Loose organic raisins are a good choice if you want to make up your own portions and use the same product at breakfast. Dried mango is an option if you’re looking for a single-ingredient fruit snack, while raisin boxes offer individual portions. Check the organic label, ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on each pack. ‘No added sugar’ doesn’t automatically mean a product is low in total sugars.
You’re looking for organic dried fruit that you can portion at home and take with you. A loose bag means measuring out your own portions; individual raisin boxes are another packaging option. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and De Kleine Keuken covers these options.
You also want to add dried fruit to breakfast, so you check the ingredients list. In the Albert Heijn product information we checked, the mango contains only dried mango, while the Albert Heijn and PLUS raisins also contain sunflower oil.
You’re looking for individual portions of organic fruit for a child. PLUS says De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins are suitable from 12 months; the instructions say children should sit upright and be supervised while eating.
Choose these if: you want to make up your own portions and use raisins at breakfast too.
Bear in mind: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS versions we checked contain sunflower oil as well as raisins.
Choose this if: you’re looking for a dried fruit product with just one ingredient.
Bear in mind: the AH pack lists 61 g of total sugars per 100 g and warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts.
Choose these if: you want ready-to-go portions to take with you.
Bear in mind: De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins come with instructions for young children, including sitting upright and adult supervision.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Taking it with you and portioning | Check the packaging format, pack size and storage instructions; don’t assume the pack is resealable. | I want to take portions with me without having to weigh them out at home each time. Around 36% of consumers give taking food with them and portioning it the highest priority. |
| Organic origin | Check the organic label, EU organic logo and any control code on the exact pack. | I want to be able to confirm from the packaging that the product is organic, rather than relying on it being described as ‘natural’. Around 36% of consumers put organic certification first. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read both the ingredients list and the total sugars per 100 g. Check the allergen information separately if it’s relevant to you. | I want to know what’s in the fruit and distinguish between no added sugar and total sugars. Around 28% of consumers focus on ingredients. |
A product can say that it has no added sugar and still be naturally high in total sugars. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 61 g of total sugars per 100 g for its dried mango.
Check total sugars and the ingredients separately from the organic label and any statement about added sugar.
According to the ingredients list, Albert Heijn’s dried mango contains only mango, but the pack warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts.
If you have a relevant allergy, always check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information is shown on the label of prepacked products.
BIO+ and Jumbo product information says that a stalk or stone may remain despite checks.
Look out for these natural impurities when portioning and eating the fruit, even if it’s organic.
These brands are relevant because of specific product ranges and pack formats; this information is not an assessment of their entire range.
Relevant products include AH Organic Raisins and AH Organic Dried & Unsweetened Mango.
The organic option we checked is Jumbo Sun-Dried Organic Sultana Raisins 250 g.
Relevant product ranges include BIO+ Sultana Raisins in a stand-up pouch and De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins.
The store listings include Bio+ Sultana Raisins and De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins 12 months.
This selection includes dried raisins in individual boxes or a loose bag, plus dates as an alternative. Check the organic label, ingredients and usage instructions on the pack you choose.
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Individual raisin boxes are a good choice if you want ready-portioned snacks to take with you.
The product information lists 10 boxes of 14 g. Suitable from 12 months; make sure your child sits upright and supervise them while they eat. Not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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An option if you’re looking for dried dates rather than raisins.
The ingredients list states 95% dates and 5% rice flour. The product information says it’s suitable from 12 months; make sure your child sits upright and supervise them while they eat.
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The loose bag is a good choice if you want to make up your own portions and add raisins to breakfast cereal too.
The pack contains 250 g. The ingredients are raisins and sunflower oil of organic origin. Store in a cool, dry, dark place; according to the product information, a stalk or stone may remain despite checks.
Skal Biocontrole directs consumers to the European organic logo. The word ‘organic’ is legally protected in the food and farming sectors; ‘natural’ is not proof of organic certification.
No. AH Organic Dried & Unsweetened Mango lists 0 g of added sugar and 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day as general dietary advice; this isn’t a specific eating plan for long walks.
Follow the instructions on the pack you have. The BIO+ and Jumbo raisins we checked should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. The AH mango pack also says that the product has a limited shelf life once opened.
No. The AH mango we checked warns that it may contain peanuts and various nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information is shown on the label of prepacked products; assess this information separately from the organic label.
PLUS says De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins are suitable from 12 months. According to the product instructions, make sure a young child sits upright while eating and supervise them; the portable pack doesn’t change these requirements.
