Choose according to the ingredient you actually need to avoid. Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen as gluten-free and lactose-free, but these claims do not prove that the product is suitable for every allergy; check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. Also consider the storage instructions and information about added sugar when deciding what will work for your working day.
You’re looking for something to eat during the working day that suits your specific dietary restriction, such as avoiding peanuts, nuts or milk. Check the ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination for each product; the dried fruit category itself tells you nothing about suitability.
You’re looking for clear product information to help with your dietary choice. Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen as gluten-free and lactose-free; these claims don’t automatically answer questions about other allergies.
You want to know whether dried fruit contains sulphites. Look beyond claims that a product is unsulphured: check whether it is free from a specific added sulphite and whether it is demonstrably suitable for your personal dietary restriction.
Start with the dietary requirement you need to meet, then check whether the ingredients, any warnings and the storage instructions are suitable for your office.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific allergen | Check the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the exact packaging. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. | If I need to avoid peanuts, nuts or another specific allergen, I want to check the information for this exact variant. Around 29% of consumers prioritise suitability for a specific allergen. |
| Sulphites | Read the ingredients and look for sulphites, sulphur dioxide or E220–E228. EFSA explains that sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared as allergens in the EU above 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L, expressed as total sulphur dioxide. | If I want to avoid added sulphites, I look beyond a claim that a product is unsulphured. Around 24% of consumers give avoiding added sulphites top priority. |
| Gluten or lactose | Check the information for the exact variant. Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen as gluten-free and lactose-free; lactose-free does not mean suitable for someone with a milk allergy. | If I need clear gluten-free or lactose-free information, I want the claim to address my specific dietary requirement. Around 18% of consumers start with these product characteristics. |
| Office storage | Read the instructions for after opening and make sure the packaging suits the storage facilities available. Albert Heijn says AH Gewelde gedroogde abrikozen must be refrigerated after opening at a maximum of 7 °C. | If I want to keep snacks at the office, I check whether I can follow the storage instructions after opening. Around 17% of consumers prioritise practical office supplies and storage. |
| Added sugar and portion size | Read the ingredients and nutritional information separately. The Voedingscentrum advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar, as dried fruit contains a lot of sugar. | If I’m looking for no added sugar, I don’t confuse this with sugar-free and I choose my portion mindfully. Around 12% of consumers give this consideration top priority. |
A claim such as gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan refers to a particular characteristic and doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for people with other allergies. For example, AH Gewelde gedroogde abrikozen is labelled gluten-free, but according to the product information it contains sulphites.
Check the exact variant for the ingredient you need to avoid, and also look for any relevant warnings.
AH Abrikozen ongezwaveld lists potassium sorbate (E202). So the claim that it is unsulphured does not mean that the product contains no other preservatives.
Read the full ingredients list and treat ‘unsulphured’ as a specific product characteristic.
Albert Heijn says AH Gewelde gedroogde abrikozen must be refrigerated after opening at a maximum of 7 °C. This instruction does not automatically apply to every variant.
Before buying, check the storage instructions for after opening and consider whether you can follow them at the office.
No added sugar does not mean that dried fruit contains no sugar. The Voedingscentrum advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar.
Check both the ingredients and nutritional information, and choose a portion that suits how you plan to enjoy it.
The variants listed show why you should check dietary claims and storage instructions for each product.
Jumbo Gedroogde Abrikozen Zonder Pit 250 g is a variant for which sulphite and cross-contamination information is relevant.
The Lidl product page describes 100 g variants of dried blueberries and cherries.
ALDI Nederland’s product information lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS Gedroogde abrikozen 375 g is a larger-pack variant with clear information about sulphites.
Dirk lists raisins in a 750 g pack, which may be relevant if you’re looking for a larger supply.
These products are dried fruit snacks for the office. The product descriptions provide some information about ingredients and packaging; check the current packaging for allergen information and decide for yourself whether a variant is suitable for your specific dietary restriction.
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An option if you’re looking for individually packed portions of jackfruit to take with you or enjoy at the office.
The product description lists jackfruit as the only ingredient and says the pack contains six individual 25 g portions.
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A small pack to consider if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat jackfruit snack.
The product description lists jackfruit as the only ingredient and says no sugar is added. Store it in a cool, dry place as instructed.
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An option to consider if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat jackfruit snack.
The ingredients list states 98% jackfruit and vegetable oil. Check the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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A variant to consider if you’re looking for dried guava as a snack.
The ingredients list states guava, sugar and a preservative. The product description advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
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An option if you’re looking for dried strawberries that are ready to eat, according to the product description.
The ingredients list states dried strawberries and sugar. The description says the pack can be resealed after opening.
You can’t tell from the lactose-free claim alone. Check the ingredients and relevant milk warnings on the exact packaging; being lactose-free does not automatically answer whether a product is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
No. EFSA explains that sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared as allergens above 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L, expressed as total sulphur dioxide. So the absence of this declaration does not prove that the product contains no sulphites; if you need to avoid them, ask for product-specific information.
Assess the warning in relation to the allergen you need to avoid, and follow the information on the current packaging. The NVWA states that Dutch PAL rules have applied since 1 January 2026: a risk assessment must determine whether the reference value could be exceeded, and a warning must not be used if there is no such risk.
Yes, under certain conditions. According to the NVWA, the production date is the deciding factor, and stocks of prepacked products may be sold after 1 January 2026 if the food is safe. So the purchase date alone won’t tell you when the packaging was made.
Not if you’re following the instructions for AH Gewelde gedroogde abrikozen: Albert Heijn says they must be refrigerated after opening at a maximum of 7 °C. Follow the storage instructions for other variants and don’t assume this temperature applies to all dried fruit.
Base your choice on the current packaging, and don’t use the variant as part of your dietary selection if the information doesn’t match. If in doubt, contact the customer service team listed on the packaging or product page.
