If keeping fat low is your main priority, compare the nutritional values per 100 g; a low fat content does not prove that a product contains less fat than a comparable version. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo raisins checked list 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, while PLUS lists 0.8 g, according to the supermarkets’ product pages. When snacking, also consider your portion size and the energy and sugar values. If you use dried fruit in a dinner dish, treat it as an ingredient and assess the dish as a whole.
You’re looking for dried fruit for several small snacks and want to consider pack size and storage instructions. A larger bag means you’ll need to use enough of it and have a suitable place to store it. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS provide storage instructions for their raisin products.
You want to keep fat low, but also know how much energy and sugar you’ll get in your portion. Compare the values on the label per 100 g, then consider how much you want to eat. A serving size shown on the pack is not the same as dietary advice.
You’re looking for a sweet addition to a savoury dish, not a meal replacement. Check which form of fruit the recipe calls for and assess the whole dish, including the oil and other ingredients.
These points are for shoppers considering dried fruit for affordable snacking or use in dinner.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Low in fat or genuinely lower in fat? | Compare fat per 100 g; to establish a reduction, you’ll also need a comparable product. | If keeping fat low is my main priority, I check the label; to establish a genuine reduction, I also compare a like-for-like product. Around 22% of shoppers prioritise this when buying. |
| Pack size | Choose an amount that matches how much you expect to use and can store. | If I’m keeping an eye on my food budget, I don’t want to buy more than I can use. Around 28% of shoppers prioritise affordability. |
| Portion size, sugar and energy | Read the values per 100 g and take into account how much you eat. | If I want to measure out a snack portion, I look beyond the fat content alone. Around 22% of shoppers make portion control and nutritional values their main consideration. |
| Use in dinner | Check which form of fruit and preparation the recipe calls for; assess the whole dish. | If I’m adding dried fruit to a savoury dish, I choose a form that suits the recipe. Around 17% of shoppers prioritise using it in dinner. |
| Storage and allergens | Read the storage advice and allergen information on the specific pack. | If I need to store a product or take an existing sensitivity into account, I check the pack before choosing. Around 11% of shoppers prioritise this information. |
According to their product pages, the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS raisins checked list 326–344 kcal per 100 g. The total amount also depends on the portion size.
Compare fat, energy and sugar on the same basis, and weigh out the portion you plan to eat if you wish.
The packs checked come in different sizes. A larger bag may go unused if you can’t get through that amount in time.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it, and check the storage instructions on the pack.
A larger pack also needs enough storage space.
As well as raisins and apricots, Albert Heijn Allerhande’s spinach side dish contains oil and lists 8 g of fat per serving.
Assess the ingredients and nutritional values of the whole dish, and check whether the recipe is for a side or a main course.
A smaller pack of plain raisins may suit you if you’re looking for a limited quantity or want to use raisins in a recipe.
The 500 g pack of sun-dried Sultana raisins is a larger pack to consider when deciding how much to buy and how you’ll use it.
The category page is useful if you’re looking at different types of dried tropical fruit in store.
The Dutch product page lists a 500 g pack of raisins.
PLUS Sultana raisins are listed in a 375 g stand-up pouch, with a detailed nutrition table.
The product page lists a 750 g pack of raisins.
This Joybuy selection is raisins in individual snack boxes; the product name states 12M+.
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The individual boxes make this a packaged option for separate snack times; check that this child-focused version is right for the person eating it.
The pack contains 10 boxes of 14 g, 140 g in total.
The product description states that it is suitable from 12 months, that children should be supervised while eating, and that it is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
The European Commission sets the maximum for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods at 3 g of fat per 100 g. This limit refers to the absolute fat content and doesn’t prove that a product contains less fat than a comparable version.
No. A low fat content on its own doesn’t show that there has been a reduction compared with a comparable product. If that comparison matters to you, check the claim and information for comparable products; don’t infer a reduction from a low figure per 100 g alone.
No. The pack serving size for AH Raisins is 50 g, and Jumbo also lists nutritional values per 15 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day; this is dietary advice, not a legal consumption limit.
Not always; follow the recipe instructions. In Albert Heijn Allerhande’s spinach recipe, the raisins are added straight to the pan, while the apricots are listed as a soaked ingredient.
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the raisins checked in a cool, dry, dark place; follow the instructions on your pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products. Check the information on the specific pack, as not every product contains the same ingredients.
