Who are these options for?

A simple coffee break

For shoppers looking for organic cashews with no added salt or cooking oil, and who prefer a short ingredients list. Albert Heijn describes unroasted options in 150 g and 400 g packs.

Fans of roasted cashews

For shoppers who want roasted cashews and are choosing between unsalted and salted varieties. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows why unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free.

For sharing or serving regularly

For shoppers who want to choose a pack size to suit how often they serve cashews and how they’ll store them after opening. Albert Heijn lists different pack sizes, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what matters most for your coffee break: the organic label, the ingredients, how the cashews are prepared or a pack size that suits you.

What to consider What to look for Who should consider this?
Organic certification Check the information about the organic certification and the exact variety; don’t assume a product is certified organic just because it’s described as ‘natural’. If organic sourcing is your main reason for choosing these cashews, prioritise certification; around 36% of shoppers do.
Ingredients Read the ingredients list alongside the preparation details. Unsalted roasted varieties may contain sunflower oil. If you’re looking for a simple ingredient list with no added salt or cooking oil, focus on the ingredients; around 29% of shoppers put this first.
Preparation and flavour Choose between unroasted, roasted unsalted and roasted salted cashews. Check the label for added salt. If you specifically want roasted cashews or a savoury flavour with your coffee, this choice is key; around 21% of shoppers put preparation and flavour first.
Pack size Choose a quantity to suit how often you serve the nuts, and follow the storage instructions after opening. If you want to match the pack size to how often you use or share the cashews, this practical consideration matters most; around 14% of shoppers prioritise it.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming natural, Fairtrade and organic mean the same thing

    A claim about a supply chain or production method doesn’t automatically prove that the specific cashews are certified organic. The European Commission describes the EU organic logo as a mark for products certified as organic by an approved control body.

    Check the organic information on the pack of the variety you’re buying, and assess any other claims separately.

  • Confusing unsalted with unroasted or oil-free

    The roasted, unsalted varieties described from Albert Heijn and BIO+ contain sunflower oil. So checking only for the word ‘unsalted’ isn’t enough if you also want to avoid oil.

    Read both the preparation details and the ingredients list. Choose an unroasted variety if avoiding added cooking oil matters to you.

  • Choosing a large pack without thinking about storage

    A larger bag contains more portions, so you’ll need a plan for using and storing it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container.

    Choose a quantity that suits how often you serve the nuts, and seal the pack tightly after use.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available to buy online

    Jumbo’s product page says its 175 g organic unroasted cashews are part of its online range. Albert Heijn’s page for the 150 g variety says it’s sold in stores.

    Before ordering or visiting a shop, check the sales channel for the exact variety.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The organic range described includes unroasted varieties and a roasted, unsalted variety; pack sizes and ingredients vary by product.

  • The unroasted varieties are described in 150 g and 400 g packs. The product information for the 400 g pack lists organic cashew nuts as the only ingredient.
  • The 200 g roasted, unsalted variety contains sunflower oil. The page for the 150 g pack says it’s sold in stores.

PLUS

PLUS sells the BIO+ varieties described: 200 g packs of roasted cashews, either unsalted or salted.

  • The product information for both varieties states that they’re organically sourced and certified under EU Organic Farming.
  • The unsalted variety contains sunflower oil, while the salted variety also contains salt. BIO+ is the product brand, not a PLUS own-brand.

Jumbo

The product page describes 175 g of organic unroasted cashews.

  • The listed ingredients are cashew nuts from organic sources.
  • The page says this product is no longer part of the online range, so don’t treat it as a current online purchase option.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page titled ‘Organic cashews’ and also describes a separate Way To Go cashew supply chain.

  • The product title gives you a starting point for checking the organic variety on the pack.
  • A claim about the Way To Go supply chain doesn’t prove that every Lidl cashew variety is organic. Check the product information for each one separately.

Duyvis

The Cashews Original described are oven-roasted and, according to Duyvis, prepared without added oil.

  • The brand description provides information about how the cashews are prepared.
  • Being oven-roasted and made without oil doesn’t prove organic certification. The variety described also contains salt and other ingredients.

ALDI

The 250 g Trader Joe’s cashews described are roasted and unsalted.

  • The product information clearly states how they’re prepared and describes them as having no added salt.
  • Roasted and unsalted doesn’t automatically mean certified organic. Check the exact pack if organic sourcing is one of your buying criteria.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise an organic claim that goes beyond ‘natural’?

The EU organic logo may be used for products certified as organic by an approved control body. The European Commission says the logo must also be accompanied by the control code and an indication of the agricultural origin. The logo is mandatory on pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; its use is optional for compliant imported products. So don’t assume a product isn’t organic based only on the absence of a visible logo.

Do organic and unsalted mean there’s no oil?

No. The 200 g organic, unsalted cashews described from Albert Heijn and BIO+ contain sunflower oil. If you want to avoid added oil, check the preparation details and ingredients list; Albert Heijn also describes unroasted varieties.

What should I check if someone with an allergy will be eating them?

Check the current pack for the person who’ll be eating them: cashews are an allergen themselves, and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product. The NVWA explains the mandatory allergen information on labels. Organic certification doesn’t change the allergen information.

How should I store cashews after opening?

Keep them dry and in a tightly sealed container; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that nuts are susceptible to mould. Also follow the instructions on the pack of the exact variety. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS recommends, among other things, storing certain products in a dry, dark place.

What should I do if I still have a pack covered by the ALDI warning?

Do not eat the affected cashews. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Although the stated best-before date has passed, do not eat any pack you may have kept from this batch; follow ALDI’s information for what to do next.