Choose organic dried fruit as a measured addition to your breakfast, not as a weight-loss product: the Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day, but this isn’t a required portion. Compare the organic certification, ingredients and nutritional information for the same quantity. Organic describes how a product is made; it doesn’t remove the need to watch your portion size.
You want to add something sweet to your breakfast without accidentally eating a lot of dried fruit. Weighing your portion and comparing nutritional information for the same quantity will help you make a more informed choice than relying on a health claim on the packaging.
You check the organic certification, control code and ingredients list. Consider how the product is made separately from its nutritional information and the amount you use.
You’re looking for a product that’s easy to portion, store and take with you as part of your regular shopping. Pack size and storage advice can help you decide whether a variety suits your routine.
Weigh your portion and compare products by the same quantity. The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this is dietary advice, not a required amount. The European Commission describes the EU organic logo as a mark for products that are certified organic.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and energy | Weigh the amount and compare energy per 100 grams or per equal-sized portion. | I want to weigh the amount I add to breakfast and compare the nutritional information for the same quantity. Around 36% of consumers pay most attention to portion size and energy. |
| Organic status | Check the EU organic logo, control code and the statement of agricultural origin. | I want to be able to check that the organic label suits my choice. Around 29% of consumers give organic certification the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and sugar | Read the ingredients list alongside the nutrition table; ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’. | I want to know what ingredients go into my breakfast and pay attention to added sugar. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on the ingredients. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack weight and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | I’m looking for packaging that’s easy to portion and can be stored according to the product advice. Around 14% of consumers consider ease of use most important. |
An organic label relates to how a product is made, not to a lower energy content or weight loss. The Voedingscentrum explains that weight loss is linked to consuming less energy than you use.
Choose organic if it suits your preferences, and assess the portion and nutritional information separately.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 0 grams of added sugars and 59 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. These are different figures on the label, not contradictory claims.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table for the variety you’re buying.
Label portions can vary and aren’t the same as the Voedingscentrum’s daily recommendation. You can’t directly compare nutritional information per 15 grams with a figure per 25 grams.
Compare per 100 grams or calculate the figures for exactly the same amount.
A regular variety of raisins and a dried fruit mix are different products from organic raisins. For example, ALDI and Lidl product listings describe raisins and a fruit mix respectively; the supermarket name alone doesn’t mean a product is organic.
Check the organic label and ingredients for the exact variety.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen is a specific option for anyone looking for organic raisins with a control code and ingredient information.
Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen Biologisch 250g is an organic variety of raisins with information about its ingredients and nutritional values.
PLUS sells BIO+ Sultana raisins in a 250-gram stand-up pouch; BIO+ is the product brand.
Dirk lists Bio+ Rozijnen sultana, in a 250-gram pack, as a product option.
These products are suited to anyone looking for organic raisins or dates as a measured addition to breakfast or as a snack.
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The ten individual boxes are designed for anyone who wants a ready-portioned amount.
Packaging according to the product information: ten 14 g boxes.
According to the product information, suitable from 12 months; supervise children while they eat. Not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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This date variety offers an alternative to raisins; the product information lists values per 14 g portion.
Ingredients according to the product information: 95% dates and 5% rice flour.
The product information lists 324 kcal per 100 g and 45 kcal per 14 g, with no added sugars.
According to the product information, suitable from 12 months. Ensure young children are sitting upright and supervise them while they eat.
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This variety of raisins is a good option if you want to add raisins to your breakfast cereal.
The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil of organic origin.
Nutritional values according to the product information: 326 kcal and 3.7 g of fibre per 100 g.
According to the product information, a stem or pip may remain despite cleaning.
Weigh out a portion and take into account what else you eat. The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this isn’t a required amount.
The EU organic logo indicates organic certification. The European Commission states that the logo may only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body. Also check the code and the relevant origin statement on the packaging.
No. AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 0 grams of added sugars and 59 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. For the variety you buy, check both the ingredients and the nutrition table.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging. Stichting Voedselallergie states that sulphites can be found in dried fruit and may cause an intolerance reaction. The NVWA says allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label.
The product information for the AH, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. Follow the storage advice and best-before date on your own pack.
