Choose an individual pot if you want to take one set amount with you; a resealable pouch is better if you plan to use the contents over several occasions, while a larger pack means weighing out your own portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day, so take into account what you’ve already eaten that day. A resealable closure doesn’t determine the portion size.
You want one set amount of dried fruit for when you’re out and about or a late-night snack, without portioning it out from a large bag first. An individual pot makes the amount clear. Jumbo’s catalogue lists 14 g pots.
You want to use the same pack more than once and don’t mind measuring out your own portions. Check the exact fruit variety, whether the pack is resealable and the storage advice. ALDI describes its 200 g pack as resealable; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing raisins in a tightly sealed container.
You buy a larger pack and prepare small portions to take with you at home. Compare pack weights and choose a mix that suits your preferences. Product listings from ALDI, PLUS and Jumbo show a range of pack sizes.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day, so compare the pack size with the amount you actually want to eat.
Best for: taking one small amount with you without having to weigh it out on the spot.
Keep in mind: the stated weight of a pot doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the variety you’ve chosen.
Best for: taking some from the same pack on several occasions.
Keep in mind: the closure helps keep the rest sealed, but it won’t measure your portion for you.
Best for: preparing portions at home from a larger bag.
Keep in mind: you’ll need to weigh out the amount yourself and seal your portion in a separate container.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the weight of each pot or weigh out the amount you want from a bag. | If I want to take some with me without weighing it, I look for a pre-portioned amount. Around 42% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, and look out for added ingredients that matter to you. | If I want to choose based on ingredients or sensitivities, I check the exact variety. Around 33% of consumers say ingredients are their main consideration. |
| Resealing | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice after opening. | If I want to use the same pack on several occasions, I value a secure seal, but I still measure out my own portion. Around 25% of consumers prioritise being able to take some with them more than once. |
A 200 g bag isn’t the same as a small portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day.
Decide how much you want to eat in advance, then seal the rest again.
A label such as ‘unsweetened’ doesn’t mean dried fruit contains no naturally occurring sugars.
Check the ingredients list and keep an eye on how much you eat, too.
A page featuring different fruit or nut mixes may include options with varying ingredients.
Check the variety you’ve selected and its ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
Making your own portions means weighing them out and using a separate, securely sealed container to take them with you.
Weigh out the amount at home and store the rest according to the advice on the pack.
Product listings include raisins and a range of dried fruit.
Product listings include individual raisin pots and larger packs of sultanas.
Alesto is Lidl’s product range, which includes dried fruit.
Dutch product listings include raisins and a page with cranberry and mixed fruit varieties.
The PLUS own-brand range includes sultanas and other dried fruits.
Dirk’s product listings include a range of dried fruit.
These Joybuy products are dried fruit in packs that you can portion yourself; pack sizes range from 180 g to 908 g.
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A good choice if you want to prepare your own portions of dates at home.
The pack contains 908 g. The product information advises keeping the pack tightly sealed.
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An option if you want to portion out guava for a snack on the go.
The product information lists 180 g, 95% guava, sugar and a preservative.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out a different type of dried fruit to take with you.
The pack contains 180 g. The product information advises storing it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and sealing it tightly after opening.
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Another type of fruit you can weigh out yourself as a portion to take with you.
The pack contains 180 g. The product information lists sugar, glucose and sodium metabisulphite; check the ingredients if sulphites are relevant to you.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of 20 g of dried fruit per day. So take into account what you’ve eaten earlier that day, too; the pack doesn’t have to be the same size as your portion.
Store raisins in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the instructions on your product’s label, too. For opened raisins, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months; don’t automatically apply this advice to other dried fruit or mixes.
Check the information on the packaging of the exact variety you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, as dried fruit can contain sulphites. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation lists dried fruit as a product group where sulphites may be relevant.
No. NU.nl reported in November 2025 on a recall of Jumbo Raisin Snack Pots with EAN 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. Don’t eat the batch named in that warning; the notice doesn’t apply to other pots or varieties.
