Choose individual portion packs if you want to portion them out in advance, share them or pack portions in lunchboxes. Choose a larger bag if you want to decide the portion size yourself. For a training plan, calculate the carbohydrates in the exact portion using the nutritional information for that specific variety, as the weight of the fruit is not the same as the amount of carbohydrates. Convenient packaging alone is no proof that a product is suitable as a complete source of fuel for a marathon.
If you want to include a portion in your fuelling plan for a long training session, check the carbohydrates on the label of the exact variety and take your personal tolerance into account. Hardlopen.nl discusses the importance of timing and nutrition when dealing with stomach problems; the Australian Sports Commission provides general information about sports nutrition, not an assessment of these supermarket products.
If you want to portion them out in advance, share them or take them with you, the number of individual packs and the weight per portion are useful details. Jumbo lists, among other options, a variety with 14 boxes and an organic variety in a pack of 12 x 14g.
If you prefer to decide how much to take and don’t mind weighing it out, you could also consider larger bags. ALDI lists 500 g of raisins and PLUS a 375 g stand-up pouch; these are packs for portioning yourself, not ready-portioned boxes.
First, decide between fixed portions and weighing them out yourself. Then calculate the nutritional value using the information on the exact pack and consider whether the amount fits your training plan.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates per portion | Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and the actual portion weight. Calculate the amount per portion using: portion weight × carbohydrates per 100 g ÷ 100. | I want to know how my portion fits into my fuelling plan; around 31% of consumers want to calculate the carbohydrates per portion. |
| Number of individual portions | Check whether the pack contains individually wrapped portions and how many there are. Jumbo lists varieties with 14 boxes and with 12 portions of 14g. | If I want to prepare portions for training, sharing or lunchboxes, I look at the number of individual packs; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Amount per portion | A listing of 14g refers to the weight of the fruit, not necessarily the amount of carbohydrates. With a larger bag, you need to weigh out the portion yourself. | I want to know what amount suits my training session and how I respond to it; around 19% of consumers make their choice primarily based on tolerance. |
| Total contents | Compare the total weight and the number of portions separately. ALDI lists 500 g and PLUS 375 g; Jumbo also lists 12 x 14g. | When comparing packs, I want to see the total weight and number of portions clearly side by side; around 13% of consumers consider quantity first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. If you’re sharing, check the product information too; sulphites may be relevant for anyone with a known sensitivity. | I want to check the ingredients and warnings for myself or someone I’m sharing with; around 12% of consumers consider this information a decisive factor. |
A label such as 14g describes the weight of the fruit in a portion. For your fuelling plan, you need the carbohydrate information from the nutritional table for that variety.
Use the actual portion weight and the carbohydrates per 100 g to calculate the amount per portion.
Convenient snack packaging tells you nothing about the nutritional value of the portion or how your stomach and gut will cope with it while running.
Assess the pack format and nutritional value separately, and fit your use of the product around your own fuelling plan.
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported on Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. That date passing does not mean a pack covered by the warning is cleared for use. The warning does not automatically apply to other varieties.
Check the product identification and do not use a pack covered by the warning as training fuel.
A large bag and a multipack differ in total weight and in the number of ready-portioned servings. Portioning it yourself takes preparation and suitable packaging for taking it with you.
Compare the total weight and number of portions separately, then decide whether you want to weigh it out yourself or take individual portions with you.
Portioning it yourself takes preparation and suitable packaging for taking it with you.
Relevant for raisin products such as AH Rozijnen vriendjes and AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen, whose official product pages confirm the product names.
Relevant for individual portions, including Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks and Jumbo Woezel & Pip Biologische Snoep Rozijntjes 12 x 14g.
The Dutch product page lists Snoeprozijntjes as a product name.
The Dutch product information lists Trader Joe's Rozijnen 500 g, an option for weighing out your own portions.
The product information lists PLUS Sultana rozijnen in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
The shop’s results page lists 1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana 375 g.
Multiply the portion weight in grams by the carbohydrates per 100 g, then divide by 100. Use the nutritional table for the exact variety. For Jumbo Woezel & Pip Biologische Snoep Rozijntjes, 14 g is the weight of the fruit per portion, not automatically 14 g of carbohydrates.
Voedingscentrum recommends storing opened raisins in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months as a general guideline. Also follow the instructions on the exact pack. This general advice does not make a recalled product safe to eat.
Business.gov.nl states that label information must be in Dutch and also available online. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that relevant allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. This is information about product labelling, not personal sports nutrition advice.
Stichting Voedselallergie states that dried fruit can contain high levels of sulphites and that sulphites can cause intolerance reactions. If you have a known sensitivity, check the information for the exact variety; don’t assume that every pack has the same ingredients.
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported that Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026 were recalled because they may contain too much acetamiprid. That best-before date passing does not make a pack covered by the warning safe to eat. Do not automatically apply the historical warning to other varieties or new batches.
