If you want to hand out treats straight away, focus on the number of individual boxes and how much each one contains, not just the total weight. For lunchboxes, portion size and ingredients matter; with fruit mixes, check the allergen information too. Also think about how much you’ll use after King's Day and whether you want to portion it yourself.
You want to know in advance how many individual treats you’ll have, without having to weigh them out while you’re on the go. Check the number of boxes, how much each one contains and any relevant allergens for the recipients. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information lists quantities and portion sizes.
You’re looking for small portions that will still come in handy after King's Day. Check the portion size, added sugars and the difference between plain raisins and fruit mixes containing sulphites. Albert Heijn lists these product details for the Hamsterchef varieties checked.
You can weigh out portions at home and want to use the supply on several occasions. Check the bag size and storage instructions, and don’t treat a large bag as a ready-to-hand-out multipack. PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list bag sizes for loose raisins.
A good fit if: you want individual portions to hand out or take with you, without weighing them yourself.
Bear in mind: the number of recipients you can cater for is fixed by the pack size; also check the allergen warning on the packaging.
A good fit if: you specifically want apple or apricot pieces alongside the raisins.
Bear in mind: the Albert Heijn mixes checked list sulphites; make sure these are suitable for the recipients.
A good fit if: you can weigh out portions at home and want to use the supply on more than one occasion.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion them yourself, and may need containers or bags to do so.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions to hand out | Count the individual boxes and check how much each one contains; the total weight won’t tell you how many portions there are. | If I want to give each recipient one box, the number of boxes per pack matters. Around 36% of consumers prioritise handing out treats straight away. |
| Lunchbox portions | Check the portion size on the exact pack, and also consider the total amount of dried fruit eaten that day. | The contents of each box matter if you want small, easy-to-identify portions for lunchboxes. Around 29% of consumers prioritise lunchbox portions and using them on future occasions. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces on the exact variety. | If I need to consider what recipients can or can’t eat, I check the product information for each variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
| Portioning it yourself and using leftovers | Check the bag size and storage instructions, and think about whether you’ll actually use the supply after the celebration. | If I want to weigh out portions at home and use leftovers on other occasions, a loose bag is a different option from a multipack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise using leftovers and portioning them out. |
The Albert Heijn apple and apricot mixes checked list sulphites. The Jumbo multipack of plain raisins warns that it may contain other allergens.
Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety, including warnings about possible traces. Information about added sugar is no substitute for checking these details.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo multipacks checked list individual boxes. A bag of loose raisins weighing, for example, 375 or 500 grams is not automatically a set of individual treats.
If you want to hand them out straight away, choose based on the number of ready-made portions you need. With a loose bag, you’ll need to portion them yourself.
Portioning them yourself takes preparation and may require extra containers or bags.
Albert Heijn lists Hamsterchef Raisins as containing 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. These are two different figures.
Check both the ingredients and the nutrition table. The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this is dietary advice, not a legal limit on packaging.
The AH Hamsterchef range checked includes plain raisins and varieties with apple or apricot pieces, in 14-gram boxes.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a treat pack containing 14 portions of 14 grams each.
Lidl Netherlands’ product page lists Snoeprozijntjes as a relevant product category.
The ALDI product page checked is for Trader Joe's Raisins in a 500-gram pack.
According to the product information, PLUS Sultana raisins come in a 375-gram bag and contain raisins and sunflower oil.
Dirk’s range listing includes, among other products, 1 de Beste Sultana Raisins in a 375-gram pack and Raisins in a 750-gram pack.
Divide the number of boxes you need by the number of boxes per pack, then round up. AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 10 boxes per pack; Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks contains 14.
No. The Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit a day. So a 14-gram box is not the same as that amount; this is dietary advice, not a legal limit.
Check the ingredients list and any warning about possible traces on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be listed in the ingredients list. The AH fruit mixes checked list sulphites; Jumbo mentions that various other allergens may be present.
Follow the storage and use-by instructions on the pack you bought. Albert Heijn says to store Hamsterchef Raisins in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS likewise advises keeping Sultana raisins cool, dry and dark.
No. AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 0 grams of added sugars per 100 grams, but 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. So check the nutrition table and ingredients for the variety you choose.
