Ready to take with you and share
If you want to take or share small portions without weighing them out at home, individual boxes can be handy. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list raisin boxes containing 14 grams per portion.
Who are these options for?
Choosing a small portion of fruit mindfully
If you want to check the quantity and ingredients, compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variant. Fruit mixes can differ in their fruit and allergen information; Albert Heijn’s product information and the NVWA provide useful points to check.
Preparing snacks yourself
If you want to make your own portions in advance and save the rest for later, you can weigh out the amount you need from a larger pack. PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list raisin packs suited to this approach; Voedingscentrum advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
What should you look for when buying?
Individual raisin boxes
Choose these if: you want portions you can take or share without weighing them out yourself.
Bear in mind: the amount in each box is fixed, so check how many portions you need.
Fruit mix in individual snack boxes
Choose this if: you’re looking for a different fruit mix from raisins alone in a small pack.
Bear in mind: the Albert Heijn apple and apricot variants reviewed list sulphites.
Portioning a larger pack yourself
Choose this if: you want to decide how much to have in each snack portion.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out your portions in advance and store the rest; the shop pack isn’t a ready-made single portion.
First decide whether you want ready-made portions or would rather weigh them out yourself. Then compare the exact ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might find this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking and sharing portions | Check the weight in each box and the number of individual portions. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list boxes of 14 g; the number of boxes per pack varies. | If I want to share something without weighing it out, I choose portions that are already individually packed. Convenience when taking and sharing snacks is a top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Quantity and sugars | Compare the portion weight with the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g for AH Hamsterchef Raisins. | If I want to know how much sugar I’m eating in one or more boxes, I check both the portion weight and the nutritional information. Quantity and sugars are the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Fruit and allergens | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for the exact variant. The AH apple and apricot mixes reviewed list sulphites; Jumbo mentions the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information for the exact variant. Ingredients and allergens are a top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portioning and storage | Compare the current price per kilogram with the amount you’ll use and the cost of any portion packs. PLUS and Dirk list 375 g packs, while ALDI lists a 500 g pack; Voedingscentrum advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. | If I make my own portions in advance, I want to weigh up the amount I’ll use and the leftovers against the cost. Portioning it yourself and keeping costs down are the main priorities for around 14% of consumers. |
Pitfalls to avoid when choosing
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Assuming a handy pack means you can eat it in the screening room
Kinepolis Netherlands does not allow food or drink brought from outside in its screening rooms. So the packaging doesn’t determine whether you can eat the snack during the film.
Check the cinema’s rules. Take the snack with you for the journey or eat it outside the screening room if the venue doesn’t allow food from outside.
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Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’
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 total sugars and the portion weight, and bear in mind how many boxes you eat.
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Assuming all variants in a product range are interchangeable
The Albert Heijn apple and apricot mixes reviewed list sulphites. Jumbo lists the possible presence of various nuts, milk and soya in its Snoep Rozijntjes.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour variant every time you buy, especially if you’re buying for someone else.
Brands and pack sizes for reference
Albert Heijn
AH Hamsterchef offers raisins and raisin and fruit mixes in individual boxes, handy for portions on the go.
- The raisin pack reviewed contains 10 boxes of 14 g; the apple and apricot variants have different fruit mixes.
- The apple and apricot variants list sulphites. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes is a multipack of individual portions.
- The product information lists 14 boxes of 14 g, with nutritional values per 100 g and per box.
- Jumbo mentions the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya. A historical warning about a specific pack is included in the frequently asked questions.
Lidl
Alesto is Lidl’s range of products including nuts and dried fruit; the retailer also describes dried mango strips.
- Lidl says its dried mango strips contain no added sugars, but do contain naturally occurring sugars.
- This range information doesn’t confirm that a pack contains individual portions. Check the packaging of the variant you choose.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack, suitable for weighing out your own portions.
- The pack size gives you room to make up your own portions.
- It isn’t a ready-made single portion; you’ll need to weigh it out yourself and store the rest.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana Raisins is listed in a 375 g stand-up pouch, for anyone making their own portions.
- The ingredients list includes raisins and sunflower oil; the product information provides storage advice.
- PLUS warns that, despite checks, stalks and stones may be present. Portioning requires some preparation.
Dirk
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Sultana Raisins in a 375 g pack.
- The listed pack size is suitable for dividing into your own portions.
- For a small snack portion, you’ll need to weigh it out yourself and store the rest properly.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products include dried fruit for portioning yourself and individually packed raisins. Check the variant, pack size and usage information for each product.
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Medjool dates, 908 g
A larger pack, so you can weigh out the amount of dates you need for a snack or to share.
Pack size: 908 g.
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Anatolia Sari Uzum (Raisins), 500 g
A pack you can weigh out yourself if you want to choose your portion size.
Pack size: 500 g; the product information lists 100% dried grapes.
The product information warns of a choking hazard for young children and advises keeping the pack out of their reach.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts, 252 g
A pack of mini raisins, so you can take the amount you want with you.
Pack size: 252 g; the product information lists 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic raisins 12M+, 140 g
Individual boxes for anyone who wants to take or share small portions.
The product information lists 10 boxes of 14 g.
According to the product information, this product is suitable for children over 12 months. Supervise children while they eat and don’t give it to children with swallowing difficulties.
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Be&Cheery dried plums, 90 g
A 90 g bag which, according to the product information, is suitable for taking with you or sharing.
The ingredients list white sugar and salt; the product information also mentions sweeteners.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take your own dried fruit into a cinema?
It depends on the cinema’s rules. Kinepolis Netherlands says that food and drink brought from outside aren’t allowed in its screening rooms; Pathé Business also mentions this in its FAQ for school visits. Check the rules at the venue you’re visiting.
What allergen information should I check on a pre-packed product?
Check the label on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements. The NVWA says allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. The Albert Heijn fruit mixes reviewed list sulphites; Jumbo mentions the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya.
Are larger bags always cheaper for a cinema snack?
No. A larger pack won’t necessarily work out cheaper for the way you use it. Compare the current price per kilogram with the amount you’ll actually use and the cost of any portion packs; also consider what you’ll have left over.
How should I store raisins after portioning some out?
Voedingscentrum advises storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. For other types of dried fruit, follow the storage advice on the packaging too; advice for raisins doesn’t automatically apply to every fruit mix.
What should I do with a pack of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes included in the recall?
Do not eat the pack with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. NU.nl reported on this specific recall on 14 November 2025. The date has now passed; contact Jumbo for the latest information on what to do. This warning applies to that specific pack and is not a general safety statement about all Jumbo raisins.