Start by looking for clear evidence of organic certification, then choose a preparation method and ingredients that suit how you plan to use them. Unroasted cashews with cashew as the only ingredient make a simple choice for TV snacking and breakfast. Baked or roasted unsalted varieties are a good fit if you want prepared nuts with no added salt. If you’d prefer a salted snack to share, compare the salt content separately: organic certification alone tells you nothing about how much salt a product contains.
You’re looking for clearly certified organic cashews for a regular TV snack and want to assess salt and ingredients separately. The European Commission explains when the EU organic logo can be used, while product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS helps you compare the ingredients and salt content of different varieties.
You want to use the same unroasted cashews as a snack and, for example, stirred into yoghurt. A simple ingredients list and a pack size that suits how much you use are important here; Albert Heijn lists both uses for its unroasted variety.
You want to choose between baked or roasted unsalted nuts and a salted variety. Compare the preparation method, ingredients and salt content in the product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS; these details vary by product.
Choose this if: you want one simple option for TV snacking and breakfast, such as adding it to yoghurt.
The trade-off: unroasted cashews are different from baked or roasted snacks to share; the Albert Heijn pack mentioned here contains 400 g.
Choose this if: you want prepared cashews with no added salt.
The trade-off: unsalted doesn’t mean the ingredients list contains cashew alone; the organic varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn and BIO+ also contain sunflower oil.
Choose this if: a salty flavour for sharing is your priority; BIO+ has an organic salted variety.
The trade-off: the BIO+ variety lists 0,7 g of salt per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts for regular consumption.
When choosing organic cashews for TV snacking, with breakfast as a possible extra use, these points can help you weigh up certification, preparation and how you’ll use them.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Where applicable, check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains the conditions for using the logo. | I want to be able to see on the packaging that the organic claim applies to the product. Around 29% of consumers put verifiable organic certification first. |
| Salt | Check both the ingredients and the salt content per 100 g. The Albert Heijn variety mentioned here lists 0 g of added salt; BIO+ unsalted lists 0,075 g and BIO+ salted lists 0,7 g per 100 g. | If I snack regularly, I want to be able to check for added salt rather than relying on the certification alone. Around 23% of consumers put no added salt first when choosing. |
| Ingredients and uses | Look for unroasted cashews and check whether cashew is the only ingredient listed. The unroasted Albert Heijn variety lists cashew nuts as its sole ingredient and is suggested for snacking and adding to yoghurt. | I want to be able to use one product for TV snacking and breakfast. Around 18% of consumers put versatility first. |
| Preparation and added ingredients | Compare descriptions such as baked, roasted or oven-roasted, and check separately for oil and seasonings. The organic baked or roasted varieties from Albert Heijn and BIO+ contain sunflower oil. | For sharing, the preparation method and added flavours I’m looking for matter most. Around 18% of consumers prioritise a prepared snack to share. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage advice on the pack. The unroasted Albert Heijn pack mentioned here contains 400 g; the baked or roasted varieties from Albert Heijn and BIO+ mentioned here contain 200 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | I want a quantity that suits how often I eat nuts, including when I use them for both breakfast and TV snacks. Around 12% of consumers prioritise pack size and how much they use. |
The organic BIO+ range includes both an unsalted and a salted variety. So the organic certification doesn’t tell you which salt option the product is.
Alongside the organic claim, check the ingredients list and salt content per 100 g.
The organic baked or roasted unsalted varieties mentioned here also contain sunflower oil.
If you want cashew alone, read the full ingredients list rather than just the front of the pack.
The unroasted Albert Heijn pack contains 400 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose an amount that suits how much you snack and use them for breakfast, and seal the pack tightly after use.
These brands and product ranges give you a starting point for comparing specific cashew varieties; a mention here doesn’t necessarily mean a product is currently available.
The organic varieties mentioned include a 400 g pack of unroasted cashews with cashew as the only ingredient, and a 200 g pack of baked unsalted cashews.
The BIO+ range includes the organic roasted cashews mentioned here in unsalted and salted varieties, both in 200 g packs.
A specific 175 g pack of organic unroasted cashews was listed as part of the online range.
The Dutch product page uses the product description Organic cashew nuts.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, with a seasoning mix and 1,5 g of salt per 100 g.
A 250 g roasted unsalted cashew variety is listed under Trader Joe’s.
The EU organic logo is required on pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic. For imported products that meet EU import rules for organic products, using the logo is optional. Also check the control code and the indication of agricultural origin.
Yoghurt is listed as a suggested use for the unroasted organic Albert Heijn variety; roasting isn’t given as a preparation step. Always follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. For opened unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a kitchen cupboard for up to six months; also follow the instructions on the pack. Don’t eat nuts that are rancid or mouldy.
Read the allergen information on the pack, even if the product is organic. The product information reviewed for Albert Heijn and BIO+ lists possible other allergens, including peanuts. The packaging also warns of a choking risk for young children, so whole cashews may not be suitable to share with them.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 specifically concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning reports possible metal fragments and advises consumers not to eat the product. Don’t apply the warning to other packs; if you still have the pack mentioned, follow the warning.
