Organic dried fruit can be a small addition to a nursery lunch, but it does not replace an assessment of portion size, age and how it is served. For its Organic Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins 250 g, Jumbo lists a European organic logo and inspection code. Adjust the amount to suit the child, avoid serving lots of raisins at once and supervise children while they eat.
You plan mealtimes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. When adding a small extra, consider age, portion size and supervision. Gezonde Kinderopvang explains the role of childcare practitioners at mealtimes.
You want to be able to verify the organic origin of the specific variant. The European Commission explains that the EU organic logo is used on products certified as organic by an approved control authority or control body.
You need information about ingredients and relevant allergens so staff know what they are serving. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
First consider whether the way the fruit is served is suitable for the children and the level of supervision. Then check its organic origin, ingredients and packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this is for |
|---|---|---|
| Amount and how it is served | Adjust the size and amount to the child’s age and ability to chew. Avoid serving lots of raisins at once and supervise children. | If you’re serving young children, you’ll want the amount and form to suit the mealtime and level of supervision. Around 33% of consumers prioritise an appropriate, safe way of serving food. |
| Organic origin | Check the EU organic logo, inspection code and agricultural origin for the specific variant. | If verifiable organic origin is essential to your purchasing policy, you’ll want to be able to check the details on the product itself. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the full ingredients list and allergen information. A fruit mix, for example, may contain almonds. | If you need to follow a group’s allergen policies, you’ll want to know exactly what is in the pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare pack sizes and individual portions. Follow the storage instructions and the nursery’s food hygiene code when portioning. | If you’re buying for several mealtimes, you’ll want to know whether the packaging is practical for storing and portioning the product. Around 20% of consumers focus on this practical consideration. |
The percentages shown give a general overview of purchasing priorities for this nursery lunch scenario; they are not measured market shares.
Organic certification relates to the product’s organic origin and how it is produced. The Voedingscentrum also advises against serving lots of raisins at once and recommends supervising children.
Consider organic origin and suitability for serving as two separate questions.
Jumbo’s product page gives an adult reference intake for 15 g. This is not portion guidance for children.
Use the nutritional information to compare products, not to set a portion for every child without further consideration.
According to its product name, the AH Organic Raisin, Pineapple, Mango and Almond Mix mentioned here contains almonds. This is relevant when following allergen policies.
Check the full product name, ingredients and allergen information before choosing a product for the group.
The range lists AH Organic Raisins and several organic dried fruit varieties.
The product page for Jumbo Organic Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins 250 g lists organic information specific to this product.
Lidl lists Belbake Organic Raisins in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists BIO+ Sultana Raisins in a 250 g stand-up pouch.
The range mentioned includes Bio+ Sultana Raisins and De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins and also has a general organic range.
These Joybuy products are dried fruit options for nursery lunches. Check the packaging to make sure the organic certification and ingredients meet your purchasing policy; a product name alone does not confirm its certification details.
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The product description lists dates and apple. Check the packaging if you need to make sure these ingredients meet the group’s requirements.
Pack size: 75 g. The product description says it contains nuts and is suitable from 12 months.
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The pack contains snack boxes, which may be useful if you want to portion the raisins in advance. Supervise children while they eat.
The product information lists ten 14 g boxes and an age recommendation of 12 months and over. It also says the product is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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The product description lists dried apricots, dates and banana as ingredients.
Pack size: 20 g. The information gives an age recommendation of 12 months and over and warns that the product may contain traces of nuts.
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The product description lists dates and rice flour as ingredients. Check the packaging for the full product information.
The stated composition is 95% dates and 5% rice flour; both are described as organic. The product name states 12+.
The Voedingscentrum advises waiting before giving snacks during the first-tastes stage. Around their first birthday, children who eat meals with the family can have raisins occasionally. The De Kleine Keuken pack mentioned also has its own age recommendation of 12 months and over; follow the product information.
No. The reference intake for Jumbo’s sultanas is for an average adult. The Voedingscentrum does not give a universal children’s portion in grams; avoid serving lots of raisins at once and take the child and mealtime into account.
Make sure children are sitting calmly and stay nearby while they eat. Avoid serving lots of raisins at once. For toddlers and pre-school children, also consider the size and chewability of other pieces of fruit. An organic logo does not change this advice on serving food.
RIVM/KIDDI advises following the Food Hygiene Code for Small Institutions or another approved food hygiene code that covers all activities. Follow this procedure when portioning food, and also follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.
The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Keep this information available when staff serve the product from its original packaging, and check the details for the specific variant.
