Who are the different pack sizes for?

Filling lunchboxes

If you want to pack a portion without weighing it out every day, check the number of packs and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list individual raisin boxes in their product information.

Sharing out snacks

If you’re preparing snacks for several people, the number of individual portions can help you plan ahead. If anyone has a food sensitivity, check the ingredients and allergen information for each product separately.

Making up your own portions

A large bag is a good choice if you want to decide how much dried fruit goes into a lunchbox or serving bowl. You’ll need to portion it out yourself and follow the storage advice on the label once the pack is open.

What should you look for when choosing?

Packs of plain raisins

Best for: you want to hand out an individual pack straight away or share out equal portions.

Bear in mind: the number of packs varies by product; check the warnings on the packaging too.

Packs of dried fruit mix

Best for: you want raisins and other dried fruit in the same handy pack.

Bear in mind: each mix has its own ingredients and allergen information, so check it again.

A large bag to portion yourself

Best for: you want to make up your own portions for lunchboxes or a sharing bowl.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh and portion it yourself, then store the opened pack.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important to?
Number of packs Check whether they’re individual packs and how many are in the outer packaging. If I’m planning ahead for lunchboxes or a group, the number of ready-to-go portions matters most to me. Around 36% of consumers put convenience for taking snacks along or sharing them first.
Weight per portion Compare the weight of each pack and read the nutrition information per portion or per 100 g. The AH and Jumbo plain raisin products checked each contain 14 g per pack, according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo. If I want to decide in advance how much dried fruit to pack for each snack, I look at the amount in each pack. Around 29% of consumers put portion control first.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, the ‘contains’ statement and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging for the exact variety. If an ingredient or food sensitivity affects my choice, I check each variety separately. Around 21% of consumers say checking ingredients is their main consideration.
Type of packaging Decide whether you want ready-to-go packs or prefer to weigh out your own portions; if you choose a large bag, follow the storage advice on the label. If I want to make up my own portions for a lunchbox or snack bowl, a large bag suits the way I like to do things. Around 14% of consumers prioritise that flexibility and ability to prepare in advance.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    AH Hamsterchef Rozijnen lists 0 g of added sugars, but also 65 g of total sugars per 100 g. These figures mean different things; check both in Albert Heijn’s product information.

    Read the ingredients and nutrition information, and decide in advance how many packs you want to use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit with no added sugar.

  • Assuming the allergen information for plain raisins also applies to a fruit mix

    The AH variety with apricot lists sulphites. Jumbo warns that its plain raisin boxes may contain traces of, among other things, nuts, milk and soya. The information therefore varies by product.

    Check each variety again and keep the outer packaging to hand when handing out individual packs.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Hamsterchef offers individual packs of plain raisins, as well as a variety with raisins and apricot.

  • The product information lists 10 packs of 14 g for both varieties.
  • The apricot variety lists sulphites; check the ingredients for the variety you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is a multipack of individual raisin portions.

  • The product page lists 14 packs of 14 g.
  • The allergen warnings apply to this product; read them before handing out the packs.

Lidl

Lidl has product pages for Snoeprozijntjes and Belbake Rozijnen.

  • Both product names appear in Lidl Netherlands’ product information.
  • Check the pack size, portion information and ingredients on the packaging before comparing a multipack of individual boxes.

ALDI

Trader Joe’s raisins at ALDI are described as a 500 g bag.

  • The bag size is suitable for weighing out your own portions.
  • The pack described is a large bag, not a multipack of individually wrapped portions.

PLUS

PLUS offers Sultana rozijnen in a 375 g bag and Sundrop Snoeprozijnen in a 252 g bag, among other products.

  • The product information for PLUS Sultana lists ingredients, nutrition information and storage advice.
  • The total weight alone doesn’t tell you how many individual portions are in a pack.

Dirk

1 de Beste Rozijnen sultana is described by Dirk as a 375 g bag for portioning yourself.

  • The bag size lets you make up your own portions.
  • Dirk doesn’t offer a delivery service, so bear your shopping route in mind when choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a large pack the same as a multipack?

No. A multipack, such as the AH and Jumbo boxes described here, contains individual portions; a large bag, such as PLUS Sultana 375 g, needs to be portioned out yourself. Check the number of inner packs and the weight per portion, not just the total weight.

How should I store dried fruit once it’s open?

Follow the storage advice on the label for the specific product. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing the products described in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises keeping dried tutti-frutti in a well-sealed container; don’t assume that advice automatically applies to every other product.

Do I need to prepare the dried fruit in these packs?

The AH and Jumbo packs described are sold as snacks and don’t require any preparation. Do check the product warnings: according to the product information, a stone may remain in the AH apricot mix, while Jumbo warns that stalks or stones may be present.

What should I check before giving these packs to someone with a food sensitivity?

Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and keep that information with the packs. The AH apricot mix lists sulphites; Jumbo warns that traces of, among other things, nuts, milk and soya may be present. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation describes reactions to sulphites as intolerance reactions, not allergic reactions.

What information should I check on the packaging?

Check, among other things, the ingredients, allergen information, net quantity and best-before information. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens that must be declared by law need to be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients.