Who is this guide for?

Thoughtful hosts planning drinks

You want to serve organic cashews, then choose the preparation method and salt level that suit your gathering.

Shoppers looking for snacks and breakfast options

You’re looking for unsalted cashews for different occasions and want to know whether they’re unroasted or prepared with oil.

Hosts with dietary questions

You’re welcoming guests with allergies or other dietary requirements and want to check the ingredients and allergen information before serving.

What should you look for?

Check the organic labelling first, then compare salt, processing, quantity and information for guests with allergies.

What to consider What to look for when buying Who is this important for?
Organic certification Check the organic labelling and, if the EU organic logo is used, look for details of the control body and agricultural origin. If I want to serve organic cashews, I look for verifiable information on the packaging. Around 29% of consumers put confidence in organic certification at the top of their list when shopping.
Salt and flavour for drinks Check whether salt is listed in the ingredients and look at the salt content in the nutrition table. For drinks, I want to decide in advance whether a savoury, salted nut will go with the other nibbles. Around 23% of consumers put flavour for drinks first.
Processing for different occasions Check whether the nuts are unroasted or prepared, and look for added oil in the ingredients. If I want to serve the same unsalted nuts with drinks and at breakfast, I want to know how they’ve been processed. Around 18% of consumers give this versatile option the highest additional priority.
Quantity and storage Compare the net weight and plan the quantity based on the number of guests and other nibbles; follow the storage instructions. I want to put enough on the table without buying more than I can store properly. Around 18% of consumers put quantity and cost at the top of their additional considerations.
Allergens for guests Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about other nuts or peanuts. If guests have allergies, I check the current label before serving the nuts. Around 12% of consumers put suitability for guests with allergies at the top of their additional priorities.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming natural or oil-free means organic

    A description of flavour or processing doesn’t tell you whether cashews are certified organic.

    Check the organic product information separately from claims about flavour, roasting or oil.

  • Confusing unsalted with unroasted or oil-free

    An unsalted product may still be prepared with oil. For example, Albert Heijn and PLUS list sunflower oil in the ingredients of the prepared, unsalted varieties reviewed.

    Read both the processing description and the ingredients list if added oil matters to you.

  • Assuming organic means allergen-free

    Cashews are an allergen, and organic certification doesn’t replace allergen information.

    Check the current label and any warnings about other nuts or peanuts before serving.

  • Buying more than you can store properly

    A larger stock requires suitable storage and a plan for any leftovers.

    Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging too.

Brands to consider

Product information varies by brand and variety, so check the packaging of the product you’re actually planning to buy, particularly for organic certification, processing and allergen information.

Albert Heijn

The organic varieties described include unroasted, unsalted cashews and prepared, unsalted cashews.

  • The unroasted variety is described as containing no salt and not being prepared in oil.
  • The prepared, unsalted variety lists sunflower oil, so check the exact product and its ingredients.

PLUS

PLUS offers BIO+ cashews in salted and unsalted 200 g varieties.

  • The product information describes both varieties as organic.
  • Both varieties list sunflower oil in the ingredients; the salted variety also contains salt.

Jumbo

The product information describes Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews in a 175 g pack.

  • The variety is described as unroasted and organic.
  • The product page says this particular variety is no longer available in the online range; this doesn’t say anything about other varieties or local shops.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page for a product called Organic Cashews.

  • The organic product name can help you identify a relevant variety.
  • Check the certification information and product details on the exact pack.

Duyvis

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

  • The product description clearly explains the stated preparation method.
  • Made without added oil isn’t the same as organic; check the organic information separately.

ALDI

ALDI describes Trader Joe’s cashews in a 500 g pack as roasted and available salted or unsalted.

  • The stated pack size helps you plan how much you’ll need.
  • A larger pack or an unsalted variety doesn’t in itself mean the product is certified organic; check the specific packaging.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Do organic cashews always have to carry the EU organic logo?

Not in every case. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packaged organic food produced and sold in the EU; its use is optional for imported organic products. If the logo is used, it should be accompanied by the control body code and an indication of agricultural origin.

How should I store an opened pack of cashews?

Store the nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, and follow the product instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts this way; don’t eat nuts that are mouldy or rancid.

How many cashews should I buy for drinks?

Choose the quantity based on the number of guests, how long you’ll be hosting and what other nibbles you’re serving. A portion size on a label won’t tell you how much your guests will eat during the gathering.

What allergen information should I check when hosting guests?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging; cashews are an allergen. Also read any warnings about other nuts or peanuts. The NVWA outlines allergen information requirements for food businesses selling unpackaged products; these requirements don’t automatically apply to a private gathering at home.

Are whole cashews automatically suitable as a snack for young children?

No, don’t assume they are. The BIO+ product information reviewed warns that young children can choke on nuts, so bear this warning in mind when choosing.