For a small snack on the go, individual portions are handy if you don’t want to weigh anything out. A larger bag is better if you prefer to portion it yourself at home, while a resealable pack can be useful for leftovers. Always check the exact variety, the amount per portion, the ingredients and any relevant allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day; this is dietary advice, not a legal limit on pack size.
You want to be able to grab a small, individually packed snack before meeting friends on a terrace. Jumbo lists 14-gram raisin boxes per portion, including a pack of 14 boxes and an organic option with 12 portions.
You take a snack with you regularly and want to decide how much to pack. A larger bag or resealable pack gives you the option of weighing out a portion at home; the total pack contents are not the same as one snack portion.
You want to check the ingredients and nutritional information, and see whether a variety is suitable for any allergens relevant to you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides dietary advice on dried fruit, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains what allergen information must appear on prepacked foods.
First decide whether you want a portion that’s ready to go, a pack you can save leftovers from, or the option to weigh out a portion yourself. Then check the exact variety and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A proper portion to take with you | Check the contents of each box or bag, the number of portions and whether you need to weigh out a portion yourself. | I want to be able to grab one small portion before leaving, without weighing it out at home. Around 42% of consumers put convenience when taking snacks with them first. |
| Quantity and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and nutritional information. If you have a relevant allergy, check the information for the exact variety. | I want to assess the quantity and ingredients before taking or sharing a snack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size and ingredients. |
| Storing leftovers and type of fruit | Check whether the pack is resealable, which variety it contains and what storage instructions apply. | I want a pack I can use for several snack breaks and need to know how to store leftovers. Around 25% of consumers give storage and variety the highest priority. |
A resealable pack can last for several snack breaks, but the seal doesn’t tell you what a portion size is. The ALDI range includes a 200-gram pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day.
Check the total weight and set aside a smaller amount deliberately. Follow the pack instructions for storage.
An organic label doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains or how large a portion is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre specifically lists sweetened dates as a product that isn’t part of the Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
Consider the portion and ingredients separately. Use the ingredients list and nutritional information to check whether sugar has been added.
Product listings from retailers including Albert Heijn and ALDI also feature fruit and nut mixes. It’s therefore important to check the exact ingredients, especially if you have a relevant allergy.
Check the variety and allergen information on the pack before buying or sharing a mix.
The dried fruit range includes different types of fruit and combinations.
Jumbo lists small raisin snack boxes in individual portions.
Lidl lists small raisin snacks as a snack option.
The Dutch product information lists both raisins and a range of cranberry and raisin varieties.
PLUS lists Sultana raisins in a 375-gram stand-up pouch.
The shop listing includes 375-gram Sultana raisins and other dried fruit.
These products are dried fruit snacks for anyone who wants something to take with them or to portion out themselves.
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The product description mentions a portable stand-up pouch of ready-to-eat plums, ideal if you want to take a fruit snack with you or share it.
The pack contains 90 g. The ingredients list includes plums, sugar, salt and sodium saccharin.
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The description lists dried loquat as a ready-to-eat snack, for anyone who wants to take a pack of fruit with them.
The pack contains 200 g. The ingredients list includes loquat, white sugar, syrup and sulphites.
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This pack of raisin snacks is a good option if you want to weigh out an amount to take with you.
The pack contains 252 g. The product description lists 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil, and advises closing the pack securely after opening.
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The product description lists 10 individual boxes of 14 g each, ideal if you want to take pre-portioned snacks with you.
The description says the product is suitable from 12 months, that children should be supervised while eating and that it isn’t suitable for children with swallowing difficulties.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating no more than 20 grams of dried fruit a day. A Jumbo box contains 14 grams, so remember to count any other dried fruit you eat that day too. This is dietary advice, not a legal maximum pack size.
Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Don’t choose based only on the name of the fruit or the retailer’s brand.
Choose individual boxes if you want to take a portion with you without weighing it out. A resealable pack may suit you if you’ll use the contents over several snack breaks; a larger bag is a good choice if you want to weigh out portions at home. Check the contents and ingredients of the variety you choose.
For Jumbo Woezel & Pip Organic Raisin Snacks, the product page advises storing them in a cool, dark place. For other products, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
