First, choose a product that is clearly certified organic, then check how it’s prepared: raw is different from roasted and unsalted. AH Organic Raw Cashews are a good choice if you’re looking for nuts that haven’t been fried in oil; PLUS BIO+ Unsalted Cashews are roasted and contain organic sunflower oil. Before breakfast, check the exact packaging, ingredients and allergen information.
You’re looking for organic cashews for breakfast and want raw, unsalted nuts that haven’t been fried in oil. Check the details on the exact pack, not just the organic label. Albert Heijn lists these features for its 150 g raw variety.
You’re looking for organic cashews that are roasted but have no added salt. A variety made with sunflower oil may suit you if you’re happy with that oil. PLUS lists organic sunflower oil as an ingredient in its 200 g BIO+ Unsalted Cashews.
You’re buying for several people and want to choose the pack size, check allergen information and serve the nuts in a way that suits everyone. The NVWA explains why allergen information matters, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children.
Start with the organic label on the pack, then choose the preparation, quantity and serving style that suit your breakfast.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check for an organic label and, where shown, the EU organic logo, control code and farming origin. The European Commission explains the conditions for using the logo. | I want organic certification to be verifiable, rather than inferred from a product’s natural appearance. For around 33% of consumers, certification is the top priority when buying. |
| Preparation, oil and salt | Read the product description and ingredients list. Raw, roasted, unsalted and oil-free are different characteristics; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | I want a preparation that suits my breakfast and need to know whether oil has been added. For around 33% of consumers, preparation and ingredients come first. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the net weight with how much you need for breakfast, and check the storage instructions on the pack. The AH variety reviewed is 150 g; BIO+ at PLUS is 200 g. | I want to buy enough without having more left over after breakfast than I’ll use. For around 17% of consumers, quantity and cost are the top priorities when buying. |
| Allergens and serving | Read the allergen information on the exact pack and consider who will be eating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. | I want to know whether the nuts are suitable for guests with allergies and how to serve them safely to young children. For around 17% of consumers, sharing food safely is the top priority when buying. |
Preparation and organic certification are separate characteristics. A description such as raw or no added oil doesn’t, by itself, prove that a product is certified organic.
Check the organic label and certification information separately from the preparation method. The European Commission explains the conditions for using the EU organic logo.
The reviewed roasted or fried unsalted varieties from AH and BIO+ contain sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety. AH states that its 150 g pack of raw cashews hasn’t been fried in oil.
Jumbo’s product page for Organic Raw Cashews 175 g states that this product is no longer part of its online range.
Check the current range and the exact pack before planning your shopping around it. If the variety is unavailable, you may need to buy something else or make an extra trip to the shops.
Organic certification doesn’t remove the risk of allergens. Whole nuts also need extra care when young children are eating with you.
Read the allergen information for each variety and serve the nuts with your fellow diners in mind. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children.
The organic varieties reviewed differ in how they’re prepared: raw and fried unsalted are separate options.
PLUS sells the reviewed 200 g BIO+ cashews in both unsalted and salted varieties; BIO+ is the product brand.
The reviewed Jumbo Organic Raw Cashews 175 g are described as a raw organic variety.
Lidl has a Dutch product page titled Organic Cashews.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted, with a savoury flavour and no added oil.
ALDI’s Dutch product information describes Trader Joe’s cashews as roasted and unsalted, 250 g.
Not in every case. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. Its use is optional for, among other things, non-pre-packed organic products and certain imported products. Where the logo appears, the control code and farming origin should also be shown.
No. AH Organic Unsalted Cashews 200 g are fried and contain sunflower oil; BIO+ Unsalted Cashews 200 g are roasted and also contain sunflower oil. AH Organic Raw Cashews 150 g are described as not having been fried in oil.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The products reviewed say to store them in a cool, dry place away from light; AH Organic Unsalted Cashews 200 g also advises closing the pack securely after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of quality loss or spoilage in unsalted mixed nuts. This general information doesn’t replace the use-by date and instructions on your cashew pack.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk. Stay nearby while children are eating and make sure they sit calmly; choose a form of food that the child can eat safely.
According to the NVWA, businesses must inform consumers about allergens present in their products. For pre-packed food, the ingredients list must identify 14 allergens. The AH and BIO+ products reviewed list cashews and include additional information about the possible presence of other allergens; check the details on each pack.
