Start by checking the ingredients, gluten-free information and any warnings on the packaging of the exact product. A low fat content says nothing about whether it is suitable for someone with coeliac disease. Then compare fat per 100 g, and consider portion size, sugar and energy too: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general table for raisins lists 0.1 g of fat, 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars per 20 g serving.
If you’re shopping for someone with coeliac disease, you’ll want to know what the ingredients, gluten-free statements and cross-contamination warnings mean. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that this information is part of reading food labels.
You’re looking for dried fruit that’s low in fat, but you also want to consider sugar, energy and how much you actually eat. A fat claim doesn’t tell you whether a product is gluten-free.
You want a pack size that suits how you shop and use the product. Official product pages, for example, list 250 g packs of raisins at PLUS and 500 g packs at Jumbo and ALDI. Pack size says nothing about nutritional values or gluten-free suitability.
First check whether the packaging information is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Then compare fat, portion size and packaging on a like-for-like basis.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free suitability | Read the ingredients, gluten-free statements and warnings on the packaging of the exact product. The Dutch Coeliac Society includes statements as part of its guidance on reading labels. | When I’m shopping for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be clear about the ingredients and possible cross-contamination first. For around 36% of shoppers, confidence in the information on the label comes first. |
| Fat content and claims | Compare fat per 100 g. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods; this does not confirm that a separate ‘reduced fat’ claim applies. | If I’m mainly watching my fat intake, I want to compare the nutrition table without treating a claim as proof. Around 28% of shoppers give top priority to fat content or a verifiable fat claim. |
| Portion size, sugar and energy | Check energy and sugars alongside fat, and decide how much you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general table for raisins lists 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars per 20 g serving; these are not values for a specific pack. | If I want to weigh out a snack portion, I look beyond fat to sugar and energy too. Around 22% of shoppers put portion control first. |
| Packaging and shopping | Compare the net weight and check which delivery or collection options are available at your store. A larger pack may mean you’ll need to weigh out your own portions. | If I’m buying a larger pack to keep in stock, I want the quantity to suit how I use it. For around 14% of shoppers, practical shopping is the deciding factor. |
Fat content and suitability for a gluten-free diet are two different things. A low fat value does not confirm that a product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
First check the ingredients, gluten-free information and warnings on the packaging of the exact product; only then compare the fat content.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general table lists 0.1 g of fat in 20 g of raisins, but also 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars.
As well as fat, consider portion size, energy and sugars. These general values are not nutritional measurements for a specific shop-bought pack.
A fruit and nut mix is a different product from plain raisins, so you can’t use a table for raisins to work out the mix’s nutritional values or ingredients.
Read the ingredients and nutrition table for the whole mix you want to buy.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Even if you’re buying the product again, check the packaging of the exact version you have in front of you.
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Raisins, as well as a category featuring both dried fruit and fruit and nut mixes.
Jumbo lists Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins in a 500 g pack.
Lidl describes Alesto as a range of nuts and dried fruit, and suggests using dried fruit as a topping.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack and sun-dried apricots in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists Blue Raisins in a 250 g stand-up pouch and offers delivery or collection as shopping options.
Dirk has a dried fruit and nuts category featuring products such as apricots, figs, prunes and dates.
These products are dried fruit with fat values listed in the product information. This information does not confirm that a product is gluten-free or suitable for someone with coeliac disease; always check the current packaging and warnings for the exact product.
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The product information lists individual 25 g bags, handy for measured portions or as a topping; this does not confirm gluten-free suitability.
Listed fat: 1.2 g per 100 g. Listed sugars: 65.0 g per 100 g. Ingredient: 100% jackfruit.
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The product information describes pitted jujubes for snacking or adding to dishes; this description does not confirm gluten-free suitability.
Listed fat: 0 g per 100 g. Listed sugars: 50.0 g per 100 g. The product information lists jujube as an ingredient.
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The 25 g portion listed may be handy as a small snack or topping; the product information does not confirm gluten-free suitability.
Listed fat: 1.2 g per 100 g. Listed sugars: 35.0 g per 100 g. Ingredient: 100% jackfruit.
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The product description suggests enjoying it as a snack or adding it to yoghurt and cereal; this does not confirm gluten-free suitability.
Listed fat: 2.21 g per 100 g. The ingredients list includes soursop, white sugar, glucose, citric acid and sodium metabisulphite.
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The product information describes pitted jujubes for snacking or adding to dishes; the product listing does not confirm gluten-free suitability.
Listed fat: 0.5 g per 100 g. Listed sugars: 60 g per 100 g. The listing names red jujubes as an ingredient.
The symbol isn’t the only thing to check. The Dutch Coeliac Society also refers to gluten-free statements and advises assessing labels as a whole. Check the information on the packaging of the exact product.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This says nothing about gluten and does not confirm that a product meets the separate ‘reduced fat’ claim.
Yes. The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that cross-contamination can happen through contact with crumbs containing gluten in the kitchen. Keep the fruit and its storage container away from these crumbs when preparing and portioning it.
No, fat alone doesn’t give you the full picture. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general table lists 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars in 20 g of raisins, alongside 0.1 g of fat. So check your portion size and the other nutritional values too.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says the new rules on how and when food businesses must provide warnings on labels have applied since 1 January 2026. Check the information on the product you’re buying.
