Shoppers packing a small fruit snack
A 14g Whitworths Sunny Raisins box or an individually wrapped 20g BEAR fruit snack offers a defined portion to put in a handbag or lunchbox. Check the vegan statement on the exact product you choose.
Who might choose these snacks?
Shoppers deciding how much to carry
A mini raisin box, a 20g fruit roll or stick, and a 35g mango pouch offer different pack sizes and textures. Choose by the portion and type of fruit you want, rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Vegans with additional ingredient restrictions
Read the ingredient list and precautionary allergen statements as well as the vegan claim. This matters particularly for products containing sulphites or carrying may-contain warnings.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the exact product’s vegan statement, then compare its portion, ingredients and allergen information with how you plan to carry and eat it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan status | Look for a vegan statement on the exact variant and read its ingredients. Whitworths Sunny Raisins are labelled suitable for vegans, whereas Whitworths Sunny Dunked Yogurt Coated Raisins list milk-derived whey and yogurt powders. | I want a fruit snack identified as vegan, not one chosen solely because its main ingredient is fruit. |
| Portion and format | Compare the amount in each pack: Whitworths lists 14g per Sunny Raisins box, BEAR Yoyos and Splits come in individually wrapped 20g portions, and Tesco Snack Pack Mango is a 35g pouch. Fruit rolls and sticks have a different format from loose dried-fruit pieces. | For my lunchbox, would a small raisin box or wrapped fruit snack do, or would I rather carry a larger mango pouch? |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read the ingredient list and sugars value for the portion you will eat. Whitworths lists raisins (99%) and sunflower oil for Sunny Raisins; Tesco lists sulphur dioxide as a preservative in its dried mango. | I want to know what has been added to the fruit and how the nutrition information relates to my portion. |
| Allergen information | Check declared allergens and may-contain statements on the current pack. Tesco says its Snack Pack Mango may contain peanuts, nuts, sesame seeds and soya. UK government food-labelling guidance explains that a vegan label does not guarantee the absence of allergens through cross-contact. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or a precautionary warning, I cannot rely on the vegan label alone. |
What is easy to overlook?
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Assuming every raisin snack is vegan
Products in the same dried-fruit range can have different ingredients. Whitworths Sunny Dunked Yogurt Coated Raisins list whey powder and yogurt powder, both milk-derived.
Check the exact variant’s vegan statement and ingredient list rather than relying on its brand or the word ‘raisin’.
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Treating ‘vegan’ as an allergen-free claim
UK government food-labelling guidance notes that a vegan label does not guarantee the absence of animal-origin allergens through cross-contact.
If you have an allergy, read the current pack’s allergen declaration and precautionary statements for the ingredients relevant to you.
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Skipping the full label on dried mango
Tesco Snack Pack Mango is labelled suitable for vegans, but its ingredients include sulphur dioxide and its listing carries may-contain statements for peanuts, nuts, sesame seeds and soya.
Check those statements before choosing the pouch if sulphites or any of the listed allergens matter to you.
Relevant brand references
Whitworths
Whitworths offers raisin snack boxes alongside other dried-fruit products and multipacks.
- Sunny Raisins are labelled suitable for vegans; Whitworths lists raisins (99%) and sunflower oil, with nutrition information for a 14g box.
- The Sunny Dunked Yogurt Coated Raisins variant lists milk-derived ingredients, so check the specific product.
BEAR
BEAR Yoyos and Splits are fruit-roll and fruit-stick alternatives to loose pieces of dried fruit.
- The Sainsbury’s Raspberry Yoyos and Waitrose Strawberry & Apple Splits listings describe vegan, 100%-fruit products in individually wrapped 20g portions.
- Check the exact BEAR variant if its ingredients, texture or allergen statements are important to you.
Tesco
Tesco Snack Pack Mango is a 35g dried-mango pouch labelled suitable for vegans.
- Its stated pack size offers an alternative to the 14g raisin box and 20g wrapped fruit snacks.
- Its ingredients include sulphur dioxide, and its listing says it may contain peanuts, nuts, sesame seeds and soya.
Forest Feast
Forest Feast Berries & Cherries is a vegan-labelled fruit mix to consider when a larger bag suits your plans.
- The Waitrose & Partners listing identifies it as suitable for vegans.
- The listing carries may-contain warnings for nuts, peanuts and sesame, and says to use the product within one week of opening.
M&S
M&S lists fruit snacks and raisin snack boxes in its food range.
- Check the individual pack’s vegan statement, ingredients and allergen information before choosing a specific snack.
Joybuy fruit-snack options
These options include small mango and fruit-roll snacks, wrapped fruit shapes and a fruit-and-nut bar. Their formats differ, so check the exact pack’s vegan and allergen information against your requirements.
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Kooky Freeze Dried Mango 12g
A 12g freeze-dried mango pack for someone wanting a small fruit portion. Check the current pack’s vegan statement and allergen information before choosing it for those requirements.
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BEAR Raspberry Yoyo 5 x 20g
A multipack of 20g raspberry fruit rolls for packing portions separately. Sainsbury’s describes BEAR Raspberry Yoyos as vegan, made from 100% fruit and individually wrapped; check the current pack for its full ingredients and allergen information.
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BEAR Paws Strawberry Apple 5 x 20g
Strawberry-and-apple fruit shapes in a 5 x 20g multipack offer a different format from a fruit roll or loose dried fruit. Check the exact pack’s vegan, ingredient and allergen statements.
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BEAR Apple & Blackcurrant Giant Fruit Yoyos 5 x 20g
An apple-and-blackcurrant fruit-roll multipack with five 20g portions. If you want a vegan snack or need to avoid an allergen, check the statements on this exact variant.
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Nakd Blueberry Muffin Raw Fruit & Nut Bars 4 x 35g
A 35g fruit-and-nut bar is a different choice from a pouch of dried fruit. Check its vegan statement, nut ingredients and precautionary allergen information against your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘vegan’ mean a dried-fruit snack is safe for someone with a milk or egg allergy?
No. UK government food-labelling guidance explains that a vegan label does not guarantee the absence of animal-origin allergens through cross-contact. Check the exact pack’s ingredients, allergen declaration and precautionary statements rather than relying on the vegan claim for allergy suitability.
Which format works for a small lunchbox portion?
Whitworths Sunny Raisins come in a 14g box, while the BEAR Raspberry Yoyos and Strawberry & Apple Splits listings describe individually wrapped 20g fruit snacks. Choose the portion and texture you would rather pack, and check the exact product’s label.
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean a fruit snack is sugar-free?
No. A fruit snack can contain sugars from the fruit even when no sugar has been added. Check the sugars value on the nutrition label for the portion you intend to eat.
What if I need to avoid sulphites?
Choose a different product from Tesco Snack Pack Mango if you need to avoid sulphites: Tesco lists sulphur dioxide as a preservative in its ingredient list. Its listing also carries may-contain warnings for peanuts, nuts, sesame seeds and soya.
How should I store a dried-fruit grab bag after purchase?
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. For a larger bag that you will not finish at once, check the post-opening directions too; the Waitrose & Partners listing for Forest Feast Berries & Cherries says to use it within one week of opening.