Want to take a small fruit snack with you without any preparation? Individual portions are handy: AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists ten boxes of 14 g. A larger pack lets you choose the amount yourself, but you’ll need to portion it in advance. Check the ingredients and nutritional information, too: no added sugar doesn’t mean dried fruit is low in sugar.
If you want to grab one small pack as you leave without weighing it first, individual snack boxes are a good fit. Albert Heijn lists ten boxes in a pack of AH Hamsterchef Raisins; Jumbo describes its raisin boxes as handy for taking on the go.
If you’re looking for a small addition to your lunch, you can check both the quantity and the nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that unsweetened dried fruit still contains a lot of sugar, so a portion with no added sugar isn’t the same as a low-sugar product.
If you can weigh it out in advance, you can choose the amount and type of fruit yourself. Larger packs of raisins and other dried fruit offer a different option from boxes containing set portions.
Start by thinking about how you want to take your portion with you, then check the ingredients, quantity and any allergens.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you straight away | Check the number of individual packs and the weight per portion, not just the total weight. | If I want to take something small without weighing it, I want to be able to grab one box. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience when choosing something to take with them. |
| Sugars and portion size | Read the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per portion; added sugar and total sugars are different figures. | If I want to know how much sugar is in my lunch snack, I also look at the amount I’ll actually take with me. Around 25% of consumers prioritise sugar and portion size. |
| Portioning it yourself | Compare the outer pack with the amount you want to take, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I want to weigh out an amount myself, a larger bag suits me, as long as I store the rest properly. Around 19% of consumers prioritise portioning it themselves. |
| Type of fruit and added ingredients | Check whether you’re choosing raisins, apricots, prunes or a mix, for example, and read the ingredients list. | If I want some variety, I check which types of fruit and ingredients are actually in the pack. Around 13% of consumers prioritise variety. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about allergens and cross-contamination. | If an existing allergy determines my choice, I check the information on the packaging carefully. Around 12% of consumers prioritise suitability for people with allergies. |
A multipack and a large bag contain different types of portions. AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 140 g in total, divided into ten boxes of 14 g.
Before buying, check the number of individual packs and the weight per portion.
Dried fruit can still contain a lot of naturally occurring sugar, even with no added sugar. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends limiting the amount of unsweetened dried fruit you eat.
Check both the ingredients and the total sugars, and decide how much you’ll actually take with you.
A mix may contain other ingredients, such as nuts, as well as fruit, so its composition differs from that of dried fruit alone.
Check the full ingredients list and allergen information, not just the product name on the front.
Worth considering for ready-to-go portions and if you’re looking for other types of dried fruit in the range.
Worth considering if you’re looking for raisins in a pack that Jumbo says is designed to be taken with you.
Belbake Raisins comes in a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
ALDI’s Trader Joe’s range includes larger packs of raisins and dried fruit products.
Examples include portioning PLUS Sultana raisins from a bag yourself and a separate Sundrop product.
Worth considering if you’d rather put together your own snack portion from the dried fruit range.
This selection includes raisins, prune products and hawthorn snacks. Check each product’s ingredients, packaging and portion information to see whether it suits your lunch on the go.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a raisin snack in a pack you can take with you.
Ingredients: 99,5% raisins and sunflower oil. Lists 70 g of sugars per 100 g; 252 g is the total pack weight.
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Suitable if you want to take individual boxes of raisins with you without weighing them out first.
The product information lists ten boxes of 14 g and no added sugars. According to the product information, suitable from 12 months; supervise children while they eat and don’t give this product to children with swallowing difficulties.
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Suitable if you want to take a bag of dried prunes with you.
The ingredients list includes prunes, white sugar, salt and sweeteners. The product lists 3,0 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to take small packs of a hawthorn snack with you.
The title lists 19–21 small packs. The ingredients include hawthorn, white sugar, glucose and colour E120.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a hawthorn snack in a bag you can take with you.
The product information lists a 160 g pack. The ingredients include sugar, glucose, sweeteners and the colour Allura Red AC (E129).
No. No added sugar doesn’t automatically mean low in total sugars. AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g; that works out at 9,1 g of sugar in a 14 g box.
In this situation, have dried fruit as a small addition to your lunch, not as a proven substitute for a complete meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends limiting the amount of unsweetened dried fruit you eat because it contains a lot of sugar.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack and store opened raisins as recommended for that product. For opened raisins, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice is 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard; don’t take mouldy raisins with you.
Read the current ingredients list and any cross-contamination warning. The NVWA says that relevant allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. According to the NVWA, rules for precautionary allergen warnings have applied since 1 January 2026, including ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
The NVWA lists information such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity, best-before date, any special storage instructions and nutritional information, where applicable. Mandatory information for the Dutch market must be available in Dutch.
