First, choose cashews with verifiable organic certification. Then decide whether you want them unroasted with no added oil, or roasted and unsalted with organic sunflower oil. The 150-gram AH option reviewed here suits the first preference; the 200-gram BIO+ option at PLUS suits the second, if you’re happy with the oil. Choose a pack size that suits how you use them, and check the label for allergen information and storage advice.
You want cashews with verifiable organic certification for your morning break, and you know there’s a difference between a certification mark and words such as ‘natural’. The European Commission and Skal Biocontrole set out the requirements for organic labelling.
You’re looking for organic cashews with no added oil and want to know whether unroasted or roasted but unsalted nuts suit your preference. Product listings from Albert Heijn and PLUS show that preparation methods and ingredients vary between options.
You buy cashews regularly and want to choose a pack size that works for portioning and storage. The Albert Heijn and PLUS listings reviewed here are for 150-gram and 200-gram bags respectively.
Use these points as a checklist: start by checking the certification and ingredients, then choose a quantity that suits how you use the cashews.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label and, if the EU organic logo is used, the related control code and origin statement. ‘Natural’ or ‘unroasted’ does not, on its own, prove organic certification. | I want the organic claim to be backed up by certification, not just words such as ‘natural’; around 31% of consumers prioritise verifiable certification. |
| Salt and added oil | Read the ingredients and preparation details for the exact product. ‘Unsalted’ does not automatically mean ‘oil-free’. | If I’m looking for unsalted cashews with no added oil, I want to be able to assess the preparation method and ingredients separately; around 31% of consumers consider this their main priority when choosing a product. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, any portion information and the storage instructions on the pack. The 150-gram AH option lists six 25-gram portions. | For regular morning breaks, I want to be able to divide the contents easily and store them according to the label; around 23% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
| Choose a quantity that suits your needs | Compare the net weight with how much you usually use, and consider whether you can store the remainder properly. | If I have this snack regularly, I don’t want to buy more than I’ll use; around 15% of consumers focus mainly on quantity when making repeat purchases. |
According to the product listing, the BIO+ option at PLUS is unsalted but contains organic sunflower oil. The AH option reviewed here is unroasted and described as not fried in oil.
Check the ingredients list and preparation details separately. Choose the unroasted option if avoiding added oil is essential for you.
A description of how a product is prepared does not, in itself, say anything about organic certification. For example, Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil; this is not proof of organic certification.
Check the organic label and any certification information on the specific pack.
The 150-gram AH bag reviewed here is divided into six 25-gram portions. So the net weight of a pack is not the same as one portion.
Decide in advance how much to take for your morning break, and store the rest according to the pack instructions.
The listing for AH Organic Unroasted Cashews is relevant if you’re looking for an organic, unsalted option with no added oil.
Jumbo has listed organic, unroasted cashews in 175-gram and 150-gram packs.
In the listing reviewed here, BIO+ is the product name and PLUS is the supermarket. This option is relevant if you’re happy with roasted, unsalted cashews made with organic sunflower oil.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing titled ‘Organic cashews’.
Trader Joe’s Roasted and Unsalted Cashews, 250 grams, are a conventional option for comparing preparation methods, not an organic choice.
Duyvis Cashews Original is an example of a preparation method that uses no added oil, but that doesn’t automatically mean the product is organic.
No, there are exceptions. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory on pre-packed organic food produced and sold within the EU; it is optional for certain imported and unpackaged organic products. If the logo is used, it must be accompanied by a control code and an indication of the agricultural origin.
No. Organic production doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashews. Cashews are an allergen, so check the allergen information on the label and the product listing for any statement about possible traces of other nuts and peanuts.
No, unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. The BIO+ option at PLUS reviewed here contains organic sunflower oil, while the AH option is described as unroasted and not fried in oil. Check the ingredients and preparation method for the exact product.
Follow the instructions on the pack you choose: AH says to store its cashews in a cool, dark and dry place; BIO+ at PLUS says to store them in a dry, dark place. For opened unsalted cashews, Voedingscentrum’s general storage advice is six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Cashews that taste rancid, feel tough or have mould on them are signs that they have lost quality or spoiled.
No, the AH pack reviewed here is divided into six 25-gram portions. Decide how much to take for your morning break, and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applied only to 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. If you still have that specific pack, do not eat the cashews. The warning does not automatically apply to other ALDI options.
