Who is this useful for?

People handing out snacks on the go

You want to be able to count out and hand out individual snacks for trips and lunchboxes, without portioning them yourself first.

Parents looking for small portions

You want to offer a sweet snack while keeping the portion deliberately small and taking your child’s age and eating habits into account.

Those who portion snacks themselves

You portion snacks from a bag at home and want to store the rest properly so you can use it later.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Ready to hand out Check the number of individual packs and the weight per portion. If you’re filling several lunchboxes while out and about, you’ll want to count in advance how many you need. Around 33% of consumers prioritise individual packs that are ready to hand out.
Small portions Check the weight per box and the nutritional information per portion. For a child, you’ll want to match the amount to the snack occasion, rather than relying on the pack size alone. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a small portion that’s the right size.
Portioning it yourself Compare quantities and consider whether you have time to prepare portions. If you want to measure out different amounts at home, a larger bag gives you the flexibility to portion it yourself. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this option.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the packaging. If you have a particular ingredient preference or need to avoid allergens, check your chosen variety carefully. Around 13% of consumers prioritise this.
Storing after opening Check the storage advice and consider how you’ll seal the remaining contents. If you want to use the rest after the holiday too, storing it properly should be part of your plan. Around 7% of consumers prioritise storage and using up their supplies.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming a large bag is a multipack

    A 500 g bag is a larger pack for you to portion yourself, not a collection of individual snacks. Jumbo lists 14 individual portions for its box version.

    Check the number of individual packs if you want to hand them out straight away.

    Portioning snacks yourself takes preparation; also check that you have suitable containers to take the portions with you.

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    Lidl says that its Alesto mango strips contain naturally occurring sugars.

    Read the ingredients and nutrition table for your chosen variety, and consider how much you’re offering.

  • Buying more than you’ll use later

    A larger bag means you’ll need a plan for anything left over after the holiday.

    Think about how you’ll use the rest after the holiday, and seal any opened raisins properly.

  • Eating old stock from a recalled batch

    On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326. Productwaarschuwing.nl listed a best-before date of 28-07-2026; the fact that this date has passed does not cancel the recall warning.

    Check old stock against the barcode and best-before date, and do not eat the affected batch.

Shops and product ranges to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Rozijnen product information lists a 250 g pack and 50 g portions.

  • The ingredients list includes raisins and sunflower oil.
  • AH Rozijnen vriendjes is listed as discontinued, so it’s not currently available to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both individual Snoeprozijntjes boxes and bags of sultanas.

  • The box pack lists 14 portions of 14 g; the sultanas are listed in a 500 g bag.
  • Check older Snoeprozijntjes packs against the barcode and best-before date of the recalled batch.

Lidl

Within its Alesto range, Lidl describes dried mango strips as an alternative to raisins.

  • The range offers another type of fruit to consider.
  • Check the size, ingredients and nutritional information for the pack you choose.

ALDI

ALDI’s Dutch product page lists Trader Joe's raisins in a 500 g pack.

  • The listed weight can help you plan how much to portion yourself.
  • A 500 g pack is not a multipack of individual portions.

PLUS

The PLUS product page lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.

  • The ingredients list includes raisins and sunflower oil; the storage advice is to keep them in a cool, dry, dark place.
  • A stand-up pouch is not necessarily resealable.

Dirk

The Dirk product page lists raisins in a 750 g pack.

  • The larger pack size may be useful if you plan to portion the contents over several occasions.
  • You’ll need to portion them yourself and store what’s left according to the storage advice.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

How do you work out how many boxes you need?

Count the planned snack occasions. The box pack listed by Jumbo contains 14 boxes, which can help with planning, but it doesn’t mean every child always needs a whole box.

At what age can you give raisins as a snack?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says raisins can be given from around your child’s first birthday, when they start eating meals with the family. Offer only a small amount at a time and stay with them to reduce the risk of choking. This is nutritional and practical guidance, not a legal age limit.

Do allergens have to be listed on packaging in the Netherlands?

Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Allergens in the ingredients list must be clearly distinguished; also check for any warnings about cross-contamination.

How should you store an opened bag of raisins?

Store raisins in a cool, dry, dark place and keep them well sealed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide says opened raisins will keep for 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard. Follow the pack instructions too, and don’t eat any raisins that have gone mouldy.

What should you do with old Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes from the recalled batch?

Do not eat the batch with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. NU.nl reported the recall on 14 November 2025; the fact that the best-before date has passed does not make the batch safe to eat.