Who are these packs suitable for?

Hosts who want pre-portioned treats

If you want to give guests a portion without weighing it out, check the number of boxes and the weight per box. According to their product information, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn packs contain 14 g portions.

Hosts who want to portion it themselves

If you want to serve dried fruit in bowls or decide how much each guest gets, plan according to the total weight. PLUS lists a 375 g pouch of raisins.

Hosts who need to check ingredients

Check the exact product if any of your guests need to avoid particular ingredients or allergens. Albert Heijn lists sulphites in its raisins and apricots variety; Jumbo’s product information for the raisin boxes we looked at warns that they may contain traces of nuts, milk and soya, among other things.

What should you look for when choosing?

Individual boxes of raisins

Choose these if: you want to hand out one pre-measured box per guest with no preparation.

Bear in mind: the portion size is fixed, and the number of boxes per outer pack varies. Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g; Albert Heijn lists 10 boxes of 14 g.

Boxes of raisins and apricots

Choose these if: you want to offer a different mix of fruit in ready-portioned packs.

Bear in mind: the AH variety contains sulphites and states that it may occasionally contain a stone.

A larger pack to portion yourself

Choose this if: you want to weigh out portions yourself or serve dried fruit in bowls.

Bear in mind: portioning it yourself takes preparation, and the pack doesn’t state a ready-made number of portions. PLUS lists 375 g; ALDI lists 500 g of raisins under the product name Trader Joe's.

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Enough portions to hand out Check the number of boxes and the weight per box, then work out how much you want to give each guest. If I want to set out enough boxes for my guests without weighing portions, I focus on the number of portions. Around 33% of consumers say ease of handing out portions is their top priority.
Leftovers for lunchboxes Check the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack; only open what you need. If I want to take unopened party portions along for later, I check the shelf life and storage instructions. Around 25% of consumers make using leftovers in lunchboxes their top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible allergens for the exact product. If I need to consider specific ingredients or allergens for my guests, I check each variety individually. Around 17% of consumers put this first.
Portioning it yourself Compare the total weight you’ll need and allow for weighing it out and finding suitable bowls or containers. If I want to choose the portion size myself, I plan by weight and allow time for preparation. Around 17% of consumers make flexible portioning their top priority.
Variety of fruit Check which types of fruit are in the pack and read any product-specific warnings. If I want ready-portioned packs with a different mix of fruit, I check the ingredients listed. Around 8% of consumers say variety is their top priority.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming all boxes of raisins carry the same warnings

    The Jumbo variety we looked at warns that it may contain traces of nuts, milk and soya, among other things. The AH variety with apricots contains sulphites. This information doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.

    If this matters for your guests, check the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack.

    You may need a different pack if the variety you’ve chosen doesn’t suit your guests’ dietary requirements.

  • Comparing only the total weight

    A pack of 10 boxes of 14 g and a pack of 14 boxes of 14 g provide different numbers of ready-portioned servings. A 375 g pouch doesn’t confirm how many portions you can hand out.

    If you’re handing out portions, compare the number of portions; if you’re portioning it yourself, compare the total weight with the portion size you’ve chosen.

    Portioning it yourself takes preparation, and you’ll need suitable containers or bowls if you’re not serving the fruit straight from the pack.

  • Assuming ‘no added sugar’ means low in total sugar

    Albert Heijn lists AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen as containing 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating dried fruit in limited quantities.

    Read the nutritional information and don’t treat the portion size on the pack as a general dietary guideline.

  • Serving loose dried fruit without checking it

    The Jumbo raisin boxes warn that they may contain stalks or small stones; the AH variety with apricots states that it may occasionally contain a stone.

    Read the information for the variety you’ve chosen and check the fruit if you’re putting portions together yourself.

    Preparing bowls of fruit yourself takes extra time, as you’ll need to portion and check it.

Relevant brands and supermarket chains

Albert Heijn

The AH Hamsterchef varieties we looked at are designed for handing out individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 10 portions of 14 g for both the standard raisins and the variety with pieces of apricot.
  • The apricot variety contains sulphites; check the warning for this specific product.

Jumbo

The Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes we looked at are an option if you want to hand out individual portions.

  • Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g.
  • The product information warns that it may contain traces of nuts, milk and soya, among other things; this applies to the specific variety we looked at.

Lidl

Lidl lists dried fruit and fruit mixes in its range.

  • Lidl’s product listing includes dried fruit.
  • The listing applies to selected stores and doesn’t confirm the number of portions in a multipack for sharing.

ALDI

ALDI lists 500 g of raisins under the product name Trader Joe's.

  • The product listing gives a total weight of 500 g, which is useful when planning portions by weight.
  • This is a larger pack, not a confirmed number of individual portions for handing out.

PLUS

The PLUS listings we looked at include a bag of Sultana raisins and a bag of Sundrop Snoeprozijnen.

  • PLUS lists 375 g for the Sultana raisins and 252 g for the Sundrop Snoeprozijnen.
  • The number of individual boxes in the Sundrop pack isn’t confirmed. The ingredients list for PLUS Sultana raisins lists raisins and sunflower oil.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana as an own-brand product.

  • The product listing confirms a 375 g pack.
  • The pack doesn’t confirm a ready-made number of portions to hand out.

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Frequently asked questions

How many packs do you need for 24 guests?

If you want to give each guest one box, two Jumbo packs of 14 boxes give you 28 boxes in total: four extra. With AH Hamsterchef, which has 10 boxes per pack, you’ll need three packs: six extra. These are calculations based on the pack quantities listed, not nutritional advice.

How much do you need if you’re making the portions yourself?

Multiply the number of guests by the portion weight you choose. For 24 guests at 14 g per person, you’ll need 336 g; a 375 g pack would leave you with 39 g. The 14 g is the portion size of the sharing boxes we looked at, not a general dietary guideline.

How should you store leftover raisins?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the label. This general advice isn’t a guarantee for every pack or for fruit that has already been left out on the table.

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean you can hand out as much as you like?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating dried fruit with no added sugar in limited quantities, as it contains a lot of sugar. For example, AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. The portion size on the pack isn’t a general dietary guideline.

What should you look for on the allergen information for pre-packed dried fruit?

Check the ingredients list and any warnings about accidental presence on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list; new rules on warnings about accidental presence due to cross-contamination also apply from 1 January 2026. The AH apricot variety we looked at contains sulphites, while the Jumbo variety we looked at warns that it may contain various allergens.