Who is this choice for?

Breakfast fans who choose organic

You want cashews with a verifiable organic label, not just a general claim. The European Commission explains when the EU organic logo can be used.

Breakfast fans avoiding added salt

You’re looking for unsalted cashews, and also want to choose between unroasted and roasted. Albert Heijn and PLUS list different preparation methods and ingredients for their varieties.

Festival-goers packing for several days

You want to take a suitable amount with you and be able to reseal the pack properly after use. Follow the storage advice on the pack of the variety you choose.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by checking the organic label. Then compare the salt content and preparation method, and check whether the packaging and storage instructions suit your festival plans.

What to check What should you look for? Who is this important for?
Organic label Check the label on the exact pack. If it carries the EU organic logo, also look for the control code and indication of origin. I want to check that organic means more than a general claim; this is a priority for around 29% of consumers who value organic certification.
Salt and preparation Read the ingredients: AH Biologisch Ongezouten and BIO+ contain sunflower oil. AH describes its unroasted variety as not fried in oil. I’m looking for unsalted nuts, but also want to know how they’re prepared; salt and preparation are a priority for around 22% of consumers.
Taking them with you and storage Follow the label and check that you can reseal the pack properly after opening. Storage advice for home doesn’t guarantee the nuts can be stored in a warm tent. If I’m away at a festival for several days, I want to be able to seal the nuts properly and store them as directed on the label; storage is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Allergens Check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. The AH and BIO+ varieties reviewed list cashews; the BIO+ variety may also contain peanuts. When choosing for myself or someone I’m sharing with, I check the allergen information; this is a priority for around 14% of consumers.
Quantity Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use during your stay. I want to take enough for myself without having lots left over; quantity is a priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking ‘natural’ for organic

    A general product description on its own doesn’t prove that a product is certified organic under EU rules. The European Commission explains the conditions for using the EU organic logo.

    Check the organic label on the exact variety and, if it carries the EU organic logo, look for the accompanying control code and indication of origin.

  • Assuming unsalted means oil-free

    The AH and BIO+ varieties reviewed, labelled as unsalted, contain sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean the ingredients are just cashews.

    Read the ingredients if you want to avoid added oil, and compare them with an unroasted variety.

  • Using storage advice for home in a warm tent

    Storage instructions apply to the conditions specified on the pack. Advice for keeping nuts in a kitchen cupboard isn’t a validated storage period for cashews at a warm festival campsite.

    Follow the label, reseal the pack after use and check the nuts for any changes in quality.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a 200 g organic, unsalted roasted variety and a 150 g unroasted, unsalted variety.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and organic control details.
  • The 150 g unroasted variety is listed as available in store only. Check the information on the pack of the variety you choose.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 200 g BIO+ unsalted cashews as organic and roasted.

  • The ingredients list states 99% organic cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The product information says the product may contain peanuts. A Fairtrade label is separate from the organic label.

Lidl

Lidl lists a product called Organic Cashews.

  • The product name indicates that it’s an organic variety.
  • Before choosing, check the exact pack for its ingredients, weight, preparation method and organic information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its 175 g Biologisch Ongebrande Cashewnoten as an organic, unsalted variety.

  • The product information includes the organic origin, a control code and allergen details.
  • Jumbo says this variety is no longer part of its online range, so don’t take the listing as confirmation that it’s currently available online.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes its 125 g Cashews Original as oven-roasted with a savoury flavour.

  • Duyvis says this variety is roasted without added oil.
  • The ingredients include flavourings and salt. The product information doesn’t substantiate organic certification, so this variety doesn’t demonstrably meet the organic requirement.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s 250 g roasted, unsalted cashews.

  • The product information specifies how this variety is prepared and its weight.
  • This information doesn’t substantiate organic certification. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 due to possible metal fragments, advising consumers not to eat them. That warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Does every organic product have to carry the EU organic logo?

No. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic; it’s optional for imported organic products. Products carrying the logo must contain at least 95% organic ingredients, while the remaining ingredients must meet additional requirements. When the logo is used, the control code and indication of agricultural origin must also be shown.

Does unsalted also mean no added oil?

No. Albert Heijn and PLUS list sunflower oil in the roasted, unsalted varieties reviewed. Albert Heijn describes its unroasted variety as not fried in oil; check the ingredients on the exact pack.

How should I store an opened pack at the festival campsite?

Follow the label for the variety you have. Albert Heijn advises storing its product in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack properly after use; PLUS advises keeping it in a dry, dark place. Voedingscentrum gives advice for storing mixed unsalted nuts in a kitchen cupboard, not a validated storage period for a warm tent.

Are organic cashews suitable for someone with a nut allergy?

Organic certification doesn’t mean cashews are suitable for someone with an allergy. The products reviewed contain cashews, and one variety may also contain peanuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; the NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly stated on the label.