Hosts who make use of leftovers
You’re looking for an amount that suits your get-together and can use any leftover sultanas at home later. Jumbo lists the same line of sultanas in 250, 500 and 750 g packs.
Who is this relevant to?
Households keeping an eye on ingredients
You check added and total sugars separately and read the ingredients list. The PLUS product page for Pagysa sultanas lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of sugars per 100 g.
Hosts who want to serve a variety of fruit
You want to offer a selection without buying a large quantity of every type. Albert Heijn lists, among other things, 250 g packs of dates and 400 g packs of figs; ALDI describes 250 g packs of dried apricots.
What should you look for in dried fruit for a neighbourhood get-together?
Let the amount you plan to serve and what you’ll do with any leftovers guide your choice of pack size; check the ingredients and allergen information for each product separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight and think about how much dried fruit you want to serve. | I don’t want to be left with a large stock if dried fruit is only a small part of the get-together; around 40% of consumers are mainly looking for a suitable quantity. |
| Storing leftovers | Check the storage instructions on the pack and consider whether you’ll use the leftovers later. | If I have fruit left after the get-together, I want to know how to store and use it; around 30% of consumers value leftovers they can make use of. |
| Ingredients and sugars | Read both the ingredients list and the nutritional information, for example per 100 g. | I want to know what has been added to the product and how much total sugar it contains; around 20% of consumers see ingredients and sugar as their main concern. |
| Allergen information | Check the ingredients and any warnings on the current pack. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I want them to be able to check the label; around 10% of consumers put allergen information first. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack size
A larger bag contains more, but that amount is only suitable if you’re serving the fruit at the get-together or will use the rest later.
Choose the net weight to suit the amount you plan to serve, and check the storage instructions for that specific variety in advance.
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Confusing no added sugars with sugar-free
The PLUS product page lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of total sugars per 100 g for Pagysa sultanas.
Read both the ingredients and the nutritional information, and take the amount you serve into account.
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Assuming a short ingredients list guarantees a product is allergen-safe
Ingredients information and warnings about possible cross-contamination provide different information. The NVWA explains how allergens are listed on labels.
Ask a guest with a relevant allergy to check the current pack and keep the label with the product.
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Applying the same storage instructions to every type of fruit
Storage instructions can vary by product. PLUS advises storing Pagysa sultanas in a cool, dry, dark place.
Follow the instructions on the pack you actually buy.
Supermarkets to consider
Albert Heijn
The range overview includes sultanas and individual types of dried fruit.
- Examples listed include 750 g packs of sun-dried sultanas, 250 g packs of dates and 400 g packs of figs.
- A range overview doesn’t tell you whether a product is available at your local branch.
Jumbo
The product pages describe a line of sultanas in different pack sizes.
- The listed packs weigh 250, 500 and 750 g; the ingredients list names sultanas and cottonseed oil.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Lidl
The product page lists dried blueberries and cherries in smaller packs.
- The varieties listed come in 100 g packs.
- Lidl says these products are available in selected branches only.
ALDI
The products listed include examples of sultanas and a separate type of fruit.
- ALDI lists 500 g packs of TRADER JOE'S sultanas and 250 g packs of dried apricots.
- Describing the apricots as soft is a product description, not an independent assessment of their texture.
PLUS
The product page describes Pagysa Sultana sultanas in a 750 g bag.
- The ingredients list names sultanas and sunflower oil; the page lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Calling it a stand-up pouch doesn’t prove that the pack is resealable.
Dirk
The search results give examples of sultanas in different pack sizes.
- The results list 750 g packs of sultanas and 375 g packs of sultanas.
- Search results don’t provide a full ingredients list for every variety.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy product picks are suited to smaller amounts of dried fruit and adding variety to the get-together table.
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Jia Jian Cheng Chu Prebiotic thickened prunes 65 g
The individually packed 65 g portion is a small fruit option for the get-together.
The listed ingredients are prunes, fructose syrup and oligofructose. The product description gives 23 September 2026 as the best-before date; this date has passed. Check whether the product listing has been updated, and don’t buy the product unless the date has been corrected.
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MUSHAN BASE dried strawberry slices 50 g
The 50 g pack is a small fruit option if you only want to serve a limited amount.
The ingredients list names dried strawberries and sugar.
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Sharing pack of nuts and dried fruit, 5-pack, 1,073 kg
This bundle includes several fruit options to share, but it isn’t made up entirely of dried fruit.
The full bundle weighs 1,073 kg and also contains tree nuts. Once opened, the products should be refrigerated and eaten within one day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right pack size for my neighbourhood get-together?
Choose based on how much you want to serve and what you’ll do with any leftovers. A larger pack is best if you’ll use the leftover fruit at home later; follow the storage instructions on that specific pack.
Does 0 g of added sugars mean sultanas are sugar-free?
No. The PLUS product page for Pagysa sultanas lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of total sugars per 100 g. These figures answer different questions, so read both the ingredients and the nutritional information.
What allergen information should I check for guests?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the current pack. The NVWA explains how allergen information is shown on prepacked foods; ask a guest with a relevant allergy to check the label themselves.
How should I store sultanas after opening?
First, follow the instructions on the pack. PLUS advises storing Pagysa sultanas in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general Storage Guide recommends keeping opened sultanas in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; don’t automatically apply that period to other types of fruit or a specific pack.
Should I soak dried fruit before serving it?
Not as a general rule. Follow any preparation instructions on the pack; the term dried fruit alone doesn’t tell you whether it needs preparing.