Choose dried fruit for your morning coffee based on the number of portions, the weight per portion and the ingredients – not just the total pack weight. The raisin multipacks reviewed contain 14 g portions: individual boxes are convenient for handing out, while a larger bag gives you the flexibility to portion it yourself. If you’re choosing a fruit mix or sharing with others, always check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant.
Want to hand out portions during the morning break without weighing out the fruit first? Check the number of boxes and the weight per box: together, these tell you how many individual breaks you can cater for. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information states the number of portions and the weight per portion.
A pre-measured portion is easy to take with you. Check the portion weight and ingredients, especially if you’re buying for someone with an allergy or sensitivity. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains which allergens must be listed on food labels.
Would you rather decide for yourself how much dried fruit to take or hand out? A larger bag is an alternative to individual boxes, but you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself and store the opened pack according to the instructions. Examples of larger packs are listed by ALDI, PLUS and Dirk.
First, work out how many portions you need for each coffee break or lunchbox. Then compare the weight per portion and check the ingredients for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of individual portions | Check the number of individual boxes and work out how many you need for the people attending and the number of breaks. | If you want to set out enough portions for a shared coffee break without weighing them out, focus on the number of boxes. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions to hand out. |
| Portion for a lunchbox | Check the weight per box; a packaged portion is not automatically a personal dietary recommendation. | A fixed, pre-measured amount can be handy for a lunchbox or your own break. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having a set portion to take with them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warning for the exact variant; distinguish between total and added sugars. | If the ingredients, sugar information or an allergy requirement will influence your choice, check the label of the specific product. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients over the pack format. |
| Portioning and storing it yourself | Check the total weight and follow the storage instructions for the opened pack. | If you want to decide how much to have at each break and prepare portions in advance, consider how much preparation and storage that involves too. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portioning their own snacks and managing their stock. |
The percentages shown relate to the primary buying needs listed for dried fruit at morning coffee time; they do not represent market shares. For AH Hamsterchef Raisins, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit without added sugar, due to its sugar content.
Ingredients can vary between variants. The AH Hamsterchef variant with apple lists sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites); Jumbo states that its Snoep Rozijntjes may contain almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, milk, soya and walnuts.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for each specific variant, especially if you’re buying for several people.
Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugars for AH Hamsterchef Raisins, but also 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. This product information makes it clear that the two claims do not mean the same thing.
Check both total and added sugars, then decide for yourself what amount is right for the occasion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides dietary guidance on how much dried fruit to eat.
A bag of loose raisins is not the same as a multipack of individual portions. Even two multipacks with the same weight per box may offer different numbers of portions to hand out.
Compare the number of boxes and the weight per portion separately. With a larger bag, you’ll need to measure out the portions yourself and store the opened pack according to the storage instructions.
AH Hamsterchef product information describes raisin multipacks and a variant with apple pieces.
Jumbo’s product information describes Snoep Rozijntjes in individual boxes.
Lidl’s Dutch product listing identifies Belbake Raisins.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s Raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Dirk’s product listings include 1 de Beste Sultana Raisins in a 375 g pack.
This Joybuy pick is Medjool dates in a larger pack, which the product description says is suitable for sharing. It is not a multipack of individual portion boxes.
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The product description says this 908 g pack is suitable for sharing.
The product title lists Medjool dates, size M, in a 908 g pack. The product description says the dates are pitted.
Multiply the number of people by the number of breaks and the number of boxes per person per break. Divide the result by the number of boxes in one multipack and round up. This is a planning calculation, not dietary advice.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For opened plain raisins, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard; Albert Heijn and Jumbo advise storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. Do not automatically apply this guidance to a different fruit mix.
Check the ingredients list and any warning about possible presence on the exact pack. The NVWA explains that the 14 legally designated allergens must be listed on the label. A product name or information about another variant does not prove that allergens are absent.
A multipack contains individual portions that you can hand out straight away; with a larger bag, you measure out the portions yourself. Albert Heijn lists 10 boxes of 14 g for AH Hamsterchef Raisins, while Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g for Snoep Rozijntjes. ALDI, PLUS and Dirk also list larger packs, but these are not verified multipacks of individual portions.
The NU.nl report of 14 November 2025 concerned Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. Do not eat the identified batch. The warning applies to that specific batch and is not a general statement about other or current packs.
