Start by checking that the exact product variant is demonstrably organic, then compare the ingredients. The unroasted AH variant we looked at contains only organic cashew nuts, while the roasted, unsalted AH and BIO+ variants at PLUS also contain sunflower oil. Choose a pack size that suits how much you plan to take with you, and read the allergen information on the packaging. Unsalted does not automatically mean oil-free.
You’re looking for cashews to eat at a planned time during your night shift and want to check their organic status and ingredients separately. VGZ lists unsalted nuts as a possible light snack during the night.
You want organic cashews with no added oil, to eat on their own or add to breakfast. According to Albert Heijn, the unroasted AH variant we looked at contains only organic cashew nuts.
You take cashews with you regularly and want a pack size you can divide between several eating occasions. Make sure the pack can be closed securely and stored properly, too; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container.
First check the organic labelling on the exact variant, then compare the ingredients and decide which pack will be practical to portion and store.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Check the EU organic logo, the code of the inspection body and the origin statement on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products certified as organic. | If organic certification is what matters most to me, I check the exact packaging rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’ or ‘unroasted’. Around 36% of consumers rank organic assurance as their top purchase priority. |
| Unsalted snack | Read the product description and ingredients list. VGZ lists unsalted nuts as a possible light snack during a night shift, but that doesn’t automatically tell you whether a product is organic or what it contains. | If I want to take an unsalted snack with me during my shift, I want to be able to choose the ingredients and decide how much to bring. Around 29% of consumers rank an unsalted snack as their top priority. |
| Ingredients and oil | According to Albert Heijn, the unroasted AH variant contains only organic cashew nuts. The roasted AH variant we looked at contains 96% cashew nuts and sunflower oil; BIO+ at PLUS lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil. | If I’m looking for cashews with as few other ingredients as possible, I compare the ingredients on the exact variant, even if I plan to add them to breakfast. Around 21% of consumers prioritise minimal ingredients. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with how often you plan to take the nuts with you, and follow the storage instructions. Albert Heijn lists 16 portions of 25 g for the 400 g variant and 8 portions of 25 g for the 200 g variant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | If I want to take nuts from one pack on several shifts, I make sure I can portion them out and seal the rest securely. Around 14% of consumers rank pack size and storage as their top purchase priority. |
‘Natural’ and ‘unroasted’ do not, by themselves, mean that cashews are certified organic.
Check the organic labelling, the EU organic logo and the accompanying details on the exact packaging.
The unsalted organic AH and BIO+ variants at PLUS that we looked at contain sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list. If you want cashew nuts to be the only ingredient, the unroasted AH variant we looked at fits that preference.
Albert Heijn lists 8 portions of 25 g for the 200 g pack we looked at and 16 portions of 25 g for the 400 g pack. This is product information, not personalised advice.
Decide in advance how much to take with you, and portion out the rest.
Nuts should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. If they’re stored incorrectly, they may lose quality and end up going to waste.
Seal the pack securely after portioning, and follow the storage instructions on the label.
The organic range we looked at includes an unroasted variant and a roasted, unsalted variant.
BIO+ is the product brand for the unsalted cashews from PLUS that we looked at.
Lidl Netherlands describes a 175 g organic, unroasted cashew variant.
Jumbo has published product information for organic, unroasted cashews in 150 g and 175 g packs.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.
ALDI’s product information describes Trader Joe’s cashews as roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
Check the EU organic logo, the accompanying code of the inspection body and the origin statement on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products certified as organic. Also check that the information applies to the ingredients in the variant you’re buying.
AH’s unroasted organic cashews are described as ready to eat. For other variants, check the product information on the packaging.
No. VGZ’s eating schedule is advice, not a requirement. Around 2.00 am, VGZ suggests unsalted nuts as one possible light snack; the 25 g portion size on AH product pages is product information.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging. The BIO+ variant we looked at contains cashews and may contain peanuts; the AH variant states that it may contain peanuts and various other nuts. Base your choice on the information for the exact variant and the allergens relevant to you, not just the organic label.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging. For the unroasted variant we looked at, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack securely after use.
