Choose individual portion boxes if you want to share them or fill lunchboxes without weighing anything out. Choose a larger bag if you want to decide the portions yourself and use the contents regularly. Check the number of inner packs, the weight per portion and the total net weight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day.
You want to prepare small portions of dried fruit in advance or divide them between several lunchboxes. Individual boxes offer a convenient format for this; using them for work-from-home lunches is one practical option. For example, Jumbo lists Trafo boxes containing 12 portions.
You want to enjoy dried fruit as a small addition, so you pay attention to the amount you eat at a time, not just the number of packets. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day.
You use raisins regularly and want to portion them yourself from a larger pack. Pack sizes vary, so it’s important to choose an amount that suits your usage and follow the storage instructions.
Choose these when: you want to fill lunchboxes or share portions without weighing them yourself.
Bear in mind: you’re choosing the portion size provided.
Choose this when: you want to decide how much to eat each time.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh or divide the portions yourself.
Choose this when: several people in your household regularly use portion boxes and you want to order multiple consumer packs.
Bear in mind: the order may contain several consumer packs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-share portions | Check the number of inner packs, the total net weight and the amount in each box. Jumbo lists 12 Trafo boxes weighing 140 g in total, with around 12 g per box. | If I’m filling lunchboxes or sharing portions, I want to know how many small portions I can hand out straight away. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having portions ready to share. |
| Portion size and ingredients | Check the weight per serving, the ingredients and the nutritional information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. | I want to decide how much dried fruit I eat and know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and ingredients. |
| Amount per order | Check the order unit and total net weight. Make sure you distinguish between one multipack and a case containing several multipacks. | If I’m portioning dried fruit myself, I want to know in advance how many packs and how much product I’ll have at home. Around 21% of consumers focus on the amount per order. |
| Stock and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions for the specific fruit. For opened raisins, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard. | I want to choose an amount that suits how much I use and know how to store it once opened. Around 14% of consumers prioritise stock and storage. |
Several small boxes can contain more dried fruit in total than you intend to eat.
Check the amount per serving and include any other portions of dried fruit you eat that day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends no more than 20 g a day.
A label such as 6 × 140 g describes a different pack size from one 140 g pack containing 12 boxes.
Trafo lists 6 × 140 g; Jumbo lists one consumer pack containing 12 boxes and weighing 140 g in total. Check the order unit, net weight and number of inner packs separately.
A mix containing nuts or other fruit has a different composition from a pack of raisins alone.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, especially if you’re sharing the fruit with someone else.
These listings from Dutch supermarkets show a range of packaging formats and types of fruit. The information applies to the products listed and doesn’t indicate what’s available at Joybuy.
The listings include portion packs and a range of dried fruit products.
The product listings clearly show the difference between portion boxes and bulk bags.
The listings cover dried fruit and a fruit mix.
A specific example of a bag of raisins that you can portion yourself.
The product listings include a bulk bag and a separate snack-raisin pack.
The listings offer examples of different types of fruit and bulk pack sizes.
This selection includes bags of dates and jujubes to portion yourself; these aren’t multipacks of pre-portioned raisins.
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This bag is a good choice if you want to weigh out portions yourself or share dried dates.
Pack weight: 908 g.
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This pack is suitable for measuring out your own portions of pitted jujubes.
Pack weight: 500 g.
Store below 15 °C and seal the pack tightly after opening.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. This is general dietary advice, not a recommended amount for a lunchbox. Remember to count dried fruit eaten at other times of the day too.
For opened raisins, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard. Follow the instructions on the pack too, and check for changes such as hardening, discolouration or mould. This advice applies to raisins as a product on their own, not automatically to a lunchbox containing other ingredients.
This means six packs of 140 g, not necessarily six individual snack boxes. Trafo lists 6 × 140 g on its manufacturer’s page, while Jumbo lists one consumer pack containing 12 boxes and weighing 140 g in total. So check both the order unit and the number of inner packs.
Sulphites can be present in dried fruit and may cause an intolerance reaction. Check the information on the exact pack; a different type of fruit or a general brand name doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for that person.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label. This doesn’t prove that a specific product is allergen-free; check the information for the exact variety.
