Choose dried fruit for a train journey based on the specific ingredient you need to avoid: check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, and assess any cross-contamination warnings separately. If you avoid sulphites, check specifically for sulphites too; organic or unsweetened claims alone say nothing about whether a product is suitable. For portion size, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day. This is nutritional advice, not a legal purchase limit.
If a specific allergen determines which snack you can choose, check both the ingredients and the allergen information. General claims such as organic or unsweetened are no substitute for checking. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says allergen information should appear on the label of prepacked products.
If sulphites are a concern for you, check preservatives and any sulphite information separately. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists sulphite as a preservative that may be added to foods.
If you’re keeping an eye on added sugar and how much you take with you, check the ingredients and decide on your portion in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this is nutritional advice, not a legal purchase limit.
Start with the ingredient you need to avoid, then check preferences such as unsweetened or organic. Next, decide how much you want to take and how you’ll dispose of the packaging while travelling.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific allergen | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Assess any cross-contamination warning separately; the NVWA has been checking this labelling since 1 January 2026. | If you avoid a particular allergen, you’ll want to know what’s in the product and what warnings appear on the label. Around 36% of consumers make this check their top priority. |
| Sulphites | Check for sulphite information and preservatives such as E220–E228. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists these codes for sulphite compounds. | If sulphites are a separate concern for you, look beyond the type or colour of the fruit. Around 29% of consumers make checking for sulphites their top buying priority. |
| Sugar and portion size | Check the ingredients for added sugar and decide on your portion in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day. | If you’re watching added sugar and portion size, you’ll want to portion out your snack in advance. Around 21% of consumers put this consideration first. |
| Taking it with you and disposing of the packaging | Check the packaging and storage instructions for the exact product. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in a bin or take it with them. | For a snack on the train, you’ll want to know how to carry it conveniently and what to do with the packaging. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
Organic and unsweetened describe different qualities from whether a product contains allergens. According to Albert Heijn, AH Biologisch Rozijn, ananas, mango, amandel mix contains almonds and pecans.
First check for the specific ingredient you need to avoid, then read the allergen information on the exact pack.
The product page for Jumbo Gedroogde Mango 125g listed cane sugar, E223 and sulphites. It also said the product was no longer available online; its ingredients do not apply to all dried mango.
Compare the ingredients of the exact variety you’re buying, and don’t draw conclusions about other products based on the type of fruit alone.
The weight of a pack is not a recommended portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day.
Decide in advance how much you want to take, and don’t use the nutritional guideline as proof that a product is suitable for your diet.
Its products include AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet and AH Biologisch Rozijn, ananas, mango, amandel mix.
The product page lists Jumbo Gedroogde Abrikozen Zonder Pit 250 g.
Lidl presents Alesto as a range of nuts, dried fruit and party snacks, including dried mango strips.
The Dutch ALDI website lists TRADER JOE'S Zongedroogde abrikozen in a 250 g pack.
PLUS has a product page for PLUS Sultana rozijnen in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
The range includes 1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana, Bio+ Rozijnen sultana and other dried fruit.
These products are dried fruit snacks to take with you. Some product descriptions mention sulphites or added sugar; check the ingredients of the exact variety before choosing.
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Could work as a snack to take with you if the listed ingredients suit your diet.
The description lists mango, sugar, salt, spices and preservatives, including E223/sulphites. Not suitable if you need to avoid sulphites; the ingredients list also includes sugar.
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Could work if you’re looking for a dried fruit snack and the listed ingredients suit your diet.
The product description lists 95% guava, sugar and a preservative. It also says the product contains none of the 14 major EU allergens; check the packaging and any cross-contamination warnings as well, taking your specific circumstances into account.
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The product description suggests it as a snack for on the go; first check that the ingredients suit your diet.
The description lists 75% mango, sugar and the preservative E223/sulphites. The pieces are described as individually wrapped. Not suitable if you need to avoid sulphites.
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Could work if you want to take an individually wrapped fruit snack with you and the ingredients suit your diet.
The description lists mango, sugar, glucose powder, malt syrup and E223/sulphites. Not suitable if you need to avoid sulphites.
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Could work if you want to take dried strawberries as a snack and the listed ingredients suit your diet.
The product description lists dried strawberries and sugar as ingredients.
No. According to Albert Heijn, AH Biologisch Rozijn, ananas, mango, amandel mix contains almonds and pecans. So check the ingredients on the exact pack, even if it says organic.
According to the NVWA, allergen information should appear on the label of prepacked products. Read the packaging of the variety you’re actually taking with you, and assess any cross-contamination warning separately.
According to the Dutch Food Allergy Foundation, a reaction to sulphites is an intolerance, not an allergic reaction. Sulphites are still a separate consideration when choosing dried fruit; check the ingredients and any sulphite information on the packaging.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been checking during inspections whether labels give the right warnings about allergen cross-contamination. A warning and an ingredients list serve different purposes; a label is no guarantee that a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day. You can use this advice to portion out your snack in advance; it is not a legal limit and does not tell you whether a product is suitable for your allergy.
