Hosts handing out snacks at a garden party
If you want to hand each guest a small portion quickly, focus on the number of individual boxes. AH lists 10 portions of 14 grams; Jumbo lists 14 portions of 14 grams.
Who are the different pack types suitable for?
Party shoppers planning for lunchboxes
Individual portions are easy to pop into lunchboxes after the party. Follow the storage advice on the pack for the variety you choose; AH Hamsterchef Raisins says to store in a cool, dark and dry place.
Organisers catering for dietary requirements
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety for every guest. The AH fruit mixes list sulphites; Jumbo warns that the raisin boxes may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
The percentages below reflect consumers choosing dried fruit for a garden party who may want to save any unused portions for lunchboxes.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Which consumers does this matter to? |
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| Number of portions to hand out | AH lists 10 boxes of 14 g; Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g. Count the individual packs, not just the total weight. | If I want to give each guest a box straight away, the number of portions matters most; around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Use in lunchboxes | Check the portion weight, best-before date and storage advice on the exact pack. AH Hamsterchef Raisins says to store in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I want to save some portions for lunchboxes, I look for individual boxes and storage information; around 22% of consumers prioritise this use. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and warning for the exact variety. The AH apple and apricot mixes list sulphites; Jumbo mentions the possible presence of nuts, milk and soya. | If guests have specific dietary requirements, I check the ingredients for each variety; around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Plan around the number of guests and the portions you want to hand out. A large bag doesn’t come with pre-portioned servings. | To avoid ending up with too many or too few portions, I plan around the guest list; around 14% of consumers prioritise quantity and leftovers. |
| Fruit variety | Check the fruit proportions and ingredients. The AH apple variety contains 30% apple; the apricot variety contains 28% apricot and rice flour. Both list sulphites. | If I want to offer fruit other than ordinary raisins, I check what’s in the mix; around 14% of consumers prioritise variety. |
Which pitfalls can you avoid?
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Choosing a fruit mix without checking the ingredients again
The AH apple and apricot multipacks we checked list sulphites. The warning on the Jumbo raisin boxes mentions the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety for the guest concerned. A similar pack format doesn’t mean the ingredients are the same.
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Mistaking a large bag for a multipack
The PLUS, ALDI and Lidl packs we checked list a total weight, not a number of individual boxes for handing out. Portioning them yourself takes extra preparation.
Choose between pre-portioned servings and weighing them out yourself. If you choose a multipack, check how many individual packs it contains.
With a large bag, you’ll need to weigh and pack the portions yourself before you can hand them out.
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Looking only at the outer packaging
The total weight doesn’t tell you how many ready-to-hand-out portions you’ll get. AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 10 boxes, while Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes has 14.
Compare the number of individual packs with the number of guests and the portions you want to save.
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Confusing ‘no added sugar’ with sugar-free
AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of sugars per 100 grams.
Read the nutrition table alongside the ingredients list; a statement about added sugars doesn’t mean the product contains no sugars.
Which brands are worth comparing?
Albert Heijn
The Hamsterchef varieties we checked offer raisins, or raisins with apple or apricot, in individual portions.
- The plain raisin variety contains 10 portions of 14 grams; the fruit mixes come in the same portion size.
- The apple and apricot varieties we checked list sulphites. Check the ingredients for the exact variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a multipack designed for handing out individual portions.
- The pack lists 14 portions of 14 grams.
- The warning mentions the possible presence of almonds, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, milk and soya.
Lidl
The 750-gram Belbake Raisins pack we checked is an alternative if you want to portion them yourself.
- Lidl lists the pack weight.
- Lidl says this product is available in store only; it isn’t a multipack with confirmed individual boxes.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s 500-gram raisins are an alternative if you want to divide the portions yourself.
- The product page lists the weight and says it’s available to buy in an ALDI shop.
- The pack isn’t described as containing individual boxes for handing out.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana raisins are sold in a 375-gram stand-up pouch.
- The ingredients list contains raisins and sunflower oil.
- This is a bag to portion yourself; the product warning mentions the possible presence of stalks and stones.
Dirk
Dirk lists packs of raisins, including 375- and 750-gram varieties, as options for portioning yourself.
- The product listings show a range of pack weights.
- Dirk doesn’t offer a delivery service, so you’ll need to collect your purchase in store.
Joybuy products for sharing and portioning yourself
These Joybuy picks are suitable for small individual portions or for portioning yourself for a garden party and any lunchboxes.
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Anatolia Sari Uzum (Raisins) 500gr
The 500 g pack is a good choice if you want to weigh out portions for guests or lunchboxes yourself.
The product information describes it as dried grapes and says to store in a cool, dry place.
The product information warns of a choking hazard for young children; keep the product out of reach of babies and small children.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic raisins 12M+ 140g
The individual boxes are handy if you want to hand out small portions or take them in a lunchbox.
The product information lists 10 boxes of 14 g, with no added sugars or sulphites.
According to the product information, suitable from 12 months. Supervise children while they eat; not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
Frequently asked questions
How many multipacks do you need for 20 guests?
If you’re giving each guest one box, you’ll need two AH packs of 10 boxes, or two Jumbo packs of 14 boxes. That gives you 20 or 28 boxes respectively, with 8 left over from Jumbo; this is an example for planning, not dietary advice.
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean that raisins are sugar-free?
No. AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of sugars per 100 grams. So, ‘no added sugar’ doesn’t mean that the product contains no sugars.
How should you store raisins for lunchboxes after the party?
Follow the best-before date and storage advice on the exact pack. AH Hamsterchef Raisins says to store in a cool, dark and dry place; don’t assume the same advice applies to another variety.
What does ‘may contain’ mean on a Dutch label?
It’s a warning that an allergen may be unintentionally present, not the same as an ingredient that has been deliberately added. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has monitored the evidence behind these warnings. If you have an allergy, read both the ingredients list and the warning on the exact pack.
Are AH fruit mixes suitable for someone who needs to avoid sulphites?
No. The AH apple and apricot varieties we checked list sulphites and sulphur dioxide E220 in the ingredients. Always check the pack for the variety you’re buying.
How do multipacks differ from large bags of raisins?
A multipack contains individual portions you can hand out straight away; with a large bag, you’ll need to weigh and divide the portions yourself. For example, AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 10 boxes of 14 grams, while the PLUS, ALDI and Lidl products we checked are described as large packs.