Choose cashews with verifiable organic certification and compare the total carbohydrates with the amount you add to your breakfast. Diabetes.nl recommends unsalted nuts with no added sugar, although ingredients and nutritional values vary between products. An organic label tells you about how a product is made, not how it will affect your blood sugar personally.
You want to add organic cashews to your breakfast and be able to calculate the total carbohydrates in your own portion, rather than looking only at ‘of which sugars’. Diabetes.nl explains why total carbohydrates matter.
You’re looking for cashews with verifiable organic certification and want to distinguish between a single-ingredient product and a roasted version made with organic oil. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows that ingredients vary between products.
You use small amounts of nuts at breakfast and want a pack that you can portion out, seal and store. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
First check the organic claim and ingredients list, then compare the total carbohydrates with the amount you’ll use.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates per portion | Compare the total carbohydrates per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight of your portion. | If you want to calculate the carbohydrates in your breakfast, the label value for your portion matters. Around 36% of this group prioritise total carbohydrates. |
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the control code and the indication of the agricultural origin. The logo is subject to conditions of use and exceptions. | If you want to check whether an organic claim is verifiable, look beyond the wording on the pack. Around 29% of this group prioritise verifiable organic certification. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Check whether the product contains only cashews or also oil; look separately for added sugar and salt. | If you’re choosing between plain cashews and a roasted version with oil, the ingredients and preparation may be decisive. Around 21% of this group prioritise these features. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack size with how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you use small amounts, you’ll want to be able to seal and store the rest properly. Around 14% of this group prioritise convenient portioning and storage. |
Organic certification relates to production standards. The products checked have different declared carbohydrate values; the certification does not determine their personal effect on your blood sugar.
Check the certification information and the nutrition label, then calculate the total carbohydrates for your own portion.
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you how the nuts were prepared or how many ingredients the product contains. The roasted versions from Albert Heijn and BIO+ contain organic sunflower oil; the unroasted Albert Heijn version lists cashews as its only ingredient.
Read the product description and ingredients list to tell the different versions apart.
The organic versions checked don’t list any added sugars, but they do declare total carbohydrates and sugars.
Use the total carbohydrate figure for your calculation and treat added sugar as a separate feature.
The packs checked come in different sizes. Nuts should be sealed tightly after use and stored in a dry place.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you use it and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The product information provides specific organic options, making it easy to compare ingredients, preparation and nutritional values for each pack.
PLUS sells BIO+ cashews; BIO+ is the product brand name.
The product page describes Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews, 175 g.
Lidl has a Dutch product page titled ‘Organic cashews’.
ALDI’s product description lists roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
Duyvis Cashews Sea Salt is a flavoured cashew option among the listed brands.
No. Use the total carbohydrates on the label and calculate the amount for your portion. For example, Albert Heijn lists 23 g of carbohydrates, of which 6,1 g are sugars, per 100 g for its 400 g unroasted version. These are different values.
No. The 25 g portion shown on the Albert Heijn pack is label information, not personal advice. Diabetes.nl also discusses other amounts for specific situations in its general dietary guidance. So don’t treat a portion used for calculations as a universal personal recommendation.
No. The European Commission describes the logo as an indication of organic certification; it doesn’t determine the product’s personal effect on your blood sugar. You should also check the ingredients and nutritional values for the specific version.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The products in this comparison contain cashews; whether other allergens may be present varies by product. The NVWA states that pre-packed foods must carry allergen information on the label.
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. Also follow the instructions on the packaging: for the versions checked, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. Don’t eat that batch if you still have the pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or to the separate 250 g ALDI version.
