Taking a portion with you in a hurry
You want to grab a small pack before heading out, without weighing it on the go. Jumbo lists boxes of raisins weighing 14 grams each.
Who is this useful for?
Keeping an eye on how much you eat
You want to check the weight and ingredients of your afternoon snack for yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day.
Preparing snack portions at home
You want to decide how much to take with you and make portions from a larger pack. ALDI lists 500-gram packs of raisins, while PLUS lists 375-gram packs of sultanas.
What should you consider when choosing?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. This advice refers to the amount you eat, not the weight of a retail pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A portion that needs no preparation | Individual inner packs and the weight of each box or bag. | If I want to take a small snack with me without weighing it at home, a clearly portioned pack is handy. Around 36% of consumers put convenience on the go first. |
| Portion size and ingredients | The weight you eat, the ingredients in the exact variant and the allergen information. | If I want to choose the amount and ingredients carefully, I check the pack itself. Around 29% of consumers pay most attention to portion size and ingredients. |
| Making your own portions | The net weight and storage advice for the specific product. | If I want to prepare several snack portions at home, a larger pack that I can weigh out myself is a good fit. Around 21% of consumers put this need first. |
| Variety in your snack | Which types of fruit or other ingredients are in the exact variant, and whether the pack is resealable. | If I like a bit of variety and don’t want to use the whole pack at once, I check the mix and the closure. Around 14% of consumers put variety of flavour first when choosing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the retail pack is one snack portion
A 14-gram box and 375- or 500-gram bags contain very different amounts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s daily recommendation refers to what you eat, not the total contents of the pack.
Check the weight of each inner pack or weigh out a portion at home. Also take into account how much dried fruit you’ve already eaten that day.
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Assuming a fruit mix contains only fruit
ALDI’s product range featuring cranberries and cranberry and raisin mix also includes cashew nuts. So the range name doesn’t tell you exactly what’s in every variant.
Choose the exact variant and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Hamsterchef Raisins is a product in Albert Heijn’s range.
- The product listing confirms that the product is available.
- Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergen information can change, so check the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Sweet Raisin Snack Boxes, 14-pack, as a multipack containing 14 boxes of 14 grams each.
- The weight of each box is clearly stated, which can help you choose a portion to take with you.
- NU.nl reported a recall of Jumbo Sweet Raisin Snacks with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28 July 2026. The warning applies to that specific batch; do not use products from it.
Lidl
Lidl sells dried fruit under the Alesto range, including mango strips.
- Lidl describes its mango strips as an option for taking on the go.
- This is Lidl’s description, not an independent product test. The range listing doesn’t give the portion weight or full ingredients for every pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists 500-gram packs of raisins and a product range that includes cranberry and raisin mix in a resealable 200-gram pack.
- The pack sizes listed can help if you plan to portion the contents yourself.
- The range includes different variants, some of which contain cashew nuts. Check the ingredients of the specific variant.
PLUS
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a stand-up pouch weighing 375 grams.
- The net weight is stated, making it clear that you’ll need to weigh out a small snack portion yourself.
- The product listing doesn’t support claims of superior quality or describe a ready-to-eat individual portion.
Dirk
Dirk’s range includes 1 de Beste Sultana raisins in a 375-gram pack, as well as apricots and pitted prunes.
- The products listed give you a choice of different types of dried fruit to consider.
- The product names don’t prove that all variants have the same ingredients or are equally suitable for taking on the go.
Joybuy products
These products may suit you if you want to take dried fruit with you or weigh out your own portions. Check the ingredients and pack size for each product.
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Sihong Gray Dates with Walnuts, 208 g
This pack may suit you if you want to weigh out your own snack portion.
The product name lists dates with walnuts and a pack size of 208 g.
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Bestore Dried Loquat with Bamboo Salt, 200 g
The product description calls this a ready-to-eat snack; you can decide how much to take with you.
The pack contains 200 g. The listed ingredients include sugar, syrup, glucose powder and sulphites; check the pack information before buying.
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Zohra Medjool Dates (M), 908 g
This larger pack is a good fit if you want to weigh out a portion at home rather than take a pre-portioned pack with you.
The product name lists Medjool dates and a pack size of 908 g.
Frequently asked questions
Does a snack pack have to contain exactly 20 grams?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. This is dietary advice about how much you eat, not a pack size. Include any portions you eat in your total for the day.
How long can I keep an opened pack?
Follow the storage advice for the exact product. For opened dried mixed fruit, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing it in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. Don’t automatically apply this advice to raisins, mango or other types of fruit.
What should I check if I have a food allergy?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack and variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the requirements for clear allergen labelling. A general product name such as “fruit mix” doesn’t confirm that a variant is free from allergens.
What was the earlier recall of Jumbo Sweet Raisin Snacks about?
On 14 November 2025, NU.nl reported a recall of the batch with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28 July 2026. Do not use products from that specific recalled batch. The notice doesn’t apply to all packs of Jumbo Sweet Raisin Snacks.