For everyday eating, an unsalted option is in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice. Salted cashews are a separate choice if you want a savoury snack with your chips. First check the organic labelling on the exact pack, then consider salt, preparation method and ingredients separately. The European Commission explains which labels accompany the EU organic logo. Jumbo lists these on its 175 g pack of organic unroasted cashews, while PLUS lists a 200 g salted BIO+ option.
You’re looking for organic cashews and check the pack for the EU organic logo, the control body code and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains these labelling requirements; Jumbo includes them in its organic product listing.
You want to be able to consider salt as a separate choice, for example when looking for cashews to eat regularly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you choose.
You want to choose a pack that suits how often you eat cashews and how you store them. Jumbo lists a 175 g pack and PLUS a 200 g BIO+ pack; follow the storage instructions on the exact pack.
First check the organic labelling on the pack, then choose the salt level and preparation method that suit how you’ll use the cashews.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the information on the exact pack. According to the European Commission, pre-packed products sold as organic in the EU must display the EU organic logo, the control body code and an indication of agricultural origin. | If organic provenance is the deciding factor for me, I look beyond the product name. Around 36% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic labelling. |
| Salt and preparation method | Check whether the option is salted, unsalted or unroasted, and read the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts every day; that doesn’t mean cashews also have to be unroasted. | If I want to eat cashews regularly, I want to assess whether they’re unsalted and unroasted as separate features. Around 36% of consumers prioritise eating unsalted nuts. |
| Pack size | Choose a size that suits how you use the cashews and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The product listings mentioned here differ in size: Jumbo lists 175 g and PLUS 200 g. | If I only use cashews occasionally, I want a quantity that suits me and can be stored according to the pack instructions. Around 28% of consumers consider suitability and convenient packaging decisive. |
Organic labelling, salt level and preparation method describe different features. A product being called organic doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether the cashews are salted or unroasted.
Check these features separately on the exact pack and read the ingredients if the composition matters to you.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued a warning about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The warning identifies that specific pack and doesn’t automatically apply to another one.
Compare the brand, pack size, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the 170 g pack named in it.
These brand names are references to the product listings mentioned here. The features of one option don’t automatically apply to the full range or a retailer’s current stock.
Albert Heijn lists AH Organic Unsalted Cashews.
Jumbo lists Organic Unroasted Cashews in a 175 g pack.
PLUS lists BIO+ cashews in both salted and unsalted options, each in a 200 g bag. BIO+ describes its own range as organic.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing titled Organic Cashews.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted, savoury and made without added oil.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
For a pre-packed product produced in the EU and sold as organic, check for the EU organic logo, the control body code and an indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains this labelling; the precise requirements may differ for other product or import categories.
No. Organic labelling, salt level and preparation method are separate features. Read the product name and ingredients, and check the pack to see whether the cashews are salted, unsalted or unroasted.
For everyday eating, an unsalted option is in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice. A salted option is a separate choice if you want a savoury snack. Organic provenance doesn’t determine whether a product is salted or unroasted, so check these features separately.
For pre-packed cashews, check the allergen information on the label. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged products, such as food served in catering establishments, must be made available before purchase in another way. Ask the snack bar for information about the specific product.
The warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The warning names that specific pack; compare the identifying details and do not eat the pack mentioned.
