Which pack type is right for you?

Ready-to-share snack buyers

You want snacks ready to share or pop into lunchboxes, without weighing out each portion. Jumbo lists 14 individual boxes of 14 g.

Buyers who portion their own snacks

You use dried fruit regularly and want to decide how much to put in each lunchbox. ALDI and PLUS list larger packs; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general advice on storing opened raisins.

Ingredient-conscious snack buyers

You compare ingredients and check the packaging of the exact variant for any allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provide information about dried fruit and allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you need fixed portions or would rather weigh them out yourself. Then compare the quantity and product information for the variant you want to buy.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Number of boxes and weight per portion Check both the number of individual packs and the weight of each box; the total weight alone won’t tell you how many portions you’ll have to share. If I want snacks ready to hand out, I need to know how many boxes there are and how much each one weighs. Around 36% of consumers prioritise ready-portioned snacks.
Stock and storage Check the net quantity and the storage instructions for the opened pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general advice that opened raisins can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. When stocking up for regular lunchboxes, I want to choose my own portions and avoid leaving leftovers unused. Around 29% of consumers prioritise pack size and how to store the product after opening.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variant; don’t rely on the product name or packaging alone. If ingredients or an allergy affect my choice, I want to be able to check the information on the packaging. Around 21% of consumers give ingredients and allergens top priority.
Variety and resealability Check whether you’re choosing a fruit mix and whether the pack is actually described as resealable. Resealable doesn’t mean individually packed. If I want to alternate between different types of fruit, I check the exact mix and packaging. Around 14% of consumers prioritise variety.

Pitfalls when stocking up on dried fruit snacks

  • Mistaking a large bag for a multipack

    A net quantity of, for example, 375 g or 500 g doesn’t tell you how many individually packed snacks are inside. Portioning them yourself also takes an extra step and may mean you need your own container to take them with you.

    Check the number of individual packs and the weight per pack separately. If the number of boxes isn’t stated, don’t treat the pack as a multipack.

  • Assuming all dried fruit snacks are the same

    A bag of raisins, a sweetened variant and a fruit-and-nut mix don’t necessarily have the same ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between dried fruit with no added sugar and sweetened variants; dried fruit with no added sugar still contains sugar.

    Compare the ingredients list for the exact variant and check the allergen information on the packaging.

  • Buying more than you’ll use

    Opened raisins can dry out or become hard. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage advice is 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard, but the instructions on your pack are still important.

    Choose an amount that suits how often you use your stock, and follow the storage and use-by information on the packaging.

  • Applying an old warning to every pack

    On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The warning applies to the specific product identification stated, not automatically to every other batch or current pack.

    Compare the barcode and best-before date on your pack with the warning. Don’t eat a pack that matches.

Supermarket chains worth comparing

These supermarket chains are relevant for different pack types and product ranges; their inclusion doesn’t in itself indicate current availability.

Albert Heijn

Worth considering for raisins and a mix of raisins and apricot.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen and AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen en stukjes abrikoos.
  • The product names don’t confirm the number of individual boxes or the weight per portion.

Jumbo

The individually packed Snoep Rozijntjes offer a specific format to compare with packs you portion yourself.

  • Jumbo lists 14 boxes, each weighing 14 g.
  • The weight per box is a product specification, not a general portion recommendation.

Lidl

The product listings include options for both sweet raisins and raisins.

  • Lidl lists Snoeprozijntjes and Belbake Rozijnen.
  • The product listings don’t provide a useful multipack count or weight per portion.

Aldi

The listings suit those who want to portion their own snacks or choose a resealable fruit-and-nut mix.

  • ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack. Its range also includes a resealable 200 g pack with cashews, cranberries or a cranberry and raisin mix.
  • The range listing for the mix doesn’t describe the ingredients of each individual variant.

Plus

The product listings give weights you can use to compare larger packs.

  • PLUS lists Sultana raisins at 375 g and Sundrop Snoeprozijnen at 252 g.
  • The total weight of 252 g doesn’t confirm how many individual boxes are inside.

Dirk

The raisin packs listed are relevant if you want to portion the snacks yourself.

  • Dirk’s Dutch range page lists, among other products, 1 de Beste Sultana raisins at 375 g and raisins at 750 g.
  • These weights indicate pack sizes, not individual snack boxes.

Joybuy products for your snack stash

This Joybuy pick is a shareable bundle containing dried fruit, nuts and banana chips; it isn’t a bundle of dried fruit alone.

Full of fruit flavor nuts and dried fruit mix, 5-pack

Full of fruit flavor Nuts and Dried Fruit Sharing Pack, 5-pack, 1.073 kg

Ideal if you’re looking for a bundle to share that includes nuts and banana chips as well as dried fruit; the mix includes plums, dates and dried fruit.

The product name specifies a 5-pack with a total weight of 1.073 kg.

The product information lists tree nuts. For the plum product, it mentions aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine.

According to the product description, the bundle should be refrigerated after opening and consumed within one day.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a box of raisins automatically a suitable portion for a young child?

No. The weight of a box is a product specification, not a general portion recommendation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on raisins or currants: don’t give them too many at once, and stay with your child while they eat.

How should you store raisins after opening the pack?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general advice that opened raisins can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. Also follow the storage and use-by information on your pack.

What information should you check on a pre-packed fruit snack?

Read the information on the packaging, including the net quantity, use-by information, ingredients and any storage instructions. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling, which covers 14 allergens.

Can you keep individual snack boxes without the outer packaging?

Keep the outer packaging if it contains information that isn’t repeated on the individual boxes. That way, you’ll have the ingredients, use-by information and any allergen information to hand.

Does the old Jumbo recall apply to all current boxes of raisins?

No. On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. That date has now passed. Apply the warning to packs that match this identification; the notice isn’t a general statement about other product batches.