Choose individual snack packs if you want to take them along or hand them out without weighing portions. A larger bag is better if you’d rather portion it yourself at home. Check the amount per snack: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo snack packs we checked each contain 14 grams, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. Also check the ingredients, total sugars and allergens for the exact product you’re buying.
You want to take a small, individual portion with you or hand one out on King’s Day. In that case, it’s more useful to compare the number of snack packs and the weight per portion than just the total weight of the pack.
You don’t mind weighing and packing portions in advance, and want to store the rest at home. Compare the pack sizes, think about what you’ll do with any leftovers and follow the storage advice on the specific pack.
You’re keeping an eye on sugar, allergens or whether the snack is suitable for the person eating it. Always check the exact product. For young children, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends offering small amounts at a time and supervising them while they eat.
Start by deciding whether you want ready-portioned packs or would rather measure them out yourself. Then compare the amount per snack and check the ingredients and warnings for the product you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking them along or handing them out | Check whether the pack contains individual snack packs and how many grams each one contains. | If I want to grab or hand out a portion quickly while I’m out, an individually wrapped snack pack is handy. Around 33% of consumers put convenience on the go first. |
| Daily amount | Check the weight per portion and add up the portions of dried fruit you eat that day. | If I want to keep track of the total amount, I look at the grams per snack pack rather than just the number of packs. Around 27% of consumers focus mainly on portion control. |
| Portioning and storing it yourself | Compare packs containing the same amount and check the storage advice for any leftovers. | If I want to prepare portions at home, I weigh them myself and keep in mind how much will be left over. Around 20% of consumers cite portioning food themselves and managing costs as their main considerations. |
| Ingredients and suitability | Read the ingredients, total sugars, allergens and warnings about things such as stones. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or for a young child, I check the exact product and any eating-related warnings. Around 20% of consumers put ingredients and suitability first. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. This is dietary guidance, not a legal product limit or a requirement to eat that amount. One 14-gram snack pack doesn’t automatically represent the total amount of dried fruit you eat that day.
The product information for AH Hamsterchef Raisins states that they contain 0 grams of added sugars, but also 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams.
Check both the ingredients and the nutritional information, and bear in mind how much you eat.
A bag with a higher total weight doesn’t automatically contain individual snack portions. The AH snack packs we checked weigh 14 grams each; the PLUS stand-up pouch contains 375 grams in total.
Check the number of portions and the weight per portion. With a larger pack, you decide how much to take with you.
The AH variety with raisins and pieces of apricot lists sulphites and warns that stones may remain. The Jumbo snack packs we checked warn that they may contain nuts, milk and soya.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact product, especially if you’re buying for someone with an allergy or sensitivity.
The official AH page for Rozijnen vriendjes states that this product is no longer stocked. A historical Jumbo warning concerned a specifically identified batch, not all raisin snack packs.
Check the current product name and, in the event of a recall, compare the product variety, batch details and date.
The AH Hamsterchef varieties we checked offer raisins, or raisins with pieces of apricot, in individual snack packs.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks contains individual portions of raisins.
Lidl Netherlands lists dried fruit in its range.
The ALDI product page we checked lists Trader Joe’s Raisins.
PLUS Sultana raisins are sold in a stand-up pouch.
The Dirk product page we checked lists raisins in a larger pack.
This selection of Joybuy products focuses on dried fruit you can take along or hand out as a snack. Check the variety, ingredients and portion packaging for each product.
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The 90 g bag is described as handy for taking along and sharing.
The ingredients list includes white sugar, salt and sweeteners. Check the product information if you want to assess these ingredients.
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The product title describes these as mini raisin snack packs that you can take with you.
The product information lists a weight of 252 g and ingredients of 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil.
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The pack is described as suitable for taking along or handing out, and contains 10 individual snack packs of 14 g.
The product information states that no sugars have been added. It warns that the product isn’t suitable for children under 12 months or children with swallowing difficulties, and that children need to be supervised while eating.
For the plain raisin snack packs from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked, each pack contains 14 grams. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day; two 14-gram packs add up to 28 grams. This is not a legal product limit or a recommendation to eat 20 grams.
No, stay with a young child while they’re eating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that raisins and currants can cause choking and advises against giving too many at once. For babies at the first-tastes stage, it recommends waiting before offering snacks. A snack pack on its own says nothing about a child’s ability to eat safely.
Follow the storage advice on the pack of the exact product. AH Hamsterchef Raisins and PLUS Sultana raisins recommend storing them in a cool, dark and dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends keeping dried fruit mix in a well-sealed container. Don’t automatically apply the shelf life stated for one product to other dried fruit.
No. Reports from ANP and RTL Nieuws dated 14 November 2025 named Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The warning and advice not to eat the product applied to that specific batch; they weren’t a statement about all current packs.
No, product details aren’t a guarantee of stock. The next King’s Day falls on 27 April 2027; the supermarket product pages mentioned were checked on 13 October 2026. Check the range and availability at your chosen store or through its shopping service closer to the date.
