Which pack size is right for you?

Fill lunchboxes quickly

Individual snack packs are handy if you want to divide portions between several lunchboxes during the holidays or on trips. Check both the number of boxes and the weight of each one.

Choose small fruit portions

If dried fruit is a small addition to lunch, consider the amount alongside the rest of the meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions and prefers fresh fruit.

Measure and portion it yourself

A larger pack suits anyone who prepares lunchboxes at home and wants to decide how much to include. Remember to measure, pack and store the fruit after opening.

What should you look for when choosing?

Individual snack packs

Choose this if: you want to fill several lunchboxes without weighing out portions in advance.

Bear in mind: each pack has a fixed weight and there are several individual wrappers.

Larger pack

Choose this if: you want to measure out portions at home and decide how much to include.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion it yourself and store it after opening.

What to consider What to look for Who should pay particular attention?
Number of boxes and weight per box Check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. Work out how many you need based on the number of children and planned snack times. If I’m preparing lunchboxes for several children, I want to know in advance how many individual portions I’ll have. Around 36% of consumers in this choice context prioritise ease of sharing.
Portion as part of lunch Consider the weight alongside the rest of the lunch; an individual snack pack won’t automatically be the right amount for every child. If you want to include dried fruit as a small addition, consider the amount and the other parts of the lunch. Around 29% of consumers in this choice context prioritise small portions.
Measuring and storing it yourself Compare the net weight and consider how much you want to measure out yourself. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack. If I’m preparing lunchboxes at home, I want to decide how much to include and get the portions ready. Around 21% of consumers in this choice context prioritise measuring and portioning it themselves.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label on the exact variant you’re buying, including any warnings. If you need to consider an allergy or sensitivity, the information on the specific pack is essential. Around 14% of consumers in this choice context prioritise suitability for their dietary needs.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Confusing the number of boxes with complete lunches

    Fourteen individual boxes means fourteen packs, not fourteen complete lunches or an amount that’s right for every child.

    Check the number of boxes and the weight of each one. Keep dried fruit as a small addition to lunch.

  • Assuming a larger bag is already portioned

    375 g or 500 g packs are larger packs for you to portion yourself; they don’t contain a set number of ready-to-go lunch portions.

    Decide in advance how much you want to measure out for each lunchbox, and allow time for preparation and storage after opening.

  • Mistaking a product page for a current buying option

    The Jumbo page for Woezel & Pip organic sweet raisins, 12 × 14 g, says that this product is no longer available online.

    Check the current availability message before relying on an old product listing.

  • Treating an organic label as a substitute for checking the label

    An organic label alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for a specific allergy or sensitivity.

    Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the exact variant you want to buy.

Supermarket brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The AH Hamsterchef range described includes raisins and variants with pieces of apple or apricot.

  • The product titles distinguish between plain raisins and fruit combinations.
  • Check the ingredients and packaging for each variant; product titles don’t prove that you’ll prefer the taste.

Jumbo

One own-brand pack described contains 14 boxes of 14 g each.

  • The number of boxes and the weight per box help you plan individual portions.
  • The Jumbo Woezel & Pip variant, 12 × 14 g, is listed on the product page as no longer available online. A 2025 recall notice concerned a specific batch of sweet raisins, not necessarily all Jumbo raisins.

Lidl

The Dutch product listing described is for Belbake Raisins.

  • The product name gives you a specific raisin option to consider.
  • For a particular pack, check the net weight and number of portions on the label.

ALDI

The Trader Joe’s raisins described come in a 500 g pack.

  • A larger pack is a good option if you want to measure out portions at home.
  • It isn’t a ready-to-go multipack of individual boxes.

PLUS

The PLUS Sultana raisins described come in a 375 g stand-up pouch.

  • The pack size suits portioning at home for lunchboxes.
  • The pack doesn’t contain a set number of individually wrapped portions.

Dirk

The range listings described include sultanas and dried apricots in 375 g packs.

  • The fruit types listed give you options for portioning at home and adding variety.
  • A range listing alone doesn’t confirm that there’s a multipack or that a particular pack offers better value.

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Frequently asked questions

How many individual snack packs will I need for a trip?

Multiply the number of children by the number of planned snack times. The Jumbo pack described contains 14 boxes, each weighing 14 g; this helps with planning, but it doesn’t mean every child should eat a whole box every time.

Can dried fruit replace fresh fruit in a holiday lunch?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends dried fruit as a small addition and prefers fresh fruit. Keep the portion small and consider the snack pack alongside the rest of the lunch.

How should I store raisins after opening a larger pack?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for opened raisins is to store them in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. Also follow the storage advice on the specific pack.

How do I check dried fruit if I have an allergy or sensitivity?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the exact variant. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Don’t assume a product is suitable based only on the type of fruit or an organic label.

What if my Jumbo pack matches a recalled batch?

Don’t eat the contents if they match the recalled batch. On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported on Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The warning applies to the batch mentioned; it doesn’t mean all Jumbo raisins have been recalled.