Organic raisins can be included as a fruit component in breakfast or a recovery meal, but a 25 g serving provides only around 0.7–0.8 g of protein across the varieties examined. If you want to add protein after training, pair the fruit with a separate protein source. A fruit and nut mix provides more protein per 100 g, but it is also higher in fat and energy and may contain allergens.
You’re looking for organic fruit to add to a meal, but want to know whether it provides enough protein on its own. The raisins examined contain around 0.7–0.8 g of protein per 25 g; Dutch sports nutrition experts cite quark with fruit and muesli as an example of a recovery meal.
You want dried fruit for breakfast or a snack and are comparing organic certification, ingredients and serving sizes. Organic certification and protein content are separate product characteristics.
A fruit and nut mix may contain more protein per 100 g than raisins, but the AH mix examined contains almonds and pecans. Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Compare nutritional values based on the amount you actually eat. For a recovery meal, deliberately choose a separate protein source; the Vereniging Sportvoedingsexperts Nederland cites quark with fruit and muesli as an example.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein for recovery | Compare protein per 100 g and per serving. The labels for AH, Jumbo and BIO+ raisins list 3.0, 3.1 and 2.8 g per 100 g respectively; that works out at around 0.7–0.8 g per 25 g. | After exercise, I want to know how much protein my serving really adds and what the rest of my meal provides. Around 31% of consumers are primarily concerned with protein for recovery. |
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the control body code and the indication of origin on the actual pack. Skal sets out conditions for organic ingredients in composite organic products. | If I want to buy organic, I want to be able to check the labelling on the product itself. Around 25% of consumers are primarily concerned with verifiable organic certification. |
| Sugars and serving size | Check both total sugars and any information about added sugars. AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 59 g of total sugars per 100 g and 0 g of added sugars. | When choosing a sweet snack, I want to consider what’s in the serving I actually eat, not just the claim about added sugars. Around 19% of consumers are primarily concerned with sugars and energy per serving. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings for the exact variety. The AH fruit and nut mix examined contains almonds and pecans. | If I need to avoid certain nuts, I check the full allergen information before choosing a mix. Around 13% of consumers prioritise avoiding relevant allergens. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare pack sizes and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The AH, Jumbo and BIO+ raisin packs examined contain 250 g; the AH fruit and nut mix contains 120 g. | For my everyday shopping, I want to choose a pack that suits how often I use the product and how I can store it. Around 12% of consumers are primarily concerned with pack choice and practical storage. |
AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 3 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 80 g of carbohydrates. As a result, a small serving makes only a limited contribution to your protein intake.
Work out the protein content for your own serving, and include a separate protein source in your recovery meal.
AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 59 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check both figures and bear in mind how much you actually eat.
The AH mix examined contains more protein per 100 g than the AH raisins examined, but also more fat and energy. The mix contains almonds and pecans.
Choose the mix only if it suits your meal and you can eat the allergens it contains.
Organic certification applies to the specific product. The name of the retailer alone does not tell you whether a particular variety is certified.
Check the organic labelling and certification information on the pack you’re planning to buy.
The product information examined covers organic raisins and an organic fruit and nut mix, suitable as a fruit component or topping.
The organic sultanas examined can be used as a fruit component in breakfast or a meal made up of several ingredients.
The Dutch product listing describes dried fruit in blueberry and cherry varieties, in a 100 g pack.
The Dutch product listing is for TRADER JOE'S Raisins in a 500 g pack.
The product information examined covers BIO+ organic sultanas and De Kleine Keuken organic raisins for children aged 12 months and over.
Official search results for raisins include regular raisins and De Kleine Keuken Bio raisins for young children.
These products are organic raisins and dates, to use as a dried fruit component. For a recovery meal, also consider a separate protein source; according to the product information, the dates contain 2.6 g of protein per 100 g.
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The product information positions these raisins for children aged 12 months and over, rather than specifically as sports nutrition.
The description mentions 14 g portion packs and no added sugars or sulphites.
The product information advises supervising children while they eat.
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These dried dates can be used as a fruit component. Pair them with a separate protein source if recovery is your main goal.
The product information lists 2.6 g of protein per 100 g and 0.4 g per 14 g serving.
The description lists dates with 5% rice flour, no added sugars and no sulphites. The product is intended for children aged 12 months and over; the product information advises that the child sits upright and eats under supervision.
No. A 25 g serving of the raisins examined provides around 0.7–0.8 g of protein. Use them as a fruit component and consider the separate protein source in your meal; the Vereniging Sportvoedingsexperts Nederland cites quark with fruit and muesli as an example of a recovery meal.
No. AH Biologisch Rozijnen lists 0 g of added sugars, but 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. So check ‘of which sugars’ as well as your serving size.
Check the EU organic logo and the accompanying information on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on organically certified products; this includes the control body code and the indication of origin. Skal sets out additional conditions for composite organic products.
Follow the label for the exact variety. The AH and BIO+ raisins examined say to store in a cool, dry, dark place; the AH fruit and nut mix label says it has a limited shelf life once opened.
The De Kleine Keuken raisins examined are positioned as baby food for children aged 12 months and over, not as special sports nutrition. The product information advises having the child sit upright and supervising them while they eat.
