Choose a bag of organic raisins if you want to portion them out yourself, individual boxes if you want to take a pre-measured portion with you, or unsweetened dried mango if you’re looking for mango with fruit as its only ingredient. Always check the organic labelling, ingredients and allergen information; unsweetened doesn’t mean the product is low in total sugars.
Want to take a small amount of organic dried fruit with your sandwich and use the same bag more than once? A bag of raisins lets you decide the portion size. Compare the ingredients and follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for raisins.
Looking for dried fruit with a short ingredients list? The unsweetened mango from Albert Heijn that was reviewed lists dried mango as its ingredient. The product information also states that it contains naturally occurring sugars and warns that it may contain peanuts and nuts.
If you don’t want to weigh it yourself, individual boxes can be practical. The De Kleine Keuken raisin snacks reviewed come in 14-gram boxes. If you’re giving them to a child, follow the product instructions on age, sitting upright and supervision.
Start by checking the organic labelling and ingredients list, then decide which packaging and quantity suit your lunch. The European Commission explains when the EU organic logo may be used.
| Purchase consideration | What should you look for? | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic labelling | Where applicable, check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the stated agricultural origin. An organic claim must apply to the specific product. | If I want to check organic origin first, I look at the labelling on the packaging itself. Consumers who prioritise demonstrable organic credentials make up around 25% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read the full ingredients list and distinguish added sugars from total sugars. Also check for product-specific allergen warnings. | If I’m looking for a particular composition or need to take an allergy into account, I check the label on that exact product. Consumers who prioritise composition and a suitable portion make up around 33% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| A portion to take with you | Compare the weight of each box with the amount you want to take. With a loose bag, you’ll need to portion it out yourself. | If I want to take a pre-measured amount with my lunch, individual snack boxes are an option. Consumers who prioritise portioning convenience make up around 25% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare pack sizes by weight and check the storage advice for any fruit left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. | If I’m opening a pack more than once and want to avoid having unused fruit left over, I consider the quantity and storage instructions. Consumers who prioritise quantity and storage make up around 17% of consumers in this breakdown. |
Albert Heijn’s unsweetened dried mango lists 0 grams of added sugars and 61 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. These figures describe different things.
Check both sugar figures and choose an amount that suits you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit per day.
A dried fruit and nuts category may include organic nuts without confirming the organic status of the fruit.
Check the labelling on the packaging of the specific fruit you’re buying.
The AH raisins and mango reviewed list a 25-gram portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit per day, so a portion listed on a label isn’t the same as that recommendation.
Take account of how much dried fruit you eat in a day, and don’t automatically treat the labelled portion as a daily recommendation.
The AH Biologisch range reviewed includes raisins and unsweetened dried mango.
The options reviewed are organic sultanas in a bag and De Kleine Keuken raisin snacks in individual boxes.
The products reviewed include BIO+ Sultana raisins and De Kleine Keuken raisin snacks.
The product information reviewed lists dried blueberries and cherries in 100-gram packs.
The product description reviewed is for sun-dried, stoned plums.
The category overview includes various types of dried fruit, including apricots, figs, plums and dates.
These product choices are suited to organic dried fruit for lunch: pre-measured portions of raisins, bags of sultanas and products made with dates or apricots.
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Ideal if you want to take a pre-measured portion of raisins with you without weighing it yourself.
The product information lists 10 boxes of 14 grams. For children, follow the product instructions on age and supervision.
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An option if you’re specifically looking for organic dates rather than raisins.
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Ideal if you want to buy a bag of sultanas and portion them out yourself.
The product information lists organic raisins and sunflower oil. It also states that a stalk or stone may remain.
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A mixed fruit snack for anyone looking for other ingredients alongside apricots.
The product name lists a 20-gram pack; the product information warns that it may contain traces of nuts.
No. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed organic food produced in the EU; it is optional for certain imported and unpackaged organic products. If the logo is used, it should be accompanied by the control code and the agricultural origin.
No. The unsweetened mango from Albert Heijn that was reviewed lists 0 grams of added sugars, but 61 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. Check both figures in the product information.
No. The AH raisins and mango reviewed list 25 grams as a portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit per day. This is dietary guidance, not a legal requirement for buying the product.
Check the information for both the dried fruit and the bread and filling. The NVWA states that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed products, and that information about allergens in unpackaged products must be available before purchase, for example in writing or verbally on request. Organic labelling does not replace this information.
Follow the instructions for the specific product. The De Kleine Keuken raisin snacks reviewed are labelled as suitable from 12 months; the product information says to keep the child sitting upright and supervise them while they eat.
