Who are organic cashews for at a drinks party?

A drinks party without added salt

You want to serve organic cashews straight away, but without added salt. Check the difference between roasted unsalted and unroasted cashews; Albert Heijn and PLUS product information describes both types.

Fans of unroasted nuts

You’re looking for an organic option with no added oil, perhaps to add to yoghurt or other dishes too. Albert Heijn describes its unroasted cashews as suitable for serving with drinks and adding to yoghurt, among other uses.

Hosts planning quantities

You want to match the pack size to the number of guests and the other nibbles on offer. Also consider allergens, and store any leftovers in a dry, airtight container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose how the cashews are prepared and how much salt you want. Then check the organic certification, ingredients and quantity to find an option that suits your drinks party.

What to consider What to look for when buying Who is this important for?
Preparation and salt Check whether the cashews are unroasted, roasted unsalted or roasted salted. If I want to serve the cashews straight away, I’ll choose between unroasted and roasted and check for added salt; around 36% of consumers give preparation and salt top priority.
Organic certification and ingredients Check the organic certification and see whether oil or salt is listed among the ingredients. I want to check the certification and ingredients, even if an organic option contains oil or salt; around 29% of consumers put organic certification and ingredients first.
Pack size and leftovers Match the net weight to the number of guests, the other nibbles and what you can store afterwards. I want to serve enough cashews without buying more than I can use; around 21% of consumers give quantity and usable leftovers top priority.
Allergens and storage Read the latest allergen information and follow the storage instructions, including any warnings about young children. If guests with allergies or young children are coming, I want to check the packaging and consider storage and choking risks; around 14% of consumers put guest safety and storage first.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming organic means unroasted, oil-free or unsalted

    An organic option can be roasted and contain oil or salt. The organic certification alone doesn’t tell you how the cashews have been prepared.

    Check both the product description and the ingredients list, as well as the organic certification.

  • Choosing a pack size that doesn’t suit the party

    A larger pack may leave you with leftovers if guests don’t eat many cashews or there are lots of other nibbles.

    Choose a quantity to suit the number of guests who will eat cashews, and think in advance about how you’ll store any leftovers.

  • Assuming organic or unsalted means allergen-free

    The product still contains cashews, and the packaging may also carry warnings about other allergens.

    Check the latest packaging and choose with the allergies of your guests in mind.

  • Leaving leftovers open

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, airtight container; nuts are susceptible to mould.

    Seal the pack after use and follow the storage advice on the label.

Brands and supermarket ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn product information distinguishes between unroasted, roasted unsalted and roasted salted AH Biologisch cashews.

  • Product information outlines how the different options are prepared and their organic certification.
  • The product page for the 150 g pack of unroasted cashews says it is available in store.

PLUS

BIO+ is the product brand of the unsalted cashews mentioned by PLUS.

  • Product information lists 99% cashews and organic sunflower oil.
  • The product information says it may contain peanuts.

Jumbo

Jumbo has listed product pages for organic unroasted cashews in different pack sizes.

  • Product information describes unroasted cashews as an organic option.
  • The pages mentioned say the products are no longer available online; check locally to see whether a suitable option is in stock.

Lidl Nederland

The Lidl Nederland catalogue includes a page titled Organic cashews.

  • The catalogue listing may help you recognise a relevant product name.
  • Check the organic certification, ingredients and net weight on the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI’s product page describes Trader Joe's roasted unsalted cashews, 250 g.

  • The product information makes the preparation and pack size clear.
  • Don’t treat this product description as proof of organic certification; check for organic certification if that’s a requirement.

Duyvis

Duyvis says Cashews Original are oven-roasted with no added oil and are suitable for occasions such as drinks parties.

  • The manufacturer describes how the cashews are prepared and when to serve them.
  • Check the packaging for organic certification if you’re looking exclusively for organic cashews.

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Frequently asked questions

How can you identify organically certified cashews?

Look for the EU organic logo, the associated control code and the country of origin of the agricultural ingredients. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; it is optional for certain imported products.

Does organic also mean unroasted or unsalted?

No. Albert Heijn lists both unroasted and roasted organic options, including a salted variety. So be sure to read the product description and ingredients list too.

How many cashews do I need for my drinks party?

Choose a quantity to suit the number of people who will eat nuts and the other nibbles on offer. As a guide, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g: 200 g makes eight servings and 400 g makes sixteen. This doesn’t guarantee that one serving per guest will be enough.

What should I consider if my guests have allergies?

Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label; an organic or unsalted option isn’t automatically suitable for every guest.

How should you store cashews after opening?

Store nuts in a dry, airtight container, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts sealed and dry; Albert Heijn advises storing its 400 g pack of unroasted cashews in a cool, dark and dry place.

What should I do about the NVWA warning for Trader Joe's cashews?

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026: do not eat the affected product. The warning does not automatically apply to other cashews.