If you’re looking for fruit pieces with dried mango as the only ingredient, AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet 130 g is one option. For raisins you can also enjoy at breakfast, the organic varieties from Jumbo and BIO+ at PLUS are worth comparing. Check the certification, ingredients, allergen warnings and portion size. Albert Heijn lists 61 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars per 100 g for the mango, so unsweetened does not mean sugar-free.
You’re looking for dried fruit to enjoy during the match and want to be able to identify organic certification. A natural appearance or the label ‘unsweetened’ doesn’t mean the product is sugar-free. The European Commission explains when the EU organic logo can be used, and Albert Heijn’s product information also lists a control code for the mango.
You’d like to use the pack for breakfast after the match, too. So check the product’s pack size and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists dried fruit as a possible addition to breakfast.
You’re sharing fruit with others and want to take allergens into account. The ingredients list isn’t the only thing to check: AH Biologisch Mango also carries a warning that it may contain peanuts and various nuts.
This guide is for shoppers looking for organic dried fruit for match night, perhaps to enjoy at breakfast as well. Each row focuses on the main buying priority.
A good fit if: you want to serve pieces of fruit and are looking for a product with dried mango as its only ingredient.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn lists 61 g of total sugars per 100 g and warns that the product may contain peanuts and various nuts.
A good fit if: you want to serve raisins and use the pack for breakfast, too; the Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned come in 250 g packs.
Bear in mind: both ingredients lists also include sunflower oil; Jumbo lists 75.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check for the EU organic logo, the control body and the stated agricultural origin. For imported products, the logo is optional in certain circumstances, so its absence alone doesn’t prove that a product isn’t organic. | I want to be able to check that the organic claim is verifiable while watching the match; a natural appearance alone isn’t enough for me. Around 31% of consumers put verifiable organic certification first. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Read the ingredients list and compare total and added sugars on the same basis, for example per 100 g. | I want to be able to prepare a portion without mistaking ‘unsweetened’ for sugar-free. For around 31% of consumers, ingredients and portion control are the top buying priorities. |
| Packaging for snacking and breakfast | Check the net weight and storage instructions, and decide in advance how much you’ll use during the match and later at breakfast. | I want to choose one pack that works for both the match and a later breakfast, so I’ll use all of it. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this combination of uses. |
| Allergens | As well as the ingredients, check the current pack for warnings about possible allergens. | When we’re sharing snacks, I want to know whether the product suits the allergen needs of my guests. For around 15% of consumers, this check comes first. |
AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. The first figure doesn’t cancel out the second.
Compare total and added sugars separately, and prepare an amount that suits how you plan to use it.
The pack of AH Biologisch Mango lists dried mango as an ingredient, but also warns that it may contain peanuts and various nuts.
If you’re putting out a sharing bowl, check the allergen warnings on the current pack as well, and choose a product that suits your guests’ needs.
A bigger pack won’t necessarily suit how much you’ll use during the match and later at breakfast.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve and whether you’ll actually use the rest. Follow the storage instructions on the pack.
The examples below relate to specific products and labels; they aren’t an assessment of a brand’s or supermarket’s entire range.
AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet is one option if you’re looking for pieces of dried fruit.
Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen Biologisch 250 g is a sultana option reviewed for snacking and breakfast.
BIO+ is the product brand of the 250 g stand-up pouch of sultanas reviewed here.
According to the product information, these Joybuy products are organic raisins that are suitable as a snack or for breakfast.
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The product information says these organic raisins are suitable as a snack or added to breakfast cereal.
Ingredients: raisins and sunflower oil of organic origin. The nutrition information lists 75.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
According to the product information, a stalk or stone may remain despite checks.
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The product information describes organic raisins in small boxes, making it easy to serve a measured snack portion.
The pack contains 10 boxes of 14 g. The product information says it is suitable from 12 months, advises adult supervision while eating and states that it is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
No, not in every situation. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU. It’s optional for imported products that meet EU import requirements. If the logo is used, the control body and agricultural origin must also be stated.
No. For AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. Read these two figures separately.
Dried fruit can be added to breakfast; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests using it this way. Follow the storage instructions for your chosen product: PLUS BIO+ recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place, while AH states that the mango has a limited shelf life after opening.
Check both the ingredients and the allergen information on the current pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on pre-packed products. AH Biologisch Mango warns that it may contain peanuts and various nuts.
Check the net weight, how much you want to serve during the match and whether you’ll use the rest later. The mango pack mentioned contains 130 g; the Jumbo and PLUS raisin varieties mentioned each contain 250 g. Store the product according to the instructions on the pack.
