A small snack to take with you
Want to grab a small pack for a late-night snack without weighing it out first? Individual 14-gram boxes of raisins are ideal for this. Just bear in mind how much dried fruit you’ve already eaten that day.
Who is this useful for?
Choosing with the ingredients in mind
Compare the ingredients, added sugars and total sugars on the packaging. If you have a relevant allergy or sensitivity to sulphites, it’s especially important to check the information for the exact variety.
Preparing your own snack portions
A larger bag may suit you if you want to prepare several small portions to take with you. The total contents of a bag don’t automatically count as one snack portion; also follow the product’s storage instructions.
What should you look for when choosing?
For a late-night snack to take with you, it helps to decide what matters most: convenience, ingredients, portioning it yourself or choosing specific ingredients.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| A small portion with no preparation | Check the weight of each individual pack and the number of portions. | If I’m out late, I want to take something with me without weighing it out first. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a portion that’s ready to take with them. |
| Sugars and daily intake | Read the ingredients and total sugars per 100 grams; compare these with the information per portion if needed. | If I want to keep track of sugar and how much I eat that day, I look beyond just ‘no added sugar’. Around 29% of consumers prioritise sugar and daily intake. |
| Portioning it yourself | Check the pack size and think about how many small portions you want to prepare yourself. | If I want to prepare several small portions, I want to be able to divide them up myself and know how much is in the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portioning it themselves. |
| Type of fruit and ingredients | Check the exact variety, ingredients and any allergen warnings. | If a particular type of fruit or ingredient list is a deciding factor for me, I check the packaging before choosing. Around 14% of consumers prioritise a specific choice of ingredients. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘no added sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’
These mean different things. Albert Heijn says AH Hamsterchef Raisins contain 0 grams of added sugars, but also 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams.
Read both the ingredients list and the nutritional information, and decide in advance how much you want to eat.
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Thinking of the whole bag or product serving as one snack
Packs can contain several portions. The AH Raisins product page lists a serving size of 50 grams, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. These are different types of information.
Check the pack contents, portion some out yourself if needed, and count any other portions you’ve had that day.
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Assuming every type of fruit or mix has the same ingredients
PLUS Dried Apricots lists sulphites. Jumbo’s boxes of raisins warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya. A shared product page for different mix varieties doesn’t mean they all have the same ingredients.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you choose.
Supermarket ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
The range includes both individual boxes of raisins and larger packs for portioning yourself.
- According to Albert Heijn, AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 10 boxes of 14 grams; AH Raisins comes in a 250-gram pack.
- The 50-gram serving size listed for AH Raisins is product information, not daily dietary advice.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both boxes of raisins and larger packs of sultanas.
- According to Jumbo, the boxes contain 14 portions of 14 grams.
- The boxes warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya. Check the packaging of the exact variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists dried fruit and a dried fruit mix for anyone looking for variety.
- The product information names several types of dried fruit.
- The listing applies to selected stores; check the exact packaging and local availability.
ALDI
ALDI’s product listings include raisins and a product page featuring different fruit mix varieties.
- TRADER JOE'S Raisins is listed in a 500-gram pack. A product page for a mix lists a resealable 200-gram pack.
- The mix page groups together different varieties, so check the ingredients of the pack you choose. Resealable doesn’t mean the pack is one portion.
PLUS
PLUS lists sultanas and dried apricots in 375-gram stand-up pouches.
- The product information for the sultanas lists raisins and sunflower oil.
- The dried apricots list sulphites. Check the ingredients of the exact variety.
Dirk
Dirk lists various types of dried fruit, including sultanas, cranberries, pitted prunes and apricots.
- The listings give you some options for putting together your own snack portion.
- Check the packaging and ingredients for each product; the order of search results doesn’t, in itself, tell you anything about popularity or taste.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products are suitable for dried fruit snacks on the go, from individual boxes of raisins to larger packs and other types of fruit.
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Be&Cheery Various Dried Plum, 90 g
This 90-gram stand-up pouch is an option to take with you if you’d prefer plums to raisins.
The product information lists plums, sugar, salt and additives; total sugars are 16 grams per 100 grams.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts, 252 g
This 252-gram pack is a good option if you want to divide the raisins into smaller snack portions yourself.
The product information lists 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil. Seal the pack tightly after opening and store it in a cool, dry place.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins 12M+, 140 g
The product description lists 10 individual 14-gram boxes for anyone who wants to take a portion with them without weighing it out.
The description says suitable from 12 months; supervise children while they eat. Not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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HuaWeiHeng Cheese-Flavored Mixed Freeze-Dried Fruits, 28 g
According to the product information, this 28-gram pack combines strawberry and mango with a white chocolate and cheese coating.
The product information lists milk and soya as allergens. As the product has a coating, the weight of the fruit ingredients is not the same as the total pack weight.
Frequently asked questions
How much dried fruit is suitable for a small late-night snack?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. A 14-gram box may fit within that amount if you haven’t already eaten other portions of dried fruit that day. The recommendation applies per day, not again for each snack.
Is a serving size on a product page the same as dietary advice?
No. AH Raisins lists a serving size of 50 grams, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. Use product information to understand the pack and its nutritional values, not as automatic daily advice.
What should I look for if I need to avoid certain allergens?
Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says relevant allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. PLUS Dried Apricots lists sulphites; Jumbo’s boxes of raisins warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.
How should I store a larger bag after portioning some out?
Follow the storage instructions for the exact product. PLUS Sultana Raisins and AH Hamsterchef say to store in a cool, dry, dark place. A resealable pack doesn’t, in itself, mean there’s a set shelf life once opened.
What should I do if I still have Jumbo snack raisins from the recall?
Do not eat packs with EAN 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The historical warning from November 2025, reported by Productwaarschuwing.nl and NU.nl, advised customers to return the product to Jumbo. That warning applies to the specified batch and not automatically to all Jumbo raisins.