First, choose based on the ingredient you need to avoid, then check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings. Assess organic certification separately. For example, AH Biologisch Rozijnen is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free, but that doesn’t make it suitable for every allergy. No added sugar also doesn’t mean sugar-free (Albert Heijn; Voedingscentrum).
You’re looking for a snack without an ingredient you need to avoid, and want to be able to assess its ingredients, dietary claims and cross-contamination warnings. The NVWA explains allergen labelling, while Voedingscentrum distinguishes between food allergy and intolerance.
You prioritise information about sulphites and don’t want to mistake an organic label for a guarantee that a product is sulphite-free. Stichting Voedselallergie describes sulphite as a preservative that can be added to food.
You’re looking for organic dried fruit made without added sugar, but you’re also mindful of its natural sugars and how much you eat. The European Commission explains the requirements for the EU organic logo, while Voedingscentrum provides information about dried fruit.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Specific avoidance diet | Check the relevant dietary claim, ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the packaging. | If you need to avoid a particular ingredient, you’ll want to know whether the product information meets your needs. Around 31% of consumers prioritise suitability for a specific avoidance diet. |
| Sulphite information | Look for sulphites or E220–E228 in the product information; assess organic certification separately. | If you need to avoid sulphites, you need product-specific information rather than just an organic certification mark. Around 25% of consumers say avoiding sulphites is their main selection criterion. |
| Added sugar | Read the ingredients and compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g; also consider how much you eat. | If you’re looking for no added sugar, you’ll also want to keep an eye on natural sugars and portion size. Around 19% of consumers prioritise avoiding added sugar. |
| Organic certification | Check the organic claim and, where applicable, the EU organic logo and accompanying information. | If verified organic status is your top priority, you can assess the certification information separately from dietary claims. Around 13% of consumers give organic certification their highest priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare pack sizes and follow the storage advice for the specific product. | If you want to choose a pack size that suits how often you eat the fruit, the pack size and storage instructions matter. Around 12% of consumers prioritise how they use the product and the pack size. |
Organic certification and information about specific allergens answer different questions. Jumbo’s product page for Biologisch Sultanarozijnen states that the product may contain nuts, peanuts and sesame.
Check the organic claim separately from the allergen information, and read the current packaging to make sure it meets your specific needs.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 59 g of sugars per 100 g (Albert Heijn). These are two different facts about the same product.
Check both the ingredients and the ‘of which sugars’ figure. Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit without added sugar because of its sugar content.
A short recipe doesn’t, on its own, tell you whether an allergen could be accidentally present during production or processing.
As well as checking the ingredients, look for current warnings about possible cross-contamination. The NVWA explains the rules for allergen information on food.
The information below relates to the product examples mentioned. A retailer’s name doesn’t mean that its entire range is organic or suitable for a specific diet.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen is a specific product example with organic and explicit dietary claims.
Jumbo provides product information for 500 g of Biologisch Sultanarozijnen.
PLUS’s product information relates to BIO+ Sultana rozijnen in a 250 g bag.
Lidl lists a dried fruit mix, which is a different type of product from loose raisins.
ALDI’s product information relates to a 500 g pack of Trader Joe’s raisins.
Dirk lists regular raisins in a 750 g pack.
This selection includes organic raisins and dates, as well as an organic fruit snack. Check the ingredients and the dietary claim that matters to you for each product.
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A good choice if you’re looking for organic raisins with product information about added sugars and sulphites.
Ingredients: raisins. The product information states that there are no added sugars or sulphites.
The pack contains 10 servings of 14 g. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
The product information says it can be used from 12 months. It isn’t suitable for children with swallowing difficulties, and supervision while eating is advised.
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This organic fruit snack is an option if you’re looking for a mix of dried apricot, dates and banana with no added sugar.
The product information lists 44% dried apricots, 44% dates, 8% bananas and 4% rice flour.
According to the product information, it may contain traces of nuts.
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These organic dates could be a good fit if you’re looking for a product with dates as its main ingredient and information about sulphites.
The ingredients are listed as 95% dates and 5% rice flour. The product information states that there are no added sugars or sulphites.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place. The product title indicates 12+.
Also check for warnings about the possible accidental presence of allergens. New rules for allergen warnings on prepacked foods have applied in the Netherlands since 1 January 2026; the NVWA explains how and when businesses must provide these warnings.
No. Treat lactose intolerance and milk allergy as separate issues. Voedingscentrum distinguishes between food allergy and intolerance, so don’t take a lactose-free claim as a general guarantee about allergens.
The EU organic logo can be used on products that are certified organic and meet the requirements. The European Commission also provides information about the control code and agricultural origin. For imported products, the logo is optional, so its absence doesn’t always mean a product isn’t organic.
No, dried fruit can contain naturally occurring sugars. Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit without added sugar because of its sugar content. For example, AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 59 g of sugars per 100 g (Albert Heijn).
Follow the advice on the packaging of the product you buy. BIO+ Sultana rozijnen at PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to another product without checking.
