Choose a larger pack if you use the same type of fruit regularly and can store it properly; a smaller bag may suit you better if you use less or like to vary your choices. First compare the same type of fruit and its ingredients, then check whether the supermarket delivers groceries to your address and what its ordering terms are.
If you often use the same type of dried fruit for breakfast or baking, choose a pack size that suits how much you use. That way, you’re less likely to leave a larger bag unused. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list raisins in various pack sizes.
If you want to add dried fruit to a small grocery order, check whether the supermarket delivers to your address, along with its ordering terms and available delivery slots. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo publish information about ordering and delivery.
If you’re particularly interested in the ingredients, an organic label or allergen information, check the details for the exact product variant. For example, the products reviewed differ in the oil listed and in the information provided about possible traces. PLUS lists possible allergen traces for the specific Smaakt raisin variant.
First compare the product variant and pack size with what your household uses. Then check delivery, ingredients and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay extra attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and usage | Compare the same type of fruit and choose a net weight that suits how often you use it. | If I regularly use the same type, I want enough in stock without buying more than I can use in time. Around 36% of consumers prioritise pack size and usage. |
| Home delivery | Check delivery to your address, available slots and the terms for your total order. | If I want my groceries delivered, I want to know in advance whether that’s possible for my address and preferred time. Around 29% of consumers give delivery convenience top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and warnings about possible traces for the exact product variant. | If ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to be able to check the information for the exact pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise what a product contains. |
| Storing your supply | Choose an amount that suits how much you use and follow the pack’s storage instructions. | If I don’t use dried fruit quickly or have limited storage space, a smaller supply may be a better fit. Around 14% of consumers prioritise managing their stock. |
A product page or app may let you browse a store’s range without offering home delivery. Lidl Netherlands says it does not deliver groceries; Dirk says it does not currently deliver groceries to customers’ homes.
Check directly with the supermarket whether grocery delivery is available to your address and at your preferred time.
You may still need to visit a store or add the item to a different grocery order.
A larger quantity is only practical if you use that type of fruit regularly and can store the pack properly.
Estimate how much you use and follow the pack’s instructions after opening.
A supply that doesn’t match how much you use may go to waste.
An organic or unsulphured label doesn’t rule out possible allergen traces. PLUS’s product information lists possible traces for the specific Smaakt Blue Thompson raisins.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, and check the packaging when it arrives too.
Storage advice can vary by product type and packaging; advice for mixed dried fruit doesn’t automatically apply to every type of dried fruit.
Choose an amount that suits how much you use, and follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack you receive.
Albert Heijn lists raisins online in various pack sizes and offers online grocery ordering.
Jumbo offers online ordering and lists sultanas in various pack sizes.
PLUS offers grocery delivery and lists the specific Smaakt Blue Thompson raisin variant, among other products.
Lidl is an option for shopping in store, but not a confirmed grocery delivery service.
ALDI lists dried fruit for in-store shopping and offers tools to help you plan a store visit.
Dirk lists dried fruit online as information to help you choose what to buy in store.
This selection of Joybuy products includes dried dates, jujubes and prunes for snacking or adding to dishes.
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The product information describes these dates as a snack and an ingredient for baking and cooking.
The pack contains 908 g; the description says the dates are black and pitted.
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The product description says these pitted red dates can be eaten as they are or used in dishes and tea.
The ingredients list red dates (100%); the pack contains 500 g.
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The product description suggests enjoying them as a snack or adding them to soup, congee and tea.
The pack contains 450 g; the product title states that the jujubes contain stones.
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The product description suggests eating them as they are or adding them to tea, soup and desserts.
The ingredients list jujubes (100%); the pack contains 500 g. According to the product information, they can be eaten without washing.
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The product description suggests enjoying them as a snack or using them as a topping for yoghurt, porridge or baked goods.
The pack contains 430 g of prunes; the product information says they are pitted.
No, it depends on how much you use and how you can store it. A larger bag is best if you regularly use the same type; if you use less, a smaller pack may be more practical. Follow the storage instructions for the variant you choose.
No, an online product listing doesn’t by itself confirm that grocery delivery is available. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t offer grocery delivery, and Dirk says it doesn’t currently deliver groceries to customers’ homes. For other stores, check delivery availability for your address and preferred time.
Read the allergen information and details of possible traces for the exact variant, and check the packaging when it arrives too. The PLUS product page lists possible traces of gluten-containing cereals, peanuts, soya, milk, nuts, celery and sesame seeds, among other allergens, for the specific Smaakt Blue Thompson raisins.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variant you’ve chosen. For the Smaakt raisins reviewed, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Voedingscentrum gives similar advice for mixed dried fruit, but it doesn’t automatically apply to every type of dried fruit.
