Ready to take along and share
Want to take small, individual snacks with you without weighing them out at home? The Albert Heijn and Jumbo boxes reviewed each contain 14-gram portions, according to the supermarkets’ product information.
Who are the options suitable for?
Choosing the amount and ingredients carefully
Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product if you want to know what’s in your snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit per day; this is general dietary guidance. Fruit mixes may contain different allergens from plain raisins.
Making your own portions
If you don’t mind weighing out portions in advance, you can divide a larger pack between several snack breaks. PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list larger packs of raisins. Carry homemade portions in clean, well-sealed containers, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want ready-portioned snacks or would rather weigh them out yourself. Then check the ingredients, allergens and packaging format of the product you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of inner packs and the weight of each portion. | If I want to share snacks without any preparation, individual boxes are handy to take along. Around 36% of consumers say convenience on the go is their top purchasing priority. |
| Ingredients and quantity | Read the ingredients and allergens for the specific product; also compare the total and added sugars on the label. | If I want to choose the quantity and ingredients carefully, I check the label before taking the pack with me. Around 29% of consumers put ingredients and quantity first. |
| Portioning it yourself | Check the total pack weight and think about how you’ll carry portions cleanly and in sealed containers. | If I want to weigh out my own portions and divide a larger pack between several occasions, this approach suits how I use it. Around 21% of consumers make portioning food themselves and making use of larger packs their main priority. |
| Fruit variety | Check which types of fruit and any allergens are in the mix you choose; a resealable bag is not the same as individual portions. | If I’d rather have a change from taking only raisins, I look at both the ingredients and the packaging. Around 14% of consumers prioritise fruit variety. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing no added sugar with sugar-free
AH Hamsterchef Raisins’ product information lists 0 g of added sugars and 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. So these figures don’t mean the product is sugar-free.
Check both figures on the packaging and decide for yourself how much you want to take with you.
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Mistaking the total bag weight for a single portion
A 140 g pack may contain 10 boxes of 14 g each. A larger bag that you portion yourself doesn’t automatically contain individual servings.
Check the number of inner packs and the weight per portion. A resealable pack isn’t the same as a multipack.
With a larger bag, you may take or eat more than you planned for a single snack break.
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Assuming all fruit varieties contain the same allergens
According to its product information, Albert Heijn’s apple and raisin variety contains sulphites. The Jumbo boxes carry a warning that they may contain various nuts, milk and soya.
Read the label for the specific product. Keep the allergen information to hand if you’re making portions to share with others.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
AH Hamsterchef offers plain raisins and raisins with apple pieces in individual boxes.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, each of the varieties reviewed contains 10 portions of 14 g.
- The apple variety contains sulphites; check the label if this matters to you.
Jumbo
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a supermarket own-brand option with individual portions.
- The product information lists 14 boxes of 14 g, containing raisins and sunflower oil.
- The packaging carries a warning that the product may contain various nuts, milk and soya. The recall reported by NU.nl in November 2025 applied specifically to EAN 8718452534326 with a best-before date of 28-07-2026; that notice is not a judgement on other batches.
PLUS
PLUS Sultana raisins 375 g are an option for portioning yourself. PLUS also lists Sundrop Snoeprozijnen 252 g, a supplier brand.
- PLUS lists raisins and sunflower oil as ingredients in the Sultana raisins.
- The number of inner packs in Sundrop has not been confirmed; don’t assume the product comes in individual portion boxes based on its name.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe's raisins in a 500 g pack and a resealable 200 g dried fruit mix.
- The larger pack of raisins is an option for weighing out your own portions; the resealable bag can be closed again.
- The mix page covers several varieties, including cashew nuts. Check the ingredients on the specific pack.
Dirk
Under its 1 de Beste brand, Dirk lists products including sultanas, cranberries, pitted prunes and apricots.
- The packs listed offer different types of dried fruit that you can portion yourself.
- These are different products. Check the ingredients and allergens on each pack; a similar brand name doesn’t make them identical.
Lidl
Belbake Raisins is an option among the listed supermarket chains.
- The product has been confirmed as Belbake Raisins.
- Check the packaging and label to see whether the portion format suits taking it with you straight away or weighing out your own portions.
Joybuy products
These Joybuy products are suited to ready-portioned dried fruit and a variety of fruit snacks to take on the go.
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De Kleine Keuken Organic raisins 12M+ 140g
A good fit if you want to take individual portions of raisins with you: the product information lists 10 boxes, each containing 14 g.
The product description says the raisins are organic and contain no added sugars.
According to the product information, this is intended for children aged 12 months and over, with supervision while eating; it is not suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
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Bestore dried loquat with bamboo salt 200g
A good fit if you want to take a different dried fruit snack alongside raisins; the product description says it is ready to eat.
The description lists a net weight of 200 g and at least 70% loquat fruit. It also mentions sugar, syrup, glucose powder, bamboo salt and sulphites.
Contains sulphites; check the ingredients information if this matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is 14 grams a small portion for a picnic?
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo boxes reviewed each contain 14 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day; this is general dietary guidance. Two boxes add up to 28 g, so remember to include any other portions of dried fruit you eat that day.
How should you store an opened pack of raisins?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. For opened raisins, the Storage Guide gives a shelf life of 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard when stored in these conditions. Also follow the instructions on the packaging.
How do you take homemade portions with you?
Divide the raisins into clean, well-sealed containers at home and keep them closed while you’re travelling. That way, you can take the portions with you without leaving the rest of the pack open.
What should you look for when checking allergens in packaged dried fruit?
Always check the label for the specific product. The NVWA says that legally designated allergens must be listed on the label when present and applicable. Albert Heijn’s apple and raisin variety contains sulphites; the Jumbo boxes carry a warning that they may contain various nuts, milk and soya.
Which Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes were affected by the 2025 recall?
The recall reported by NU.nl in November 2025 affected Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026, due to potentially excessive levels of acetamiprid. Do not use that specific batch. The notice applied to that batch and does not prove that other batches were affected.