Start by checking the carbohydrates in the amount of dried fruit you actually eat, then consider the pack size. Diabetes.nl stresses the importance of understanding your carbohydrate intake when you have diabetes. Individual boxes can be handy for taking with you or sharing, while a larger bag lets you weigh out your own portions.
For people with diabetes who want to take carbohydrate intake into account when choosing a snack and plan a suitable portion of dried fruit. Focus on how much you eat, not just the type of fruit. Diabetes.nl highlights the importance of understanding your carbohydrate intake.
For people looking for individual boxes to pack in lunchboxes or hand out. Compare both the number of boxes and the weight of each one. For example, Jumbo lists a 12 x 14 g variety and a pack containing 14 boxes.
For people who want to weigh out different amounts from a larger pack. PLUS describes a 375 g stand-up pouch, while ALDI sells raisins in a 500 g pack. These sizes are alternatives for portioning the fruit yourself, not evidence of a diabetes-related benefit.
First, check the nutritional information per 100 g and decide how much you’ll eat. Then compare individual boxes with a larger bag.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates per portion | Check the total carbohydrates per 100 g and weigh the portion you actually eat. Calculate the amount per portion as follows: carbohydrates per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to manage my carbohydrate intake in line with my personal dietary plan, I base my calculations on the portion I actually eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise planning their carbohydrate intake. |
| Individual boxes | Check both the number of boxes and the weight of each one. The number of boxes alone doesn’t tell you how much fruit is in each box. | For lunchboxes or sharing, I want portions I can take with me straight away, without weighing them first. That’s why around 29% of consumers prioritise individually packaged portions. |
| Ingredients and claims | Check the ingredients and total carbohydrates for the exact variety. Don’t rely on a sugar claim, fruit name or organic label alone as proof that the product fits your personal dietary plan. | If I want to assess product claims, I prefer to check the ingredients and nutritional information for that exact variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise understanding ingredients and claims. |
| Portioning and comparing for yourself | Compare the total weight and the number of portions you can make yourself. Only compare costs for the same quantity; a larger pack doesn’t prove that it offers better value. | For different lunchboxes, I want to weigh out different amounts myself and compare packs on a like-for-like basis. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flexible portioning and comparing costs. |
Carbohydrate intake still matters when you have diabetes. The Diabetes Fund warns that sugar claims can be used misleadingly; a claim doesn’t replace the nutritional information for that particular variety.
Read the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack, then calculate the carbohydrates in the portion you plan to eat.
Jumbo lists both a pack containing 14 boxes and a Woezel & Pip variety containing 12 x 14 g. The number of units alone doesn’t show how much fruit you get each time.
Compare the number of boxes and the weight of each box separately, then decide how much you want to take with you.
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. This applies to the batch described, not automatically to the entire range.
If there’s a warning, check the product identity and batch details. If you still have the specific batch described, don’t eat it and contact Jumbo.
A retailer worth considering when comparing dried fruit; product information for AH Hamsterchef Raisins has been described.
The examples described include individual boxes and a variety with the weight of each unit clearly stated.
Belbake Raisins is a specific dried fruit product example.
One example described is Trader Joe's raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch are an example of a larger pack.
Dirk’s product listings include raisins as a relevant search term.
No. 14 g is pack information, not personalised dietary advice. Check the carbohydrates in the exact variety and the amount you actually eat, and make sure it fits your personal dietary plan.
No. On its general nutrition page, the World Cancer Research Fund recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. This isn’t individual advice for people with diabetes or a limit that makes every product suitable.
Jumbo’s official product information says to store this variety in a cool, dark place. Check the pack for the best-before date and follow the storage instructions on other products’ own packaging.
You can’t tell from the number of boxes or the total weight alone. Compare the current cost for the same quantity and work out how many usable portions you’ll get from each pack.
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. That date has passed; the notice applies to the batch described and doesn’t prove that all current Jumbo raisins are unsafe. If you still have the specific batch described, don’t eat it and contact Jumbo.
