Who are these options for?

Breakfast lovers who want to avoid oil

You’re looking for organic, unsalted cashews for breakfast and want them unroasted, with no frying in oil. So check both the certification and the ingredients and processing information.

Weekly planners comparing pack sizes

You’re buying for several occasions at once and want a pack that suits your plans. Compare the sizes of organic varieties and bear in mind that their ingredients may differ.

Shoppers who prefer to stick to one supermarket

You want to add cashews to your regular weekly shop. A product listing may refer to in-store sales or say that a variety is no longer available online, as is the case with the Jumbo products reviewed.

What should you look for when buying?

First, check that the organic claim can be verified. Then see whether the processing, ingredients, pack size and place to buy suit your breakfast and weekly plans.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Organic certification Check the organic claim. If the EU organic logo is used, a control code and farming origin are also shown; the code is not the same as the country of origin. I want to be able to confirm that the organic claim applies to the product. Around 29% of consumers prioritise verifiable certification.
Ingredients for your breakfast Read the ingredients and processing information. Unroasted, unsalted and without added oil are different properties. If I’m looking for unroasted cashews without oil, I check the pack rather than relying on the organic claim alone. Around 29% of consumers focus on ingredients that suit breakfast.
Pack size Choose an amount that suits the occasions you have planned. The packs reviewed include 150 g and 200 g sizes. I want to have enough for the occasions I’ve planned, without letting a standard portion determine how much I need. Around 24% of consumers prioritise their weekly quantity.
Where you shop Distinguish between in-store sales, a product listing available to order and a notice that a product is no longer in the online range. If I do my weekly shop at the same supermarket, I want to know whether the variety I’m after is available there. Around 18% of consumers prioritise where they shop.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming organic, unsalted and oil-free mean the same thing

    A product can be organic and unsalted yet still contain sunflower oil. The organic claim doesn’t tell you which processing method or ingredients are right for your breakfast.

    Check the certification, ingredients and processing information separately before choosing.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    The 150 g unroasted AH variety differs in processing and size from the 200 g varieties reviewed that contain sunflower oil. So a larger pack isn’t automatically the same choice in a different size.

    Choose the ingredients and processing you’re looking for first, then pick a pack size to suit how you plan to use it.

  • Assuming an old product listing is still available to order

    Jumbo states that the organic varieties reviewed in 175 g and 150 g packs are no longer in its online range. Albert Heijn describes the 150 g unroasted variety as available in-store only.

    Factor the listed sales channel into your weekly plans and check the latest product information before you shop.

    You may need to visit a store to buy the specific unroasted variety; choosing another option may mean changing your shopping plans.

  • Relying on a general use-by check for a recalled batch

    The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The best-before date has passed, but the warning is still relevant if you still have that batch at home.

    Compare the brand, pack, barcode and best-before date with the warning. If you have the batch described, don’t eat the cashews; the warning does not automatically apply to other packs.

Brands and product ranges to consider

The properties listed apply to the specific varieties described, not automatically to every product from a brand. A listing below does not in itself indicate current availability.

Albert Heijn

The AH Biologisch varieties reviewed offer different processing methods: a 150 g unroasted variety and a 200 g roasted, unsalted variety.

  • The product information shows the EU organic logo and a control code for both varieties.
  • The 150 g unroasted variety is listed as available in-store only. The 200 g variety contains sunflower oil.

Jumbo

The organic cashews reviewed were unroasted; the product information describes 175 g and 150 g varieties.

  • The product pages list organic ingredients and control codes.
  • Both varieties are marked as no longer available in the online range, so these listings are not current online ordering options.

PLUS

PLUS sells the BIO+ unsalted cashews reviewed in a 200 g pack; BIO+ is the product brand.

  • The product information shows the EU Organic Farming logo and states that the ingredients are organic.
  • The ingredients list includes sunflower oil, so this variety is not oil-free.

Lidl

Lidl has a Dutch product listing titled Organic Cashews.

  • The product title describes the cashews as organic.
  • The listing does not provide full product specifications. The separate Way To Go range is not proof of organic certification.

ALDI

The ALDI listing reviewed is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews, 250 g.

  • The product information describes the cashews as roasted and unsalted.
  • These properties do not demonstrate organic certification.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil.

  • The manufacturer provides information about the processing method described.
  • The product description does not demonstrate organic certification; this processing method does not make it an organic choice.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Do organic cashews sold in the Netherlands need to carry a certification logo?

Organic claims are protected and require certification. The European Commission states that the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced within the EU and sold as organic. Imported products are subject to different conditions for using the logo; when the EU logo is used, the control code and farming origin are also shown.

Does IT-BIO-009 prove that cashews come from Italy?

No. The code next to the EU organic logo identifies the control body; the farming origin is shown separately in the product information. The unroasted AH variety reviewed is labelled ‘Non-EU Agriculture’.

How many packs do I need for a week?

Work out the amount you plan to have on each occasion. As an example, 25 g on seven days is 175 g per person; this is a planning example, not personal dietary advice. A 150 g pack won’t cover that amount, whereas a 200 g pack will. Remember to factor in any other nuts you eat, too.

How should I store an opened pack?

Follow the instructions on the pack. For the 200 g unsalted cashews reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use. The Voedingscentrum also recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.

What allergen information should I check?

Check the allergen information on the pre-packed product’s label. The NVWA lists cashew as a tree nut allergen. If you have a relevant allergy, also read the product-specific warnings, as the AH and BIO+ varieties reviewed differ in how they mention the possible presence of other nuts and peanuts.

What should I do with the recalled ALDI cashews?

Do not eat the affected batch. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The best-before date has passed, but the warning is still relevant if you still have that batch at home. It does not automatically apply to other packs.