For a small snack on the go after the gym, individual boxes of raisins are handy if you don’t want to weigh out a portion. A larger bag is a better choice if you’d rather decide how much to have at home. Jumbo lists 9.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of protein in its 14 g box, so that portion isn’t the same as a protein-rich recovery meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day; this is general dietary guidance, not a personal sports nutrition recommendation.
If you’re heading straight home, to work or to an appointment after the gym, a pre-packed box can be handy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list individual 14 g portions of raisins; a snack like this isn’t automatically a complete recovery meal.
If you pack your gym bag at home, you can weigh out a portion from a larger bag. Compare the total pack size with the portion you want to take with you, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
If you want to know exactly what you’re eating, compare the nutritional values for the portion you actually eat. The values for one raisin product don’t necessarily apply to other brands or types of dried fruit.
Choose this if: you want to take a small portion with you without weighing it out. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 14 g boxes.
Bear in mind: a pre-measured portion is a snack, not a replacement for a meal with a different nutritional balance.
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to take or prepare several portions at home.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh it out yourself; the serving size on the label isn’t automatically the amount you want to take with you.
Choose this if: you want some variety and would like to reseal the pack after use. ALDI describes a 200 g dried fruit mix in a resealable pack.
Bear in mind: resealable doesn’t mean the contents are portioned into individual snacks; check the exact variety and ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| A small portion for on the go | Check how many boxes are in the pack and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 14 g portions of raisins. | If I’m heading straight off after training, I want to take a pre-measured portion rather than weighing it out there and then. Around 36% of consumers say portion convenience is their top priority. |
| Nutritional values per portion | Compare carbohydrates and protein for the amount you actually eat. Jumbo lists 9.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of protein per 14 g box of raisins. | I check the nutritional values of my snack and want to know what my chosen portion contains. Around 29% of consumers put its nutritional contribution at the top of their list. |
| Sugars and daily intake | Check added sugars and total sugars separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day; remember to include other portions too. | If I want to keep track of how much dried fruit I eat, I look beyond the packaging. Around 21% of consumers say quantity and sugar content are their top priorities. |
| Type of fruit and variety | Check which fruits and any other ingredients are in your chosen variety; a range page may show several different products. | I want to be able to switch between raisins, other dried fruit and fruit mixes after training. Around 14% of consumers put flavour variety first. |
Jumbo lists 0.3 g of protein per 14 g box. What it’s called, or when you eat it, doesn’t change its nutritional value.
Compare protein and carbohydrates per portion actually eaten, and decide how the snack fits in with the rest of your diet.
Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen, but also 65 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check the ingredients, total sugars and portion size separately.
Albert Heijn lists a 50 g serving for AH Rozijnen; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. A serving size on a label isn’t personal dietary advice.
Decide in advance how much to take with you, and include any other portions of dried fruit you eat that day.
A product range page may include several different products. The recall reported by NU.nl on 14 November 2025 applied to Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026, not to all raisin products.
Check the exact variety and allergen information. Don’t eat the specific recalled pack.
Albert Heijn’s product information covers both individual boxes of raisins and raisins in a larger bag.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is an option if you’re looking for individual portions.
Lidl Netherlands describes products including dried mango strips in its Alesto range.
ALDI lists both Trader Joe’s raisins and a dried fruit mix across its product listings.
PLUS Sultana raisins come in a larger pack, so you can weigh out portions at home.
Dirk’s product range page lists different types of dried fruit, including pitted apricots and dried figs.
This selection includes ready-to-eat snacks made with dried guava, plums and raisins, a freeze-dried fruit mix, and individually packed hawthorn flakes. Check the quantity, ingredients and nutritional information on each pack; the pack size isn’t automatically one portion.
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A handy choice if you want to take a ready-to-eat guava snack with you.
The pack contains 180 g; according to the product description, guava makes up 95% of the ingredients. The ingredients also include sugar and a preservative.
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A good option if you want to take a small pack of dried plums in assorted flavours with you.
The pack contains 90 g. The label lists 3.0 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients include sugar.
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Raisins for anyone who wants to take a ready-to-eat fruit snack with them.
The pack contains 100 g and, according to the product description, is ready to eat. Store in a cool, dry place, as stated in the product information.
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A small pack to take with you; the product description lists freeze-dried strawberries and mango.
The pack contains 28 g and lists milk and soya. The stated best-before date is 24 September 2026, which has passed; check the date on the current pack before buying.
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An individually packed hawthorn snack for anyone who wants to take portions with them; this product isn’t made solely from dried fruit.
According to the product title, the pack contains 19–21 small packs. The product description lists 0 g of protein per 100 g and ingredients including sugar and maltose. It also states that the colour E120 may adversely affect activity and attention in children; check the full product information if this is relevant to you.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. A 14 g box is within that amount on its own, but remember to count any other portions you eat that day. This is general dietary guidance, not a legal limit or a personal sports nutrition calculation.
Follow the instructions for the specific product. PLUS warns that natural impurities such as stalks and stones may be present. Don’t automatically apply preparation instructions from another brand.
Albert Heijn and PLUS advise storing the raisin products they list in a cool, dry, dark place. You can prepare your portion in advance if you like, and follow the pack instructions for the rest.
Check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the pack you’re buying. For the raisin boxes described, Jumbo lists possible traces of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, milk, soya and walnuts.
The NVWA states that mandatory declarations cover 14 allergens and that allergens must be indicated in the ingredients list. According to the NVWA, rules for warnings about unintended cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026, with wording such as ‘May contain X’ or ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. These are requirements for food businesses.
The recall reported by NU.nl on 14 November 2025 applied to Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. Don’t eat that specific recalled pack. The stated best-before date has passed, but that doesn’t make any remaining recalled product safe to eat.
