Choose dates for stuffed nibbles, dried mango pieces to serve as they are, and raisins if you also want to mix the fruit into breakfast dishes. Check each pack for the organic certification, ingredients and allergens: unsweetened does not mean sugar-free, and a stone may sometimes remain in pitted dates.
You’re looking for fruit with verifiable organic certification to share or use in nibbles. You can stuff dates and serve dried mango as fruit pieces. Albert Heijn lists stuffing as a way to use the dates reviewed.
You want to use one purchase for both a drinks gathering and breakfast dishes. If so, check the product format, packaging and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests adding dried fruit to breakfast.
When sharing food, you check for added sugar, ingredients and warnings about possible traces of peanuts and nuts. Albert Heijn lists such traces for the mango and dates reviewed; a product containing just one fruit ingredient is therefore not automatically suitable for everyone.
A good choice when: you want to prepare stuffed nibbles.
Bear in mind: the AH pack reviewed contains 500 grams; check for stone fragments and possible traces of peanuts and nuts.
A good choice when: you want to serve fruit pieces straight away.
Bear in mind: the AH version lists 61 grams of sugars per 100 grams and may contain traces of peanuts and nuts.
A good choice when: you want to share fruit and also mix it into breakfast dishes.
Bear in mind: some of the organic varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil as well as raisins.
Pre-packed products bearing the EU organic logo must include a control body code and a statement of agricultural origin. The European Commission says the logo may only be used on certified organic products. Then check the ingredients and usage information for the exact version, too.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check the certification mark and, for the EU organic logo, the control body code and agricultural origin. | I want to be able to verify on the label that the fruit is organic. Around 28% of consumers put this check first. |
| Product format | Decide whether you want to serve the fruit as it is or stuff nibbles; check dates for any remaining stones. | I want to do little preparation, or make stuffed nibbles to suit my gathering. Around 22% of consumers choose mainly based on product format and preparation. |
| Ingredients and sugar | Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table; check claims against the exact version. | I want to know what has been added to the fruit and how much sugar the label lists, including when I use it at breakfast. Around 22% of consumers check this first. |
| Allergens | Read the warnings on the pack and check the ingredients in any fillings, too. | I want to take account of an allergy affecting someone sharing the food. Around 17% of consumers make allergen information their first check. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use and follow the storage instructions. | I want an amount that suits the gathering and the option to use any leftovers at breakfast later. Around 11% of consumers prioritise a suitable quantity and storage. |
A short ingredients list or an unsweetened label does not, by itself, prove organic certification. The European Commission only allows the EU organic logo on certified products.
First check the product’s organic information, then look separately at the ingredients and nutrition table.
The AH mango and dates reviewed may contain traces of peanuts and nuts. A filling may also introduce another allergen.
Read the current packaging and check the ingredients in any fillings or other additions, too.
Albert Heijn warns that a stone may still be present in the pitted dates reviewed.
Check the dates as you prepare them, especially if you’re stuffing them.
The product listings below can help you identify specific versions; they are not recommendations for an entire brand range.
The products reviewed from this retailer include organic raisins, dried unsweetened mango and pitted dates.
The version mentioned is Jumbo Organic Sun-dried Sultana Raisins 250g.
The product listing is for BIO+ Sultana raisins in a 250-gram stand-up pouch; BIO+ is the product brand.
Lidl Netherlands lists Belbake Organic Raisins.
Dirk lists Bio+ Sultana Raisins, 250 grams.
The ALDI listing mentioned is for Trader Joe’s raisins, 500 grams.
These product options are suitable for snacking on dried fruit or using it at breakfast. Check each pack to make sure the organic certification and ingredients suit your needs; a product title alone is no substitute for checking.
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The product description presents fruit bites made with dried apricots, dates and banana as a snack.
The ingredients list states 44% dried apricots and 44% dates, alongside banana and rice flour; according to the product description, no sugar has been added.
The product description says it is suitable from 12 months and may contain traces of nuts. Check the organic product information on the pack before choosing it as a certified organic product.
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The product description presents mini dates as a snack; the title describes them as organic dates.
According to the product description, the dates are intended for children from 12 months and should be stored somewhere cool, dry and dark.
Check the organic product information and the full packaging before choosing this version for a drinks gathering.
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The product description suggests snacking on them or adding them to breakfast cereal; the title states 250 g.
The ingredients list includes raisins and sunflower oil. According to the product description, a stalk or stone may remain despite inspection and cleaning.
After opening, keep the pack tightly closed and check the organic product information on the packaging before choosing this version as organic.
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The product description presents organic raisins in individual snack boxes.
According to the product description, they are intended for children over 12 months; supervise them while eating. The description says they are not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
The product description says no sugars have been added. Check the organic certification and ingredients on the pack.
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The product description suggests dried soursop as a snack or as an addition to yoghurt or breakfast cereal.
According to the product description, the product contains white sugar, glucose and sodium metabisulphite. The product name does not mention organic certification; check the packaging before choosing it as organic.
No. The EU organic logo must be accompanied by the control body code and agricultural origin; the code does not have to be Dutch. The European Commission explains this labelling. Check the full label on the exact version.
No. Unsweetened means that no sugar has been added, but the fruit may contain naturally occurring sugars. Check the ingredients list and nutrition table for the version you’ve chosen; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than a handful of dried fruit.
The warning indicates possible accidental presence; it is not the same as peanuts being an ingredient. According to the NVWA, Dutch rules on warnings about cross-contamination on pre-packed products have applied since 1 January 2026. Take the current warning into account if someone with that allergy will be sharing the food.
Yes. For the AH dates reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that a stone may sometimes remain. Check the dates as you prepare them, especially if you’re stuffing them.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. The raisins reviewed should be stored somewhere cool, dry and dark; the AH mango and dates also have a limited shelf life once opened. Use the packaging as your guide to how long to keep them.
