Organic Raw Cashews — Unsalted - 1 lb (16 oz)

Cashews deliver the creamiest, most naturally buttery texture of any raw nut available without cooking or soaking. Crop by Pop sources these as whole shelled kernels, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO verified, and Vegan, packed fresh in the USA in a resealable bag. Ingredients: Organic Raw Cashews. Certified Organic by: Natural Food Certifiers. Contains: Tree Nuts. Processed in a facility that also processes Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, and Wheat. Available in 1 lb and 2 lb. For the full range of nut varieties, browse the Nuts collection.

What You're Buying

Crop by Pop is the USDA Certified Organic line within the Nut Cravings family. Every product in the range carries USDA Organic certification, Non-GMO verification, and Vegan status as baseline standards applied consistently across every item in the lineup.

USDA Organic certification requires that the growing operation meets National Organic Program standards prohibiting synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, verified through annual third-party inspection. For these cashews, the certification is confirmed by Natural Food Certifiers, an independent USDA-accredited certifying agent. Non-GMO verification adds a second independent certification layer alongside the USDA Organic status. Both credentials sit on this product as verified standards confirmed through the supply chain.

Whole raw cashews are the most versatile cashew format for kitchen use. Broken pieces and cashew pieces, sold at lower price points, are the trim and breakage from whole kernel processing. They deliver the same nutrition and flavor but limit the applications that require an intact kernel. Whole organic raw cashews work across every cashew application without restriction: eaten whole as a snacking nut, soaked and blended into cashew cream, pressed into the surface of baked goods and energy balls, added whole to stir-fries where the intact shape holds through cooking, blended into raw cashew butter, and layered onto salads and grain bowls where the full kidney-shaped kernel contributes both crunch and visual presence.

Nutrition Per One Ounce (28g)

Per one ounce serving, approximately 18 whole kernels: 155 calories, 12g total fat (2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 0mg cholesterol, less than 5mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 2g total sugars (0g added sugars), 5g protein. Calcium: 10mg (1% DV). Iron: 2mg (10% DV). Potassium: 185mg (5% DV).

The fat profile at 12g total per ounce leans heavily toward monounsaturated fat (oleic acid), the same fat type associated with cardiovascular benefits in the Mediterranean diet research. The monounsaturated-dominant profile also makes raw cashews more stable at room temperature than higher-polyunsaturated nuts like walnuts or sunflower seeds, giving them a longer practical pantry life after opening. The 8g total carbohydrate per ounce is the highest net carb count of the common tree nuts, which is relevant context for buyers following strict low-carbohydrate dietary approaches. At one ounce daily, the carbohydrate contribution sits well within most low-carb dietary budgets.

How to Use Organic Raw Whole Cashews

Direct Snacking

One ounce, approximately 18 whole kernels, eaten directly from the bag as an afternoon snack. The natural creaminess of raw cashews makes them one of the most satisfying raw nuts to eat without any preparation. The raw format keeps the flavor mild and naturally buttery rather than toasted, which some buyers find easier to maintain as a daily habit than the more assertive flavor of roasted cashews.

Cashew Cream

Soaked in cold water for four to six hours, then drained and blended with fresh water in a high-powered blender, whole raw cashews produce a smooth, neutral-flavored cream with a consistency ranging from heavy cream to thick yogurt depending on the water ratio used. Cashew cream is the primary plant-based cream substitute in vegan cooking: it thickens pasta sauces, enriches soups, forms the base of raw cheesecakes, and replaces dairy cream in virtually any application that calls for it. Whole kernels blend more completely than broken pieces and produce a smoother result with less straining required.

Cashew Butter

Blended dry in a high-powered food processor for eight to twelve minutes, raw whole cashews produce a smooth, naturally sweet, mildly flavored nut butter without requiring added oil. The high natural fat content of cashews makes them one of the easier nuts to process into butter. Starting from raw produces a lighter, creamier butter with a flavor closer to natural cashew than to toasted nut.

Stir-Fries and Cooked Dishes

Added whole to stir-fries, curries, and rice dishes in the final two minutes of cooking, raw cashews absorb the surrounding sauce flavors while developing a gentle creaminess from the brief heat exposure. The intact whole kernel holds its shape better through cooking than broken pieces and provides a more substantial bite in the finished dish.

Raw Desserts and Energy Balls

Blended with dates, cocoa powder, coconut, and vanilla in a food processor, raw cashews form the creamy base of energy balls, raw brownie bites, and no-bake bars. Their neutral, sweet flavor and high fat content bind the mixture and deliver a richness that other nuts cannot replicate in raw dessert applications.

Oatmeal and Yogurt

Eight to ten whole raw cashews stirred into warm oatmeal or layered over yogurt with fruit add fat and protein to a morning eating routine that otherwise skews toward carbohydrates and fruit sugars. The creamy texture of raw cashews integrates smoothly into warm oatmeal without requiring chopping. For a similar morning nut routine with a different nutritional profile, Raw Walnuts, Halves and Pieces — Unsalted offer the highest plant-source ALA omega-3 of any common nut alongside cashews in a daily mixed nut routine.

Choosing the Right Size

At one ounce per day, the 1 lb bag provides 16 daily servings, roughly two to three weeks of consistent snacking use for one person. For buyers using raw cashews primarily for direct snacking and occasional oatmeal additions, the 1 lb size matches a realistic consumption pace without risk of the bag sitting open longer than freshness allows.

The 2 lb option suits buyers who cook with cashews regularly, make cashew cream or cashew butter on a weekly basis, or who prefer to reduce restocking frequency and benefit from the lower per-ounce cost. For cashew cream production, a typical batch uses four to six ounces of raw cashews per preparation, which depletes a 1 lb bag quickly. The 2 lb size accommodates regular cooking use alongside daily snacking. Both sizes are packed in the same resealable bag format.

Storage

Raw cashews are lower in polyunsaturated fats than walnuts or sunflower seeds, which makes them more stable at room temperature than those higher-PUFA nuts. The monounsaturated-dominant profile oxidizes more slowly, giving raw cashews a longer practical pantry life under the same storage conditions.

• Room temperature, sealed resealable bag, away from direct sunlight and heat: up to 4 weeks of peak freshness after opening.
• Refrigerated in the sealed bag: 2 to 3 months.
• Frozen in an airtight container: up to 12 months with no significant flavor or texture change. Frozen raw cashews soak and blend identically to refrigerator-cold cashews once thawed.

For the 2 lb size used primarily for cashew cream production: store the bulk portion in the freezer and pull the working quantity into the refrigerator the evening before soaking.

Organic Raw Cashews Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these organic raw cashews arrive with any quality concern or fall short of expectations, contact the team and the issue will be resolved promptly with no complicated return process required.