Households with lots of occasions to use it
You want one supply for snacks, breakfast and recipes. The pack sizes listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo make it useful to compare the total quantity with how much you get through at home.
Who are these packs for?
Families who like to manage portions carefully
You want to check the ingredients and sugar information, and decide for yourself how much to serve as a snack. Voedingscentrum warns that young children can choke on raisins or currants, so supervise them while they eat.
Households with varying levels of consumption
You don’t eat dried fruit every day and want to be able to split up your supplies or alternate between different types of fruit. Albert Heijn states that its 2-pack contains two separate bags; Dirk also lists other types of dried fruit in its range.
What should you look for when choosing?
Match the quantity to how often you’ll use it, and also consider portions, storage and the information needed by the people who’ll be eating it.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this more important to? |
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| Suitable quantity | Compare the net weight, the number of individual packs and how much you’ll use for planned snacks, breakfasts or recipes. | If I want one supply to cover several occasions, I make sure the quantity suits how much we get through at home. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having a useful supply and a suitable pack size. |
| Ingredients and portions | Read both the ingredients list and the nutritional information; added sugars and total sugars are different figures. Decide on your own portion size. | I want to know what’s in the pack and measure out small snack portions myself. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on ingredients, sugar information and portion control. |
| Splitting up and storing | Check how many bags are in a multipack, the weight of each bag and the storage instructions on the pack. | When daily use varies, I want to be able to keep some bags sealed or alternate between different types of fruit. Around 21% of consumers prioritise splitting up supplies, storage and variety. |
| Specific safety needs | If you’re sensitive to sulphites, check the ingredients and allergen information. Supervise young children and don’t give them lots of raisins at once. | If someone eating with me has a specific sensitivity or other requirement, I check the pack and adjust when and how we eat it. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these kinds of safety requirements. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is automatically the right choice
A multipack may contain large bags for stocking up, which might not suit how much you’ll use during the holiday.
Add up the contents of the bags and compare the total with how often you plan to eat dried fruit.
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Confusing ‘no added sugars’ with ‘sugar-free’
PLUS Sultana raisins were listed as containing 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of total sugars per 100 g. These are different nutritional values; the claim about added sugars doesn’t mean the product is sugar-free.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information for the specific pack. The figures for PLUS don’t automatically apply to other varieties.
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Mistaking two large bags for ready-to-go snack portions
According to Albert Heijn, the AH 2-pack consists of two separate bags of 500 g each, not small individual snack packs.
Check the weight of each individual pack. If you want to take small portions with you, you’ll need to measure them out yourself.
Measuring portions yourself takes time and may mean you’ll need your own snack containers.
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Applying the storage life of one fruit mix to all dried fruit
Voedingscentrum’s advice on storing dried tuttifrutti after opening doesn’t automatically apply to every type of dried fruit.
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you buy. Seal an opened pack securely if the product instructions say to do so.
Brands and supermarket chains to compare
Albert Heijn
The product information distinguishes between a 750 g bag of raisins and a 2-pack containing two separate 500 g bags.
- The product pages provide information about pack contents and ingredients.
- Two 500 g bags are bulk packs, not individual snack portions.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists different pack sizes in its sultana raisin range.
- The product range includes 250 g, 500 g and 750 g packs.
- The ingredients and nutritional information for one pack don’t automatically apply to other sizes.
Lidl
The official information lists dried fruit at selected stores.
- It’s a supermarket chain worth including if you’re comparing dried fruit at different shops.
- The listing for selected stores doesn’t mean every Lidl stocks the same products or pack sizes.
ALDI
The product checked at the store is Trader Joe’s Raisins, 500 g; ALDI is the supermarket chain and Trader Joe’s is the listed product name.
- The product information states the pack size.
- ‘Top quality’ is a claim made by ALDI, not an independently verified quality assessment.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana raisins are listed in a 375 g bag.
- The product page lists ingredients and storage advice.
- Check the nutritional information on the pack you actually buy.
Dirk
The range includes raisins and other types of dried fruit.
- The listed products give you options to explore different types of fruit and pack sizes.
- Range information isn’t an independent comparison of taste, quality or nutritional value.
Dried fruit at Joybuy
The products below are intended for snack time: raisins for a quick bite and a freeze-dried fruit mix with white chocolate and cheese.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts, 252 g
An option if you’re looking for raisins for snack time in a 252 g pack.
The product description lists 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil.
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HuaWeiHeng Cheese-Flavored Mixed Freeze-Dried Fruits, 28 g
According to the product description, this 28 g bag contains freeze-dried strawberries and mango with white chocolate and cheese.
The product description lists soya and milk as allergens. The stated best-before date is 24 September 2026, which is before the date of this article. Don’t buy this product without confirmation of a current, valid best-before date.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how much dried fruit I need?
Add up the planned snack occasions and the number of people eating to work out how much to stock up on. Keep any use at breakfast or in recipes separate, and treat your calculation as a way to plan your supplies—not as nutritional advice or a recommended portion size.
Are two separate bags in a multipack small snack portions?
No. According to Albert Heijn, the AH 2-pack contains two bags of 500 g each. This lets you leave one bag sealed, but doesn’t provide small individual portions; measure these out yourself if you need them.
Does ‘no added sugars’ mean raisins are sugar-free?
No. PLUS listed its Sultana raisins as containing 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of total sugars per 100 g. Check the nutritional information for the specific pack, as these figures don’t automatically apply to other products.
How should I store an opened pack?
PLUS recommends storing its raisins in a cool, dry and dark place. Voedingscentrum recommends sealing dried tuttifrutti securely and gives a storage life of 6–9 months after opening when kept in a kitchen cupboard for this specific product. For other types, follow the instructions on the pack and don’t assume the same storage life applies.
What should I bear in mind for young children or sulphite sensitivity?
Voedingscentrum warns that children can choke on raisins or currants; don’t give young children lots at once and stay with them while they eat. If you’re sensitive to sulphites, check the ingredients and allergen information. The NVWA states that allergen information must be included on the label of prepacked foods.