Who are the different pack sizes for?

For sharing during a TV dinner

If you want to give everyone their own portion without weighing it out on the spot, check both the number of boxes and the amount in each one. Jumbo lists a multipack with 14 boxes of 14 g each.

For packing lunchboxes

An individually wrapped portion can be handy to take with you. Check the portion size and the storage advice on the packaging of the version you choose.

For stocking up and portioning yourself

A larger bag is a good fit if you want to decide how much to use. Listings from PLUS and ALDI are for 375 g and 500 g bags respectively; once opened, also check the storage advice for the specific product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Individually packed portions

Choose this if: you want to hand out portions during a TV dinner or pop one straight into a lunchbox. Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g each.

The trade-off: the portion size is fixed, so weigh up the price per kilogram against the convenience.

Organic individually packed portions

Choose this if: organic production is a specific preference when you shop. For Woezel & Pip, Jumbo lists 12 boxes of 14 g each and a European organic logo.

The trade-off: this pack has fewer boxes than the standard pack mentioned, with the same stated weight per box. The organic logo alone says nothing about the sugar content.

A larger bag to portion yourself

Choose this if: you want to decide on the portion size yourself or use the same supply for different occasions. Listings include bags of 375 g and 500 g.

The trade-off: you’ll need to weigh out portions yourself and may need to use your own container when taking them with you. A larger bag isn’t automatically better value.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important to?
Enough portions to share Compare the number of individual boxes with the number of people eating, and check the weight per box. If I want to give everyone their own portion during a TV dinner, I want enough boxes without having to weigh them out on the spot. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough portions to share.
Convenience for lunchboxes Check the amount in each box and the storage advice for the exact version. For a lunchbox, I want something I can take with me individually, without first weighing it out from a larger bag. Around 27% of consumers put convenience first.
Quantity and cost Compare the current price per kilogram and the total contents. Factor in weighing portions yourself and storing the product after opening. If I want to adjust the portion sizes myself, I look at both the quantity and the price per kilogram. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this combination.
Ingredients and portion size Read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information for the version you choose. If I’m considering the ingredients or want to know exactly how much I’m having on each occasion, I want to be able to check the label on the specific pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming a passed best-before date means you can ignore a recall notice

    On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a Jumbo warning about a specific batch of Snoeprozijntjes: barcode 8718452534326 with a best-before date of 28-07-2026. The fact that the best-before date has passed does not make that batch safe to eat.

    If you have older stock, check both the barcode and the best-before date. Do not eat the recalled batch mentioned.

  • Assuming more boxes mean a lower price per quantity

    The number of inner packs doesn’t tell you, by itself, how much you’re paying per kilogram. A multipack and a larger bag may also be different pack sizes.

    Compare the current price per kilogram and weigh it against the convenience of pre-portioned snacks.

  • Assuming a small box is automatically the more nutritious choice

    The pack size tells you how much is in each box, but not which ingredients the product contains or what amount is right for you.

    Read the ingredients and nutritional information, and consider the quantity as part of your overall diet.

  • Confusing a bulk bag with a multipack

    A total weight such as 375 g or 500 g doesn’t tell you how many individual portions are inside. Portioning it yourself also takes preparation and you may need your own container to take it with you.

    If you want portions that are ready to hand out, check that the pack explicitly states both the number of boxes and the weight per box.

Relevant brands for comparison

Albert Heijn

AH Hamsterchef Raisins is a relevant product name to consider when comparing raisin snacks in this retail context.

  • The product listing names AH Hamsterchef Raisins.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional information and packaging of the current version; the product name doesn’t specify a portion weight or number of boxes.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both individually packed portions and larger bags of raisins, so you can compare pack sizes.

  • The standard pack listed contains 14 boxes of 14 g each; the Woezel & Pip version lists 12 boxes of 14 g each.
  • The organic logo isn’t proof of a nutritional benefit. A historical warning about a specific batch should be checked against the barcode and best-before date, and shouldn’t be applied to all packs.

Lidl

Lidl lists Snoeprozijntjes as a product name in this retail context.

  • The product name gives you a specific point of comparison for raisin snacks.
  • Check the packaging to see whether the product comes in individual portions and what each portion weighs.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g bag, a bulk size for anyone who wants to portion them out themselves.

  • The listing makes the total bag weight clear.
  • A 500 g bag isn’t the same as individual lunchbox portions; you’ll need to weigh and pack them yourself.

PLUS

PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch as a bulk option.

  • The stated weight helps you compare the total contents.
  • The stand-up pouch isn’t a pack with individually portioned boxes listed separately.

Dirk

Dirk lists products including 1 de Beste Sultana raisins in a 375 g pack.

  • The product listing gives you a starting point for choosing based on taste and quantity.
  • A bulk listing doesn’t, by itself, confirm that the product is a multipack of individual portions.

Joybuy products

This Joybuy pick suits the option of buying a larger pack and portioning it yourself. It’s Medjool dates, not raisins in individually packed portions.

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

The 908 g pack is suited to portioning yourself; if you’re taking some with you, weigh out the amount you want and put it in a container.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I work out how many multipacks I need?

Count how many individual portions you want to hand out or take with you, then compare that with the number of boxes in each pack. Jumbo lists versions with 14 and 12 boxes respectively, both with 14 g per box. How many packs you need depends on your plans.

When is a larger bag more practical than individual boxes?

A larger bag is a good fit if you want to decide on portion sizes yourself or use the contents for different occasions. You’ll need to weigh portions out yourself and may need your own container to take them with you. Also compare the current price per kilogram.

How should I store raisins once the pack is open?

Follow the instructions on the packaging of the version you’ve chosen. Jumbo advises storing Woezel & Pip Organic Sweets Raisins in a cool, dark place; the Voedingscentrum’s general guidance for opened raisins is 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard. This general advice doesn’t replace the storage instructions for the specific product.

What allergen information should I check on pre-packed dried fruit?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack, especially if you’re buying for someone with an allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. According to the Authority, new rules on precautionary allergen labelling for possible cross-contamination have applied since 1 January 2026.

What should I do with the recalled Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes?

Do not eat the specific batch with barcode 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported that Jumbo had issued a warning about this batch; the fact that the best-before date has passed does not make it safe to eat.