Choose individual mini boxes of raisins if you want to hand out a pre-measured portion to each child. Work out how many multipacks you need based on the number of boxes, not just the total weight. A larger bag is a good option if you want to portion the fruit yourself and fill lunchboxes too, but it takes extra preparation and you’ll need your own packaging. Keep treats small and check the ingredients and allergen information. For young children, it’s also important to consider when they eat and to supervise them.
You want to add one small portion for each child without weighing anything out. Individual mini boxes of raisins can make this easier; count how many boxes your group needs in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a mini box of raisins as an example of a party treat.
You care more about portion size and choosing something suitable for the children than about large or eye-catching packaging. Check the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises not giving young children too many raisins at once and staying with them while they eat.
You want to use the same purchase on different occasions and are choosing between individual mini boxes and weighing out portions yourself from a larger bag. Think about the preparation involved, the packaging you’ll need and how to store what’s left. ALDI and PLUS, for example, list larger bags of raisins.
For party bags, the number of individual portions matters more than the net weight alone.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough individual portions | Check how many boxes are in each multipack and round up based on the number of children. Jumbo lists pack sizes with 14 boxes and with 12 boxes of 14 g. | If you want to give each child their own box without weighing anything out, the number of portions is what counts; around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough portions to hand out. |
| Small portions and ingredients | Check the weight per portion and the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small party portions and distinguishes between fruit and products such as dried fruit with added sugar or products made from puréed dried fruit. | If you want to make a considered choice about the amount and ingredients for your treat, look beyond the packaging; around 29% of consumers prioritise a small portion and carefully checked ingredients. |
| Allergens and when children eat | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any precautionary warning. The NVWA says allergen information must be provided on prepacked products; sulphites are also included among the allergen categories. Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have applied to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens. | If you’re considering allergies or young children eating raisins, check the information for the specific product and think about when they’ll eat it; around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Cost, preparation and leftovers | Compare the total cost per party bag actually filled, including any portion packaging you need to provide. Plan what you’ll do with leftovers and follow the storage advice on the label. ALDI lists a 500 g bag of raisins and PLUS a 375 g bag. | If you want to use your purchase for party treats and later lunchboxes, factor in preparation and how you’ll use the leftovers; around 14% of consumers prioritise these points. |
The number of boxes determines how many individual party bags you can fill. The two sizes listed by Jumbo contain 14 boxes and 12 portions respectively; each portion is listed as 14 g.
First count how many portions you need, then work out how many multipacks to buy. Remember to allow for any spare boxes too.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on raisins and currants. An individual box doesn’t prevent this risk.
Don’t give young children too many at once, and stay with them while they eat. If needed, agree on a suitable time for the treat with a parent or carer.
Ingredients and how the fruit is processed can vary. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes dried fruit with added sugar and products made from puréed dried fruit from fruit included in the Dutch Wheel of Five dietary guidelines.
Check the ingredients list and consider the whole treat, rather than judging it only by a picture of fruit on the packaging.
A bag of raisins doesn’t automatically give you individual portions. Portioning them yourself takes time and suitable packaging; the total cost also depends on the portions you choose and what you do with leftovers.
Work out how many portions you can get from the bag and include any extra packaging in your comparison. Keep the ingredients and allergen information with homemade portions.
If you portion the raisins yourself, you’ll need to provide packaging and divide them into portions in advance.
The AH Rozijnen vriendjes product listing makes the brand relevant to this choice of party treat.
Jumbo lists individual mini boxes of raisins and an organic multipack.
The Snoeprozijntjes product listing is relevant to the party-raisin category.
The product information for Trader Joe's raisins is relevant if you want to weigh out portions yourself.
The listed PLUS Sultana raisins in a stand-up pouch are suitable for weighing out portions for party bags or lunchboxes.
The range listing for 1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana is relevant if you plan to portion the raisins yourself.
If you’re giving one box to each child, you’ll need two multipacks of Jumbo’s 14-box size: 28 boxes in total, leaving four spare. You’ll also need two multipacks of the 12-box size, with 14 g in each portion; that gives you exactly 24 boxes. This is just a calculation, not a recommendation that every child should eat a whole box in every situation.
No. A small box doesn’t automatically make raisins suitable or safe for a toddler. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on raisins and currants, advises not giving too many at once and recommends staying with children while they eat. Agree on a suitable time for the treat with their parent or carer.
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions for the specific product. The product information for Jumbo Woezel & Pip Biologische Snoep Rozijntjes says to store in a cool, dark place; don’t assume this advice applies to other products.
The NVWA says allergen information must be provided on prepacked products; the allergen categories also include sulphites. Since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have also applied to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens. Check the label for the specific product: this information doesn’t prove that every mini box of raisins is suitable for a child with an allergy.
Under the terms of its 7 Guarantees, Jumbo offers a replacement product or your money back if a product isn’t fresh enough or doesn’t taste good. This is Jumbo’s policy and doesn’t confirm that the other supermarket chains mentioned offer the same arrangement.
No. The warning reported by NU.nl in November 2025 concerned Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with barcode 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. That date is before October 2026. Don’t eat the recalled batch identified in the warning, and don’t apply it to other batches or the organic version without further information.
