Organic raisins make a simple addition to cereal; choose unsweetened organic pineapple if you’re looking for a different fruit flavour. Albert Heijn and PLUS list raisins in 250 g packs, while Albert Heijn lists the pineapple in an 80 g pack and says it has a limited shelf life once opened. If you have little room for chilled storage, check the instructions on the exact pack, and look separately at the ingredients, warnings and organic certification information.
You want to be able to recognise organic certification, rather than relying on words such as ‘natural’. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo is used on products certified as organic by an authorised control authority or control body.
You’re looking for a simple addition to cereal and want to know what else is in the pack besides fruit. Voedingscentrum distinguishes between fruit with no added sugar and the sugar content of dried fruit.
You want to take packs that suit the number of breakfasts you have planned and the space available to store them. Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened raisins in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; when camping, the instructions on the exact pack and the conditions remain key.
Raisins make a simple addition to cereal, while pineapple offers a different fruit and comes in a smaller pack. If you have little room for chilled storage, first check whether you can follow the storage instructions for the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the organic label, the EU organic logo where applicable, and the certification information on the exact pack. | If I buy organic, I want to be able to recognise the certification on the pack. Around 28% of consumers prioritise verifiable organic certification. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read the full ingredients list and check total sugars per 100 g separately from any statement about added sugars. | With cereal, I want to know whether it contains anything besides fruit, such as oil, and whether sugar has been added. Around 22% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Storage at the campsite | Follow the storage advice and the instructions for after opening on the exact pack. | I want to be able to store the fruit as instructed on the pack, even if my campsite is warm or damp. Around 22% of consumers give storage the highest priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the number of breakfasts you want to take fruit for. | I want a pack that suits the breakfasts I have planned and doesn’t leave me with unnecessary leftovers. Around 17% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity. |
| Breakfast variety | Choose the type of fruit you’d like, then check the ingredients and any warnings. | If I want a different type of fruit with breakfast, I look for an option that suits how I plan to use it. Around 11% of consumers prioritise variety. |
For the raisins reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. These are different figures, and one does not replace the other.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional values separately. Voedingscentrum advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar.
The raisins reviewed should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place. A warm or damp spot may make it difficult to follow this storage advice.
Choose a pack and storage spot that suit the instructions, and don’t take more than you expect to use.
For the pineapple reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts. An organic label does not replace allergen information.
If you need to avoid an allergen, read the information and warnings on the exact pack.
The raisin packs reviewed are 250 g, while the dried pineapple reviewed is 80 g. A pack may therefore contain more or less than you need for your planned breakfasts.
Choose a quantity to suit the number of times you’ll use it and your storage options once opened.
Lists organic raisins for breakfast and unsweetened dried pineapple as an alternative fruit option.
Lists BIO+ Sultana raisins in a 250 g pack, which may suit anyone looking for raisins for several breakfasts.
Lists De Kleine Keuken Raisins Without Sulphites 12+ Months 140 g as a product for babies and children.
Lists Bio+ Sultana Raisins in a 250 g pack.
These products are suitable options for dried fruit at breakfast while camping. For each product, check the organic label and certification information on the exact pack.
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The individual portions are handy if you want to take measured servings of raisins for breakfast while camping.
The product description lists ten snack boxes of 14 g each. Check the organic label and certification code on the pack.
The product information says it is suitable from 12 months and should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. Supervise children while they eat; according to the product information, it is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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These dates are an option if you’d like to take a different type of dried fruit from raisins for breakfast while camping.
The ingredients information lists 95% dates and 5% rice flour. The product information says no sugars have been added; check the ingredients and organic label on the pack.
The product information says it is suitable from 12 months and should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
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The product description suggests adding raisins to cereal, which may suit anyone who likes to mix fruit into breakfast.
The ingredients information lists raisins and sunflower oil. The product information says no sugars have been added; check the organic label and ingredients on the pack.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack well after opening. According to the product information, the presence of a stalk or stone cannot be completely ruled out.
No, it depends on the product type and where it comes from. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed food produced in the EU and sold as organic; it is optional for certain imported and non-pre-packed organic products. So check the other organic information on the pack too.
No. ‘No added sugars’ and total sugar content are two different things. For the raisins reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. Voedingscentrum advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar.
No, follow the instructions for the exact type of fruit. Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened raisins in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; for the pineapple reviewed, Albert Heijn says ‘limited shelf life once opened’. Also take the storage conditions at the campsite into account.
No, the storage advice for dried fruit does not automatically apply to yoghurt. Voedingscentrum advises keeping perishable foods in a suitable cool box when camping and recommends storing them for no more than one day. Follow the yoghurt’s storage instructions and keep an eye on the conditions inside the cool box.
Read the allergen information and warnings on the exact pack. For the dried pineapple reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts; an organic label does not replace this check.
