SO Organic Cashew Nuts 500g
Certified organic cashew nuts in the everyday 500g bag. Creamy, milky, and the most versatile nut in the pantry - eat raw, roast at home, activate, or blend into plant-based creams, milks, cheeses, and dips.
Cashews grow on a tropical evergreen tree (Anacardium occidentale) native to Brazil, now cultivated across the tropics. The cashew is botanically a seed - it grows attached to the outside of the cashew apple fruit - and is one of the most naturally creamy nuts available, with a mild, slightly sweet, buttery flavour that makes it as useful in the kitchen as any dairy-based ingredient.
Santos Organics Cashew Nuts are ACO certified organic, raw, and whole - not roasted, not salted, not processed. Raw cashews are the most versatile format: eat them as-is, dry-roast at home for a deeper flavour, activate by soaking, or blend directly into plant-based recipes.
Source of magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
The 500g bag is the everyday size for regular cashew eaters and home cooks. For better value per gram, the 1kg bag is also available.
Why people love them
- ACO certified organic, whole raw cashews
- Lusciously creamy texture and naturally mild, milky flavour
- The most versatile nut for plant-based cooking - creams, cheeses, dips, milks, raw cakes
- Raw and unroasted - roast or activate at home for maximum versatility and freshness
- Source of magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin K
- No added salt, no added oil, no processing
- Contains tree nuts. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- 500g bag
How to use them
Raw: eat straight from the bag as a snack, or add to trail mix, muesli, and granola.
Toasted: dry-toast in a pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Excellent over salads, stir-fries, and Asian-inspired dishes.
Activated: soak raw cashews in cold water for 4 to 8 hours, then drain and rinse well. Soaking softens the cashew and makes it easier to blend into smooth creams, and may improve digestibility.
Blended (raw or soaked):
- Cashew cream: blend soaked cashews with water for a dairy-free cream or cream cheese base
- Cashew milk: blend 1 cup soaked cashews with 3 cups water and strain
- Raw cashew cheese: blend soaked cashews with nutritional yeast, lemon, garlic, and salt
- Dips and spreads: the base of many plant-based dips, hummus variations, and nut butter
- Raw cakes and cheesecakes: the standard base for plant-based “cheesecake” fillings
In cooking:
- Curries: whole cashews added to Indian butter chicken, korma, and Thai curries
- Stir-fries: tossed through Asian-style stir-fries with tamari, ginger, and sesame oil
- Granola and muesli: mixed through before or after baking
- Baking: chopped and folded into cookies, slices, and bliss balls
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Storage
Store well sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate in warmer climates or for longer storage. Raw cashews have a high natural fat content and can go rancid in warm, humid conditions. Use within 3 to 4 months of opening for best flavour.
Ingredients
100% certified organic raw cashew nuts.
Contains: tree nuts (cashews).
May also contain traces of peanuts, gluten, pollen, and other allergens.
Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. No added salt. No added oil.
Country of origin: Product of Vietnam.
Certification: ACO Certified Organic.
Why Santos Organics own-brand
Santos has been sourcing wholefoods for the Northern Rivers since 1978. Our own-brand range exists for the staples we wanted to make better, cleaner, and more accessible. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
