Which pack suits you?

A small box for the sofa or your bag

Want to take a set amount with you without weighing it out first? Albert Heijn lists 10 Hamsterchef boxes of 14 grams; the Jumbo pack we looked at contains 14 boxes of 14 grams each.

Choose your own TV-night portion

A larger bag is a good choice if you want to take a small portion at home and keep the rest for later. PLUS describes a stand-up pouch, while ALDI lists a resealable pack for its cranberry and raisin mix.

More variety, with a suitable label

If you’d prefer a different type of fruit or a mix, you could try dried mango or a raisin and apple variant, for example. Check the ingredients and allergens for each variant; Albert Heijn lists sulphites in its raisins with pieces of apple.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether fixed portions or serving it yourself works best for your TV night. Then compare the ingredients and check the pack for any allergens.

What to consider What should you check? Who might care most about this?
A small portion to take with you Check the weight of each box and the number of individual portions, not just the multipack’s total weight. If you want something to take to the sofa or with you when you’re out, without weighing it out, a pre-portioned box is handy. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a portion that’s ready to take with them.
Sugars and ingredients Read the ingredients and nutrition table; no added sugar does not mean sugar-free. If you want to pay attention to what’s in your food and how much you eat, the label matters more than the packaging alone. Around 27% of consumers put this first.
Fruit variety Check which type of fruit or combination is in your chosen variant, and what ingredients have been added. If you’d like to alternate raisins with mango or a fruit mix, for example, check the exact ingredients for each product. Around 20% of consumers prioritise variety in the type or combination of fruit.
Portioning it yourself Check the total weight and whether the pack contains individual portions; a resealable bag is not automatically a single serving. Want to decide for yourself how much to have at home, and don’t mind portioning it out in advance? Around 13% of consumers prioritise having control over portion size.
Allergens Read the allergen information on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ warning. If an allergy affects your choice, check the label of your chosen variant before buying it for yourself or your guests. Around 7% of consumers prioritise allergen suitability.

Pitfalls to watch out for with dried fruit

  • Thinking of a resealable bag as one portion

    A resealable closure makes it easier to close the rest of the pack, but it doesn’t tell you how much to have as a snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit without added sugar.

    Decide in advance how much you want to eat, then reseal the rest according to the instructions on the pack.

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

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that dried fruit without added sugar still contains a lot of sugar.

    Read both the ingredients and the nutrition table, and consider how much you’ll actually eat.

  • Assuming every fruit variant is suitable if you have an allergy

    Albert Heijn lists sulphites in its raisin and apple variant. The Jumbo boxes we looked at warn that they may contain, among other things, nuts, milk and soya.

    Check the allergen information on the exact pack before choosing a variant.

  • Using an old product page as a current buying option

    Albert Heijn says that its former Rozijnen vriendjes product is no longer available.

    Assess a current product by checking its own packaging and ingredients, rather than relying on an old product name.

Relevant supermarket brands

Albert Heijn

Offers, among other things, individual Hamsterchef boxes and larger packs of raisins.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the Hamsterchef pack of regular raisins contains 10 boxes of 14 grams each.
  • The variant with pieces of apple lists sulphites; check the ingredients for the exact variant.

Jumbo

Describes individual boxes of snack raisins that are handy to take with you or share.

  • The product information lists 14 boxes of 14 grams each.
  • The boxes we looked at warn that they may contain nuts, milk and soya. A historical recall notice applies to the pack and batch details specified in that notice; see the warning in the frequently asked questions.

Lidl

Alesto includes dried mango strips, an alternative if you’re looking for something other than raisins.

  • Lidl’s range description includes dried mango.
  • Check the quantity and ingredients on the specific pack if you’re looking for a small portion.

ALDI

Its product range includes both raisins and a cranberry and raisin mix.

  • ALDI describes a 200-gram mix in a resealable pack.
  • The product page covers different variants; check what’s in the pack you choose.

PLUS

Offers Sultana raisins in a stand-up pouch for anyone who wants to serve themselves at home.

  • The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil as ingredients.
  • A stand-up pouch isn’t individually portioned, so you’ll need to pack a portion separately if you’re taking it with you.

Dirk

The product range shows different types of dried fruit under its 1 de Beste own-label brand.

  • The range includes sultanas, cranberries and apricots, among other products.
  • This range isn’t a ready-portioned snack mix; check the ingredients and portion format for each pack.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 14-gram box a recommended daily portion?

No, 14 grams is the amount in the boxes we looked at, not a separate dietary guideline. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises having no more than a handful of dried fruit without added sugar.

Does ‘no added sugar’ mean dried fruit is sugar-free?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, dried fruit without added sugar still contains a lot of sugar. So check the nutrition table and consider how much you eat.

Which allergen information should I check?

Read the allergen information on the pack for the exact variant, including any warnings that the product may contain something. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products.

What should you do with the Jumbo boxes mentioned in the historical recall notice?

Do not eat the contents if the pack matches the notice from Productwaarschuwing.nl dated November 2025: Jumbo Snoeprozijntjes, 14 boxes, EAN 8718452534326 and best-before date 28-07-2026. The notice applies to those specific product details and is not a general statement about all Jumbo raisins.

How should you store an opened bag for another TV night?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. The product information for Albert Heijn raisins, the Jumbo boxes we looked at and PLUS Sultana raisins says to store in a cool, dry, dark place. ALDI describes its mix as coming in a resealable pack; this does not specify a fixed shelf life once opened.