A quick, small snack to take with you
You’re looking for an individual portion to take on the go, without having to weigh it out first. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list raisins in snack boxes.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Deciding how much to take yourself
You’d rather fill a small container yourself for lunch. PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list larger packs that you can portion out yourself.
Choosing by checking the label
You want to check the ingredients and sugars, or take a known food allergy into account. Jumbo, for example, lists warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| A ready-made portion | Check how many individual packs are included and the weight of each snack box. | If I want to grab a snack box for a day out without weighing it, this matters; around 36% of consumers prioritise a portion that’s ready to take with them. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Read the ingredients and compare total sugars and portion sizes on the same basis. | If I’m paying attention to what’s in my food, I want to know what my chosen version contains; around 29% of consumers make the ingredients their top priority when choosing. |
| Portioning it yourself | Compare the pack sizes and don’t treat the whole bag as one portion. | I’d rather measure out a lunch-sized portion from a larger pack; around 21% of consumers prioritise portioning it themselves. |
| Checking for allergens | If you have a known allergy, check both the ingredients and precautionary warnings on the current pack. | If I have a known allergy, I start by checking the information for that exact version; around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for people with allergies. |
Avoid common buying mistakes
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Don’t confuse ‘no added sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’
A ‘no added sugar’ claim doesn’t mean a product contains no sugars overall. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that dried fruit is high in sugar.
Compare total sugars and the portion weight, not just the front of the pack.
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Don’t treat a large bag as one lunch portion
A 375 g stand-up pouch, such as PLUS Sultana raisins, needs to be portioned out and isn’t automatically one serving.
Prepare a small portion in advance rather than taking the whole pack with you.
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Don’t assume every fruit version has the same ingredients
AH Hamsterchef Raisins and Apricot Pieces is a different version from the pack of raisins; the fruit mix contains sulphur dioxide, E220 (sulphites).
Check the ingredients list for each version, especially if you’re managing a known sensitivity.
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Don’t assume an old product page reflects what’s currently available
Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen vriendjes as discontinued. This doesn’t prove that another product is an identical replacement.
Check the current product name and version before relying on old product information.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Hamsterchef offers raisins in individual snack boxes, as well as a separate version with pieces of apricot.
- Albert Heijn lists 10 snack boxes of 14 grams for its raisin version.
- The apricot version contains sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites); ingredients may vary between versions.
Jumbo
Jumbo Sweet Raisins are sold as individually wrapped snacks.
- The product information lists 14 snack boxes of 14 grams.
- Jumbo warns of the possible presence of, among other things, nuts, milk and soya; check the current pack.
Lidl
Belbake Raisins is an identified Lidl raisin range.
- The product name gives you a clear starting point when checking the pack.
- Check the pack itself for the contents, ingredients and portion information that matter to you.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe's Raisins in a 500-gram pack.
- The pack size is clearly stated.
- A 500-gram pack isn’t an individual lunch portion; portioning it yourself takes a little preparation.
PLUS
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a stand-up pouch, as well as Sundrop Sweet Raisins.
- The PLUS Sultana stand-up pouch contains 375 grams; the ingredients are raisins and sunflower oil.
- The total weight of the Sundrop pack doesn’t tell you how many individual packs it contains.
Dirk
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Sultana raisins in a 375-gram pack.
- The product listing states the pack size.
- A product being listed in the range isn’t an independent quality assessment and doesn’t mean it comes in individual portions.
Joybuy product picks
These Joybuy picks include dried fruit and other fruity snacks for on the go. Check the version and portion information for each product.
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Be&Cheery Various Dried Plum, 90 g
An option to consider if you’d like to take dried plums with you as a fruity snack.
Pack size: 90 g.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts, 252 g
The product name suggests mini portions of raisins. Check the pack if you want to compare the number of individual packs or the portion size.
Pack size: 252 g.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic Raisins 12M+, 140 g
The product information states that it’s for children over 12 months; supervise them while they eat. Not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
Pack size: 140 g.
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Bestore Hawthorn Flakes, 250 g (19–21 small sachets)
A hawthorn product in small sachets; check the pack if you want to confirm how it’s portioned.
The product name lists 250 g and 19–21 small sachets.
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Be&Cheery Various Hawthorn, 160 g
A hawthorn product to consider if you’re looking for a different fruity snack alongside raisins or plums.
Pack size: 160 g.
Frequently asked questions
Can a snack box of raisins replace fresh fruit at lunch?
Not like for like. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends fresh fruit and advises keeping portions of dried fruit small.
How should you store raisins for a day out?
Follow the instructions on the pack. Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; bear this in mind when taking them with you, too.
What should you bear in mind if a child is eating them?
Don’t give a child lots of raisins at once, and stay with young children while they eat because of the risk of choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says an occasional snack can be offered around a child’s first birthday, when they start eating the same meals as the rest of the family.
What allergen information should you check on a Dutch pack?
Check the allergen information on the label for the exact version. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that legally required allergen information must appear on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also been checking Dutch rules on warnings about possible cross-contamination. This doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for everyone with an allergy.
Does the old recall apply to all Jumbo Sweet Raisins?
No. The recall notice from November 2025 applied to a specific pack with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026, as reported by Productwaarschuwing.nl and NU.nl. Don’t eat a pack covered by that recall, even if its best-before date has passed; the notice doesn’t show that all current packs have been recalled.