First, choose a product with an organic label and inspection code on the packaging. Then check the ingredients, when you plan to eat it and how much you want to have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day: count what you have with breakfast and during your coffee break, and check the ingredients and trace warnings if you have allergies.
You want to portion out a small amount of dried fruit in advance. Check the ingredients and count what you eat at breakfast and during your coffee break. A serving size on the packaging isn’t automatically a daily dietary recommendation.
You have dried fruit with breakfast and want to choose between a single fruit and a fruit and nut mix. Check the fruit content and see whether nuts are included as an ingredient.
You want to check the organic label and may also be looking for added sugar, unsulphured fruit or allergens. Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
Start by checking the organic label, then choose between a snack, a fruit for your breakfast or a mix. Finally, check the serving size, ingredients and storage instructions on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic origin | Look for the EU organic logo and inspection code. The European Commission explains that the logo is linked to certification by a recognised control authority or control body. | If I want to buy organic, I want to be able to check the label on the product. Around 27% of consumers put organic origin first. |
| Ingredients and daily portion | Check the ingredients and total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day; count what you have at breakfast and during your coffee break together. | When I want to choose my ingredients and portion carefully, I compare the label with what I’ve already eaten that day. Around 27% of consumers put ingredients and portion control first. |
| Snack or breakfast topping | Check whether the product contains a single fruit or other fruit and nuts too. A mix containing nuts isn’t the same as a pack of dried fruit only. | For breakfast, I want to choose between a single fruit and a mix. Around 20% of consumers put breakfast use and variety first. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose packaging that suits how you’ll use the product, and follow the storage instructions for that specific product. These can vary from one product to another. | If I use a pack regularly, I want to be able to store it and finish it as directed on the label. Around 13% of consumers put suitable everyday use first. |
| Tolerance | Check allergens listed as ingredients separately from warnings about possible traces. Only choose an unsulphured product if this is explicitly stated on the label. | If a particular ingredient isn’t suitable for me, I also check for possible traces, not just the product name. Around 13% of consumers put their personal dietary requirements first. |
For the dried mango reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving, and for the dates, a 50 g serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day, so the manufacturer's serving sizes aren’t the same as this dietary recommendation.
Weigh out your own portion and count the dried fruit you have at breakfast and during your coffee break together.
The product page for AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. The organic label alone doesn’t tell you the total sugar content.
Check both the ingredients and the nutritional information, and choose an amount that suits your daily routine.
The AH mango and Smaakt apricots reviewed carry warnings about possible traces. The AH fruit and nut mix also contains almonds and pecans.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and trace warnings on the current packaging separately.
For the dried pitted dates reviewed, Albert Heijn warns that a stone may accidentally have been left behind.
Check a date before biting into it or adding it to your breakfast.
The AH Biologisch products reviewed include unsweetened mango, dried pitted dates and a fruit and nut mix for snacking or as a breakfast topping.
The Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen Biologisch 250 g reviewed is an option for snacking or adding to breakfast.
The Dutch product page lists Belbake Biologische rozijnen as a relevant product range among the supermarket options reviewed.
PLUS stocks the Smaakt Abrikozen bio 250 g reviewed here. PLUS is the supermarket; Smaakt is the product brand.
These products are suitable for snacking on fruit, sultanas or dates. Check the title, ingredients and any age or usage guidance for each product; the product names don’t all carry the same organic label.
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The product information describes jujube as the only ingredient and says it can be eaten as a snack. Net weight is 280 g.
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The product information lists individual 14 g portions, which are handy if you want to portion them out in advance. The title says the product is suitable from 12 months; the product information advises supervision and says it isn’t suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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The product information lists apricots, dates and banana as ingredients for a varied fruit snack. It says the product is suitable from 12 months and may contain traces of nuts.
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If you’re looking for a small portion of dates as a snack, the product information lists 95% dates and nutritional values per 14 g portion. It says the product is suitable from 12 months and advises sitting the child upright and supervising them while they eat.
Check the organic label and inspection code on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is linked to certification by a recognised control authority or control body; the AH mango reviewed, for example, lists IT-BIO-009.
No. The product page for AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet lists 0 g of added sugars and 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. So check both the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variant.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. This is dietary advice, not a legal limit for products. Count the fruit you have at breakfast and during your coffee break together, and don’t automatically treat a manufacturer's serving size as a daily recommendation.
Check both allergens listed as ingredients and warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergens required to be declared must be listed in the ingredients. Organic origin doesn’t automatically mean a product is suitable for everyone.
Follow the instructions on the label for your product. For the organic sultanas reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. The product information for the Smaakt apricots reviewed says to store them in a cool, dark place in a sealed pack. Don’t assume these instructions apply to other products.
