If you’re mainly looking for a low-fat option, the AH, Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed list 0.5 to 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, according to their product information. Also compare sugar, energy, ingredients and portion size: these fat figures alone don’t prove that a product meets a ‘reduced fat’ claim.
You’re looking for dried fruit that’s low in fat and want to tell fruit options apart from snacks with added oil. Albert Heijn’s product information for rehydrated apricots and banana chips shows why it’s important to check the label for the exact variant.
You want something sweet to enjoy in front of the TV, while also keeping an eye on sugar and energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day; this is dietary advice, not a product requirement.
You also choose based on ingredients, preservatives and allergens. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed list sulphites; if you have a sensitivity, it’s important to check the allergen information for the exact variant.
First compare the fat content of the specific variant, then check sugar, energy, ingredients and how much you’re serving. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods; the figures below alone don’t prove that a product meets a comparative ‘reduced fat’ claim.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and ingredients | Compare total fat per 100 g and check whether oil has been added. AH lists 0.6 g of fat for rehydrated apricots and 30 g for banana chips; the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. | If I mainly want a low-fat option while watching TV, I compare the labels and check for oil in the ingredients. Around 37% of consumers give fat content the highest priority. |
| Sugar, energy and portion size | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and decide on your portion in advance. AH lists 182 kcal and 37 g of sugars, Jumbo 237 kcal and 51.0 g, and PLUS 254 kcal and 53.4 g per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day; a product serving is different from this recommendation. | If I want to keep my portion in check when snacking in front of the TV, I look at sugar and energy and set out an amount in advance. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging. AH, Jumbo and PLUS list sulphites in the apricots reviewed; Jumbo also warns of possible cross-contamination with nuts, peanuts and sesame. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I check the information for that exact variant. Around 18% of consumers give ingredients and allergens the highest priority. |
| Packaging and storage | The AH and Jumbo apricots reviewed come in 250 g packs; PLUS lists a 375 g pack. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. Lidl’s page for dried tropical fruit states that it is sold in store. | If I want to pick up the fruit as part of my usual shop, I consider the packaging, where it’s sold and how to store it. Around 9% of consumers prioritise convenience when buying. |
The AH Banana Chips reviewed contain coconut oil and list 30 g of fat per 100 g. The name of the fruit alone doesn’t tell you how much fat the snack contains.
Check the total fat content and ingredients for the exact variant.
AH’s product information gives a serving size of 50 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day; these figures serve different purposes.
Decide on your portion in advance and keep product information separate from dietary advice.
PLUS lists 0 g of added sugars and 53.4 g of total sugars per 100 g. These are different figures.
Read both the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutrition table.
The AH, Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed list sulphites. Jumbo also warns of possible cross-contamination with nuts, peanuts and sesame.
If you need to avoid certain substances, check the allergen information on the current packaging.
The variants reviewed include rehydrated dried apricots and banana chips: two different snack options.
Jumbo Pitted Dried Apricots 250 g is one variant with product and nutritional information available.
Lidl lists Alesto and dried tropical fruit in various 200 g variants.
The Dutch product page describes Trader Joe’s Sun-Dried Apricots 250 g as soft dried apricots.
PLUS Dried Apricots Per Pouch 375 g has nutritional values and storage instructions on its product page.
Dirk describes 1 de Beste Apricots 375 g as soft apricots for snacking between meals.
According to the European Commission, a solid food must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to use the ‘low fat’ claim. This is a requirement for that claim, not a maximum for all dried fruit.
No, they are different claims. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g or 100 ml. The AH and PLUS apricots reviewed list no added sugars, but they do contain total sugars.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day. You can weigh this amount in advance; a product serving, such as the 50 g listed in AH’s product information, isn’t the same as daily dietary advice.
The apricots reviewed are sold as a snack. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; follow the current packaging for shelf life and any instructions after opening.
Check the allergen information for the exact variant. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS apricots reviewed list sulphites. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
