Choose a larger bag if you’ll use the contents after King's Day too; a smaller pack is a better fit if you only need a limited amount. Compare the same fruit and variety by net weight, and check the ingredients, portions and allergens separately from any claims about the packaging.
You’re buying for King's Day, but you’ll use any leftover sultanas afterwards too. Net weight and storage together determine which bag is practical. Jumbo lists several weights in its sultana range; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides storage advice for opened sultanas.
You want to choose dried fruit based on its ingredients, portions and any allergens, not just its appearance or packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are labelled on prepacked products.
You want enough for the planned occasions without automatically choosing the largest pack. Jumbo lists different weights in the same sultana range, including a 250 g bag.
First work out how much you’ll need for King's Day and what you’ll genuinely use afterwards. King's Day 2027 falls on 27 April, according to the Royal House; product listings are not a promise about the range or availability on that date.
A good fit if: you’re buying for several occasions and will use the rest later. Jumbo lists sultana bags of 250 g, 500 g and 750 g.
Bear in mind: a larger amount means you’ll need a plan for storing and using it up.
A good fit if: you’re buying for a limited number of occasions or want to avoid having much left over.
Bear in mind: check that the net weight suits the number of people and occasions you’re buying for.
A good fit if: you specifically want softened apricots and can use several packs. Albert Heijn lists a 2-pack and a 4-pack.
Bear in mind: these packs contain apricots; they’re not a general indication for other dried fruits.
A good fit if: you want a selection of dried fruits rather than just sultanas. ALDI lists a resealable 200 g mixed fruit pack.
Bear in mind: the ingredients vary by variety; a mix containing cashews isn’t the same product as plain sultanas.
A good fit if: an organic label is a selection criterion in its own right for you. Jumbo and PLUS each list an organic variety.
Bear in mind: the listed products differ in factors including the type of sultana and pack weight.
| Consideration | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and using leftovers | Compare the same fruit and variety by net weight; think in advance about whether you’ll use any extra later. | I want a larger pack to be useful after King's Day too. Around 36% of consumers are mainly concerned with using the full amount. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety, especially in a mix. | I want to know exactly what’s in the fruit or mix I’ve chosen, for example when buying for guests. Around 29% of consumers put label information first. |
| Getting the right amount | Match the pack weight to the number of people and occasions; follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to have enough in without ending up with more leftovers than I’ll use. Buying just the right amount is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging convenience | Check whether the pack is resealable and whether the variety you’ve chosen suits how you plan to use it. | I want to be able to reseal the pack easily after opening if I’m using the contents on several occasions. Around 14% of consumers are mainly looking for convenient packaging. |
A larger amount can leave you with leftovers if you don’t use them after King's Day.
First choose an amount that suits your planned occasions, and think about where you’ll store any opened sultanas.
The contents of a bag don’t tell you how much to have on one occasion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day as dietary advice, not as a standard pack size.
Consider portions separately from your chosen pack size, and check the ingredients of the specific fruit.
The ingredients can vary; ALDI’s mixed fruit range also includes a variety with cashews.
If you’re buying for guests, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve actually chosen.
The 2-pack and 4-pack listed by Albert Heijn contain softened apricots; on their own, they say nothing about other fruits or what will be available on a future King's Day.
Check the product variety and information at the shop where you plan to buy it around the time you’re shopping.
Its official wholefoods page lists packs of softened dried apricots.
Jumbo lists sultanas in several weights, as well as an organic-labelled variety.
Lidl has official product pages for dried fruit and dried fruit mixes.
Under TRADER JOE'S, ALDI lists products including sultanas and several mixed fruit varieties.
PLUS lists own-brand sultanas, as well as an organic-labelled Smaakt variety.
Dirk lists several sultana products and pack weights on its official search page.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day as dietary advice, not as a set portion for a celebration. Match the amount you buy to the people and occasions you’re planning for; you don’t have to finish a pack in one day.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends keeping opened sultanas in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. Follow the instructions on your pack too, and look out for drying out, hardening, discolouration or mould. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to softened fruit or other mixes.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. The Authority lists sulphites, nuts and peanuts among the allergens. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check all the labelling for the variety you’ve chosen.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g per day as dietary advice; it isn’t a legal limit on pack size or the amount you’re allowed to buy.
Use the contact details provided by the shop or on the packaging of the product you choose. PLUS directs customers to its customer service on its product page and recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.
