Who are these options for?

Families looking for an oil-free breakfast

You’re looking for organic, unsalted cashews with no added oil, and want to tell unroasted nuts apart from roasted, unsalted options.

Families planning their supplies

You choose a pack size and storage method to suit what your family actually uses, rather than automatically opting for the largest supply.

Families with extra safety considerations

You want to recognise the organic label and also take account of cashew allergies, possible cross-contamination and the choking risk for young children.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What should you check? Who is this relevant to?
Organic origin Look for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin of the crop on the pack. If I shop organic with care, I want to be able to recognise the label on the pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic origins.
Preparation and ingredients Read the preparation details and ingredients list for the exact option you’re considering. If I don’t want added salt and also want to avoid oil, I check both separately. Around 25% of consumers prioritise breakfast ingredients.
Supplies and usage Compare pack net weights and choose one that suits your family’s consumption and the storage instructions. If I’m stocking up for several family members, I want to know how much we use and how long an opened pack will keep. Around 31% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies.
Safe use Check the allergen information and warnings on the exact pack, and take young children into account. If someone at home has an allergy or young children will be eating the nuts, I check the warnings and choking risk first. Around 19% of consumers prioritise family safety.

How to avoid common buying mistakes

  • Assuming organic means suitable for someone with an allergy

    Organic certification doesn’t change the fact that cashews are an allergen. The risk of cross-contamination with peanuts or other nuts varies from pack to pack.

    Check the allergen information and cross-contamination warnings for your chosen option separately from the organic certification.

  • Assuming unsalted means oil-free

    An unsalted option can still contain sunflower oil. The preparation details and ingredients list tell you exactly what has been added to the nuts.

    Choose based on the label on the exact pack, not just the words ‘unsalted’ or ‘natural’.

  • Assuming a larger supply is automatically the right choice

    A larger quantity won’t necessarily suit your family’s consumption. Opened cashews can go rancid, turn chewy or become mouldy.

    Choose an amount that suits how often your family eats cashews, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.

Relevant brands for comparison

Albert Heijn

AH Biologisch offers a 150 g unroasted, unsalted option and a 200 g roasted, unsalted option. The product information clearly distinguishes between the preparation methods.

  • For its unroasted option, Albert Heijn lists organic origins, the EU organic logo and control code IT-BIO-009.
  • The product page says the unroasted option is available in shops only. On 12 October 2026, Albert Heijn reported that online ordering and delivery were temporarily unavailable; its shops remained open.

PLUS

PLUS offers BIO+ unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack. BIO+ is the product brand, and the product information lists sunflower oil.

  • PLUS lists organic ingredients and the EU organic logo. The ingredients list names 99% organic cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The pack states that the product may contain peanuts, so this option is not oil-free.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a product page for 175 g of organic unroasted cashews, made with cashews of organic origin.

  • The product information describes the cashews as unroasted and lists control code NL-BIO-01.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range. That doesn’t mean Jumbo’s standard cashews are automatically organic.

Lidl

Lidl has a Dutch product page for 175 g of organic, unroasted cashews.

  • The product page lists the pack size, describes the cashews as ‘unroasted’ and says the product is available in shops only.
  • Check the full product pack for organic details and any other information that matters to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you recognise organic cashews in the Netherlands?

Look for the EU organic logo, the control code and the origin of the agricultural raw materials. The European Commission says the logo may only be used on certified products; Skal Biocontrole explains that ‘organic’ is a legally protected term. The logo is compulsory on pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. It may be optional on imported organic products that meet the requirements.

Does unsalted also mean that no oil has been added?

No. Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil in AH Biologisch Ongezouten cashews, and PLUS does the same for BIO+ unsalted cashews. By contrast, AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand is described as unsalted and not roasted in oil. Always check the ingredients list for the option you choose.

How should you store an opened pack of cashews?

First, follow the instructions on the pack: Albert Heijn says to store the option reviewed in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS says to store it in a dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general storage guidance for opened unsalted cashews of 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer; this isn’t a guarantee for every pack. Look out for nuts that have gone rancid, turned chewy or become mouldy.

Can every member of the family eat the same organic cashews?

Not necessarily: cashews are an allergen, and warnings about the possible presence of peanuts or other nuts vary from pack to pack. Albert Heijn and PLUS also warn that young children can choke on nuts. Organic certification doesn’t change these considerations.

What allergen information should you check on the pack?

Check the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, labelling is compulsory for 14 allergens, which must be listed in the ingredients. If you have a known allergy, a general label such as ‘organic’ is no substitute for checking this information.