Cashew Halves & Pieces — OKAY

Name: Cashew Halves & Pieces
Brand: Emerald

Munch or Dump rates Cashew Halves & Pieces by Emerald OKAY — score 60/90.

Just cashews roasted in oil with salt and a rosemary-extract preservative. A clean, whole-food nut snack held back only by the added refined oil and salt.

Why this verdict

Whole cashews are the first and dominant ingredient
No added sugar, artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners
Roasted in refined vegetable oil, adding extra omega-6 fat
Salted, so sodium climbs with portion size
Rosemary extract is a clean, natural preservative

Ingredients (4)

Cashews (safe) — A whole nut packing protein, fiber, magnesium, copper and mostly unsaturated fat. Nutritious and minimally processed.
Vegetable oil (safflower, sunflower, and/or canola) (moderate) — Refined seed oil used for roasting. Not harmful, but it piles extra calories and omega-6 fat onto an already fatty nut.
Salt (moderate) — Common seasoning but can contribute to high sodium intake.
Rosemary Extract (safe) — A natural antioxidant used to keep the oils fresh instead of synthetic preservatives like BHT or TBHQ. A good sign.

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