For a late-night snack, you could start with certified organic, unsalted cashews, then choose between unroasted and roasted. Organic, unsalted and made without added oil are separate characteristics, so check the ingredients, allergen information and pack size on the exact product.
You’re looking for organic cashews to satisfy a late-night craving and want to avoid added salt. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS shows that unsalted varieties can still be roasted and may contain sunflower oil.
You want to eat the same cashews on their own and with breakfast. An unroasted, unsalted variety may suit you if you also want to avoid nuts roasted in oil. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists nuts as a possible addition to muesli.
You don’t eat them every day and want a pack size that suits how often you snack and how you store them. Compare the net weight and follow the storage advice on the pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
A good fit if: you want to avoid nuts roasted in oil and also plan to have the same cashews with breakfast.
Bear in mind: check the pack size and availability of the exact variety; the 150 g AH variety is listed as available in store only.
A good fit if: you want prepared cashews without added salt.
Bear in mind: unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free; the AH and BIO+ varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil.
A good fit if: you’re deliberately choosing a savoury snack and are happy to have added salt.
Bear in mind: organic doesn’t mean that a salted variety is unsalted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre does not include salted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
If you’re looking for organic cashews for a late-night snack, perhaps to enjoy with breakfast too, these are the main things to consider.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label, inspection code and agricultural origin on the exact pack. | I want to be able to check whether my cashews are organic, so I look at the product label. Around 34% of consumers put verifiable organic certification first. |
| Unsalted and portion size | Compare the salt content per 100 g and the portion information on the pack; if you like, serve yourself a portion in advance. | I’m looking for an unsalted late-night snack and want to choose my own portion size. Around 33% of consumers give this combination top priority. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the preparation method and ingredients. Albert Heijn lists 96% cashew nuts and sunflower oil for its roasted unsalted variety; PLUS lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil for BIO+ unsalted. | I want to eat the same nuts as a snack and with breakfast, so I pay attention to how they’re prepared. Around 17% of consumers make preparation and versatility their top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Choose a net weight that suits how much you eat and follow the storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place. | I eat cashews occasionally and want a pack size that suits how quickly I’ll use them. Around 16% of consumers prioritise pack size and choosing an amount that suits their needs. |
An organic label alone doesn’t tell you whether cashews are roasted or contain oil or salt. For example, the AH variety reviewed is organic and unsalted, but it is roasted in sunflower oil.
Check the certification, preparation method and ingredients separately.
A product page may stay online even when a variety is no longer available to buy online. Jumbo says that its 175 g organic unroasted variety is no longer in its online range; AH lists its 150 g unroasted variety as available in store only.
Check that the exact variety is available at the shop you plan to buy from, so you don’t plan an order or trip based on an old page.
Nuts need to be stored carefully. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them in a sealed container in a dry place.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you eat, and seal the pack properly after each snack.
The NVWA warning concerned a specific 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s cashews, with a stated barcode and best-before date; it doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
If there’s a warning, compare the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date. Do not eat the pack named in the warning.
The organic varieties reviewed include unroasted cashews and roasted unsalted cashews, with different pack sizes and preparation methods.
BIO+ is the product brand for the organic cashews reviewed at PLUS, with 200 g unsalted and salted varieties.
The variety reviewed is Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews, 175 g.
Lidl has a product listing for organic cashews.
The Trader Joe’s variety reviewed at ALDI is roasted and unsalted.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original are oven-roasted without added oil.
Organic is a protected product label. The European Commission says that the EU organic logo must be accompanied by an inspection code and an indication of agricultural origin. The logo is compulsory for prepacked organic food produced in the EU, but its use may be optional for certain imported and unpackaged products. So don’t assume the same logo rules apply to every type of sale.
Organic doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free. The AH varieties reviewed contain cashew nuts and state that other allergens may be present. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods, so check the information on the exact pack.
Seal the pack properly and store the nuts in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives cool storage at 10 to 15 °C as a general guideline; the AH roasted variety reviewed recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack after use.
Yes, cashews can work as part of a breakfast with yoghurt or a fortified dairy alternative and wholegrain breakfast cereal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests muesli with nuts as an option and recommends choosing a variety with no added salt and not too much added sugar. This breakfast advice doesn’t say anything about a specific effect on sleep.
Check whether it’s exactly the pack named in the NVWA warning. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that specific pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other cashew varieties.
