Regular hosts
If you use the same type of fruit regularly, you can compare pack sizes within the same product range by price per kilo. Jumbo lists sultanas in several pack sizes.
Who is this relevant to?
Mindful snackers
If you serve dried fruit, the ingredients, any added sugar and the portion size are all worth considering. Check the label on the variety you buy.
Occasional hosts
If you only have guests over now and then, a smaller pack or a mix may be a better fit for the amount and variety you want.
What should you look for when buying?
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Price per kilo | Compare the same type of fruit and product range by price per kilo. The price per kilo varies between packs in Jumbo’s sultana range; this does not automatically tell you anything about other types of fruit. | If I regularly serve snacks and use the same fruit often, I want to know what I’m paying per kilo. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the price per kilo. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Check the ingredients and whether any sugar has been added. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. | If I want to make an informed choice, I check the ingredients and serve a measured portion. Around 25% of consumers give ingredients and portion size top priority. |
| Variety on the table | Decide whether you want one type of fruit or a mix. If you choose a mix, check the latest ingredients and allergen information. | If I want to serve a variety of fruit, the ingredients matter more than the price per kilo alone. Around 25% of consumers choose variety as their main consideration. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how often you use the fruit, and follow the storage advice for that exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened dried fruit mix can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. | If I only serve snacks occasionally, I don’t want to buy more than suits my needs. Around 17% of consumers focus mainly on quantity and storage after opening. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every large bag is automatically better value
A larger bag contains more, but the weight alone doesn’t tell you what you’re paying per kilo. Packs in Jumbo’s sultana range have different prices per kilo.
Compare the same type of fruit by price per kilo, then work out how much you’ll actually use.
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Treating dried fruit as an unlimited snack
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. Buying a larger bag doesn’t change that advice.
Check the ingredients and serve a measured portion rather than treating the whole bag as one serving.
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Comparing a fruit mix as if it were just sultanas
A mix and a bag containing one type of fruit are different products. Their prices per kilo therefore aren’t a like-for-like comparison of pack size alone.
First choose between one type of fruit and a mix, then compare products with similar ingredients.
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Applying another product’s storage advice
Resealable packaging and storage times aren’t the same for every type of dried fruit. For example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives specific advice for dried fruit mix.
Check the pack and follow the storage advice for the exact variety you buy.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The range includes, among other things, soft dried apricots and several other types of dried fruit.
- The category includes more than one type of product, including unsweetened dried pineapple.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the current packaging; product listings don’t prove an overall quality or price advantage.
Jumbo
The Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen range is listed in 250, 500 and 750 g packs.
- The different sizes make it possible to compare prices per kilo within the same product range.
- A comparison within this sultana range doesn’t automatically apply to other Jumbo products or types of fruit.
Lidl
Lidl lists dried fruit under its Alesto brand and also offers dried tropical fruit in several 200 g varieties.
- The listed 200 g varieties offer a smaller pack option.
- The product page says the item is available in store; this doesn’t confirm whether a particular branch has it in stock.
Aldi
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s sultanas in a 500 g pack and a separate 200 g fruit mix range.
- The listed products offer different options: one type of fruit or a mix.
- The fruit mix range is listed as resealable; this doesn’t automatically apply to the bag of sultanas.
PLUS
PLUS lists Tutti frutti in a 500 g pack.
- A fruit mix may suit you if you want to serve a variety on the table.
- A mix isn’t directly comparable with sultanas alone; PLUS notes that product information may change.
Dirk
The category page lists various types and sizes, including 350 g packs of dried figs and 500 g and 1 kg packs of dates.
- The range includes different types of fruit and pack sizes.
- The products listed aren’t one consistent own-brand range; a larger pack of dates doesn’t prove an overall price advantage.
Joybuy products for sharing
This Joybuy selection includes dried fruit and mixes with nuts. For a mix, check the proportion of nuts, any added sugar and the allergen information.
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Fruit and nut mix, sharing pack, 5-pack, 1.073 kg
This selection of snacks is designed for sharing; it isn’t a pack of dried fruit alone.
The bundle contains five snacks and weighs 1.073 kg. The mix includes ingredients with added sugar and lists tree nuts as allergens.
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MUSHAN BASE dried strawberry slices 50 g
The small pack may suit you if you only want a little strawberry to serve with drinks.
The pack contains 50 g and is resealable. Sugar has been added to the strawberries.
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g'woon cashew and cranberry mix 200 g
This smaller mix may suit you if you want to serve dried cranberries with nuts; it isn’t a dried-fruit-only product.
The pack contains 200 g and is made up of 50% cashew nuts. The cranberries are sweetened; the product information notes that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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Jia Jian Cheng Chu plum snacks 65 g
This individual pack is intended as a small plum snack, not as a multipack of fruit to serve with drinks.
The pack contains 65 g. The listed best-before date is 23 September 2026 and has passed; check the current packaging and date before buying. The ingredients list includes fructose syrup and oligofructose.
Frequently asked questions
How much dried fruit is suitable for a serving with drinks?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. This is dietary guidance, not a pack-size limit; the weight of each piece of fruit varies.
How do I compare the price per kilo of larger packs?
First compare the same type of fruit and product range. Prices per kilo vary by pack size in Jumbo’s sultana range; don’t compare the result directly with a different type of fruit or a fruit mix.
Can I use the same storage time for every type of dried fruit?
No, follow the information for the specific product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened dried fruit mix can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; don’t automatically apply this advice to other types of fruit, and check the label too.
What should I check for allergens or changes to ingredients?
Check the current packaging for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires relevant allergens to be clearly and correctly declared; a category description or brand name isn’t a substitute for the label.
Can I compare a fruit mix directly with sultanas?
No, a mix and a product containing only sultanas have different ingredients. First decide what you want to serve, then compare the price per kilo and ingredients of similar products.