You don’t necessarily need to look for a product with a reduced-fat claim if you want to keep fat intake low: compare the fat content per 100 g on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0 g of fat but 26 kcal for one 9 g dried apricot. If by a lighter snack you mean one with less energy, weigh your portion too and check the storage instructions before you travel.
You want to compare the fat values on the label rather than relying solely on a claim on the front of the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that nutrition claims must comply with European rules.
You want to decide in advance how much dried fruit to take with you, so you look at energy per portion as well as fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 26 kcal for one 9 g dried apricot.
You want to know whether a product’s storage instructions are suitable for the length of your journey, especially if it needs to be refrigerated after opening. For example, the instructions for AH Apricots are specific to that product.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat content in grams per 100 g and read the nutrition table; don’t use a claim as a substitute for this information. | If fat is my main priority, I want to compare a specific figure with the claim. Around 33% of consumers put fat content first. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal on the same basis and decide how many grams to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 26 kcal for one 9 g dried apricot. | If you want to eat a measured amount during your journey, look beyond fat alone. Around 27% of consumers prioritise energy and portion size. |
| Storage while travelling | Read the storage instructions for before and after opening, and check whether you can follow them during your journey. | If I don’t have access to refrigeration while travelling, I want to know in advance whether the storage instructions are suitable. This is the main consideration for consumers who prioritise storage on the go; they make up around 27%. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you plan to eat on one journey; the contents of a pack are not a recommended portion size. | For occasional or regular train journeys, the amount in the pack may influence my choice. Around 13% of consumers prioritise pack size. |
Fat and energy are different nutritional values. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0 g of fat and 26 kcal for one 9 g dried apricot.
Compare both values, then decide how much to take with you on your journey.
The product page for AH Apricots says that, after opening, the pack should be refrigerated at a maximum of 7°C and has a limited shelf life.
Check the instructions on the pack you’re buying and make sure they suit your journey.
On its Alesto page, Lidl makes claims about nutrients and snacking. This brand presentation is not an independent comparison of all variants or their fat content.
Check the nutrition table and ingredients on the specific pack.
Offers products including AH Soft Dried Apricots; product information varies by product.
Offers soft and organic dried apricots, so you can compare each variant using its own product information.
Sells dried fruit, including apricots, under the Alesto range.
Lists Trader Joe’s Sun-Dried Apricots in a 250 g pack.
Lists PLUS Dried Apricots in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Lists pitted apricots; the product information helps you identify the variant on offer.
This selection includes dried dates, jujubes and raisins for anyone who wants to consider the nutrition table, a measured pack size or storage instructions when choosing dried fruit for a train journey.
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A good fit if you want to compare both fat and energy per amount before setting off.
Per 100 g: 0 g fat and 327 kcal. Pack size: 390 g. Seal tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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A good choice if you want to take raisins as a ready-to-eat snack.
The product information lists 100% dried grapes and recommends storing in a cool, dry place. Seal the pack tightly after opening.
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The 14 g boxes make it easy to set aside an amount to take with you.
The product description says to store in a cool, dry and dark place. It states that the product is suitable from 12 months; supervise children while they eat and do not give it to children with swallowing difficulties.
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A good fit if you want to decide for yourself how many dates to take with you.
The product description says the dates are ready to eat and recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Pack size: 908 g.
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A good fit if you want to take pitted jujubes with you and compare the values per 100 g.
Per 100 g: 0.5 g fat and 300 kcal. The product description says they are ready to eat and recommends sealing the pack tightly after opening and storing in a cool, dry place.
No. Compare fat and energy separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0 g of fat and 26 kcal for one 9 g dried apricot; this is general nutrition information, not a product specification for every variant.
Check the nutrition table on the specific pack alongside the claim. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that nutrition claims must comply with European rules.
Follow the instructions for the variant you’re buying. The product page for AH Apricots says to refrigerate after opening at a maximum of 7°C and notes that they have a limited shelf life; don’t assume the same applies to other products.
Not necessarily: net weight tells you how much is in the pack, not how much you’ll want to eat on one journey. Decide on your portion separately and use the nutrition values to assess that amount.
Dirk’s official information states that the chain does not offer a delivery service. So plan to visit a store for this purchase.
