Organic, unsalted cashews can make a suitable snack or meal addition if you want to count their contribution to your protein intake. According to the nutritional information on Albert Heijn and PLUS labels, three varieties reviewed provide around 4.75–5.25 g of protein per 25 g serving. Treat this as a contribution to your overall diet, not as a guarantee of recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking at your diet as a whole when considering your protein intake.
You want to know how a serving of cashews contributes to your diet, without assuming it guarantees recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends considering your protein intake as part of your overall diet.
You make a conscious choice to buy organic and want to be able to check the label, inspection code and exact product variant on the packaging. The European Commission explains what information the EU organic logo represents.
You’re looking for unsalted cashews and want to distinguish between unroasted and baked varieties, as well as check the ingredients and pack sizes.
First compare the nutritional values for a serving you’d actually eat, then check the organic label and how the cashews have been prepared. Albert Heijn and PLUS product pages show that protein, energy and ingredients can vary between product variants.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and serving size | Compare protein and energy per equal serving, such as 25 g, rather than looking only at the values per 100 g. | I want to estimate my protein intake without assuming a sports benefit; around 36% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Organic production | Check for the EU organic logo, the inspection code and a statement of the agricultural origin. | I want to distinguish organic information on the packaging from other certification labels; around 29% of consumers prioritise this assurance. |
| Preparation and salt | Read both the preparation description and the ingredients list: unsalted does not automatically mean unroasted or oil-free. | I want to choose between unroasted and baked cashews and check whether salt has been added; around 21% of consumers prioritise these product features. |
| Packaging and retailer | Check the net weight and whether the exact variant is available through your preferred shopping channel. | I want to choose a pack and retailer that suit my shopping needs; around 14% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
The nutritional value per 100 g is not the same as the amount in the serving you eat. The label for the unroasted AH variety reviewed here states 21 g of protein per 100 g; a 25 g serving provides 5.25 g.
Work out the values for the serving size you plan to eat, and compare the same quantity for each product variant.
The BIO+ variety reviewed here is unsalted, but its ingredients list includes organic sunflower oil.
Check the preparation description and ingredients separately on the exact product packaging.
Lidl describes Way To Go as Fairtrade certified. That label alone does not provide information about organic certification.
For information about organic production, check the packaging of the specific product variant.
The organic varieties reviewed here differ in how they’re prepared: one is unroasted and unsalted, while another is baked and unsalted.
The product information reviewed here relates to BIO+ and Smaakt; PLUS is the retailer.
The product information relates to Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews, 175 g.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for organic cashews and also describes its Way To Go range.
The Dutch product page reviewed here is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews, 250 g.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted, savoury and made without added oil.
A handful of cashews contributes to your protein intake, but it’s no guarantee of complete recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews as a general nutritional value. Consider your diet as a whole.
Check the organic information on the packaging. The EU organic logo is accompanied by an inspection code and an indication of agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; its use is optional for eligible imported products.
The products reviewed here are described as a snack or an ingredient for a meal. Follow the instructions on the packaging; for these products, ‘unroasted’ describes how they’ve been prepared and doesn’t mean you need to roast them at home.
Cashews contain cashew and may contain other allergens. So check the allergen information on the exact product packaging before eating them. The product information also warns that young children can choke on nuts; organic doesn’t mean allergen-free.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026: do not eat this pack because it may contain metal particles. The best-before date has passed, but that does not mean a pack you may have kept is safe. The warning does not automatically apply to the 250 g pack reviewed here.
