Start by checking which substance you need to avoid, then read the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging. Albert Heijn’s product page states that AH Raisins are gluten-free and lactose-free; the Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed contain sulphites. Dried fruit is not automatically a complete post-workout snack: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise.
You’re looking for dried fruit without a particular substance and want to distinguish between gluten, lactose, sulphites and possible cross-contamination. A general ‘free from’ claim doesn’t mean a product is suitable for every allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information must appear on pre-packed products.
You want to eat fruit after training, but also understand its place in your overall diet. For example, the product information lists 0.6 g of protein per 20 g serving of Jumbo apricots and 3 g per 100 g of AH Raisins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise.
You pay attention to added sugar and how much you eat. Compare total and added sugars separately, and don’t treat the serving size on a pack as personal sports nutrition advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general dietary guidance on dried fruit.
First, check for the substance you need to avoid, then compare the nutritional information and serving size with how and when you plan to eat it.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for specific diets | Check the exact variety, ingredients and warnings for the substance you need to avoid. | If I need to avoid a particular substance, I want to know exactly what’s in this pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise suitability for their diet. |
| Contribution to post-workout nutrition | Check the protein content per serving and consider the snack alongside your meal and overall diet. | After an intense workout, I want to know whether fruit alone fits with what else I eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise post-workout nutrition. |
| Sugar and quantity | Compare total and added sugars on the same basis and decide on your own portion size. | If I’m keeping an eye on my sugar intake or portion size, I want to be able to distinguish between the two values. Around 21% of consumers prioritise sugar and portion size. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack weight and follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. | For a snack on the go, I want to be able to take a suitable amount with me and store it properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
The product information for AH Raisins states that they are gluten-free and lactose-free; these claims apply to that specific product listing. Jumbo and PLUS list sulphites in their dried apricots reviewed here. Don’t take these claims as proof that a product is free from other substances.
The PLUS apricots reviewed list 53.4 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general dietary guidance recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. This is different from the 50 g serving size listed for AH Raisins and is not automatically a personal sports nutrition plan.
Gluten-free, lactose-free and sulphite-free are different product claims. A claim about one feature doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about other substances that may be relevant to you.
Start with what you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging.
PLUS’s product page lists 0 g of added sugar per 100 g, but also states that the apricots contain sulphites.
Assess each dietary claim separately, and check for sulphites too if you need to avoid them.
Jumbo lists 0.6 g of protein per 20 g serving of apricots. This information doesn’t show that this serving on its own is a complete, high-protein post-workout snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise.
Consider the snack as part of your meal and overall diet, and check whether any foods you add are suitable for your dietary needs.
You may need to choose a separate source of protein to have alongside the fruit.
AH lists a 50 g serving for these raisins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general dietary guidance recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day; these figures serve different purposes.
Use the serving size to understand the nutritional information, and distinguish it from general dietary guidance or a personal sports nutrition plan.
AH Raisins 250 g is a specific product option with information about its ingredients and dietary characteristics.
Jumbo offers pitted dried apricots in a 250 g pack.
Alesto is Lidl’s snack range, which includes dried mango strips.
Trader Joe’s Raisins is a 500 g raisin product sold by ALDI Netherlands.
PLUS Dried Apricots are sold in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
1 de Beste Sultana Raisins is a 375 g pack of raisins.
These Joybuy products are dried fruit that can be enjoyed as a snack. If you have specific dietary needs, always check the information for the exact variety and pack.
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The six individual 25 g sachets are a handy option if you want to take a measured portion with you.
The product information lists 100% jackfruit as the ingredient, no added sugar and 5.2 g of protein per 100 g. No allergens are listed; if you have an allergy, always check the information on the current packaging.
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The 25 g pack is ideal if you’re looking for a small, individually packed snack.
The product information lists 100% jackfruit as the ingredient, no added sugar and 5.2 g of protein per 100 g. No allergens are listed; if you have an allergy, always check the information on the current packaging.
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An option if you’re looking for dried strawberries as a ready-to-eat snack.
The ingredients list dried strawberries and sugar. The storage instructions say to keep in a cool, dry place; check the pack for the latest product information.
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An option if you’re looking for dried guava as a snack to take with you.
The product information lists 95% guava, sugar and a preservative. The description doesn’t mention any of the 14 major EU allergens; this doesn’t guarantee that the product is suitable for every allergy. Check the current packaging.
No. Lactose intolerance is related to milk sugar, while with a cow’s milk allergy the immune system reacts to milk proteins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that ‘lactose-free’ shouldn’t be used on its own as proof that a product is suitable for someone with a cow’s milk allergy.
Sulphites can be added to foods as a preservative. The Food Allergy Foundation describes a reaction to sulphites as an intolerance reaction, not an allergic reaction. The Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed contain sulphites.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the packaging of the exact variety, even if you’ve already looked at an online product description.
New rules for precautionary allergen labelling have applied since 1 January 2026. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses must take measures to prevent cross-contamination and, if it remains possible, use a risk assessment to determine whether reference values could be exceeded.
The European Commission refers to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 for the conditions that apply to ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ claims. It has applied since 20 July 2016. A gluten-free claim doesn’t, by itself, say anything about other allergens.
