If you have coeliac disease, choose an exact variant that is clearly labelled as both organic and suitable for a gluten-free diet: an organic certification on its own says nothing about gluten. Albert Heijn lists both features for the organic raisins, dates and mango reviewed here. Then consider the type of fruit, ingredients and pack size. Check the packaging of the product you buy, too, and take care to avoid cross-contamination when preparing breakfast.
You’re shopping for someone with coeliac disease and would also like to choose an organic product. Check both features separately: Albert Heijn lists them for the variants reviewed here, but this doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
You want to add dried fruit to breakfast and are mainly comparing the type of fruit, ingredients and added sugar, without losing sight of whether it’s suitable for a gluten-free diet.
You want to choose a pack that suits your needs and storage routine. Compare the net weight and follow the instructions on the packaging. At home, keep the fruit away from crumbs containing gluten.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for a gluten-free diet | Check the exact variant, the gluten-free claim and any warnings. Use clean utensils and preparation equipment. | When I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to know first whether the exact variant is suitable and how to avoid cross-contamination. Around 36% of consumers put gluten-free suitability first. |
| Organic certification | Look for the organic label and the EU organic logo. Assess these separately from the gluten information. | When I want to buy organic, I check the label on the product rather than relying only on the shop name. Around 29% of consumers make organic provenance their top buying priority. |
| Ingredients and breakfast portion | Read the ingredients list and distinguish added sugar from total sugars. Choose a portion that suits you. | When I choose dried fruit for breakfast, I want to know what’s in it and how much I’m having. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and a suitable breakfast portion. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight and follow the storage and use-by information after opening. | I want a pack that suits my needs and that I can store according to the instructions. Around 14% of consumers cite pack size, use and storage as their top buying priority. |
Organic certification and information about gluten answer different questions. An organic logo is therefore not a general confirmation that a product is suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Check both features on the exact variant and read the packaging. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises checking labels carefully.
According to Albert Heijn, the AH mango reviewed here contains no added sugar, but the product page lists 61 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Compare added and total sugars, and choose a portion that suits you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 gram of dried fruit per day. This is dietary advice, not a product requirement.
The AH packs reviewed here come in different sizes. Albert Heijn also says that the dates and mango have a limited shelf life once opened.
Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions for the exact variant.
A larger bag may go unused if you don’t get through it within the recommended storage period.
Crumbs from bread containing gluten can get into a gluten-free breakfast, for example via a chopping board, warns the Dutch Coeliac Society.
Use clean preparation equipment and keep bread crumbs away from the dried fruit and your breakfast.
The Dutch product pages for AH Organic Raisins, AH Organic Pitted Dried Dates and AH Organic Dried & Unsweetened Mango list organic labelling and state that the products are gluten-free.
Jumbo lists Organic Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins 250g as a separate product variant.
Lidl Netherlands lists Belbake Organic Raisins.
PLUS lists BIO+ Sultana Raisins in a 250 g pack; BIO+ is the product brand.
Dirk lists Bio+ Sultana Raisins in its range as a product from the external brand Bio+.
This selection includes organic dried fruit snacks, including variants for children aged 12 months and over. Product titles or ingredient information don’t automatically confirm that a product is suitable for a gluten-free diet, so check the packaging for the exact variant before choosing it if you have coeliac disease.
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An option if you’re looking for organic raisins in small portions. Check the packaging to confirm whether this exact variant is gluten-free, and read the allergen information.
The product information lists 10 snack boxes of 14 g, with no added sugars or sulphites. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
According to the product information, this is intended for children aged 12 months and over. Supervise children while they eat; not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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An option if you’re looking for organic dates. Check the packaging for the exact variant’s suitability for a gluten-free diet and its allergen information before choosing it.
The product information lists 95% dates and 5% rice flour, with no added sugars or sulphites. Nutritional values are also provided per 14 g portion.
According to the product information, this is intended for children aged 12 months and over. Make sure the child is sitting upright and supervise them while they eat to prevent choking.
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A fruit snack mix with dried apricots, dates and banana. Check the packaging for suitability for a gluten-free diet and allergen information before choosing this product if you have coeliac disease.
The ingredients information lists 44% dried apricots, 44% dates, 8% bananas and 4% rice flour. The product description states that no sugar has been added and warns of possible traces of nuts.
According to the product information, this is intended for children aged 12 months and over.
No. Skal Biocontrole explains that the European organic logo identifies the organic production method; suitability for a gluten-free diet needs to be checked separately. So check both features on the packaging for the exact variant.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, this type of warning indicates a possible risk of cross-contamination, not necessarily that every pack contains gluten. The society says that statements such as ‘may contain cereals containing gluten’ and ‘not suitable for people with coeliac disease’ mean the same thing. Don’t ignore such a warning because a product is labelled organic.
No. The AH variants reviewed here state that they contain 0 g of added sugar per 100 g, but they do contain total sugars. For example, Albert Heijn lists 61 g of total sugars per 100 g for the mango. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 gram of dried fruit per day.
Prepare your breakfast using clean equipment and keep crumbs containing gluten away from the dried fruit. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that crumbs on, for example, a chopping board can end up in a gluten-free dish.
No. According to their product pages, the AH dates and mango are labelled gluten-free and also carry warnings about possible peanut and nut contamination. These allergen warnings are relevant separately if you also need to avoid peanuts or nuts.
