First, choose a product that displays the organic logo and inspection code on the packaging. Then decide whether you want to avoid added oil or salt. For a regular snack, unsalted cashews are in line with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice, but also check the ingredients, storage instructions and allergen information for the specific product.
You’re looking for organic cashews as a regular snack, and want to choose an unsalted option in a portion size that suits your needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and variety between different types.
You want cashews with breakfast at the office or as a snack, but don’t want added oil. Check the preparation method and ingredients: the unroasted AH option reviewed here is not fried in oil.
You’re buying for colleagues and want to check pack sizes, storage instructions and allergen information. Cashews aren’t automatically suitable for everyone, so keep the product information available.
First, check that the organic label applies to the specific product you’re considering. Then look separately at salt, oil and practical details for storing or sharing the nuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check for the EU organic logo, the inspection body’s code and an indication of the agricultural origin. The code isn’t always Dutch. | If I’m buying organic, I want to be able to see that on the packaging. Around 25% of consumers give verifiable organic credentials top priority. |
| Unsalted snack | Read the ingredients and nutrition table to see whether salt has been added. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts. | For a regular snack, I want to choose an unsalted option. Around 25% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks. |
| No added oil | Look for an unroasted option and check the ingredients. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | If I want cashews with a snack or breakfast but don’t want added oil, I check both the preparation method and the ingredients. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Storage and sharing | Choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use, follow the storage instructions, and check allergen information and possible cross-contamination. | If I’m stocking up for colleagues, I want to know how to store the nuts and what allergen information applies. An estimated 25% of consumers give practical shopping and sharing top priority. |
A product that looks natural doesn’t automatically meet your requirements for organic produce. The terms ‘bio’ and ‘organic’ are protected.
Check the organic label and the relevant certification details on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
The unsalted AH and BIO+ products reviewed here contain organic sunflower oil. So choosing an unsalted option doesn’t tell you whether oil has been added.
If you want to avoid oil, check the ingredients and preparation details separately.
Cashews are an allergen, and some of the products reviewed here warn of possible cross-contamination. Roasting doesn’t remove the nut allergen.
Keep the original product information available and choose shared snacks in line with your colleagues’ specific allergy requirements.
The organic products reviewed here come in different pack sizes. A pack that doesn’t suit how quickly you’ll use it or your storage options could lead to waste.
Choose an amount you’ll use in time and store the nuts according to the product instructions.
The AH Biologisch products reviewed here include an unroasted option and a baked, unsalted variety.
PLUS is the retailer for the BIO+ cashews reviewed here, available in unsalted and salted varieties.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Cashewnoten 175 g is a product reference for checking label details.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing called ‘Biologische cashewnoten’ (Organic cashews).
Duyvis Cashews Original is a reference for oven-roasted cashews.
The ALDI listing reviewed here is for Trader Joe’s cashews in a 500 g pack.
No. The relevant inspection body’s code must appear alongside the EU organic logo, but it doesn’t have to be a Dutch code. For example, the unroasted AH option reviewed here displays IT-BIO-009. The EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic.
Keep the nuts sealed and dry, and follow the label instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool place; the BIO+ option reviewed here says to store in a dry, dark place. Follow the instructions for the specific product rather than assuming a general shelf life once opened.
No. Roasting doesn’t make cashews suitable for someone with a cashew allergy; the Food Allergy Foundation explains that the allergen remains stable when heated. Choose shared office snacks in line with the allergy requirements of the colleague concerned. An organic label says nothing about allergy safety.
According to the NVWA, allergens that must be listed have to be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list, for example in bold type. The cashew products reviewed here also warn that they may contain peanuts or other nuts. Always check the packaging of the specific product you want to share.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns only Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. That date has passed; don’t eat any remaining pack from this specific batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire brand.
