Choose individual snack boxes if you want to hand them out without weighing portions or take a fixed amount with you; a larger bag is better if you prefer to portion it yourself. First compare the number of boxes and the weight per box, then check the ingredients and allergens. Here, dried fruit is a sweet addition to drinks and nibbles, not a traditional savoury snack.
If you want to hand out one portion per person, compare the number of individual boxes. The products reviewed contain 10 or 14 boxes per outer pack. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 14 boxes for their reviewed raisin products, while Albert Heijn lists 10 for the reviewed fruit mixes.
An individual snack box is easy to take with you when you want a pre-portioned amount. If you prefer to decide how much goes into a lunchbox yourself, you can portion out a larger bag. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo product information, the reviewed snack boxes contain 14 g each.
If ingredients and potential allergens influence your choice, compare the information on the packaging for each variety. Albert Heijn lists sulphites in the reviewed apple and apricot mixes; for the reviewed little raisin boxes, Jumbo warns that they may contain nuts, milk and soya.
When choosing dried fruit for a get-together or lunchbox, the main considerations are portioning, ingredients and how you plan to use the pack.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of individual portions | Count the individual boxes and check the weight per box. For the reviewed raisins, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 14 boxes of 14 g; the reviewed AH fruit mixes contain 10 boxes of 14 g. | If I want to set out a box for everyone, the number of portions is the deciding factor. Around 31% of consumers prioritise ready-portioned snacks. |
| Amount per occasion | Compare the weight per box with the nutrition information per 100 g; these are different amounts. | For a lunchbox, I want to know in advance how much is in one portion. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a fixed amount to take with them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warning for the specific variety, including for a fruit mix. | If I need a particular combination of ingredients or have to avoid certain ingredients, I check each variety separately. Around 23% of consumers prioritise ingredients and avoiding certain foods. |
| Stock and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions; a larger bag means portioning it yourself. | When I fill bowls or lunchboxes myself, I also want to know how to store what’s left. Around 15% of consumers prioritise portioning from a larger pack. |
The reviewed AH mixes with apple and apricot list sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites). This could affect your choice if you or a guest needs to avoid sulphites.
Check the ingredients list for the specific variety, and don’t assume that what applies to plain raisins also applies to a fruit mix.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Rozijnen vriendjes lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 70 g of total sugars per 100 g.
Check the nutrition information and consider how many boxes you’ll serve at one snack occasion.
A pack of, for example, 375, 500 or 750 g doesn’t tell you how many individual portions it contains. The larger packs mentioned are single bags; the number of boxes is listed separately for the reviewed snack-box products.
Before buying, check that the pack really contains individual portions if you want to hand them out straight away.
The product information below relates to the specific products and pack sizes mentioned, not to these brands’ entire ranges.
According to Albert Heijn, the product ranges reviewed include plain raisins in 14 snack boxes and Hamsterchef fruit mixes in 10 boxes.
According to Jumbo, the reviewed Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes pack contains 14 boxes of 14 g.
The reviewed Dutch Belbake product information describes raisins in a 750 g pack.
The reviewed Dutch ALDI product page describes Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack.
The reviewed PLUS product page describes Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Dutch search results from Dirk include 750 g packs of raisins and 375 g packs of 1 de Beste Sultana raisins.
This Joybuy selection is suitable for sharing dried fruit. Check that the pack format suits the way you want to hand it out or portion it yourself.
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The product description presents the 908 g pack as suitable for sharing.
Dried Medjool dates; 908 g pack.
Divide the number of people by the number of boxes in the outer pack, rounding up if you want to give everyone one box. The reviewed plain raisins from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain 14 boxes; the reviewed AH fruit mixes contain 10 boxes. Adjust the number per person to suit your serving plan.
Read the ingredients list and allergen warning on the specific pack. The reviewed AH mixes with apple and apricot list sulphites; for the reviewed little raisin boxes, Jumbo lists possible traces of nuts, milk and soya. Don’t rely on the product name alone.
No. In November 2025, Dutch news sources NU.nl and Productwaarschuwing.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The notice applied to that specific combination, not to all packs. If your pack matches these details, contact Jumbo to find out what to do.
Store raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened raisins for 6–9 months; also follow the storage instructions and date information on your product’s label.
No. Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit a day. The reviewed snack boxes contain 14 g, so remember to take other portions of dried fruit into account too. This is nutritional advice, not a legal limit for packaging.
