Ready to hand out
Want to put out small portions of fruit that guests can take away, without weighing them out yourself? Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists individual boxes with a stated number of portions.
Which pack is right for you?
Taking ingredients into account
If added sugar, potential allergens or sulphites matter to your guests, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The label ‘dried fruit’ alone doesn’t tell you enough.
Making up your own portions
Want to decide how much fruit goes into each portion, and don’t mind doing a little preparation? A bag such as the 375 g variety from PLUS or the 500 g variety from Trader Joe’s offers a different format from individual boxes.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide what matters most to you: convenience when serving, ingredients, variety or quantity. This makes it easier to compare snack boxes with a larger bag.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of boxes and the weight of each one. | I want to put out portions for guests without weighing them out; the number of boxes helps me work out how many packs I need. Around 36% of consumers give top priority to portions that are ready to hand out. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the exact variety. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the label. Around 29% of consumers put ingredients, sugar information or allergens first. |
| Fruit variety | Check which types of fruit and other ingredients are in the mix. | I want to offer a different fruit combination alongside regular raisins, and check exactly what it contains. Around 21% of consumers give variety top priority. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Compare the total weight and follow the product’s storage instructions. | If I portion the fruit myself, I want to match the quantity to my plans and know how to store any leftovers. Around 14% of consumers put quantity and planning for leftovers first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a fruit snack is automatically suitable for every allergy
The AH varieties with apple or apricot included in this review list sulphites. Jumbo states that the product may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety, and discuss any relevant dietary requirements with your guests. Don’t assume a product is suitable based on the words ‘raisins’ or ‘dried fruit’ alone.
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Confusing ‘no added sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’
According to Albert Heijn, AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. These are two different figures.
Read both values separately and take the amount you serve into account. A small pack doesn’t mean you can ignore the total amount of dried fruit you’re eating.
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Mistaking a resealable bag for a multipack
A 200 g resealable pack isn’t the same as a pack containing individual portions. The AH and Jumbo boxes included in this review do contain individual portions.
If you want to hand out portions straight away, check that the pack really does contain separate portions. Choose a bag if portioning it yourself works with your plans.
Brands and product ranges for reference
Albert Heijn
The AH Hamsterchef range includes plain raisins and varieties with pieces of apple or apricot in individual boxes.
- Product information lists 10 portions of 14 grams; the fruit mixes also specify the fruit content and ingredients.
- The apple and apricot varieties included in this review list sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites). Check the ingredients for the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a pack of individual portions containing 14 portions of 14 grams.
- Product information lists the number of boxes, portion size and ingredients.
- Jumbo states that the product may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya. Check the current allergen information for the product you buy.
Lidl
Lidl has product ranges for dried fruit and dried fruit mixes; the product page says that these are available in selected stores.
- This range is worth considering if you’re looking for dried fruit or a fruit mix.
- The product information here doesn’t confirm a specific number of individual portions. Check the pack size in store.
ALDI
ALDI’s product information lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g bag, as well as a 200 g resealable range with cranberries or a cranberry and raisin mix.
- The stated weights and resealable packaging help distinguish larger bags from mixes.
- The product page covers several varieties. Check the exact pack and ingredients; resealable packaging doesn’t mean it contains individual portions.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana Raisins comes in a bag with a total weight of 375 g, for anyone who wants to make up their own portions.
- PLUS lists raisins and sunflower oil as ingredients, and advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place.
- This is a bag; product information doesn’t confirm that it contains individual snack boxes.
Dirk
Dirk’s search results include raisins, cranberries, pitted prunes and apricots in a range of bag sizes.
- The fruit options listed give you different ways to put together a selection for your get-together.
- The results don’t confirm that the bags contain individual inner packs. Check the label of the product you choose for ingredients and allergens.
Dried fruit products on Joybuy
This Joybuy selection features dried fruit snacks. Compare the ingredients and pack size of each product with what you need for your get-together.
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Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g
Product information lists sharing as one way to enjoy this pack.
The pack contains 908 g, and the dates are pitted according to the product information.
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Sihong grey dates with walnuts, 208 g
Product information describes this as a snack combining dates and walnuts.
The pack weighs 208 g. It contains walnuts, so it isn’t suitable for guests who need to avoid them.
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Bestore dried loquat with bamboo salt, 200 g
Product information describes the dried loquat as a ready-to-eat snack.
The pack contains 200 g and lists at least 70% loquat. The ingredients include sulphites, white sugar and syrup.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs do I need for my guests?
First decide how many individual portions you want to put out. For the AH Hamsterchef boxes included in this review, divide that number by 10; for Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes, divide it by 14 and round the number of packs up. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, both varieties contain 14-gram portions. This is a planning calculation, not a recommendation that every guest should eat a set number of portions.
How can I check whether a variety is suitable for guests who need to avoid certain ingredients?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety. The AH apple and apricot mixes included in this review list sulphites; Jumbo states that the product may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information for prepacked foods appears on the label.
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean that raisins are sugar-free?
No. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g for AH Hamsterchef Raisins. Read these nutritional values separately and consider how much you’re serving.
How should I store leftover dried fruit?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the specific product. AH Hamsterchef Raisins and PLUS Sultana Raisins advise storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. Seal opened packs securely; storage advice for one type of fruit doesn’t necessarily apply to every mix.
What should I do with Jumbo raisins from the recalled batch?
Do not use Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with EAN 8718452534326. The warning issued in November 2025 concerned that specific batch, with a best-before date of 28 July 2026, which may have contained too much acetamiprid. The fact that the best-before date has passed doesn’t cancel the warning for that batch; the warning isn’t a general ban on all Jumbo raisins.