Choose a multipack of snack boxes if you want to take a set, small portion with you without weighing it out at home; choose a larger bag if you’d rather portion it yourself. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day. So an AH box containing 14 g doesn’t automatically make up your full daily allowance: remember to count any other dried-fruit snacks you eat, and check the ingredients for each variety.
Want to pick up a small, individually wrapped snack while doing your shopping? Multipacks of snack boxes with a stated portion weight could be just the thing. Albert Heijn lists Hamsterchef raisins as ten boxes of 14 g each.
Would you like to check the ingredients, added sugars and any allergens first, then decide how much to take with you? Compare the specific varieties: plain raisins and a mix with apricot may have different ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains how allergens are listed on labels.
Want to make small portions at home from a larger bag? A stand-up pouch with an ingredients list and storage advice, such as PLUS Sultana raisins, 375 g, can be a good starting point. You decide how much to weigh out and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
If you’re considering dried fruit as a small snack while doing your shopping, convenience, ingredients, portion planning and variety may each be your main priority.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might find this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a portion with you straight away | Check the weight of each individual pack and how many boxes the multipack contains. | If I want to pick something up while doing my shopping without weighing it out at home first, an individual box suits my needs. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Ingredients and portion weight | Read the ingredients list and nutrition table; also check the portion weight and any allergens. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or sulphites, I want to be able to check the exact variety and portion. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on ingredients and portion control. |
| Planning portions from a larger pack | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to weigh out for each snack, and check the storage advice. | If I make several portions at home, I want to know how much fruit I’m weighing out and how to store the rest. Around 21% of consumers prioritise planning portions from a larger pack. |
| A variety of fruit | Check the types of fruit, their proportions and any other ingredients; also see whether it comes in boxes or a larger bag. | If I want a change between different fruits or a mix, I want to be able to compare the ingredients in each variety. Around 14% of consumers make variety their main consideration. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s recommendation is for your total daily intake of dried fruit. A pack for taking on the go may contain more than one portion.
Check the weight of each individual pack and remember to count any other dried-fruit snacks you eat that day.
Ingredients can vary between varieties. The AH mix with apricot lists sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites), whereas the ingredients list for plain AH raisins is different.
Check the ingredients for the specific variety you want to buy, even if it’s from the same product range.
A snack box and a larger bag don’t contain the same amount, and they don’t require the same level of preparation. With a larger bag, you weigh out the portions yourself and store the rest according to the label.
Compare the net weight, the number of individual portions and how much preparation you’ll still need to do at home.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Hamsterchef range includes plain raisins and a variety with pieces of apricot, in ten boxes of 14 g each.
Jumbo’s category overview includes apricots, cranberries, prunes, dates and raisins.
Lidl Netherlands lists dried fruit as available at selected stores.
ALDI Netherlands’ product information lists TRADER JOE'S raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375 g stand-up pouch, with raisins and sunflower oil as ingredients.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Sultana raisins as a product to include in your comparison.
This selection includes packaged raisins for taking on the go and other pre-packed dried fruit products. Check the type of fruit, ingredients, portion packaging and best-before date for each product.
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The product name specifies mini raisin handouts and a pack size of 252 g. Check the pack to see how many individual portions it contains.
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The product information lists ten individual boxes of 14 g. It also states that the product is suitable for children from 12 months; supervise children while they eat and don’t give it to children with swallowing difficulties.
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The product name describes mixed freeze-dried fruit with a cheese flavour in a 28 g pack. The listed ingredients include soya and milk. The stated best-before date is 24 September 2026, which has passed; check the date on the current pack before buying.
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The product name describes dried plums in a 90 g pack. The listed ingredients include white sugar and sodium saccharin; check the label if you want to take the ingredients and sweeteners into account.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating no more than 20 g of dried fruit a day, so remember to count any other dried-fruit snacks too. According to Albert Heijn, the AH boxes in question contain 14 g per portion.
No. PLUS lists 0 g of added sugars and 68,2 g of sugars per 100 g for its Sultana raisins. So check the ingredients list, nutrition table and portion weight.
Follow the storage advice on your product’s packaging. For the Sultana raisins covered in its research, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened dried apricots can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; that advice applies to dried apricots and not automatically to every fruit mix.
Yes. According to the NVWA, sellers of unpackaged food must tell customers about any allergens present; under certain conditions, they can provide this information in writing or verbally. Ask about the specific type of fruit or mix before you buy.
Check the ingredients list. The NVWA states that any allergens that must be declared have to appear in the list and be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients. The AH mix with apricot lists sulphur dioxide (E220, sulphites); check the label of the variety you’re buying.
