Who are these packs suitable for?

Lunchbox packers

You want to take a small portion with you without weighing it out yourself. For the boxes we looked at, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list portions of 14 g.

Those handing out portions

You want to know in advance how many individual portions you have. The Albert Heijn pack we looked at contains 10 boxes, while the Jumbo pack contains 14.

Households that portion food themselves

You don’t mind dividing up portions yourself and are looking for a larger pack. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk list bag sizes of 375, 500 or 750 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What to look for Who is this important for?
Lunchbox portion Compare the weight of each box and check how many boxes the pack contains. I want to take a small, set portion in my lunchbox without weighing it at home. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the convenience of a pre-portioned lunchbox snack.
Portions to hand out Count how many individual portions you need and compare that with the number of boxes. When I’m handing out portions, I want to know in advance how many boxes I can take. Around 29% of consumers choose mainly based on the number of individual portions available.
Portioning it yourself Check the net weight and whether the pack explicitly states that it contains individual portions. I’d rather divide it up myself and use the pack at different times. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portioning food themselves from a larger pack.
Ingredients and allergens Check the information for the exact product. For Hamsterchef Raisins, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugar and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. When handing out portions, I want to check first that the ingredients are suitable for everyone eating them. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the ingredients and allergen information.

Things to watch out for with dried fruit

  • A passed best-before date does not make a recalled batch safe to eat

    Productwaarschuwing.nl and ANP/RTL Nieuws reported a warning in November 2025 about Jumbo snack raisins with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. The warning applies to that specific batch.

    Check the EAN and best-before date together, and do not eat the affected batch.

  • ‘No added sugar’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’

    For AH Hamsterchef Raisins, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of added sugar and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. This does not mean the product contains no sugar.

    Read the nutritional information for the exact product and check both the added and total sugars.

  • A larger bag is not automatically a multipack

    A net weight of 375, 500 or 750 g does not in itself mean that the pack contains individual snack portions.

    Check the stated number of inner packs if you need individual portions.

    Weighing and packing portions yourself takes extra time and may require your own storage containers.

  • Allergen information varies by product

    The AH apple product contains sulphites. The Jumbo boxes state that they may contain traces of, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before handing the product out to others.

Supermarkets and product ranges to compare

Individual boxes and larger bags suit different needs: a bag size does not prove that the pack contains individual portions to hand out.

Albert Heijn

The Hamsterchef products we looked at include raisins and a mix with apple pieces.

  • Albert Heijn lists both products as containing 10 portions of 14 g.
  • The apple product contains sulphites; check the ingredients if sulphites need to be avoided.

Jumbo

The range we looked at includes boxes of raisins and a larger bag.

  • Jumbo lists the boxes as containing 14 portions of 14 g; the bag we looked at is 500 g.
  • The boxes may contain traces of nuts, milk and soya. A historical warning applies only to the batch with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026; Productwaarschuwing.nl and ANP/RTL Nieuws reported on it.

Lidl

Lidl lists Belbake Raisins in a 750 g pack.

  • This size may suit you if you want to portion the raisins yourself.
  • Lidl states that this product is available in store only; the pack size does not confirm that it contains individual boxes.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Raisins in a 500 g pack.

  • A larger pack is worth considering if you want to portion the raisins yourself.
  • The product listing does not confirm that it contains individual snack boxes.

PLUS

PLUS lists Sultana Raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.

  • The bag is an option if you want to portion the raisins yourself.
  • The product listing does not confirm that it is a multipack with inner packs.

Dirk

Dirk’s range includes, among other things, 375 g sultanas and 750 g raisins.

  • These sizes are worth considering if you want to make up your own portions.
  • The range listing does not confirm that the portions are individually packed for handing out.

Dried fruit at Joybuy

This product selection features 908 g of dried Medjool dates for anyone looking for a pack to share or enjoy as an everyday snack. It’s an alternative to the raisin multipacks discussed above.

Zohra Medjool Dates (M), 908 g

Zohra Medjool Dates (M), 908 g

The product description suggests sharing and everyday snacking as ways to enjoy this 908 g pack.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a 14 g box automatically the right amount for a child?

No. 14 g is the stated product portion, not an individual dietary guideline. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that children aged 4 to 12 eat no more than one handful of dried fruit without added sugar a day.

How should you store a multipack and opened portions?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the AH and Jumbo multipacks we looked at, these say to store in a cool, dark and dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the best-before date applies while the pack is unopened; once opened, follow the instructions for the exact product.

What should you look for in the allergen information for raisins and fruit mixes?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. The AH apple product contains sulphites, and Jumbo lists possible traces for its boxes.

Should you always throw away dried fruit after its best-before date?

Not necessarily: for products with a best-before date, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking quality by looking, smelling and tasting. This is not a reason to eat a recalled product; do not eat the specific affected Jumbo batch with EAN 8718452534326.

What should you do with the Jumbo snack raisins that were recalled in the past?

Do not eat the affected batch. The warning reported by Productwaarschuwing.nl and ANP/RTL Nieuws in November 2025 applies to EAN 8718452534326 with a best-before date of 28-07-2026; check both details on the pack.