Choose a large bag if you’ll use the rest later too; a multipack with individual bags lets you spread your supplies across several occasions. Compare the net contents and pack format, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack if you’re choosing a mix or a special variety.
If you host games nights regularly and use leftovers at home, look at the net contents, the number of individual bags and how you’ll store your supplies. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer different pack sizes and formats.
If you want to know what you’re serving, read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact variety. Dried fruit with no added sugar still contains naturally occurring sugars; the Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit.
If you want to cater for people’s preferences or known allergies and intolerances, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the specific pack. The NVWA explains the Dutch food labelling rules for allergens.
A good fit if: you serve that type of fruit regularly or use the rest at home.
Consider: you’ll have more to store, so you’ll need to seal and store it properly.
A good fit if: you want to spread your supplies across several games nights.
Consider: the AH multipack reviewed contains two separate 500 g bags, totalling 1 kg.
A good fit if: variety matters more than having a large amount of one type.
Consider: a smaller pack isn’t the same as a bulk pack; check which variety you’re choosing.
A good fit if: these labels on the specific pack matter to you.
Consider: these labels don’t mean that possible traces of allergens are absent.
The percentages below give a broad indication of the main needs behind this games-night choice; each consumer is represented by one primary need.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the right amount | Compare the net contents and decide whether you’ll use the rest at home. | I don’t want to buy more than my household will use later. Around 31% of consumers making this choice would prioritise getting the right amount. |
| Ingredients and quantity | Read the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact variety; distinguish between how much you buy and how much you serve. | I want to know what I’m serving and choose the quantity mindfully. This need would be the deciding factor for around 25% of consumers. |
| Variety for the group | Check which types of fruit and ingredients are in the mix you’ve chosen. | I want to offer different types of fruit rather than just one. Around 19% of consumers would have variety as their main priority. |
| Storing leftovers | Check whether bags are individually packed or resealable, and follow the storage advice on the label. | I want to be able to open a pack without using all my supplies straight away. Opening and storing the contents gradually would be the priority for around 19% of consumers. |
| Specific guest requirements | Check the ingredients and possible traces on the exact pack for the relevant allergy or intolerance. | I want to choose based on a known guest requirement or a specific production preference. Around 6% of consumers would have this as their main buying need. |
The AH multipack has been compared with two individual AH bags. That comparison doesn’t automatically tell you which pack is right for your needs.
Compare the net contents and think about how much you’ll actually use.
The Voedingscentrum points out that dried fruit with no added sugar still contains sugar. The size of a bulk pack isn’t a serving recommendation.
Decide how much to serve separately from how much to buy.
The specific Smaakt raisins listed by PLUS may also contain traces of several allergens.
If a guest has a known requirement, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the exact pack.
The ALDI listing distinguishes between cranberries, a cranberry and raisin mix, and a variety containing cashew nuts.
Check the variety on the pack before assessing its ingredients.
A relevant option for raisins in individual bags and multipacks.
A relevant option for different pack sizes of sultanas and other types of dried fruit.
A relevant option for TRADER JOE'S raisins and a smaller cranberry and raisin mix.
A relevant option for the specific 500 g Smaakt Blue Thompson organic raisins.
A relevant option for a listed 750 g pack of raisins.
An option to check for dried fruit.
This Joybuy selection ranges from individual types of dried fruit to combinations with nuts or other ingredients. Check the contents, ingredients and any allergen information for each pack.
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A bundle of five snack products weighing 1.073 kg in total, for anyone who wants to offer snacks beyond dried fruit.
The listed ingredients include banana chips, dates, raisins and prunes, as well as tree nuts. The ingredients include sugar and sweeteners; the prunes contain aspartame (E951).
The product information advises refrigerating after opening and consuming within one day.
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A pack containing one listed type of fruit, for anyone who wants to serve dried loquat rather than a fruit mix.
The product information states that it contains at least 70% loquat fruit. The product contains sulphites and added sugar; check the ingredients if this matters to you or a guest.
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A combination of dates and walnuts for anyone who wants to serve fruit with another clearly listed ingredient.
The pack contains 208 g and includes walnuts; bear this in mind if any guests have specific dietary requirements.
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A small pack of freeze-dried strawberry and mango for anyone looking for different types of fruit in one snack.
The product information lists soya and milk. The stated best-before date, 24 September 2026, has passed; check the latest product information before considering this product.
Keep the amount you serve separate from the supplies you’ll use later. The Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit; only choose a larger pack if you’ll use the rest at home too.
The Voedingscentrum’s storage guide says opened raisins can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months, as long as they’re stored in a cool, dry, dark place and sealed properly. Follow the label on your product too; this guidance doesn’t automatically apply to other types of dried fruit.
No. The AH multipack described contains two separate 500 g bags, so you can open one and keep the other sealed.
According to the NVWA, the 14 allergens specified by law must be listed and clearly identified in the ingredients list. If a guest has a known allergy, check the latest label on the exact pack.
No. The PLUS product information for the specific Smaakt raisins also mentions possible traces of several allergens. Assess the guest’s specific requirements by checking the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the exact product.
