Snackers who want something ready to grab
You want to take a small snack with you without weighing or repacking it first. Individual raisin boxes are ideal for this. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information lists the portions in each box.
Who is dried fruit on the go useful for?
Shoppers who check the ingredients
You compare portion size, added and total sugars, and allergens on the label for the exact variety. A general product name or a statement about added sugars doesn’t tell you the whole story.
Shoppers who plan their supplies
You want the pack size and storage arrangements to suit how often you have a snack. With a larger bag, you’ll also need to plan how to portion it yourself.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose between ready-portioned packs and a larger pack that you can divide yourself. Then compare the ingredients, nutritional information and storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
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| A portion you can take with you straight away | Check the number of boxes, the weight per portion and whether the pack really contains individual portions. | If you want to grab a snack without any preparation, individual portions are practical. Around 36% of shoppers say being able to take a snack with them straight away is their main priority. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Check the ingredients, allergens and sugars per 100 g and per portion. Also look for information about added sugars. | If ingredients and quantity are your priorities, you’ll want to assess the exact variety on your own terms. This is the top priority for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you receive. | If you plan ahead, you’ll want to know how many snacks you can get from the pack and where to store them. Stock management is the main consideration for around 21% of shoppers. |
| A choice of different fruits | Check which fruits are included, any stated proportions, possible additions and the pack size. | If you like to switch between different dried fruits, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in a mix. Variety is the main priority for around 14% of shoppers. |
Common pitfalls when buying dried fruit
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Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’
Albert Heijn lists AH Hamsterchef Raisins as containing 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. These are two different figures.
Read the full nutrition table and consider the values in relation to the portion you actually eat.
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Assuming a fruit mix contains the same allergens as plain raisins
AH Hamsterchef Raisins and Apricot Pieces lists sulphites. The Jumbo product checked lists possible traces of nuts, milk and soya, among other things. Allergen information therefore varies from product to product.
Check the label for the exact variety, including both declared allergens and warnings about possible traces.
As a result, a product may not meet the avoidance requirements of everyone eating it.
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Looking only at the total weight of a large bag
The large packs checked from PLUS, ALDI and Dirk contain 375, 500 and 750 g respectively. That weight alone doesn’t tell you how many ready-to-go portions you’ll have.
Plan around the number of portions you want to prepare, and bear in mind that you’ll need to divide a larger pack yourself.
Portioning it yourself takes preparation and packaging for each individual snack.
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Assuming multipack snack boxes are automatically suitable for individual sale
A box from a multipack doesn’t automatically prove that the pack sold on its own meets all applicable information and food-safety requirements.
Before selling a product commercially, assess the unit being sold and the applicable labelling rules. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also sets out registration requirements and the need for businesses selling food several times a year to work with a food safety plan or hygiene code.
Selling packs individually may involve extra work to ensure the labelling and food-safety arrangements apply to the unit being sold.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Albert Heijn
The AH Hamsterchef products checked are available as plain raisins and as raisins with apricot pieces. Both are listed as containing 10 portions of 14 g.
- The product information lists portions, ingredients and nutritional values.
- The apricot variety lists sulphites. Albert Heijn’s claims that its products are developed in line with the Dutch Wheel of Five are claims made by the retailer, not the result of an independent product test.
Jumbo
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a Jumbo own-brand product checked that comes in individual portions.
- The product information lists 14 portions of 14 g and nutritional values per portion.
- The label warns that the product may contain nuts, milk and soya. A recall in 2025 applied to a specific batch; the notice doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
Lidl
The Alesto range includes dried mango strips as well as raisins.
- The range includes another type of fruit to consider when making your choice.
- The range information doesn’t provide a basis for establishing the portion size or added sugars of a particular mango variety. Statements about taste and quality are made by Lidl itself.
ALDI
The Dutch product information checked lists Trader Joe's Raisins in a 500 g pack, as well as a separate product group with a resealable 200 g pack.
- The net weight is listed for the specific products.
- Trader Joe's is the product name here, not the name of the shop. The varieties on the combined product page are not identical.
PLUS
The product information checked includes PLUS Sultana raisins in a 375 g pack and Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts in a 252 g pack.
- The product pages list the ingredients and advise storing the products in a cool, dry, dark place.
- PLUS Sultana raisins carry a product-specific warning that, despite checks, stalks and stones may be present.
Dirk
The product listing checked is for raisins in a 750 g pack, aimed at shoppers who want to make up their own portions.
- The product listing gives the product name and net weight.
- A 750 g bag isn’t, by itself, a ready-made supply of individual snacks to take with you.
Products at Joybuy for taking with you and portioning
These products are a good fit for dried fruit on the go, from a handy pack to raisin snacks and individual boxes.
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Be&Cheery Various dried plum 90 g
The handy 90 g bag is designed to take with you, and the product information says the plums are ready to eat.
The listed ingredients include plums, sugar, salt and sweetener.
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Sundrop Mini Raisin Handouts 252 g
The 252 g pack is an option if you want to stock up on raisin snacks.
The product information lists 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil.
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De Kleine Keuken organic raisins 12M+ 140 g
The 10 individual 14 g boxes are handy when you want ready-portioned snacks to take with you.
The product information lists organic raisins, with no added sugars or sulphites. According to this information, the product is suitable from 12 months. Supervise children while they eat it, and don’t use it if they have swallowing difficulties.
Frequently asked questions about dried fruit on the go
Is dried fruit with no added sugar sugar-free?
No. AH Hamsterchef Raisins lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that dried fruit contains naturally occurring sugars and advises eating no more than a handful. A portion weight shown on a pack is product information, not a general daily guideline.
Are all fruit mixes suitable if I need to avoid sulphites?
No, it varies by product. AH Hamsterchef Raisins and Apricot Pieces lists sulphur dioxide E220 and sulphites. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority includes sulphites among the allergens consumers must be informed about. Always check the label for the exact product.
How should I store a supply of dried fruit?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for the variety you’ve chosen. AH Hamsterchef Raisins and PLUS Sultana raisins advise storing the products in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the best-before date on the pack you receive. You can put packs with the earliest date at the front, but this doesn’t extend their shelf life.
What should I know about older Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes?
The recall reported in November 2025 concerned Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026, due to a possible exceedance of the acetamiprid limit. NU.nl’s report concerned that specific batch. Don’t eat an affected pack; if you still have old stock, contact Jumbo. The stated best-before date has passed.
Can I sell the boxes from a multipack individually?
A snack box isn’t automatically suitable for individual sale. Check the information on the pack actually being sold and the applicable labelling rules, including any exemptions for smaller packs. The European Union explains the general labelling rules, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority publishes a guide to exemptions. The NVWA requires businesses that sell food to consumers several times a year to register and work with a food safety plan or hygiene code. Since 10 March 2026, registration has been handled through MijnNVWA.