Everything the scan holds on this record, grouped by subject. Blue bars show how much information is held; they are not positive or negative scores. Fields with nothing behind them are counted, not listed.
Features
1 of 2
Packaging detail
100% compostable bag (or original packaging) inside reusable/recyclable cardboard box
Materials and composition
2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?)
Is Umano worth it?
Single ingredient
1
Scan result
6 of 61
Scan note (above product table)
Not assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
Full catalogue scan?
no
Method version
validation gate 2026.09
Products in catalogue
3
Products read
3
Clean verdict
NOT ASSESSED
Health and safety
1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free?
Is Umano transparent about water use?
Certification
2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified?
Where can I buy Umano and how much?
Grade / certification
Fairtrade, Organic
Sourcing and supply chain
6 of 44
Single origin
1
Traceable supply chain
Overall: where this info comes from
Packaging source
Source type
Packaging source: last checked
Ownership and legal entity
2 of 18
owner name
Independent (Quebec-based fair-trade importer, founded 2017)
Identity
13 of 24
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical?
Are Umano Cashews ethically sourced?
Answer 1
Yes. Umano is ethically verified Only Quebec importer of Fairtrade certified cashews; single Burkina Faso co-op, organic + Fairtrade, shipped direct rather than routed through Asia, and openly explains acid-burn worker protection.
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made?
Is Umano traceable?
Answer 2
Yes. Umano publishes where its Cashew is grown and processed.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]?
Where does Umano source from?
Answer 3
Umano sources from Burkina Faso (Coopake/Kenedougou co-op, Orodara).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it?
Is Umano organic or Fair Trade?
Answer 4
Certified organic. Fair Trade. Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion?
Are Umano's workers treated fairly?
Answer 5
Direct import from a single co-op; Fairtrade rules require shellers to oil their hands to prevent acid burns (plus preheat + 24h cooling); premiums fund drinking water
Answer 6
Certified organic Ecocert Canada.
Answer 7
From CAD $38.30 (1kg). Ships to Canada.
Answer 8
Umano is one of the genuinely traceable, ethically sourced Cashew options, which is the main reason to choose it over commodity nuts.
Claims and evidence
2 of 11
Authenticity verified (proof it is 100% real)
Only Quebec importer of Fairtrade certified cashews; single Burkina Faso co-op, organic + Fairtrade, shipped direct rather than routed through Asia, and openly explains acid-burn worker protection
Verified by
Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping
1 of 3
Packaging
Compostable / home-compostable
Price and commerce
3 of 13
Price tier
$$$
Price From
CAD $38.30 (1kg)
Further detail
15 of 86
NOVA processing class
1 Unprocessed / minimally processed
umano.ca
Grown In
Burkina Faso (Coopake/Kenedougou co-op, Orodara)
Country
Canada
organic EU
1
Positive note 1
Ethically verified: Only Quebec importer of Fairtrade certified cashews; single Burkina Faso co-op, organic + Fairtrade, shipped direct rather than routed through Asia, and openly explains acid-burn worker protection
Positive note 2
Fair Trade sourced
Positive note 3
Traceable supply chain
Positive note 4
Certified organic
Negative note 1
Canada-only shipping; on-demand supply
Ships to
Canada
Whole food
1
Processing level
Minimally processed
Additives
None
Raw (not roasted)
1
Last checked
2026-07-28
