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Honey Roasted Cashews: Great Taste Award 2025 & Health Benefits

on May 26, 2026

Honey Roasted Cashews from Nuts Pick have been recognised with a Great Taste Award 2025 by the Guild of Fine Food — the most respected independent food quality award in the UK. That badge isn't given lightly: every entry is blind-tasted by a panel of professional food critics, chefs, and buyers. It means what you're eating has been judged genuinely exceptional.

But beyond the award, why have honey roasted cashews become one of the most popular healthy snacks in the UK? This guide covers everything: the nutrition, the flavour science, the health benefits, and why the roasting method makes all the difference.

What makes honey roasted cashews different from plain cashews?

Raw cashews are already one of the creamiest, mildest nuts available. Roasting transforms them — the heat triggers the Maillard reaction, producing hundreds of new aromatic compounds. Adding honey creates a thin glaze that caramelises at the surface, combining delicate sweetness with the cashew's natural butteriness.

At Nuts Pick, our honey roasted cashews are made with a light honey glaze that keeps added sugar low. That balance is exactly what the Great Taste judges recognised.

Honey roasted cashews: nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 28g serving
Calories ~165 kcal
Protein 5g
Total fat 13g (mostly monounsaturated)
Carbohydrates 9g (incl. ~3g from honey glaze)
Fibre 1g
Magnesium 20% RDA
Copper 31% RDA
Zinc 11% RDA

5 health benefits of cashews

1. Heart health

Rich in oleic acid — the same monounsaturated fat as olive oil. A 2017 meta-analysis linked nut consumption to 19% lower cardiovascular disease mortality.

2. Energy and blood sugar regulation

20% of daily magnesium per serving — essential for ATP synthesis and insulin function.

3. Immune support

31% of daily copper and 11% of zinc per serving — both required for immune cell production.

4. Bone strength

Magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese work alongside calcium to maintain bone density.

5. Satiety

Protein, fat, and fibre trigger satiety hormones — a 28g handful keeps you full until dinner.

Why the Great Taste Award matters

Judged blind by over 500 food professionals. Fewer than 30% of entries receive any award. Our Honey Roasted Cashews earned 2 stars — "above and beyond delicious."

How to enjoy them

Straight from the bag, on a cheese board, in porridge, or as a post-workout snack. Also featured in our nut gift boxes. Explore the full cashew range.

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