First, choose cashews with a verifiable organic label, then decide whether you want them unsalted, unroasted or salted. Choose a pack size that suits what you’ll take with you and store, and keep the allergen information to hand when sharing. Organic certification alone says nothing about salt, preparation or whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
You’re looking for cashews sold as organic and want to distinguish an organic label from general claims such as ‘natural’ or ‘pure’. The European Commission explains the EU organic logo labelling, while Skal Biocontrole explains that businesses need an organic certificate to sell products as organic.
You might be looking for an unsalted or unroasted option and want to assess the salt and preparation separately. The official product names used by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS make clear that these are different characteristics.
You want to take a suitable amount, seal any leftovers properly and keep allergens in mind. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers advice on storing nuts, while the NVWA explains the mandatory allergen information on food labels.
First check the organic label, then choose based on salt and preparation, and pick a pack size that suits taking with you, sharing and storage.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check for the EU organic logo and its accompanying control code; the European Commission explains this labelling. Also read the stated agricultural origin: EU/non-EU Agriculture does not specify a particular country of cultivation. | If organic certification is your priority, you’ll want to be able to recognise the label on the packaging. Around 31% of consumers rank verifiable organic certification as their top buying priority. |
| Salt and preparation | Check separately whether the nuts are salted or unsalted, and roasted or unroasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; check the current packaging for the option you choose. | If you want cashews for breakfast or are looking for a salted snack, you’ll want to choose these two characteristics separately. Around 25% of consumers give salt and preparation top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you’ll take with you: the Jumbo option mentioned weighs 175 g and the BIO+ bag at PLUS is 200 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. | If you’re taking nuts on a picnic and want to store any leftovers at home, look for a quantity that suits how you’ll use them. Around 25% of consumers put quantity and storage first. |
| Allergens when sharing | Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack. The NVWA explains the mandatory allergen information; keep the label with the nuts if you transfer them to another container. | If you’re sharing cashews with others, you’ll want to be able to show them what’s in the product. Around 19% of consumers rank clear allergen information as their top buying priority. |
A preparation method or description of the flavour doesn’t tell you whether a product is organic. Duyvis, for example, describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil; that isn’t an organic label.
Check the organic label separately from the preparation method and ingredients listed on the packaging.
The contents of a bag aren’t necessarily the amount you’ll eat during one picnic. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use, and seal the rest properly after your picnic.
If opened nuts aren’t stored properly, their quality may suffer.
Without the label, others can’t check the ingredients and allergens in that particular product. Cashews are among the allergens that must be listed on food labels.
Take the original packaging with you, or make sure the complete label is available and easy to read if you transfer the nuts to another container.
Its official product names include organic unsalted and organic unroasted cashews. This can help you choose your preferred salt level and preparation method separately.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews 175 g is a specific option if you’re looking for an organic, unroasted variety.
PLUS sells separate 200 g bags of BIO+ cashews, both salted and unsalted.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for organic cashews, making it a relevant retailer to include in this comparison.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original are oven-roasted, savoury and made without added oil.
ALDI’s product page describes Trader Joe’s 250 g cashews as roasted and unsalted.
Look for organic labelling on the packaging. The EU organic logo is accompanied by the code of the control body; the European Commission explains this labelling. Skal Biocontrole explains that, following an inspection, businesses receive an organic certificate allowing them to sell products as organic.
No. Salt and preparation are separate characteristics. ALDI, for example, labels one option as roasted and unsalted. So check both details on the packaging you choose.
Take the nuts in a tightly sealed container and keep them dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool if possible. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag properly when you get home.
No. Cashews are an allergen, and organic certification doesn’t change that. Check the exact packaging and don’t offer cashews to anyone with a known cashew allergy.
Follow the warning for the exact product and check the brand, packaging, barcode and best-before date. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat these cashews. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI varieties.
