Grab-and-go snackers
You want to pop a small snack into your gym bag without weighing it out or repackaging it first. Individual raisin boxes are a good fit; Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe variants sold in separate portions.
Who is this choice for?
Label-conscious snackers
You choose based on the ingredients and whether a product suits your diet. So check the information for the exact variant, including added and total sugars and any allergen warnings.
Planners
You prepare snacks in advance and want to decide how much to take. A larger bag can work well, as long as you portion it yourself and store the product according to the instructions.
What should you look for when buying?
Individual snack boxes
Best for: taking a pre-portioned snack with you straight away. AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen contains 10 portions of 14 grams; Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks contains 14 portions of 14 grams.
Trade-off: the portion size is fixed, and you’ll be carrying several individual packs.
Portioning it yourself from a larger bag
Best for: preparing snacks in advance and choosing the amount yourself; PLUS, ALDI and Dirk describe raisin packs intended for keeping in your cupboard.
Trade-off: you’ll need to weigh and pack the portions yourself. Compare packs on the same weight basis before assuming one is better value.
Resealable packaging
Best for: closing the pack again between snack occasions. ALDI describes resealable 200-gram variants.
Trade-off: resealable doesn’t mean individually portioned. Check which variant you’re buying, as the range also includes a cashew nut variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who does this matter most to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you | Check whether the pack contains individual portions and how many grams are in each one. | If I want to pop a snack into my gym bag without weighing it out, I choose a pre-packed portion. Around 37% of consumers put convenience for taking a snack with them first. |
| Ingredients and suitability for your diet | Read the ingredients list and nutrition table for the exact variant, and check the allergen information too. | I want to know what’s in the variant I’ve chosen and whether the allergen information fits my diet. Around 27% of consumers put ingredients and suitability for their diet first. |
| Preparing several snacks yourself | Compare net weight and prices on the same weight basis, and factor in the time needed to weigh and pack the portions yourself. | If I’m preparing several snacks and want to choose the amount myself, I compare larger packs on the same basis. Around 18% of consumers prioritise portioning snacks themselves to save money. |
| Storage between snack occasions | Check the seal, storage advice and best-before information on the pack. | If I’m taking an opened pack along for future snack occasions, I check the seal and storage advice. Around 18% of consumers consider storage between occasions the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a multipack or large bag as one snack portion
A pack may contain several portions: the AH and Jumbo boxes reviewed each contain individual 14-gram portions, while the PLUS stand-up pouch contains 375 grams. So the whole pack isn’t automatically one portion.
Check how many grams you’re actually taking with you, and add together any portions of dried fruit you eat on the same day. The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit per day. This is general dietary guidance, not a personalised sports nutrition plan.
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Confusing no added sugars with sugar-free
AH lists 0 grams of added sugars for Hamsterchef Rozijnen, but also 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. This information applies to this specific variant.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table on the pack you buy.
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Assuming an expired best-before date means a recall warning no longer applies
In its reporting on 14 November 2025, NU.nl identified a recalled batch of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The fact that the best-before date has passed doesn’t make a pack from that batch safe to eat.
If a pack may be from this batch, compare both the barcode and the best-before date with the warning, and don’t eat the recalled product. This warning doesn’t apply to all Jumbo raisins or other batches.
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Assuming resealable means it will keep indefinitely after opening
A resealable pack doesn’t, on its own, tell you how long the product will keep once opened. The Voedingscentrum states that the best-before date applies while the pack is unopened.
Follow the storage advice for the exact variant. PLUS Sultana raisins should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.
Supermarkets and brands to compare
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen comes in 10 snack boxes of 14 grams each.
- The number of portions and portion size are clearly stated.
- Albert Heijn lists 0 grams of added sugars; that doesn’t mean the product contains no total sugars.
Jumbo
According to the product information, Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks contains 14 portions of 14 grams each.
- The pack is divided into individual portions to take with you.
- The product information reviewed warns that the product may contain nuts, milk and soya. A historic recall warning concerns one specifically identified batch, not all batches.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists dried fruit as available in selected stores.
- A possible option among the supermarkets mentioned.
- Availability in selected stores doesn’t mean every shop stocks the same variant. Check the pack and product information in store.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500-gram pack, as well as separate resealable 200-gram variants.
- The 500-gram pack can be kept in stock and portioned out as needed.
- The resealable product range includes different variants, including one with cashew nuts. Don’t treat them as one uniform fruit mix.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana raisins are sold in a 375-gram stand-up pouch. The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil.
- The pack can be kept in stock and used to prepare your own portions.
- The page doesn’t describe individual portions to take with you, and warns that stalks and stones may be present. Store this variant in a cool, dry, dark place.
Dirk
Dirk sells 1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana in a 375-gram pack. The product page describes 1 de Beste as its own brand.
- The pack can be kept in stock and portioned out as needed.
- You’ll need to weigh and pack the amount you want to take with you.
Joybuy product picks
These Joybuy picks are dried fruit options to take with you; the product names refer to dates and dried loquat. Check the product information and packaging for each variant.
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Sihong Grey Dates with Walnuts 208 g
An option if you’re looking for dried dates with walnuts.
The product name specifies grey dates, walnuts and a 208 g pack.
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Zohra Medjool Dates (M) 908 g
An option if you’re looking for Medjool dates in a larger pack.
The product name specifies the variant (M) and a 908 g pack.
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Bestore Dried Loquat with Bamboo Salt 200 g
An option if you’re looking for dried loquat with bamboo salt.
The product name specifies a 200 g pack.
Frequently asked questions
How much dried fruit should I take as a snack?
The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit per day. This is general dietary guidance, not a legal limit for packaging or a personalised sports nutrition plan. Add together any portions you eat on the same day.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean raisins are sugar-free?
No. Albert Heijn lists 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams for AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen. Check the ingredients and nutrition table for the exact variant.
Which allergen information should I check?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The NVWA explains that allergens which must be declared by law have to appear in the ingredients list. For example, the Jumbo boxes reviewed warn that the product may contain nuts, milk and soya.
Can I keep an opened bag in my gym bag?
Follow the storage advice for the specific variant. PLUS Sultana raisins should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. According to the Voedingscentrum, the best-before date applies while the pack is unopened; once opened, that date alone doesn’t guarantee how long the product will keep.
Which batch of Jumbo raisins was covered by the recall warning?
In its reporting on 14 November 2025, NU.nl identified Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. Don’t eat a pack from that batch, even if the best-before date has passed. The warning applies to this specific batch, not all Jumbo raisins.