Choose unroasted organic cashews if you’re looking for a simple option, or go for a roasted, unsalted organic variety if you prefer them prepared that way. Check the organic label and ingredients on the specific pack. For children under 4, Jong JGZ recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. Don’t give cashews to anyone with a known cashew nut allergy.
If you’re having breakfast around an Easter egg hunt, it’s important to take the children’s ages into account. For children under 4, Jong JGZ recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. The Voedingscentrum advises children to eat while sitting calmly.
If you’re looking for certified organic cashews, check the label on the specific variety rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. The European Commission and the Dutch government explain which organic labelling rules apply.
You can compare unroasted cashews with a roasted, unsalted variety. The ingredients list also helps you check whether, for example, oil has been added.
Choose based on who’ll be eating, check the organic label, then compare how the cashews are prepared and the pack size.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Eating safely | Consider the children’s ages and any known allergies. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. | If young children will be eating with you, you’ll want to know how to serve the nuts appropriately. For children under 4, Jong JGZ recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts; around 31% of consumers put safe participation first. |
| Organic labelling | Check the organic label on the specific variety; ‘unroasted’ or ‘natural’ on its own does not mean it is organically certified. | If you choose organic products, you’ll want to be able to identify the certified variety. Around 25% of consumers give organic credentials top priority. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read both the preparation description and the ingredients list: unsalted does not automatically mean unroasted or free from added oil. | If you’re looking for unroasted nuts with no added oil, for example, the ingredients list is key. Around 25% of consumers start by considering their preferred preparation and ingredients. |
| Suitable pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you’re buying mainly for one Easter breakfast, you won’t want more left over than you’ll use afterwards. Around 19% of consumers focus first on finding a suitable pack size. |
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk; an organic label doesn’t change the form of the food.
Make sure children eat while sitting calmly, and stay nearby. For children under 4, Jong JGZ recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
The AH Biologisch variety reviewed here is roasted and unsalted, and also contains organic sunflower oil.
Read the preparation description and ingredients list together before choosing a variety.
A product name or preparation description is no substitute for the organic label on the specific variety.
Check the organic labelling on the pack. The European Commission and the Dutch government explain how organic products are labelled.
The packs reviewed here vary in size and may have their own storage instructions.
Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use after breakfast, and follow the instructions on the pack.
The AH Biologisch varieties reviewed here include unroasted cashews and a roasted, unsalted option.
The Jumbo Biologisch variety reviewed here is a 175 g pack of unroasted cashews.
Lidl lists organic, unroasted cashews in a 175 g pack.
The PLUS product page reviewed here is for 200 g of Smaakt organic cashews.
The Cashews Sea Salt variety reviewed here is seasoned with sea salt.
The Trader Joe’s listing reviewed here is for 250 g of roasted, unsalted cashews.
Make sure children sit calmly while eating, and stay nearby. For children under 4, Jong JGZ recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts; this is health advice, not a legal age limit.
No. Organic production doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashews. Thuisarts advises you not to eat anything you’re allergic to.
‘Organic’ is a protected label for certified organic products. The EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU; the control body code and the agricultural origin must also be shown. Different logo requirements may apply to other product and import types, as explained by the European Commission.
The NVWA sets out the mandatory information for 14 allergens. These must be listed in the ingredients; if there is no ingredients list, other labelling rules apply, including an exception when the allergen is already clear from the product name.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your variety. The Smaakt cashews at PLUS reviewed here say to store them in a cool, dark place in a sealed pack; don’t treat this as a universal storage rule for every variety of cashew.
