Choose raisins if you want an easy way to add fruit to breakfast, or unsweetened dried mango if you’d prefer a different fruit with mango as the only ingredient. AH lists 0 g of added sugar in its organic raisins, but also 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day.
You’re looking for a clear organic label and product information that relates to the exact variant. The European Commission sets out the requirements for the EU organic logo, while Skal Biocontrole explains that the term ‘organic’ is legally protected.
You want to know whether sugar has been added to the product, while keeping that separate from the total sugar content. AH lists 0 g of added sugar and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g in its organic raisins.
You might choose raisins as a simple addition or mango for a different kind of fruit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests adding dried fruit to breakfast; follow the storage instructions for your chosen variant.
Organic certification tells you about how a product is certified, not how much added or total sugar it contains. The European Commission sets out the requirements for the EU organic logo; according to Skal Biocontrole, the term ‘organic’ is protected.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic origin | Check the organic label on the exact pack. If it displays the EU organic logo, also look for the control code and information about the agricultural origin. | If organic production is the deciding factor for me, I want a clear label on the pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise organic origin above all else. |
| Added and total sugars | Check the ingredients and compare them with the total sugars per 100 g; these two details don’t mean the same thing. | If I want to avoid added sugar at breakfast, the ingredients are what matter most. Around 31% of consumers prioritise checking sugar. |
| Type of fruit and storage | Choose a type and quantity of fruit that suit your breakfast, and follow the storage advice on the pack for any leftovers. | I want to choose fruit I’ll actually use at breakfast and can then store according to the instructions. Around 19% of consumers prioritise practical use at breakfast. |
| Allergens | Check the allergen information on the current packaging, especially if you’re choosing a fruit mix with other ingredients. | If someone eating has a known allergy, I want to be able to check the label before serving the fruit. Around 19% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains the requirements for allergen information on prepacked products. An organic label doesn’t replace this information, so always check the packaging for the specific variant.
Organic production doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars. AH lists 0 g of added sugar in its organic raisins, but 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Read the ingredients and nutritional information separately, and measure out the amount you need.
A 25 g serving listed in the product information isn’t the same as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general recommendation to eat no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. This recommendation isn’t a legal limit on what you can buy.
Keep the recommendation and the serving size separate when deciding how much to serve.
A general product name doesn’t tell you by itself whether a variant is organic or what other ingredients it contains. A fruit mix, for example, may also contain almonds.
Check the organic label, full ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variant.
AH’s product information lists organic raisins and unsweetened dried mango as breakfast options.
Jumbo lists 250 g packs of organic sultana raisins for anyone looking to add raisins to breakfast.
PLUS lists 250 g packs of BIO+ Sultana raisins; BIO+ is the product brand name.
Dirk lists Bio+ Sultana raisins in a 250 g pack.
These Joybuy products are suited to breakfasts featuring dried fruit, including raisins, dates and fruit mixes. For each variant, check the organic label, ingredients and any warnings in the product information and on the packaging.
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An option if you want to serve raisins at breakfast and find small portions handy.
The product description lists 10 snack boxes of 14 g and no added sugars.
The product listing says suitable from 12 months. Keep young children sitting upright and supervise them while they eat; not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a fruit mix with apricots, dates and banana alongside raisins.
The product listing gives a serving size of 20 g, says there is no added sugar and states that it’s suitable from 12 months.
May contain traces of nuts; check the product information if this is relevant to anyone eating it.
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An option if you’d prefer dates to raisins at breakfast.
The product description says there are no added sugars and recommends storing in a cool, dry, dark place.
The product listing says suitable from 12 months. Keep young children sitting upright and supervise them while they eat.
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A good fit if you want to add raisins to breakfast cereal.
The product description lists organic raisins with no added sugars.
According to the product information, a stalk or small stone may remain despite cleaning.
No, it depends on the product’s format and origin. According to the European Commission, the logo is mandatory for prepacked organic food produced in the EU. It’s optional for imported products that meet EU import rules and for unpackaged organic products. If the logo is used, the control code and agricultural origin must also be shown.
No. According to the European Commission, products displaying the EU organic logo must contain at least 95% organic ingredients, with additional requirements for the remaining share. Also check the ingredients list for the variant you choose.
Dried fruit can be added to breakfast, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains. Follow any product instructions and check the ingredients for your chosen variant. PLUS notes that natural impurities, such as stalks or small stones, may occur in BIO+ Sultana raisins.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your chosen variant. The product information for AH raisins and BIO+ raisins at PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; AH’s mango should be stored at room temperature in a dark place.
Distinguish between THT and TGT dates. For products with a THT date, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends looking, smelling and tasting after the date has passed. Products with a TGT date should be used by or on that date. Also take storage conditions and product instructions into account.
