A large bag works well if you want to weigh out portions yourself and use the rest later; individual snack boxes mean less preparation, while a fruit mix contains different ingredients from standard raisins. Compare the pack size and number of portions with your plans, check the packaging and ingredients of the exact product, and keep portions small for children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that children eat sitting down and calmly, with an adult nearby.
If you want to prepare portions in advance without weighing everything yourself, individual raisin snack boxes could suit your needs. They contain small portions; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends serving dried fruit in small portions and having children eat sitting down and calmly.
If you want to choose how much goes into each find and use any leftovers at home later, large bags give you more flexibility to weigh out portions. The packs reviewed contain 375, 500 or 750 g; when choosing, consider how much you’re likely to use after the hunt.
If you want to check the ingredients, sugar information and allergens first, look at the label on the exact product before choosing a size or pack type. Raisins, cranberry mixes and mixes containing nuts are different products; a product name alone won’t tell you whether a particular variety is suitable for everyone taking part.
A good fit if: you want to weigh out portions yourself and can use the rest at home later.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to prepare the portions yourself and use suitable food packaging.
A good fit if: you want to prepare individual portions in advance without weighing them yourself.
Bear in mind: check that the portion size and ingredients are suitable for everyone taking part.
A good fit if: you’d like to hand out a mix rather than raisins alone.
Bear in mind: check the ingredients and allergens; a mix may contain nuts.
| What to consider | What to check when choosing | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing portions in advance | Check the number of individual portions and the amount in each; with a large bag, you’ll need to weigh them out yourself. | If I want to keep preparation to a minimum and divide up portions in advance, snack boxes may suit my plans better. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when handing out treats. |
| How much you need for the group | Match the net weight to the number of portions you plan to hand out, and think about what you’ll do with any leftover fruit. | If I want to prepare enough without taking more than I’ll use later, I compare the pack size with my plans. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the amount they need. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. | If ingredients or substances that participants need to avoid are the deciding factor, I check the label before choosing. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Storing leftover fruit | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. | If I want to use the fruit at home after the hunt, I check the seal and storage instructions. Around 13% of consumers prioritise being able to use leftover fruit. |
No added sugar doesn’t mean the product contains no sugars. Preparing more portions also doesn’t mean they all need to be eaten at once.
Plan small portions, and remember that ‘added sugars’ and ‘of which sugars’ are different figures on the label.
Its appearance or sale as a festive decoration doesn’t prove that an egg is suitable for direct contact with food.
Check the instructions for use and whether it’s suitable for food. If this isn’t clear, keep the fruit in suitable food packaging.
A multipack and a large bag differ in the number of portions and how much you need to weigh out yourself. A larger pack isn’t practical for every household if the leftover fruit goes unused.
Compare the net weight with the number of portions you plan to prepare, and decide in advance whether you’ll use the rest at home.
The historical Jumbo warning applied to a specific EAN and best-before date. Checking the name alone could mean missing the affected batch or wrongly ruling out every pack.
Check the product name, EAN and best-before date together. Do not use the reported batch with EAN 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026.
The AH Rozijnen zongedroogd product reviewed is a 750 g bag for you to portion yourself.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes contains 14 individual boxes of 14 g each.
The 200 g dried fruit mix reviewed is available as a cranberry mix or a cranberry and raisin mix, and is sold in store.
The TRADER JOE'S Rozijnen product reviewed comes in a 500 g bag.
PLUS Sultana raisins come in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
1 de Beste Blanke raisins come in a 375 g pack.
These Joybuy picks are fruit and nut mixes for anyone who wants to hand out nuts as well as dried cranberries. They aren’t made from dried fruit alone, so check the ingredients and allergens before choosing a variety.
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A good fit if you want to hand out cashews as well as fruit; the pack contains 200 g.
The mix contains 50% sweetened dried cranberries and 50% cashews. Contains cashews and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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A good fit if you want to hand out cranberries with several types of nuts; the pack contains 200 g.
The mix contains 30% cranberries, as well as cashews, almonds and walnuts. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
Decide how many portions you want to hand out and what amount per portion suits your plans. The Jumbo snack boxes contain 14 portions of 14 g each; with a large bag, you’ll need to weigh out the portions yourself. AH’s manufacturer serving size isn’t specific advice for children: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions of dried fruit.
Only if the egg is suitable for direct contact with food and the instructions for use allow it. Its appearance alone doesn’t prove that it’s suitable. If you can’t confirm this, use suitable food packaging around the fruit.
Let children collect the eggs first, then eat sitting down and calmly, with an adult nearby. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends sitting calmly while eating and supervising children to reduce the risk of choking.
Check the allergen information on the label of the exact pre-packed product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed food must appear on the label. This doesn’t mean every product contains the same allergens.
Check the EAN and best-before date: on 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall for EAN 8718452534326 with a best-before date of 28-07-2026. The advice from Jumbo reported by NU.nl was not to eat that specific batch and to return it for a refund, even without a receipt. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to every batch of the product.
