Who are these cashews for?

Everyday unsalted snackers

If you want to enjoy organic cashews while gaming and are mainly looking for an unsalted option, these are for you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general dietary advice about unsalted nuts.

Fans of single-ingredient snacks

If you want cashews to be the only ingredient and would also like to use them in yoghurt, salads or other dishes, these are for you. Albert Heijn lists cashew nuts as the sole ingredient in its organic unroasted option.

Packaging-conscious shoppers

If you want to choose packaging based on how much you use and how you store your nuts, these are for you. The organic options from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this review come in 200 g and 400 g packs.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the preparation method and ingredients you want, then decide whether you prefer an unsalted or salted option.

What to consider What to look for when buying Who is this important for?
Organic labelling Check the organic product information and the relevant details on the label. Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and NL-BIO-01 for the options reviewed. I want to see clear information about a product’s organic status, not just words such as ‘natural’ or another certification mark. Around 33% of consumers put organic assurance first.
Salted or unsalted Check the salt content per 100 g and the ingredients list. The labels on the BIO+ options reviewed list 0.075 g of salt per 100 g for the unsalted cashews and 0.7 g for the salted ones. If I prefer an unsalted snack during regular gaming sessions, I check for added salt. Around 27% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks.
Ingredients and preparation AH Organic Unroasted Cashews lists cashew nuts as the ingredient. The roasted AH and BIO+ options reviewed also contain sunflower oil. I want to know whether a product contains only cashews, and choose between unroasted and roasted accordingly. Around 20% of consumers put ingredients and preparation first.
Packaging and storage The AH unroasted option reviewed comes in a 400 g pack; AH unsalted and the BIO+ options come in 200 g packs. PLUS advises storing the cashews in a cool, dry, dark place. I choose a quantity that suits how much I’ll use and can store, so a larger pack makes sense for me. Around 20% of consumers focus mainly on packaging and quantity.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming natural, Fairtrade or oil-free means organic

    A flavour description, preparation method or Fairtrade claim does not replace information about a product’s organic status and labelling.

    Check organic labelling separately from claims about flavour, preparation and Fairtrade.

  • Confusing unsalted with cashews as the only ingredient

    The roasted unsalted AH and BIO+ products reviewed contain sunflower oil. The AH unroasted option lists cashew nuts as its only ingredient.

    Read the full ingredients list if having just one ingredient matters to you.

  • Confusing organic with allergen-free

    Organic labelling does not change the fact that the product contains cashews. The BIO+ products reviewed also state that they may contain peanuts.

    Check the allergen information every time you buy. Only share a snack once you know whether your fellow players can eat it.

  • Choosing a larger pack without considering how much you’ll use

    The packs reviewed come in different sizes, so how you store them after opening is also worth considering.

    Choose a quantity that suits how much you’ll use, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The AH Organic options reviewed include 400 g packs of unroasted cashews and 200 g packs of roasted unsalted cashews.

  • Albert Heijn lists organic labelling and NL-BIO-01 for both products.
  • The unroasted option lists cashew nuts as its ingredient; the roasted option contains 96% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
  • ‘Soft and creamy’ is Albert Heijn’s product description, not an independent taste assessment.

PLUS

PLUS stocks BIO+ roasted organic cashews in 200 g salted and unsalted packs.

  • The product information lists ingredients and salt content separately.
  • Both options reviewed contain sunflower oil and may contain peanuts. Fairtrade or FLO-CERT references do not replace information about a product’s organic status.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product information for organic unroasted cashews in 175 g and 150 g packs.

  • The information for the 175 g option lists its organic origin and NL-BIO-01.
  • The relevant product pages say these options are no longer part of the online range; this does not indicate whether they are available in local stores.

Lidl

Lidl presents Alesto as a range of nuts and dried fruit, and mentions Way To Go cashews with Fairtrade certification.

  • Lidl Netherlands’ brand page confirms the connection between Lidl, Alesto and the Fairtrade cashews mentioned.
  • A Fairtrade reference on its own is not proof of organic certification.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s cashews in a 500 g pack, available roasted and salted or unsalted.

  • The product information describes the packaging and preparation options.
  • This information does not confirm that there is an organic option. An NVWA warning about a specific pack does not automatically apply to other products from the brand.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.

  • This is Duyvis’s product description for this specific cashew option.
  • No added oil does not mean the product is organically certified; this description does not support an organic recommendation.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Do organic cashews have to be unroasted?

No. Organic does not automatically mean unroasted. The AH and BIO+ products reviewed also include baked or roasted cashews with organic product information; the preparation method is a separate product feature.

Which organic labelling should you look for on the packaging?

According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo should appear on prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic. The logo should be accompanied by the code number of the control body and an indication of the agricultural origin. These requirements do not necessarily apply in the same way to every imported or unpackaged product.

Are organic cashews suitable for people with a nut allergy?

Organic certification does not remove cashews as an allergen. Check the allergen information; the BIO+ products reviewed also state that they may contain peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens present in prepacked food must be clearly indicated.

How should you store an opened pack of cashews?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging; PLUS advises storing the BIO+ cashews reviewed in a cool, dry, dark place. For opened unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Do not eat mouldy nuts.