unroasted, unsalted or salted cashews, according to your preference. Also compare the ingredients, any added oil, pack size and allergen information: organic certification alone tells you nothing about these characteristics.
You’re looking for organic cashews with no added salt and want to know whether oil has been added too. Unroasted and unsalted are different product characteristics; Albert Heijn lists them separately for the variant we looked at.
You want organic cashews for a savoury snack and are choosing between salted and unsalted. The two BIO+ variants we looked at from PLUS differ in their ingredients, among other things.
You’re buying for a group and want to check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings for young children. Check the information on the exact pack.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic claim | Check the organic claim and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, control code and country of origin on the pack. | If a verifiable organic choice is your priority, you’ll want to be able to find the certification information on the pack. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Unsalted and oil-free | Check both the preparation description and the ingredients; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil. | If you want no added salt and also want to know whether oil has been used, both characteristics matter. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a simple ingredient list. |
| Salted or unsalted | Choose according to your taste and compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variant. | For a savoury snack, whether the cashews are salted or unsalted may be the deciding factor. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this snack preference. |
| Right-sized pack | Compare pack sizes and choose one that suits your group and how much you want to use later. | If you want a pack that suits how much you use, size is an important part of your choice. Around 13% of consumers prioritise the right pack size. |
| Information for guests | Read the allergen information on the pack and take any warnings for young children into account. | When sharing snacks, you’ll want to know in advance which allergens are listed and which warnings apply. Around 13% of consumers prioritise information for guests. |
The organic BIO+ variants we looked at contain sunflower oil; the salted variant also contains salt. So an organic claim doesn’t tell you how the nuts have been prepared or what they contain.
Check the organic information, ingredients and nutritional values as separate parts of your decision.
The BIO+ variants we looked at contain cashews and state that they may contain peanuts. An organic certification mark tells you nothing about allergen information.
Read the allergen information on the current pack before sharing the nuts.
Nuts can turn rancid or tough, or develop mould as their quality deteriorates; Voedingscentrum lists these as signs of spoilage.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use them and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
The AH Biologisch cashews we looked at are unroasted and unsalted. Albert Heijn says they are not fried in oil.
The BIO+ cashews we looked at are available in salted and unsalted variants in 200 g bags.
Jumbo product pages describe organic, unroasted cashews in 150 g and 175 g packs.
The Lidl product page uses the product name Biologische cashewnoten (Organic cashews).
Duyvis Cashews Original is a cashew snack in a 125 g pack.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's cashews in a 250 g pack.
Organic is a protected term. Check the organic claim and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, control code and country of origin. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on certified products.
No. The BIO+ variants we looked at from PLUS are labelled organic and contain sunflower oil; the salted variant also contains salt. So make sure you check the ingredients for the exact variant.
Read the allergen information on the current pack. The BIO+ variants we looked at contain cashews and may contain peanuts. The product pages also warn that young children can choke on nuts.
Follow the instructions on the pack; PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. For opened packs of unsalted cashews, Voedingscentrum recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Rancidity, toughness and mould are signs of spoilage.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat a pack from the affected batch because it may contain metal particles. The best-before date has passed; the warning does not automatically apply to other ALDI cashews or the separate 250 g pack.
