Who are these options for?

Mindful TV snackers

You want organic cashews for your TV night and would rather avoid added salt. Compare the certification, preparation method and ingredients rather than relying on the product description alone.

Snackers and breakfast eaters

You want one pack that you can eat on its own and use with yoghurt or other breakfast dishes. Albert Heijn lists organic cashew nuts as the only ingredient in its unroasted option.

Savoury snack lovers

You’re looking for an organic, salted snack and want to know what that means for the ingredients and salt content.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the organic certification logo and inspection code. Then compare what’s in the pack, how the nuts have been prepared and whether the option suits TV snacking, breakfast or both.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important to?
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo and its associated inspection code on the product information or packaging. A natural-sounding description or preparation method does not prove that a product is organically certified. I want to be sure my cashews are organically certified; a natural-sounding description alone isn’t enough. Around 36% of consumers put verifiable organic certification first.
Preparation, salt and oil Read the ingredients and salt content per 100 g for the exact option. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added. For my TV snack, I want to choose consciously between unroasted, baked or roasted, and between options with or without added salt. Around 29% of consumers give preparation method and salt content top priority.
Snacking and breakfast Check whether the ingredients and preparation method suit both uses. An unroasted option with cashew nuts as the only ingredient is different from one containing oil or salt. I want to eat the same cashews on their own and use them with yoghurt or other breakfast dishes. Around 21% of consumers prioritise versatility.
Pack size and storage Compare the net weight and choose an amount you’ll use. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal an opened pack securely. I don’t want to be left with more opened cashews than I can use and store. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitable quantities and reducing leftovers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming unroasted or natural means organic

    A preparation method or product description alone doesn’t show that cashews are organically certified.

    Check the EU organic logo and inspection code. The European Commission says the logo may only be used on products that have been certified organic by a recognised control authority or control body.

  • Confusing organic with unsalted or oil-free

    Organic options can vary in their salt content and ingredients. For example, Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil in its baked unsalted option; organic status alone says nothing about how much salt a product contains.

    Read the ingredients list and compare the salt content per 100 g of the option you want to buy.

  • Looking only at the packaging, not the quantity

    A larger pack could leave you with opened cashews you don’t use if you only eat them occasionally.

    Choose a pack size that suits your needs and follow the storage instructions. Seal the packaging securely after use.

  • Assuming a recall applies to the whole brand

    The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applies to a specific 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other ALDI cashews.

    If there’s a warning, check the packaging, barcode and best-before date specified. Do not eat the specific recalled pack.

  • Assuming organic or unsalted means suitable for young children

    Organic certification and salt content don’t change the choking risk posed by whole nuts. The AH and BIO+ packs examined carry a warning that young children may choke on nuts.

    Follow the warning on the packaging and take the child’s age and circumstances into account.

Relevant brands and product ranges

Albert Heijn

The AH Organic Unroasted Cashews (400 g) and AH Organic Unsalted Cashews (200 g) examined here show two different preparation methods. Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo and inspection code NL-BIO-01 for both.

  • The unroasted option lists organic cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
  • The baked unsalted option also contains organic sunflower oil.
  • The product information lists different ingredients and preparation methods; check the packaging for the exact option.

Jumbo

The product page for Jumbo Organic Unroasted Cashews (175 g) lists a single ingredient and the code NL-BIO-01.

  • The page lists cashew nuts as the ingredient and says they are organically sourced.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range, so the product page does not represent a current online buying option.

Lidl

Lidl lists 175 g packs of organic unroasted cashews as an in-store product.

  • The product listing makes the preparation method and pack size clear.
  • Check the EU organic logo and inspection code on the specific pack before choosing it as an organically certified option. The listing does not confirm stock at a particular store.

PLUS

PLUS sells several relevant product ranges, including BIO+ and Smaakt. The details below apply only to the products named.

  • The product information for 200 g packs of BIO+ salted cashews lists SKAL and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • BIO+ unsalted cashews (200 g) are listed as containing 0.075 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients list also includes organic sunflower oil.
  • Smaakt Organic Cashews lists cashews as an organic ingredient.
  • The product ranges differ in their ingredients and salt content. These details do not automatically apply to the entire PLUS range.

Duyvis

Duyvis Cashews Original is relevant as an example of oven-roasted cashews for a drinks gathering or TV snack.

  • Duyvis describes its cashews as oven-roasted without added oil.
  • This is the manufacturer’s description and does not prove organic certification.

ALDI

Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted cashews (250 g) help illustrate the difference between preparation method and organic status.

  • The official product listing gives the pack size and describes the cashews as roasted and unsalted.
  • The listing alone does not prove organic certification. The NVWA warning about a separate 170 g pack does not automatically apply to this option.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

What information should appear alongside the European organic logo?

The EU organic logo should be accompanied by the control body’s code number and an indication of the agricultural origin, such as EU agriculture, non-EU agriculture or EU/non-EU agriculture. This is not the same as the country where the nuts were packed.

Are organic unsalted cashews always oil-free?

No. AH Organic Unsalted Cashews (200 g) contain organic sunflower oil, while AH Organic Unroasted Cashews (400 g) list organic cashew nuts as the only ingredient. So check the ingredients for the exact option.

How should you store an opened pack of cashews?

Follow the instructions on the packaging, seal the pack securely and store the nuts somewhere cool, dark and dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them well sealed and dry, and gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of cool storage. Check the best-before date on your pack; it is not a general guarantee of shelf life after opening.

Can you give organic cashews to someone with a cashew allergy?

No. Organic certification doesn’t change the fact that the product contains cashew nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack; some of the products examined also state that they may contain other nuts or peanuts. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.

What should you do with the recalled ALDI unsalted cashews?

Do not eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 mentions possible metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack and does not automatically apply to the other 250 g pack.