Who are these packs for?

Lunch pack organiser

You’re putting together several lunch packs or sharing snacks at the office, and want to know in advance how many portions each pack contains. The Jumbo pack reviewed lists 14 portions; the Albert Heijn packs reviewed list 10.

Lunchbox packer

You take dried fruit with you for your working day and want a clearly measured portion that suits how much you eat. The portion packs reviewed list 14 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day.

Bulk-buyer who portions food at home

You want to decide for yourself how much dried fruit goes into each lunch pack, and are happy to weigh and pack portions from larger bags. PLUS lists a 375 g bag and ALDI a 500 g pack; you’ll also need to think about storage.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the number of portions you want to prepare, then choose the portion size, ingredients and storage arrangements to suit the recipients and how quickly you expect to use them.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Number of portions to share Compare the number of individual boxes. Jumbo lists 14; the Albert Heijn mixes reviewed list 10 per pack. If I’m filling several lunch packs at once, I want to know in advance how many boxes I’ll need. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the number of portions to share.
Portion size Check the weight per box and include any other dried fruit you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. For my own lunchbox, I want a measured portion that suits what I’m taking with me that working day. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size.
Ingredients and recipients Check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact pack. When I’m choosing for colleagues, I want to know which ingredients and warnings are relevant to each recipient. Around 19% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability.
Portioning it yourself Decide how many grams you want to weigh out for each lunch pack and whether packing the portions yourself is practical. If I’m dividing a larger bag myself, I want to weigh out portions as needed and factor in the preparation time. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portioning food themselves.
Stock and packaging Check the storage instructions, best-before date and disposal information on the pack you receive. For office supplies, I want to estimate whether the contents will be used in time and how the packaging should be disposed of. Around 12% of consumers prioritise stock management and packaging waste.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming a fruit mix is suitable for every colleague

    The Albert Heijn mixes reviewed list sulphites. The Jumbo product reviewed warns that it may contain nuts, milk and soya.

    If a recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product and pack you receive.

  • Taking an old product page as proof that an item is currently available

    The Albert Heijn page for Rozijnen vriendjes says the product has been discontinued; the Jumbo page for Woezel & Pip Organic Sultana Raisins says it is no longer part of the online range.

    Check whether a product is currently available, and don’t confuse older product pages with a different variant.

  • Comparing only the total pack weight

    A 375 g bag of raisins and a multipack of 14 boxes containing 14 g each provide portions in different ways. The number of portions from a large bag depends on how much you weigh out yourself.

    Compare the quantity, number of portions and portion weight you actually want to use.

    Weighing and packing portions yourself takes preparation, and you may also need extra packaging materials.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

The Hamsterchef range reviewed includes two fruit mixes in individual boxes.

  • The apple and apricot variants each list 10 boxes of 14 g (Albert Heijn).
  • Both variants reviewed list sulphites; check the ingredients of the mix you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo Sultana Raisins Boxes is a multipack of individual portions.

  • The product information lists 14 boxes of 14 g (Jumbo).
  • The variant reviewed warns that it may contain nuts, milk and soya; check the information on the exact pack.

Lidl

Lidl Sultana Raisins is listed as a small pack of individual portions.

  • The product page lists 2 × 14 g per pack and says it is available in store only (Lidl Netherlands).
  • There are few portions per pack; check the ingredient information on the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a larger bag, which you can portion yourself.

  • The product page lists a net weight of 500 g (ALDI Netherlands).
  • This is not a confirmed multipack of individual lunch portions; you’ll need to weigh and pack portions yourself.

PLUS

PLUS Sultana Raisins is a loose bag for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portions.

  • The product information lists 375 g, raisins and sunflower oil; storage instructions say to keep in a cool, dry, dark place (PLUS).
  • The bag is not a confirmed pack of individual lunch portions.

Dirk

Dirk lists 1 de Beste Blanke raisins in a single bag.

  • The product page lists a weight of 375 g (Dirk).
  • The pack is not confirmed as a multipack of individual portions; check how much you want to weigh out yourself.

Joybuy products for portioning yourself

This selection of Joybuy products is for portioning yourself: a larger pack of Medjool dates for anyone who wants to divide them into lunch portions at home.

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

The 908 g pack may suit you if you want to divide the dates into portions for lunch packs.

The product description says the dates are pitted.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does one box of raisins count as my full daily portion of fruit?

No. The boxes reviewed contain 14 g of dried fruit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day, and also recommends eating 200 g of fruit a day.

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean a product is sugar-free?

No. AH Hamsterchef Raisins and Apple Pieces lists 0 g of added sugars, but 61 g of total sugars per 100 g. Check both the ingredients list and the nutrition information table.

How should I store an opened supply of raisins at the office?

Always follow the instructions on the pack first. The Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed advise storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide says opened raisins keep for 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard; also check for dryness, discolouration and mould.

Where can I check allergen information for packaged products?

For pre-packed products, allergen information is shown on the label, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Check the information for the exact variant and pack; a product is not automatically suitable for everyone.

Which Jumbo raisins were affected by the historical recall?

NU.nl reported on 14 November 2025 that Jumbo Sultana Raisins, with EAN 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026, may have exceeded the permitted level of acetamiprid. The warning applied to that specific batch; the report advised customers not to eat the product and to return it to Jumbo. The best-before date mentioned has now passed.