Who are these options suitable for?

Take it with you, no prep needed

Handy for pupils and parents who want to pop a pre-portioned snack straight into a school bag. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl list portion packs, but the number of portions and packaging vary.

Choose a small portion yourself

For anyone who cares about the quantity, ingredients or allergen information. Compare the label on the exact product; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit.

Prepare for the school week yourself

Suited to households that want to portion out and store snacks from a larger pack. PLUS, ALDI and Dirk list larger packs of raisins, so you can decide how much to take with you.

What should you look for when choosing?

Ready-to-go portions

Choose this if: you don’t want to weigh anything in the morning and want to pack the snack straight away.

Bear in mind: the portion size is fixed and each portion comes in its own pack.

Portion it yourself

Choose this if: you want to decide on the quantity yourself and have time to prepare portions.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the portions and store the remaining dried fruit yourself.

A different type of fruit

Choose this if: you’d rather take something other than raisins; Dirk also lists options such as cranberries, pitted prunes and apricots.

Bear in mind: check the ingredients, product form and portion size for each option.

The percentages below relate to consumers choosing dried fruit for a secondary school lunch in the Netherlands; each row describes a different main reason for buying it.

What to consider What to look for Who should pay particular attention?
Ready to take with you Check whether the pack contains individual portions and how many there are. I don’t want to weigh anything in the morning and want to pack lunch quickly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise being able to take it with them without any preparation.
Deciding on the quantity Compare the weight per portion with the total weight of the pack. I want to decide how much dried fruit to take, rather than treating the net weight of the pack as one portion. Around 20% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. I want to know in advance which ingredients and warnings apply to my choice. Around 20% of consumers prioritise whether a product is suitable for them according to its label.
Portions from a larger bag Compare the same type and quantity of fruit; bear in mind that you’ll need to weigh and store the portions yourself. I want to prepare portions for several school days and choose the quantity myself. Around 20% of consumers base their choice mainly on the cost per comparable quantity.
Type and form of fruit Choose the type of fruit, then check the ingredients and product form. I want to vary things by choosing a different type of fruit from raisins. Around 20% of consumers prioritise variety.

Common pitfalls

  • Assuming all raisin boxes are the same when dealing with an allergy

    Allergen information can vary from product to product. Jumbo lists possible traces of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, milk, soya and walnuts.

    If you have a relevant allergy, read all the information on the exact pack, not just the product name.

  • Thinking the outer pack is one snack portion

    According to Albert Heijn, an AH pack of 140 grams contains 10 portions of 14 grams. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit.

    Check the weight of each individual portion before deciding how much to pack.

  • Assuming all fruit snacks are the same as unsweetened dried fruit

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes unsweetened dried fruit from sweetened varieties, as well as bars and rolls made from puréed dried fruit.

    Check the product form and ingredients; don’t rely on the fruit image or product name alone.

  • Comparing packs without checking what’s inside

    Packs vary in total weight and number of portions, so comparing them by pack alone is not like for like.

    Compare the same type and quantity of fruit, and weigh out portions from larger packs yourself.
    If you portion it yourself, you may also need a separate container to take it with you.

Relevant supermarket brands

Albert Heijn

AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen is a ready-to-go option, with 10 boxes of 14 grams.

  • For this exact product, Albert Heijn lists raisins and sunflower oil, with no added sugar.
  • The quantity in each box is fixed; this product information does not automatically apply to other Albert Heijn fruit snacks.

Jumbo

Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes lists 14 individual portions of 14 grams.

  • The product information includes the portion weight, ingredients and storage advice.
  • Jumbo warns that the product may contain traces of almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, milk, soya and walnuts; check the label if this is relevant to you.

Lidl

Lidl Snoeprozijntjes lists a pack of 2 × 14 grams.

  • The listed format consists of two small packs.
  • Lidl says this product is available in store only; check the product information for the version you’re looking at.

ALDI

Trader Joe’s Rozijnen is listed in a 500-gram pack, suitable for portioning yourself.

  • The total pack weight is listed.
  • The pack listed is not an individual school portion; you’ll need to portion and store it yourself.

PLUS

PLUS Sultana rozijnen is listed in a 375-gram stand-up pouch.

  • PLUS lists raisins and sunflower oil as ingredients and advises storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place.
  • You’ll need to decide how much to take and pack the portion yourself.

Dirk

Dirk lists options including 1 de Beste Blanke rozijnen in a 375-gram pack, as well as various other types of dried fruit.

  • The listed range gives you options to choose your own type and portion of fruit.
  • With a larger pack, you’ll need to portion it yourself; check the details for the exact product.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need to keep a box of raisins chilled when taking it to school?

Not necessarily: the product information for the AH and Jumbo raisins reviewed advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place. Follow the instructions on the pack of your exact product; a snack with different ingredients may have different instructions.

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean there’s no sugar in the product?

No. Albert Heijn lists AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen as having no added sugar, while the product information states that it contains 65 grams of total sugars per 100 grams. When comparing other products, compare like-for-like portion sizes and distinguish between total and added sugars.

Where can I check allergen information on Dutch packaging?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. If you have a relevant allergy, also check the warning about possible traces on the exact pack.

Does an older recall notice apply to all Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes?

No. The Veldhoven Nieuws notice of 15 November 2025 refers specifically to a pack of 14 boxes with barcode 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. That date has passed; the notice is not a general warning about all batches. If you still have a pack with exactly those details, do not eat it.

What should I do if I find a stalk or stone in the raisins?

Don’t eat the foreign object. Jumbo warns that a stalk or stone may remain despite checks; if you have a complaint, contact the retailer.