Choose dried fruit based on the specific substance you need to avoid: check the ingredients, the relevant dietary claim and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. Albert Heijn labels AH Biologisch Rozijnen as gluten-free and lactose-free, while the standard apricots from Jumbo and PLUS that we checked contain sulphites. None of this information is a blanket guarantee that a product is free from all allergens. Only take an amount you can store according to the product’s storage instructions.
If you need to avoid gluten, lactose or nuts, for example, check the claim for that specific substance, the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging. A general impression of a product won’t tell you whether it meets your needs. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains which allergens must be listed on food labels.
Check dried fruit for sulphites or E220–E228 in the ingredients. The standard apricots from Jumbo and PLUS that we checked list E220, so they are not examples of products with no added sulphites.
Choose an amount that suits the storage instructions and make sure you have somewhere to reseal the product properly after opening. A tent or bag is only suitable if you can store your particular product there according to its instructions.
First, check that the ingredients and warnings are compatible with the substance you need to avoid. Then make sure you can store the pack at the campsite as instructed.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| The substance you need to avoid | Check the specific claim, ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings. | If I need to avoid a particular substance, I want to know whether the claim relates specifically to it. Around 36% of consumers put this specific dietary requirement first. |
| Sulphites and E220 | Check the ingredients for sulphites or E220–E228; don’t take ‘unsulphured’ as proof that there are no other additives. | If I want to avoid sulphites, I check the ingredients rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 29% of consumers make avoiding sulphites their main purchase priority. |
| Storage after opening | Check the storage instructions and think about where you can keep the opened pack cool, dry, dark and properly sealed, where the product instructions call for it. | If I’m taking snacks camping, I want to know in advance where I can store the pack after opening. Around 21% of consumers prioritise storage and portability. |
| Added sugar | Check both the ingredients and the nutrition table; no added sugar doesn’t mean the product is sugar-free. | If I want to avoid added sugar, I treat that separately from a medical dietary requirement. Around 14% of consumers make this their main purchase priority. |
A claim about one substance doesn’t automatically tell you anything about other allergens or possible cross-contamination. Lactose intolerance and food allergies are also different conditions, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains.
First, identify the substance you need to avoid, then check the relevant claim, ingredients and warnings separately.
An earlier AH variety labelled unsulphured listed potassium sorbate (E202). This is historical product information, not a recommendation for a product that is currently available.
If you also want to avoid other additives, read the full ingredients list for the variety you’re looking at.
Albert Heijn states that AH Biologisch Rozijnen contains 0 g of added sugars, but also 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Compare the ingredients and nutrition table, then decide how much you want to take with you.
The storage instructions for the raisins and apricots we checked include keeping them somewhere cool, dry and dark. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing dried fruit mix in a tightly sealed container; follow the instructions on your product’s own packaging.
Plan a suitable place to store it before opening the pack, and don’t take more than you can store properly there.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen is worth considering if you’re looking for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and lactose-free.
The product information for individual apricot varieties shows why you should check the claims and warnings for each one.
Lidl presents Alesto as a range that includes dried fruit and apricots.
The Dutch product information lists Trader Joe’s Zongedroogde abrikozen 250 g as dried apricots.
PLUS Gedroogde abrikozen 375 g is worth considering if you’re looking at a larger pack and want to check the ingredients.
1 de Beste Abrikozen 375 g has been identified as a Dirk own-brand product.
This selection from Joybuy includes freeze-dried jackfruit and a cranberry mix. Check the ingredients and warnings for each product to see whether it suits your diet.
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The product information presents this as ready-to-eat jackfruit; the product name specifies six 25 g portions.
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The product information presents this as a compact, ready-to-eat fruit snack; the product name specifies 25 g.
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Only consider this mix if nuts are suitable for your diet: it contains cashews, almonds and walnuts, and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. The cranberries are sweetened with cane sugar.
The product name specifies a 200 g pack.
No. Lactose intolerance affects the digestion of lactose, whereas a food allergy is a reaction to proteins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre therefore advises against relying on a lactose-free claim alone to confirm that a product is suitable for someone with a cow’s milk allergy.
It warns that an allergen may be present unintentionally; it doesn’t mean that the allergen is listed as an ingredient. Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands to precautionary allergen labelling for possible cross-contamination. The NVWA lists permitted warning statements and explains that they must be based on a risk assessment.
No. The European Commission refers to Regulation (EU) 828/2014 for the conditions that apply to ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ statements. Regulation 41/2009 was repealed on 20 July 2016 and is no longer the current legal basis.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your product. The raisins and apricots we checked should be kept somewhere cool, dry and dark; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends storing dried fruit mix in a tightly sealed container. That doesn’t mean you should keep a product in a hot or damp tent.
Check the packaging before eating the product and base your choice on the information for the exact variety. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that ingredients and dietary or allergen information can change. If in doubt, contact the customer service team at the relevant shop.
