Take it with you, no preparation needed
You want to take a small, individually packed snack to watch the Netherlands without weighing out a portion at home first. Jumbo lists boxes of raisins at 14 g per box.
Who is dried fruit on the go suitable for?
Choose a small portion mindfully
You want to decide how much dried fruit to take with you and keep an eye on how much you eat that day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this is nutritional guidance, not a legally defined maximum portion.
Portion it out in advance
You often take a snack with you and want to weigh out a small amount from a larger pack at home. PLUS lists raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch; ALDI lists raisins in a 500 g pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual boxes of raisins
Choose this when: you want to take or hand out a small pack without weighing anything. Jumbo lists boxes of 14 g.
Trade-off: each box contains a fixed amount, and several boxes add up to several portions.
Resealable bag
Choose this when: you want to reseal the pack while out and measure out a small amount yourself. ALDI lists a 200 g resealable pack for varieties shown on a shared product page.
Trade-off: resealable doesn’t mean pre-portioned, so check which variety you’re buying.
Larger pack to portion yourself
Choose this when: you often take a snack with you and want to weigh out a portion at home. PLUS lists 375 g and ALDI 500 g for the raisin products mentioned.
Trade-off: you decide how much to take, but you’ll need to weigh it out in advance and use your own container.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Ready to take with you | Check whether the product comes in individual packs and how many grams are in each box. | If you don’t want to weigh anything while you’re out and want a small pack for each person, convenience is key; around 36% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Keeping an eye on the amount | Check the contents of each individual pack and take into account any other dried fruit you eat that day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g a day. | If you want to decide in advance how much to take while watching, measuring out a portion can help; around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety; don’t assume what it contains from the product name alone. | If you’re looking for a particular ingredient profile or need to avoid a relevant allergen, check the label on the pack you choose; around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Fruit type and mix | Check which types of fruit and any other ingredients the product contains; a fruit and nut mix isn’t made up of dried fruit alone. | If you’re looking for something different from raisins, the specific fruit or ingredients make all the difference; around 14% of consumers prioritise variety. |
Common mistakes when choosing dried fruit
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Assuming a resealable bag is one snack portion
A 200 g pack doesn’t become one small portion just because you can reseal the bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day.
Decide in advance how much you want to take and use the seal to close the rest of the pack.
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Treating different varieties on one product page as the same product
The ALDI page lists cashew nuts, cranberries and a cranberry and raisin mix, among other products. The ingredients can therefore vary from one variety to another.
Check the product name, ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually choosing.
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Treating dried fruit with added sugar as the same choice
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre excludes dried fruit with added sugar from the Wheel of Five.
Read the ingredients list and consider added sugar separately from the type of fruit and the packaging.
Relevant brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s dried fruit range also includes a raisin, pineapple, mango and almond mix.
- The mix mentioned combines fruit and almonds.
- It isn’t made up of dried fruit alone; check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes as 14 individual boxes of 14 g.
- An individual box makes it easy to see how much is in each pack, whether you’re taking them with you or handing them out.
- The pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with an allergy; check the label.
Lidl
Lidl’s Alesto range includes dried fruit, such as dried mango strips.
- The range includes other types of fruit besides raisins.
- The range also includes nuts and party snacks, so check the specific product variety.
Aldi
ALDI Netherlands lists 500 g packs of raisins and 200 g resealable packs for varieties shown on a shared product page.
- The pack formats mentioned give you the option of portioning them yourself or resealing the pack.
- The varieties on the shared page may contain different ingredients, so check the pack you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
- The net weight gives you a basis for weighing out small portions in advance.
- A stand-up pouch isn’t an individual snack portion, and the product name alone doesn’t confirm that it’s resealable.
Dirk
Dirk’s product information includes 375 g packs of Sultana raisins and other types of dried fruit.
- The pack size listed can help you decide whether to portion it out yourself.
- A larger pack isn’t automatically an individual portion to take with you; check the contents and packaging of the product you choose.
Products at Joybuy
This selection includes raisins, dried plums and mango to take with you. The hawthorn flakes are a different kind of snack from dried fruit. Check the contents and ingredients of each product, then decide how much you want to take.
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De Kleine Keuken organic raisins 12M+ 140g
An option if you’re looking for raisins in a 140 g pack.
The product information states 12M+ and says that children need to be supervised while eating. Not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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Bestore hawthorn flakes 250g (19–21 bags)
This is a hawthorn flake snack, not the same type of product as dried fruit. Choose it only if you’re deliberately looking for a different kind of snack.
The product information lists sugar and the colourant E120; check the ingredients list if you want to assess what it contains.
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Be&Cheery Various dried plums 90g
An option if you’re looking for dried plums in a 90 g pack; take a smaller amount with you if that suits your plans.
The product information lists white sugar, salt and sweeteners. Check the ingredients list for the contents of this variety.
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MUSHAN BASE dried mango 50g
A different fruit from raisins, in a 50 g pack; decide how much to portion out to take with you.
The product information lists sugar, glucose powder, malt syrup and sulphites. Check the ingredients list for this variety.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts 252 g
A 252 g pack of raisins for anyone who wants to weigh out a smaller amount to take with them.
The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil. Seal the pack securely after opening.
Frequently asked questions
How much dried fruit should you take for one match?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; that’s not a recommended amount per half of a match. Include any other dried fruit you eat that day. For the raisin boxes mentioned, Jumbo lists 14 g per box.
Is a fruit and nut mix the same as a bag of dried fruit?
No, check what the mix contains. For example, Albert Heijn lists a raisin, pineapple, mango and almond mix, which contains almonds as well as fruit. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
How should you store snack boxes until the match?
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. For Jumbo Woezel & Pip Organic Snack Raisins 12 x 14g, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dark place and says the best-before date is on the side. Don’t automatically apply this instruction to other products.
How do you check ingredients and allergens?
Read the information on the pack for the variety you choose. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; the product name or image is no substitute for this information.
What should you do if the product information doesn’t match the pack?
Check the specific pack before eating the product. Albert Heijn recommends reading the packaging beforehand; if you have questions about the ingredients or suitability, also check the seller’s information.