Conscious portion choosers
You want to choose a treat, so you compare not only fat but also sugar, energy and the amount per person.
Who is this buying guide for?
Organisers planning to hand out treats
You’re looking for individually portioned treats or a bag you can divide up yourself for the Easter egg hunt.
Shoppers with dietary requirements to consider
You take sulphites or other listed allergens into account, so you check the label of the exact variety.
What should you look for when handing out dried fruit?
For an Easter egg hunt, the label, the portion per participant and the work involved in portioning are all important factors to consider.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Fat content and claims | Compare fat per 100 g and distinguish between an absolute amount and a claim that fat has been reduced. | If I want to take fat content into account for an Easter egg hunt, I look at the nutritional information and what a claim actually says. Around 26% of consumers prioritise fat content. |
| Portion and energy | Check the sugar and energy per 100 g, then decide how many boxes or weighed portions to offer each participant. | If I want to keep the overall treat small, I decide in advance how much to hand out to each participant. Around 26% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Ready-to-hand-out portions | Check the number of boxes, the amount in each box and the storage instructions. | If I want to prepare treats in advance, I look for individual boxes or consider how much work portioning them myself will involve. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing out treats. |
| Dietary suitability | Read the current ingredient and allergen information; take the choking risk into account for young children. | If participants have dietary requirements or are young children, I check the ingredients and supervise them while they eat. Around 16% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
| Pack size | Match the total amount to the number of participants and decide in advance how you’ll divide up the pack. | If I choose a pack for the whole activity, I want to have enough without being left with too much. Around 11% of consumers prioritise choosing the right overall quantity. |
Pitfalls when buying dried fruit
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Confusing low fat with low sugar or energy
Dried fruit can be low in fat while still providing sugar and energy. So the fat figure alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll get in the portion you choose.
Check the sugar and energy on the label as well as the fat, and decide on the portion in advance.
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Assuming all dried fruit is the same when it comes to dietary requirements
The listed ingredients vary by variety. The PLUS apricots reviewed list sulphites; the Jumbo raisin boxes state that they may contain, among other things, milk, soya and various nuts.
Check the current ingredient and allergen information for the exact pack.
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Choosing the biggest bag without a plan for portioning it
A bag doesn’t give you a set portion for each participant. Portioning it yourself takes preparation and can leave you with leftovers if the quantity isn’t right for the number of participants.
Work out in advance how many treats you want to hand out, then choose between individual boxes and portions you weigh out yourself.
Portioning a bag yourself takes preparation; also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Brands and retailers to consider
Albert Heijn
The Albert Heijn product information reviewed covers both boxes of raisins and a bag of sun-dried raisins.
- The pack formats suit either handing out individual portions or portioning them yourself.
- The product details are retailer specifications, not an independent taste or quality test.
Jumbo
The Jumbo product information reviewed covers boxes of raisins and a bag of sun-dried Sultana raisins.
- Both individual boxes and a bag for making up your own portions are described.
- The boxes list potential allergens; the bag warns that stalks or stones may occasionally remain. Check the exact variety.
Lidl
Lidl describes Alesto as a range that includes dried fruit and mango strips.
- The range description mentions different types of dried fruit.
- Descriptions of taste and quality are retailer claims, not a consistent nutritional assessment.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe's raisins and sun-dried apricots.
- The product pages show different types of dried fruit and pack formats.
- Trader Joe's is the manufacturer's brand name; ALDI is the retailer. The description of soft apricots is a retailer description.
PLUS
The PLUS product information reviewed covers Sultana raisins and dried apricots in stand-up pouches.
- The information gives the ingredients and nutritional values for these specific products.
- The apricots reviewed list sulphites; the Sultana raisins contain raisins and sunflower oil.
Dirk
The Dirk product page shows raisins in a 750 g pack; Dirk is the retailer.
- The product name and pack size are clearly stated.
- The product name shown doesn’t attribute the raisins to a specific manufacturer’s brand or own-label range.
Joybuy products to compare
Compare these dried fruits and raisins by pack size, nutritional values and the ingredients that matter for your Easter egg hunt.
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Haoxiangni Dr.Jujube Premium Gold-Grade Pitted 390 g
A good option if you want to portion out a pack of pitted jujubes yourself.
The product information states 390 g and, per 100 g, 0 g fat, 50,0 g sugar and 327 kcal. Store in a cool, dry place.
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OHLA Dried Soursop 180 g
Another dried fruit to consider alongside raisins; check the ingredients if they matter for any of the participants.
The product information states 180 g and, per 100 g, 2,21 g fat, 72,6 g sugar and 348 kcal. The listed ingredients are white sugar, glucose and sodium metabisulphite.
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Haoxiangni Pitted Jujubes 500 g
The product information describes the pitted jujubes as ready to eat, so you can decide on the portion yourself.
The pack contains 500 g. Per 100 g, the product information states 0,5 g fat, 60 g sugar and 300 kcal; store in a cool, dry place.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins 12M+ 140 g
The product information states that there are 10 individual 14 g boxes, making these a good option if you want ready-portioned treats.
According to the product information, this variety is intended for children over 12 months. Supervise children while they eat and don’t give this product to children with swallowing difficulties.
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OHLA Dried Dragon Fruit 180 g
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g with your selection criteria before choosing this product for the activity.
The product information states 180 g and, per 100 g, 3,75 g fat, 57,5 g sugar and 375 kcal. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; the stated amount is above this limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘low fat’ automatically mean it contains less fat than the standard variety?
No. A low absolute fat content alone doesn’t prove that the fat content has been reduced compared with a similar product. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; the Voedingscentrum describes ‘light’ as meaning at least 30% less energy, fat or sugar. Check what the claim applies to and what the comparison is based on.
Are products with no added sugar also low in sugar?
Not necessarily. The product information for PLUS Dried Apricots states 0 g added sugar, but also 53,4 g total sugar per 100 g.
Can young children eat raisins during the hunt?
The Voedingscentrum lists raisins as a possible snack around a child’s first birthday, when they start eating meals with the family. Don’t give them too many at once and stay with the child because of the choking risk; this is nutritional guidance, not a legal age limit.
Are raisins or apricots automatically suitable for someone with an allergy?
No, check the information on the exact pack. The PLUS apricots reviewed list sulphites; the Jumbo raisin boxes state that they may contain, among other things, milk, soya and various nuts.
What does the earlier recall mean for Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes?
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The report advised consumers not to eat that specific pack; the best-before date mentioned has now passed. This report is not evidence that other varieties or batches were recalled.