If you want to keep fat intake low, compare the nutritional values per 100 g: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS each list 0.5 g of fat for specific raisins and dried apricots. Also check sugar, energy and storage instructions; a low fat content doesn’t mean a snack is low in sugar or energy. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. This doesn’t prove that a product meets the requirements for a separate ‘reduced fat’ claim.
You want to check the fat content in the nutrition table rather than judge by the product name. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list different values for specific raisins and dried apricots compared with Albert Heijn’s banana chips.
You’re looking for a snack with storage instructions that suit your facilities. For example, AH Soaked Dried Apricots must be kept refrigerated at a maximum of 7°C after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing dried mixed fruit in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
You want to decide in advance how much to take with you, even if a product is low in fat. For dried fruit with no added sugar, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful. Also check the sugar and energy values for the exact product variant.
Start with the fat content per 100 g, then check the information on sugar, energy and storage. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. This is a condition for making the claim, not a general portion or dietary limit.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat content per 100 g for the exact product variant. Don’t confuse ‘low fat’ with a ‘reduced fat’ claim. | If I mainly want a low-fat option for camping, I check the nutrition table rather than just the front of the pack. Around 42% of consumers put fat content first. |
| Storage at the campsite | Read the storage instructions for after opening and check whether you can maintain the stated temperature. | Without reliable refrigeration, I want to know in advance whether the pack needs to be kept chilled after opening. Around 33% of consumers give practical storage instructions the highest priority. |
| Portions, sugar and energy | Check sugar and energy alongside fat, then decide how much you want to take for each snack break. | For individual snack breaks, I want to be able to take a suitable amount rather than focus on fat alone. Around 25% of consumers put portions and nutritional values first. |
A low fat content doesn’t tell you how much sugar or energy a portion contains. AH Raisins list 0.5 g of fat, but also 59 g of sugar and 344 kcal per 100 g. Albert Heijn’s product information shows why it’s important to look at all these values together.
Compare fat, sugar and energy on the same basis, then decide what portion you want to take with you. For dried fruit with no added sugar, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful.
Storage instructions vary by product. AH Soaked Dried Apricots must be kept refrigerated at a maximum of 7°C after opening.
Read the label on the exact pack and choose a product whose storage instructions you can follow at the campsite.
If a product needs to be refrigerated after opening, you’ll need extra cool storage and some planning during your stay.
AH Banana Chips list banana, coconut oil and sugar as ingredients. Albert Heijn states that this product contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, so this particular variant isn’t a good fit if keeping fat intake low is your main priority.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values for the exact product variant; the name ‘banana chips’ alone doesn’t tell you how much fat it contains.
Albert Heijn’s product information offers examples of raisins, soaked apricots and banana chips for comparing specific variants.
Jumbo Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins 250g is a specific example for comparing the nutritional values of raisins.
Lidl’s Alesto range includes dried fruit and nuts, including apricots.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS Dried Apricots in a 375 g stand-up pouch are a specific product example for comparison.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Apricots in a 375 g pack.
These Joybuy picks are dried fruit snacks. Compare the nutritional values shown where available, and check the ingredients, portions and storage instructions on the exact pack too.
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These pitted red dates are described as a ready-to-eat snack. The nutritional values provided make it possible to compare fat, sugar and energy.
Joybuy’s product information lists 0 g of fat, 50.0 g of sugar and 327 kcal per 100 g.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; consume immediately after opening.
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This dried guava is described as a ready-to-eat snack for when you’re out and about.
The product information lists guava (95%), sugar and a preservative.
Store the pack in a cool, dry place and reseal it tightly after opening.
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The 50 g pack is a handy amount to take with you; compare the nutritional values if you’re keeping an eye on fat, sugar and energy.
Joybuy’s product information lists 2.6 g of fat, 57.4 g of sugar and 313 kcal per 100 g. The stated fat content is below the European Commission threshold of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
Store in a cool, dry place.
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The product description specifies ready-to-eat, individually wrapped 65 g portions.
Joybuy’s product information lists 0 g of fat, 41.3 g of sugar and 214 kcal per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place.
The product description gives a best-before date of 23 September 2026, which has now passed. Don’t consider this offer a suitable purchase without confirmation of the current batch and date.
No, these are different claims. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Don’t use this condition as proof of a reduction claim; check the information and comparison relevant to the exact claim and product.
Not necessarily: check the fat content of the finished product. Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil in AH Raisins, while Jumbo lists cottonseed oil in Jumbo Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins 250g. Both product pages state 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing dried mixed fruit in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. AH Soaked Dried Apricots must be kept refrigerated at a maximum of 7°C after opening, so only choose this variant if you can maintain that temperature.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. PLUS Dried Apricots list sulphites. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; a low fat content tells you nothing about sulphites.
No. Albert Heijn lists 0.5 g of fat, 59 g of sugar and 344 kcal per 100 g for AH Raisins. Compare these values together and decide for yourself what amount suits your snack break. For dried fruit with no added sugar, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful.
