Choose plain dried fruit as your fruit option, but don’t rely on it as your only source of protein if protein is your priority: AH Raisins list 3 g of protein per 100 g, while Jumbo Dried Apricots list 3.2 g per 100 g. If you need more, plan to bring a separate source of protein or check the label for the exact fruit and nut mix you’re considering. If you’re combining fruit with ingredients that spoil quickly, make sure you can keep those ingredients properly chilled.
To find out how much protein you’ll get in a portion, compare the nutritional information with the amount you’ll actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.6 g of protein in a 20 g handful of raisins; if needed, plan to bring a separate source of protein too.
The storage instructions on the packs of AH Raisins and Jumbo Dried Apricots say to store them in a cool, dark and dry place. If you’re combining them with ingredients that spoil quickly, you’ll need to consider separately how to keep those ingredients chilled.
Check the ingredients, sugars and allergen information for the exact product. Jumbo Dried Apricots contain sulphites and, according to the product information, may also contain nuts, peanuts and sesame. A fruit and nut mix is also a different choice from plain fruit.
Start with the protein in the portion you’ll actually take with you. Then decide whether you want plain fruit, a fruit and nut mix, or a separate source of protein. Finally, check the storage instructions and product label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare values per 100 g, then work out how much you’ll get in your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.6 g of protein in 20 g of raisins. | If I want to know how much protein my festival portion actually provides, I compare products on the same weight basis and calculate the amount in my own portion. Around 40% of consumers prioritise protein. |
| Storage at the campsite | Follow the instructions for each ingredient. For food that spoils quickly, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing it at 4 °C and throwing it away if it has been out of the fridge for more than 2 hours. | Without reliable refrigeration, I want to know whether the storage instructions are compatible with the facilities at my campsite. Around 30% of consumers prioritise storage. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack. AH Raisins list 59 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars per 100 g. | If I have an allergy or prefer fruit only, I want to check the exact ingredients. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight and match it to the number of portions you want to take. | If I want to take the right amount for my needs, I compare the pack size with the portions I’ve planned. Around 10% of consumers prioritise the amount they need. |
Jumbo Dried Apricots list 3.2 g of protein per 100 g, but just 0.6 g per 20 g portion. So the value per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from your own portion.
Compare products on the same weight basis, then work out the amount in the portion you plan to eat.
Dried fruit and ingredients that spoil quickly have different storage requirements. The instructions for the fruit don’t automatically apply to the whole combination.
Check the storage instructions for any perishable ingredients too, and only take them with you if you can keep them properly chilled.
A mix containing ingredients that spoil quickly needs suitable refrigeration and extra planning.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Student Mix as an unsalted nut mix with raisins. Jumbo Dried Apricots contain sulphites, so you’ll need to check the ingredients and allergens for the mix and the fruit separately.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product rather than relying on the product category alone.
A place to look for loose raisins or, as a separate option, fruit and nut mixes.
Dried fruit in different varieties and pack sizes, including dried apricots.
A supermarket worth checking for dried fruit.
A place to look for a fruit and nut mix, rather than dried fruit alone.
A place to look for dried apricots, including a 375 g stand-up pouch.
A place to look for raisins and other dried fruit.
Not usually. Albert Heijn presents the raisins in question as a snack and also suggests using them in dishes. For other products, follow their own instructions; not all dried fruit needs soaking.
Only if you can keep the mixture properly chilled. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing food that spoils quickly at 4 °C and throwing it away if it has been out of the fridge for more than 2 hours. Storage instructions for dried fruit don’t apply to the whole mixture when it includes dairy.
No. Albert Heijn’s product page lists 0 g of added sugars in AH Raisins, but 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The list of regulated allergens includes nuts, peanuts, sesame and sulphites. If you have a relevant allergy, check the current product information for the exact product.
