Organic Cashews Whole 125g/250g/500g

Cashews are one of the most versatile nuts in the kitchen — mild, creamy, and adaptable to both savoury and sweet applications. These certified organic whole cashews from Just Natural Organic are raw, whole kernels with a smooth texture and subtly sweet flavour. They are a good source of copper (essential for iron metabolism and collagen production), magnesium, zinc, and iron, alongside healthy monounsaturated fats and plant protein.

Cashews contain anacardia — a unique phytochemical associated with antimicrobial properties. They are one of the lower-fat tree nuts (48g/100g vs 65–76g for walnuts and macadamias), and provide a meaningful amount of phosphorus, selenium, and B vitamins including thiamine and B6.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 125g, 250g and 500g.

Eat as a snack. Soak overnight and blend into dairy-free cashew cream, cashew cheese, or cashew milk. Stir into curries, stir-fries, and pilaf. Toast and toss into salads. Use in energy balls, raw desserts, and no-bake cheesecakes. Make cashew butter in a food processor.

Recipe idea — Cashew Thai Green Curry: Toast 50g cashews in a dry pan and set aside. Fry 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste in coconut oil for 1 minute. Add 400ml coconut milk, 200ml vegetable stock, 1 courgette (sliced), 1 red pepper (sliced), and 200g firm tofu (cubed). Simmer for 12 minutes. Stir in a tbsp fish sauce (or soy), juice of half a lime, and a handful of spinach. Serve over jasmine rice topped with the toasted cashews and fresh coriander. Rich, aromatic, and ready in under 25 minutes.

Key nutrients: Excellent source of copper (>100% NRV), magnesium (82% NRV), zinc, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and thiamine (B1). Relatively lower in total fat than most nuts with a favourable monounsaturated fat profile.

Ingredients: Organic Cashew Nuts.

FAQs

Why soak cashews before blending?
Soaking cashews for 4–8 hours (or overnight) softens them completely, allowing them to blend into an ultra-smooth cream with no graininess. This is the key technique behind dairy-free cashew cheese, cashew cream sauces, and plant-based cheesecakes. Drain and rinse the soaking water before blending.

Are cashews actually a nut?
Botanically, cashews are seeds — the seed of the cashew apple fruit, which grows on the cashew tree native to Brazil. They are classified and treated as nuts in culinary use and are listed as a tree nut allergen in the UK.

Are cashews the best nut for copper?
Yes — cashews are one of the richest dietary sources of copper, providing over 100% of the NRV per 100g. Copper is essential for iron absorption, immune function, collagen synthesis, and the formation of red blood cells. Many people are mildly deficient in copper without realising it.

Are these gluten-free?
Yes — cashews are naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility handling tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, and gluten-containing grains.

Can I make cashew milk?
Yes — blend 100g soaked cashews with 500ml cold water until completely smooth, then strain through a nut milk bag or fine sieve. Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of vanilla extract or maple syrup to taste. Cashew milk is naturally thick and creamy without straining, unlike most other nut milks.