Choose a bag of organic raisins if you want to use the same supply for breakfast and snacks you portion yourself; small boxes are handy if you want ready-portioned snacks to take with you. Check the organic label, ingredients and sugar information separately, and keep portions small for children. A fruit and nut mix has a different composition, so take extra care to check for nuts and consider who will be eating it.
You’re looking for organic dried fruit that you can take in a small portion. Check the pack size and make sure your child can eat it while sitting calmly, in a way that suits their chewing ability. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises children to sit calmly while eating.
You want to use a bag of raisins for breakfast as well as snacks you portion yourself. The ingredients and storage instructions can help you decide whether the pack suits these different occasions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container.
You’re comparing the organic label with the ingredients and allergen information, for example if you need to check for nuts or sulphites. An organic label doesn’t replace these separate checks; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
A good fit if: you want to measure out raisins for breakfast as well as snacks.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion them yourself and seal the pack tightly after use.
A good fit if: you want ready-portioned snacks to take with you.
Bear in mind: a pack size isn’t individual dietary advice; you should also supervise children while they eat.
A good fit if: you’re specifically looking for a mix with nuts rather than dried fruit alone.
Bear in mind: check the ingredients, consider allergens and take account of the age and chewing ability of those eating it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic label | Check the label and certification information on the exact pack. A general product range doesn’t automatically tell you anything about an individual product. | If I’m looking specifically for an organic product, I want to be able to check this on the pack of the exact variant. Around 31% of consumers give organic certification the highest priority. |
| Portion and sugar information | Compare total sugars with added sugars and check how much you’re giving. A portion shown on the label isn’t automatically personal advice for a child. | For a children’s snack, I want to give a small amount and be able to read the sugar information clearly. Around 31% of consumers prioritise portion size and sugar information. |
| Packaging and use | Check the net weight, whether there are individual snack boxes and the storage instructions for that pack. | If I want to take snacks with me and use the same supply for breakfast, how much preparation it takes matters to me. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience for these occasions. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; for young children, also check the size of the pieces. | If I need to check a particular ingredient or allergen, I want to see all the information for the variant I’ve chosen. Around 13% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
AH Organic Raisins lists 59 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars per 100 g. These figures apply to this variant and show why the two statements need to be read separately.
Check total and added sugars separately, and keep the amount you give small.
AH Organic Fruit Mix contains almonds. This makes it different from a bag of raisins alone and is relevant when checking allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises taking care with whole nuts for young children.
Read all the ingredients and allergen information, and make sure the pieces are suitable for those eating them.
A supermarket’s organic product range doesn’t by itself prove that an individual pack is organic. Skal Biocontrole explains that organic labels are protected and subject to specific requirements.
Check the organic label and certification information on the exact product you want to buy.
The product information for AH Organic Raisins describes a bag of raisins to portion yourself. For this variant, Albert Heijn lists an EU organic logo and a control code, among other details; this doesn’t automatically apply to other products from the retailer.
Jumbo sells De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins in a pack of individual boxes. The product information says they’re suitable from 12 months.
Lidl presents a general Bio Organic product range. The range name doesn’t specify the details of an individual pack of dried fruit.
Aldi presents its BIO organic product range and also lists Trader Joe’s raisins. That product listing doesn’t confirm that the raisins are organic.
Plus sells BIO+ Sultana Raisins in a 250 g bag and De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins in a 140 g pack.
Dirk lists Bio+ Sultana Raisins in a 250 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes dried fruit snacks to take with you or portion yourself, including raisins, dates and fruit pieces. Check the ingredients, portion information and any usage guidance for each product.
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The product information lists a 20 g portion and says it’s suitable from 12 months.
The description lists organic ingredients. It also warns that the product may contain traces of nuts.
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The individual boxes are designed for anyone who wants ready-portioned snacks to take with them.
The pack contains ten 14 g boxes. The product information says it’s suitable from 12 months, advises supervising children while they eat and states that the product isn’t suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
Store according to the instructions on the pack.
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This date snack is an alternative if you’re looking for dried dates rather than raisins.
The listed ingredients are 95% dates and 5% rice flour from organic sources. The product information says it’s suitable from 12 months, and advises children to sit upright and be supervised while eating.
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This bag is a good choice if you want to measure out your own portions for snacks or breakfast cereal.
The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil from organic sources, and 75.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Despite cleaning, a stalk or pip may remain.
No. Check the organic label and sugar information separately. AH Organic Raisins, for example, lists 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. These figures apply to this variant, not to all organic dried fruit.
Not necessarily. AH Organic and BIO+ list 25 g as a product portion, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping portions for children small and recommends fresh fruit. So don’t treat the portion on the label as individual dietary advice.
Make sure your child sits calmly while eating, and supervise them. For young children, choose pieces that suit their chewing ability. De Kleine Keuken 12+ Organic Raisins also advises children to sit upright and be supervised; the age guidance applies to that product.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for raisins is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly closed container. Also follow the instructions on your own pack; don’t automatically apply this advice to other dried fruit products.
Check the organic label and certification information on the exact pack. Skal Biocontrole states that organic labels are protected and subject to specific requirements; a general product range doesn’t prove the status of an individual product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. An organic label doesn’t replace this check.
