A large pack of dried fruit is a good choice if you expect your group to get through it; if you’ll be eating less, smaller packs or portions are more practical. On the Jumbo product page checked, the 750 g bag of sultanas had a lower price per kilo than the 500 g and 250 g options (Jumbo, 13 October 2026), but buying more isn’t automatically better for your situation. Compare the ingredients and packaging too, and follow the label’s instructions once opened.
You want to buy supplies for the group and compare larger packs by weight and price per kilo. Jumbo and ALDI offer specific sizes to compare with how much you expect to use; buying more isn’t automatically better.
You expect to use only a little, or want snacks that are easy to carry and share. PLUS lists a 375 g stand-up pouch, while Jumbo describes boxes of raisins for on-the-go snacking. A stand-up pouch isn’t necessarily resealable.
You check the type of fruit, any added sugar and allergens first. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the exact packaging, especially if you have a known allergy or are sensitive to sulphites.
Compare the pack size and packaging with what you actually plan to use on your camping trip. This makes it easier to weigh up size, ingredients and convenience.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay more attention to this? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and price per kilo | Compare the same type and variety of fruit by net weight, price per kilo and how much you plan to use. | If I’m buying supplies for several people, I want to use up the whole pack. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a price per kilo that suits how much they plan to use. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage advice on the packaging and check whether the closure is actually resealable. | If we’ll be using a pack over several occasions, I want to know how to store it once opened. Around 25% of consumers prioritise managing an opened pack. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you plan to take with you. | If I need to consider ingredients or a specific allergy, I want to check the exact ingredients before choosing. Around 25% of consumers make suitable ingredients their top priority. |
| Taking portions with you | Check the total weight and whether there are individual portions; a stand-up pouch alone doesn’t tell you whether it can be resealed. | For snacks on the go, I want to be able to share them easily without having to dip into a communal pack each time. Around 19% of consumers give portion convenience the most attention. |
A lower price per kilo within a product range doesn’t mean you’ll use the extra contents. Jumbo lists a lower price per kilo for its 750 g bag of sultanas than for the 500 g and 250 g options, but the right amount depends on your group and plans.
First work out how much you plan to use, then compare the price per kilo of the same type and variety of fruit.
PLUS lists a 375 g stand-up pouch, while ALDI mentions a resealable closure on the shared product page for its 200 g fruit mixes. These are different packaging features.
Check the closure itself and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack once it’s open.
A fruit mix, sweetened fruit and dried fruit with no added sugar aren’t necessarily interchangeable. For example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between plain and sweetened dates. A mix may also contain relevant allergens such as nuts or sulphites.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety before comparing pack sizes or prices per kilo.
A useful range for comparing different types of dried fruit and fruit and nut mixes.
A range of plain sultanas in different sizes, useful for comparing with how much you plan to use.
Lidl stocks Alesto products, including dried fruit such as mango strips.
The product information includes examples of both plain raisins and smaller packs of fruit mixes.
An option for comparing a smaller pack of sultanas with larger packs.
The range includes different sizes and types of fruit to compare.
This selection includes dates, dried loquat, a processed hawthorn snack and a mixed nut and fruit bundle. Not every product is plain, unsweetened dried fruit, so check the product type and ingredients to make sure they suit your needs.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for dates to share; the product name lists 500 g.
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For anyone looking to compare a larger quantity of dates to share; the product name specifies Medjool dates and 908 g.
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The 25 small sachets listed may suit you if you want to take snacks with you individually or share them out; together, they contain 500 g.
This is a sweetened, processed hawthorn snack, not a plain dried fruit.
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A smaller pack to compare if you want to take less dried loquat with you; it contains 200 g.
This product contains sulphites, and its ingredients also include sugar.
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This bundle may suit you if you want to compare a range of snacks rather than just dried fruit; the product name lists five packs with a combined weight of 1.073 kg.
The bundle contains tree nuts and prunes with aspartame. According to the product information, opened products should be refrigerated and eaten within one day.
Multiply the number of people by the number of days planned and the amount per person. For example, four people over five days, having 20 g per person per day, would need 400 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day; this calculation isn’t personal dietary advice.
Not necessarily: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the printed date applies to unopened packaging. Storage advice after opening can vary by product, so follow the instructions on the pack you have.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens that must be declared, including sulphites, nuts and peanuts. Allergen information should appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the exact packaging: this general requirement doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for your allergy.
A best-before date relates to quality. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, after that date you can check whether a product is still good by looking at it, smelling it and tasting it. A use-by date relates to safety: don’t use a product after that date. Also follow the storage advice and take into account when the packaging was opened.
First check the label on the exact pack, and contact the relevant shop’s customer service if you have any questions. Product information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens can change.
