For a Boxing Day buffet, individual boxes are handy if you want to lay out separate portions, and perhaps take some with you later. A larger bag is a better fit if you’d rather portion the fruit yourself into bowls or dishes. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list multipacks with 10 or 14 boxes of 14 g, while an Albert Heijn apple and raisin variety requires a separate check of its ingredients and allergens. So compare the number of portions and the variety, and follow the pack’s storage instructions for any leftovers.
You want to count in advance how many individual portions to lay out, without having to divide everything up yourself. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists multipacks with 14 g portions.
You want portions that can be taken separately after the buffet. Individual boxes can be practical for this; follow the pack’s storage guidance and the information from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You choose based on the ingredients and your guests’ dietary or allergy requirements. Albert Heijn lists sulphites in an apple and raisin variety; for its standard raisin variety, Jumbo warns of the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya.
For the buffet and any lunchboxes afterwards, the main things to consider are the number of individual portions, the ingredients and how much you’ll actually use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough individual portions | Compare the number of boxes: Albert Heijn lists 10 and Jumbo 14, both with 14 g per box (Albert Heijn; Jumbo). | If I’m laying out portions in advance, I want to know how many boxes there are and how much each weighs; around 33% of consumers prioritise the number of individual portions. |
| Portions for lunchboxes | Check whether the individual packs are sealed separately, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | For lunchboxes after the buffet, I want to be able to take portions separately; around 27% of consumers put portability first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for each variety. Albert Heijn lists sulphites in its apple variety; Jumbo warns of the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya. | When catering for guests’ preferences, I check the ingredients for each variety; around 20% of consumers pay particular attention to ingredients and allergens. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use. The larger bags listed by PLUS, ALDI and Dirk contain 375 g, 500 g and 750 g respectively. | If I want to minimise leftovers, I choose an amount that suits the buffet and can be stored afterwards; around 20% of consumers prioritise quantity and leftovers. |
Albert Heijn’s apple and raisin variety lists sulphites. For its standard raisins, Jumbo lists the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya. The labels describe different products.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, and keep it to hand when serving as a source of information for guests.
Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for AH Hamsterchef Raisins, but also 65 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check both the ingredients and nutritional information, and consider how much you serve.
The 375 g bags listed by PLUS, the 500 g bags listed by ALDI and the 750 g bags listed by Dirk are not packs of individual snack boxes.
Check the number of individual packs explicitly if you want to hand out separate portions. Portioning the fruit yourself takes preparation; you may need an airtight container for any leftovers.
These product listings can help you compare packaging formats and labels; they are not general recommendations or claims about availability.
The product information lists AH Hamsterchef Raisins and a variety with pieces of apple.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a multipack with individual boxes.
Lidl Netherlands lists Snoeprozijntjes as a product in this category.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Dirk lists raisins in a 750 g pack.
These products suit a buffet where you portion the dried fruit yourself or hand out raisins in individual portions.
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A pack for preparing your own portions of dates for the buffet.
The product name lists 908 g.
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Suitable for preparing your own portions of dates if you want to choose how much to put in each bowl.
The product name lists 908 g.
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An option for portioning raisins into bowls or dishes yourself.
The product name lists 500 g.
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The product name suggests these raisins are intended for sharing; check the packaging for the number of individual portions.
The product name lists 252 g.
First, count how many individual boxes you want to lay out and take with you. Albert Heijn lists 10 boxes per pack and Jumbo 14. Divide the number you need by the number of boxes in each pack, then round up to the nearest whole pack. Don’t automatically assume you’ll need one box per guest.
No. The boxes mentioned contain 14 g, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. This is dietary guidance, not a legal purchasing limit; also take into account any other dried fruit you eat that day.
Once opened, store raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For opened raisins stored in these conditions in a kitchen cupboard, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a storage time of 6–9 months. For unopened packs, follow the label and use-by or best-before date.
Read the allergen information on the packaging for the specific variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Albert Heijn’s apple and raisin variety lists sulphites; for its standard raisins, Jumbo warns of the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya.
No. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for AH Hamsterchef Raisins, but 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. So check both the ingredients and the nutritional information on the packaging.
