Who are these portion packs useful for?

Hosts with a guest list

Work out in advance how many individual fruit portions you need. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list the same portion weight of 14 g for the boxes reviewed, but different numbers of boxes per pack.

Lunchbox planners

Pre-portioned boxes can also go into a lunchbox after the celebrations. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving young children small amounts and supervising them while they eat.

Shoppers comparing ingredients

Plain raisins and mixes containing apple or apricot do not have the same ingredients. The AH apple and apricot varieties reviewed list sulphites, while Jumbo warns of possible cross-contamination with, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you’re buying dried fruit for New Year’s Eve and may also want to use the portions in lunchboxes, it helps to decide in advance what matters most to you.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters most to
Number of portions to hand out Count the boxes and work out how many packs you need; round up. I count how many boxes I want to hand out to my guests. Around 36% of shoppers put having enough individual portions first.
Lunchbox use Check the portion weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack. I’m looking for portions that can also go in lunchboxes after the celebrations. For around 29% of shoppers, taking them along is the priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any cross-contamination warnings for the variety you choose. If I have a food sensitivity, I check the pack against the needs of the people who will be eating it. For around 21% of shoppers, choosing ingredients that are suitable is the main consideration.
Fruit variety Compare the fruit types and percentages listed; check whether the pack contains just one flavour. If I want apple or apricot as well as raisins, I compare the ingredients of that variety. Around 14% of shoppers mainly choose a second fruit for variety.

Things to consider when buying and handing them out

  • Treating a fruit mix as if it were plain raisins

    The AH apple and apricot varieties reviewed list sulphites. The apricot variety also lists rice flour. Their ingredients may therefore differ from those of plain raisins.

    Check the ingredients and any allergen warnings on the pack of each variety you plan to hand out.

  • Assuming a small box is automatically a suitable portion for a child

    A standard pack size is not individual dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that raisins can pose a choking risk.

    Give young children only a small amount at a time and stay with them while they eat.

  • Confusing a loose bag with a multipack

    The confirmed bag sizes from retailers including PLUS, ALDI and Dirk are not packs of individual boxes for handing out. The AH apple and apricot varieties are sold as separate flavours.

    Before buying, check how many individual portions and flavours are actually in the pack. If you buy a loose bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself.

    Portioning the fruit yourself takes time; you may need a separate pack if you want a second flavour.

  • Ignoring a recall notice because of the best-before date

    A best-before date does not cancel a recall notice for a specific batch. Productwaarschuwing.nl reported a warning in November 2025 about a specific batch of Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes.

    If there’s a warning, check the product and batch details, and do not eat any product covered by it.

Brands and product ranges at a glance

Albert Heijn

The Hamsterchef products reviewed include plain raisins and separate apple or apricot varieties.

  • The product information lists 10 portions of 14 g for the boxes reviewed.
  • The apple and apricot varieties list sulphites and are sold as separate flavours.

Jumbo

Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is worth considering if the number of individual portions is your main priority.

  • The product information lists 14 boxes of 14 g.
  • The pack warns of possible cross-contamination with, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.

PLUS

PLUS Sultana raisins come in a loose bag for shoppers who want to portion them out themselves.

  • The product information lists a 375 g bag.
  • Allow time to portion them yourself if you want individual servings to hand out.

ALDI

The Trader Joe’s raisins listed are sold in a loose bag, not a confirmed portion pack.

  • ALDI lists a 500 g pack.
  • You’ll need to divide the contents yourself for smaller portions.

Lidl

Belbake Raisins is a relevant raisin range at Lidl Netherlands.

  • The product listing is for raisins.
  • Check the pack size and ingredients of the variety you choose.

Dirk

Dirk lists, among other things, loose bags of Sultana raisins and raisins.

  • The product listings include 375 g and 750 g sizes.
  • These bag sizes are not confirmed multipacks of individual boxes.

Joybuy product selection

A Joybuy pick of dates to share with a group, alongside the portion packs covered in this guide.

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

Zohra Medjool dates (M), 908 g

This pack could be a good choice if you want to share dates with a group. Match the quantity to the number of people eating, and think about how you’ll store any leftovers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many packs do you need for twelve people?

If you allow one box per person, you’ll need two AH packs of ten boxes or one Jumbo pack of fourteen boxes. You’ll have eight or two boxes left over respectively. This is an example for planning, not a recommended portion to eat.

Can you give raisin boxes to young children without any precautions?

No. Adjust the amount and supervise children while they eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving young children lots of raisins at once because of the risk of choking.

What should you look for if you have a food sensitivity?

Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the pack of the specific variety. The AH apple and apricot varieties reviewed list sulphites, while Jumbo warns of possible cross-contamination with, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.

How should you store leftover raisin boxes?

Follow the instructions on the pack. For the plain raisins reviewed, the product information says to store them in a cool, dry, dark place. Also check the date on the pack you buy.

What should you do if a pack is covered by a recall notice?

Do not eat the affected batch, even if its best-before date has passed. Productwaarschuwing.nl reported a warning in November 2025 about Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes in a pack of 14 boxes, with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The warning applies to that specific batch; contact Jumbo for advice on how to deal with a current notice.