Honey Roasted Cashews

by John B Sanfilippo Son

These honey roasted cashews contain nutritious cashews but are significantly processed with added sugar, inflammatory seed oils, and industrial additives. The combination of honey and added sugar creates a high-glycemic snack that can spike blood sugar and promote inflammation.

• Cashews – beneficial · Nutrient-dense tree nuts rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, magnesium, and zinc with cardiovascular benefits.
• Sugar – controversial · Added refined sugar that increases caloric density and can contribute to blood sugar spikes and inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Honey – safe · Natural sweetener with trace antioxidants and minerals, though still contributes to overall sugar content and glycemic load.
• Vegetable Oil – controversial · Blend of inflammatory omega-6 rich oils including cottonseed and soybean oil that can disrupt omega-3/omega-6 balance and promote inflammation.
• Salt – safe · Sodium chloride used for flavor enhancement; amount appears moderate for this product category.
• Modified Potato Starch – safe · Chemically modified starch used as a coating agent and texture enhancer; generally recognized as safe with minimal health concerns.
• Maltodextrin – controversial · Highly processed carbohydrate with a high glycemic index that can spike blood sugar and may negatively affect gut bacteria.
• Xanthan Gum – safe · Natural polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; generally well-tolerated though may cause digestive upset in sensitive individuals.

High in healthy monounsaturated fats from cashews

Good source of plant protein

Contains natural honey

Provides magnesium and zinc

Multiple inflammatory seed oils

Added sugar beyond honey

High glycemic maltodextrin

Ultra-processed with industrial additives

High caloric density

Potential allergen cross-contamination