cashews

Ahold
91 Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Nuts
Summary

This product consists solely of organic cashews, which are minimally processed and provide a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals. The organic certification ensures that the cashews are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, enhancing their nutritional profile. The absence of any additives or harmful ingredients contributes to its high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Organic cashews
Good

Organic cashews are a nutrient-dense nut providing healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals. Being organic, they are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, enhancing their health profile. Cashews are minimally processed, retaining most of their natural nutrients.

Risks

Cashews can be allergenic to some individuals, potentially causing allergic reactions.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats, cashews support heart health and provide essential minerals like magnesium and copper.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is cashews healthy?

cashews scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of organic cashews, which are minimally processed and provide a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals.

How processed is cashews?

cashews is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive cashews' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic cashews counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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