Choose a variety whose organic product information and ingredients suit your needs; organic and vegan are separate attributes. If you want a breakfast option without added cooking oil, choose unroasted cashews, while roasted cashews offer a different preparation. Also check the salt, oil and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety.
You want both organic product information and ingredients that contain no animal products. Check these attributes separately: the Voedingscentrum describes a vegan diet as avoiding animal products, while the European Commission explains what the EU organic logo represents.
You’re looking for unroasted cashews for breakfast, for example, and don’t want added cooking oil. Albert Heijn describes AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand as not fried in oil.
You want to choose unsalted nuts and find a pack that suits how you use them and the storage space you have. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
First, check the organic labelling and ingredients of the exact variety. Then choose based on how the cashews are prepared, their salt content and the quantity you can store properly.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Check the EU organic logo and the associated control code on the packaging. The European Commission explains these labels for organic products. | If I’m buying organic, I want to be able to check the product labelling on the packaging. Around 31% of consumers put clear organic labelling at the top of their list when buying. |
| Vegan ingredients | Check the ingredients and any vegan labelling on the exact variety; check allergens separately. | If I want to avoid animal ingredients, I check the ingredients rather than relying on the organic logo alone. Around 23% of consumers prioritise vegan ingredients. |
| Preparation, salt and oil | Compare unroasted and roasted options, and check separately whether salt or oil has been added. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | For my breakfast, I want to know how the cashews have been prepared and whether they contain oil or salt. Around 31% of consumers make preparation their first consideration. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a net weight that suits your needs and store the nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. | When I choose a pack, I want to be able to use all of it and store it somewhere dry. Around 15% of consumers focus mainly on the balance between quantity and practicality. |
Organic production standards don’t, in themselves, mean that a product contains no animal ingredients.
Check the organic labelling and the ingredients of your chosen variety separately.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. That warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
If there’s a safety alert, compare the full product name, weight, barcode and best-before date with the official warning, and follow the instructions for that exact pack.
Nuts are susceptible to mould if they aren’t stored properly. A quantity that can’t be kept sealed and dry may therefore be impractical.
Choose a pack that suits how much you use and the storage space you have. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place.
The AH Biologisch varieties reviewed include unroasted and roasted cashews.
The BIO+ cashews reviewed are a roasted, unsalted variety.
The product information describes organic, unroasted varieties weighing 175 g and 150 g.
The retailer’s range includes a product titled Biologische cashewnoten, as well as separate information about its Way To Go range.
The Trader Joe’s variety reviewed is roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
Duyvis describes its 125 g Cashews Original as an oven-roasted cashew variety.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews for breakfast and other occasions, with a range of preparations and ingredients. Check the packaging itself to see whether the exact variety is labelled as organic and vegan; the product selection below doesn’t in itself confirm these attributes.
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The product description suggests using these in yoghurt and muesli. The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels, with no added salt or oil; check the packaging for organic and vegan information.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews. The product information lists cashews as the ingredient and says no oil has been added; check the packaging for organic and vegan information.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for cashews oven-roasted without added oil. The product information lists salt among the seasonings and names gluten, wheat and peanuts in the allergen information; also check the packaging for organic and vegan attributes.
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This variety is an option if you’re looking for cashews with their skins on. The product information states that the nuts are lightly salted; check the packaging for organic and vegan information.
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These cashews with their skins on are an option if you’re looking for salted nuts. The ingredients list cashews and salt; check the packaging for organic and vegan information.
No. The EU organic logo relates to organic production standards; on its own, it doesn’t mean that a product contains no animal ingredients. To check whether a product is vegan, look at the ingredients of the exact variety, as the Voedingscentrum recommends for a vegan diet.
No. The EU organic logo is accompanied by the code of the relevant control body. The European Commission explains this code; for example, the unroasted AH variety reviewed displays IT-BIO-009.
Salt and cooking oil are separate attributes. According to product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS, the unsalted AH and BIO+ varieties reviewed contain organic sunflower oil.
Store cashews in a sealed container in a dry place. The Voedingscentrum says this is important because nuts are susceptible to mould; also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Check the allergen information and, if there’s a warning, compare the exact product name, weight, barcode and best-before date. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
