Choose raisins if you want to take small portions with you or spread them across several lunches; choose unsweetened mango if that’s the fruit you’re looking for. For both, check the organic certification, ingredients, total sugars and any allergen warnings: organic and no added sugar do not mean sugar-free.
You want to take a small amount with you and pay attention to ingredients, portions and storage. The raisin packs from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain 250 g; the product pages recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.
You’re looking for something to add to your lunch that has no added sugar, but you also want to know how much total sugar it contains. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for its raisins and unsweetened mango; the total sugar content is not zero.
You want to check the allergen information for the exact product variant before choosing. This is also important for unpackaged fruit in a canteen; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what information providers must make available.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Check for the EU organic logo, the control code and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains this labelling for organic products. | If I want to be sure that the organic status is clearly shown on the label, I check the product variant. Around 36% of consumers give organic certification the highest priority. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Read the ingredients and compare total sugars on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Then consider the amount you’ll use. | If I want to avoid added sugar, I also check the total sugars and my portion size. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ingredients and sugar information. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the net weight and portion information, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Portion sizes on different labels are not automatically comparable. | If I want to spread the fruit across several lunches, I look for a pack that suits how I’ll use it and consider how to store what’s left. Around 21% of consumers prioritise repeat use and suitable packaging. |
| Allergen information | Read the warnings for the exact product variant. If buying unpackaged food from a canteen, ask what allergen information is available before you buy. | If I have an allergy, I want to be able to check whether a product is suitable before choosing it. Around 14% of consumers make allergen information their top priority. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is produced, not how much sugar it contains. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for its organic raisins, but also 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check both the ingredients and the total sugars, then decide how much to add to your lunch.
The Albert Heijn and PLUS raisin pages give a portion size of 25 g; Jumbo shows nutritional values for 15 g. So a per-portion comparison isn’t based on the same quantity.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then look at the amount you’ll actually have.
Albert Heijn states that its unsweetened organic mango may contain peanuts and various nuts. So a fruit product isn’t automatically suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Read the information on the exact pack. If buying unpackaged food from a canteen, ask about allergen information before you buy.
The product information covers AH Biologisch Rozijnen and AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet.
The relevant product range is Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen Biologisch, in a 250 g pack.
The product listing names Belbake Biologische rozijnen.
The product listing is for a 500 g pack of Trader Joe’s raisins.
The relevant product range is BIO+ Sultana rozijnen in a 250 g stand-up pouch. BIO+ is the product brand name here.
The product listing names Bio+ Rozijnen sultana in a 250 g pack.
These product picks are dried raisins and dates in small lunch portions. To verify organic certification, check the exact pack for the EU organic logo, the control code and the indication of agricultural origin.
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The individual portions are designed to make it easy to take a small amount with you for lunch.
The product information lists ten 14 g snack boxes and raisins. Follow the storage instructions provided: store in a cool, dry, dark place.
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These dates are an option if you’re specifically looking for dried dates to add to your lunch.
The product information lists 95% dates and 5% rice flour. Nutritional values are shown per 14 g; follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
No. The control code relates to the relevant control body and doesn’t have to be Dutch. Albert Heijn lists TR-BIO-154 for its raisins and IT-BIO-009 for its mango; Jumbo lists TR-BIO-132 for its organic raisins. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo must be accompanied by a control code and an indication of agricultural origin.
No. The portion sizes shown are label information, not a standard daily recommendation: Albert Heijn and PLUS list 25 g for their raisins, while Jumbo uses 15 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the exact variant. For the raisins mentioned, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn also advises checking, smelling and tasting these raisins after the best-before date; this isn’t general guidance for products with a use-by date.
No. For AH Biologisch Mango gedroogd & ongezoet, Albert Heijn states that the product may contain peanuts and various nuts. Check the warning on the exact pack before choosing this variant.
Yes. When a canteen offers unpackaged food to consumers, information about any allergens present must be available before purchase. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that this information can be given in writing or, under certain conditions, verbally. If nuts are present, the types must be clearly identified; this applies to the provider, not to a student simply bringing their own lunch.
