Snacks to take with you straight away
You want a measured snack that’s ready to take with you, without any preparation, when you pop out for a few extra groceries. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list boxes of raisins in 14 g portions.
Which pack is right for you?
Shoppers who compare labels
You pay attention to the ingredients, quantity and allergen information, not just the packaging. Product information for mango and raisins shows that a short ingredients list can appear alongside a warning about the possible presence of allergens.
Stocking up and portioning it yourself
You divide a larger pack between several snack breaks. The larger bags of raisins from PLUS and ALDI mentioned here offer more quantity; bear in mind that you’ll need to measure out portions yourself and follow the storage instructions.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a fixed portion or would rather measure it out yourself at home. Then compare the type of fruit, ingredients and the amount you actually want to take with you.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Ready to take with you | Check the weight per portion and the number of individual packs. | If you’re heading out straight away, you won’t want to weigh it first. Around 36% of shoppers mainly look for convenience when taking a snack with them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read both the ingredients list and any warning about the possible presence of allergens. | If the recipe or an allergen you avoid is a deciding factor, look beyond the type of fruit shown on the front. Around 29% of shoppers put ingredients and portion awareness first. |
| Portioning it yourself | Compare the pack size and follow the storage instructions on the label. | If you want to divide one bag between several snack breaks, measuring it out yourself needs to work for you. Around 21% of shoppers mainly want to portion it themselves. |
| Variety of fruit | Check which type of fruit is in the pack and decide for yourself how much to take from a larger bag. | If you’d prefer something other than raisins, mango can add variety, but a bag isn’t automatically a single-snack portion. Around 14% of shoppers are mainly looking for variety in flavour. |
Avoid common buying mistakes
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Assuming the weight of the whole bag is one snack portion
A pack of, for example, 125 g isn’t the same as a portion for one snack break; individual boxes of raisins may state a fixed portion size.
Check the portion weight and number of portions separately. If you buy a larger bag, measure out an amount yourself.
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Assuming that fruit as the only ingredient means it’s allergen-free
Jumbo Dried Mango lists dried mango as an ingredient and also warns that it may contain traces of nuts and peanuts.
If you have an allergy, read both the ingredients and the warning about possible cross-contamination on the packaging.
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Assuming an ingredients list with no added sugar means sugar-free
Dried fruit naturally contains sugar. The ingredients list and the nutrition table therefore answer different questions.
Use the ingredients list to check for added ingredients, and look at the nutrition table alongside the portion size.
Brands and product ranges for reference
These product ranges offer examples of portion boxes, larger bags and different types of fruit. Their inclusion here doesn’t indicate availability on Joybuy.
Albert Heijn
AH Hamsterchef Raisins come in several small portions to take with you or share.
- The pack contains 140 g divided between 10 boxes; Albert Heijn lists 14 g per portion.
- The boxes contain a fixed amount, so you can’t choose the quantity for each box yourself.
Jumbo
Its product ranges include boxes of raisins for individual portions and dried mango for a different type of fruit.
- The boxes of raisins contain 14 portions of 14 g. For its 125 g mango pack, Jumbo lists dried mango as an ingredient.
- The product pages include warnings about the possible presence of allergens; check the current packaging.
Lidl
Lidl lists Dried Fruit Mix as an option for anyone considering different types of fruit.
- The product name indicates an option containing a mix of dried fruit.
- Check the ingredients and pack information for the specific product before choosing.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe's raisins in a larger pack for anyone who wants to make their own portions.
- The pack mentioned contains 500 g.
- This isn’t an individual snack portion; you’ll need to measure out the amount yourself.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana Raisins come in a larger bag that you can divide between several snack breaks.
- The pack contains 375 g; the ingredients are raisins and sunflower oil.
- PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place and warns that they may contain small stalks and stones.
Dirk
The raisins mentioned include 1 de Beste Sultana Raisins and golden raisins.
- A 375 g pack is listed for 1 de Beste Sultana Raisins.
- The product information available doesn’t make clear that these bags contain individual snack portions.
Joybuy products for on the go
This selection includes dried fruit for snacking on the go: pitted dates and dried mango in different pack sizes. If you choose a larger pack, decide for yourself how much you want to take with you.
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Zohra Medjool Dates (M), 908 g
Pitted Medjool dates for a snack where you decide how much to have.
The pack contains 908 g.
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PHILIPPINE BRAND dried mango, 100 g
An individually wrapped mango snack that, according to the product description, is ready to eat.
The product information lists mango, sugar and sulphites.
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MUSHAN BASE dried mango, 50 g
According to the product description, it’s individually wrapped and ready to eat.
The ingredients include mango, sugar, glucose powder, malt syrup and sulphites.
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Yan Jin Pu Zi Large Dried Mango Slices Snacks, 160 g
Dried mango slices that, according to the product description, are ready to eat.
The ingredients include mango, sugar, glucose, maltose and sulphites. The product information says to consume immediately after opening.
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Yan Jin Pu Zi Spicy Dried Mango Snack, 227 g
A mango snack with a spicy chilli flavour, as stated in the product information.
The pack contains 227 g; the product description says to store in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether a bag of dried fruit is one snack portion?
The total weight of the bag doesn’t automatically tell you how much to have at each snack break. Check the stated portion weight and number of portions; with a larger bag, you’ll need to measure it out yourself.
What should I check if I want to avoid allergens?
Read both the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. The NVWA explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list; a warning about possible cross-contamination is a separate statement.
How should I store a larger bag of raisins after opening?
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you have. For PLUS Sultana Raisins, PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place.
Is there anything else I should check before eating PLUS raisins?
Yes. PLUS warns that, despite careful checks, the raisins may contain small stalks and stones. Bear this warning in mind when putting some in a snack pot.
Which Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes were affected by the recall?
The notice reported by NU.nl in November 2025 concerned the batch with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026; that date has passed. The instruction published at the time was not to eat the affected batch and to return it to Jumbo. The warning applied to that specific batch and isn’t a general statement about all Jumbo products or current packaging.