If you want to take a small portion with you without weighing it out beforehand, choose a pack with individual portion boxes. If you’d rather decide on the portion size yourself, a larger bag may suit you better. Albert Heijn lists 10 boxes of 14 grams for its Hamsterchef raisins, while Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 grams for Snoep Rozijntjes. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety too, as the AH variety with apple contains sulphites.
You want to take a small, pre-portioned snack with you to enjoy with your coffee, without having to weigh anything out in the morning. A box with a stated portion weight makes it easier to judge whether the amount is right for you.
You’re dividing dried fruit between several people or lunchboxes. The number of individual boxes and the ingredients in your chosen variety will help you plan.
You’d rather buy a larger pack and divide the fruit into portions yourself. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack and allow for the time it takes to weigh and portion the fruit.
First decide whether you want ready-portioned snacks to take with you, boxes to share or a larger pack to weigh out yourself. Then check the pack size and ingredients for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for on the go | Weight per box and number of individual portions. | Want something to take with you for your coffee break without weighing it out first? An estimated 36% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Sharing and lunchboxes | Compare the number of boxes with your plans; check the ingredients in fruit mixes. | If you’re planning portions for several people or lunchboxes, the number of boxes can help you divide them up. An estimated 29% of consumers prioritise sharing and planning. |
| Portioning it yourself | Net weight, the time needed to weigh it out and the storage instructions once opened. | Would you like to choose your own portion size, and are you happy to weigh it out beforehand? An estimated 21% of consumers put portioning it themselves first when choosing what to buy. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional values for the exact variety. | If you’re choosing dried fruit for someone else, check that the ingredients are suitable for them too. An estimated 14% of consumers say ingredients are their main consideration when buying; this figure does not indicate how common allergies are. |
The November 2025 warning about Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes concerned a specific batch: EAN 8718452534326 with a best-before date of 28-07-2026. That date has now passed, but this does not make a recalled batch safe to eat.
If you have older stock, check the EAN and best-before date, and do not eat the affected batch. Contact Jumbo for advice on what to do now; Productwaarschuwing.nl issued the warning on Jumbo’s behalf at the time.
The AH Hamsterchef variety with apple contains sulphites. Jumbo says its Snoep Rozijntjes may contain nuts, milk and soya, among other allergens. Ingredients and warnings therefore vary by product and variety.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, especially if you’re sharing it with others. The NVWA explains which mandatory allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list.
Albert Heijn lists 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams for AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen. These are different nutritional values.
Check both the total sugars and the portion size in the nutritional information on the exact pack.
PLUS confirms a 375-gram stand-up pouch of Sultana raisins, while ALDI lists a 500-gram pack of raisins. These packs are different from individual boxes designed for sharing.
Check whether the pack contains individual portions. If you choose a larger bag, remember that you’ll need to weigh and portion it yourself.
The AH Hamsterchef range includes confirmed options in individual boxes, including raisins and a variety with pieces of apple.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes is an option to consider if you want to compare the number of individual portions.
Lidl Netherlands lists Snoeprozijntjes and Belbake Rozijnen as relevant product ranges.
The 500-gram pack of Trader Joe’s Rozijnen is a larger pack to portion yourself.
PLUS Sultana raisins in a 375-gram stand-up pouch may suit you if you want to divide the portions yourself.
Dirk’s listings include larger packs of raisins and various types of dried fruit.
This Joybuy pick is a larger pack of Medjool dates for sharing or portioning yourself. It’s an alternative within the dried fruit category, not a variety of raisins.
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The product description suggests sharing and everyday snacking as ways to enjoy them.
Product name: Medjool dates (M). Net weight: 908 g.
Check the product page to make sure the pack suits the portions you want to prepare.
The boxes are pre-portioned; with a larger bag, you choose the portion size and divide up the fruit yourself. For boxes, check the number and weight of each portion. For an opened bag, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety. The NVWA says that any applicable mandatory allergens must be clearly identified in the ingredients list; for example, AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen en stukjes appel contains sulphites.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For opened raisins, the Voedingscentrum gives 6–9 months in a kitchen cupboard as general guidance; this timeframe is not a guarantee for every variety or storage condition.
Do not eat the affected batch. The November 2025 notice concerned 14 boxes with EAN 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. At the time, Productwaarschuwing.nl reported on Jumbo’s behalf that customers could return the product for a refund without a receipt; contact Jumbo for advice on what to do now.
No. Albert Heijn lists 0 grams of added sugars and 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams for AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen. Check both values and the portion size on the pack you choose.
