Children's Easter egg hunt organisers
You want to prepare small edible treats and consider supervision, packaging and the children taking part. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not to give young children too many raisins at once.
Who is this for?
Breakfast shoppers looking for organic options
You want a clearly identifiable organic product and also check the ingredients and added sugars. The European Commission explains the requirements for using the EU organic logo.
Shoppers who want to portion it themselves
You want to divide one pack between several occasions and choose an amount you can store appropriately. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS can help you compare pack sizes and storage instructions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First check the organic certification and ingredients. Then decide how you’ll hand out the treats and how much you’re likely to use.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
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| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo and control code on the exact pack; check the ingredients separately. | I want to be able to check whether the organic claim suits my choice, rather than relying on how it looks. Around 29% of consumers prioritise recognisable organic certification. |
| Handing out treats carefully | Consider who is taking part, any allergens and the need to supervise young children; use packaging suitable for direct contact with food. | For an Easter egg hunt, I want to consider who will be eating the treats and prepare carefully. Around 29% of consumers give careful serving their top priority. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read the ingredients and check total and added sugars separately, for example per 100 g. | At breakfast, I want to know exactly what’s in the fruit and how much total and added sugar is listed. Around 24% of consumers focus mainly on the ingredients. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Work out how many portions you need and follow the storage instructions for your chosen product. | I want to prepare enough for the planned portions and think about whether I’ll use any leftovers later. Around 18% of consumers prioritise portioning and minimising leftovers. |
How to avoid common buying mistakes
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Assuming organic means sugar-free
Organic certification does not mean a product contains no naturally occurring sugars. Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Rozijnen as containing 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check the ingredients and nutrition information separately, and don’t let a product’s natural appearance determine how much you serve.
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Assuming a retail pack is a child-sized portion
The amount in a pack is not a personal serving recommendation for every child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on raisins.
Adjust the amount to suit the child, don’t give them too many at once, and supervise them while they eat.
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Using a decorative Easter egg as food packaging without checking
Any material that comes into direct contact with food must be suitable for that purpose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which products count as food contact materials.
Keep decorations separate from food if you’re not sure whether the material is suitable.
Putting together small portions yourself takes suitable food packaging and time to prepare.
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Overlooking the allergen warning
The AH dried mango variety states that the product may contain peanuts and various nuts. Organic certification does not make this warning any less important.
Check the exact pack and, if someone has an allergy, discuss the treats with their parent or carer and follow their individual dietary advice.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The range includes 250 g packs of AH Biologisch Rozijnen and 130 g packs of AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet.
- Albert Heijn provides ingredients and nutrition information. The raisins are listed as containing 0 g of added sugars per 100 g.
- The mango may contain peanuts and nuts. Check the warning on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers sun-dried organic sultana raisins in a 250 g pack.
- The product information lists organically grown raisins and sunflower oil, and gives the control code TR-BIO-132.
- The manufacturer warns that a stem or stone may occasionally remain.
PLUS
BIO+ Sultana raisins are available in a 250 g stand-up pouch.
- The product information states that the raisins are 99% organic and that the sunflower oil is organic.
- The ingredients and storage advice apply to this variety and do not necessarily apply to the entire PLUS range.
Lidl
Lidl lists Belbake Organic raisins in a 200 g pack.
- The product name and pack size identify a specific organic raisin variety.
- Check the exact pack for ingredients, allergens and the control code.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe's raisins in a 500 g pack.
- This pack is worth including when comparing quantities.
- The product name does not include an organic claim; don’t assume a product is organically certified based on its category alone.
Dirk
Dirk lists raisins in a 750 g pack.
- This pack is useful if you want to compare different quantities.
- The product name shown does not make an organic claim. Check the pack if organic sourcing is a requirement for you.
Joybuy products
These products are organic dried fruit, with options for small snack portions and portioning yourself.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic raisins 12M+, 140 g
An option if you’re looking for organic raisins in small snack portions.
The product information advises supervising children while they eat and states that this variety is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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B+ Sultana raisins, 250 g
Suitable if you want to portion organic sultana raisins yourself for snacks or breakfast cereal.
The product information warns that a stem or stone may occasionally remain.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic dates 12+
An option if you’re looking for organic dried dates as a fruity treat.
According to the product information, this variety is intended for children aged 12 months and over. Make sure the child is sitting upright and supervise them while they eat.
Frequently asked questions
Can young children have raisins as a treat?
Supervise young children and don’t give them too many raisins at once. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists raisins as a possible snack around a child’s first birthday, once they’re eating meals with the family; this is not a guarantee that they’re suitable for every child.
Can I put dried fruit straight into a decorative Easter egg?
For direct contact with fruit, use materials intended for food use. If you’re not sure whether the decorative egg is suitable, keep the fruit in separate food packaging. Wash your hands before portioning and use clean utensils.
Does every organic product have to display the green EU leaf?
Prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic must display the EU organic logo. The European Commission says the logo is optional, among other cases, for compliant organic products from other countries and for unpackaged organic products. If the logo is used, it should be accompanied by the control code and an indication of the agricultural origin.
Is organic dried fruit automatically suitable for someone with an allergy?
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. For example, the AH dried mango variety warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts. If you have an allergy, follow your individual dietary advice and don’t try products you suspect may be unsafe.
Are naturally occurring and added sugars the same thing?
No. For example, Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Rozijnen as containing 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. Check the ingredients and nutrition information separately.