Pre-portioned packs are handy if you want to hand them out during a TV night and save any unused portions for later. With a larger bag, you can decide how much to put in a bowl or lunchbox. Whichever option you choose, compare the portion size, ingredients and allergen information.
You want to have small portions ready without having to dish them out of a large bag while you’re watching. Individual boxes make it easy to see how many portions you have. Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g; AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 10 portions of 14 g.
You’re looking for a pack with individual portions you can take with you on other days, too. Check the amount in each box and the type of fruit. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of one handful of dried fruit with no added sugar per day; include portions eaten at different times.
You’d rather decide how much to put in each bowl or lunchbox, and don’t mind portioning it in advance. Among the supermarket products reviewed, a larger bag is a different type of packaging from individual snack boxes. PLUS lists a 375 g stand-up pouch, while ALDI lists a 500 g pack of raisins.
Start by deciding whether you want to hand out pre-portioned packs or choose the amount yourself. Then check the portion size and ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to hand out | Count the boxes and check how many grams each one contains. Jumbo lists 14 boxes of 14 g; AH Hamsterchef Raisins contains 10 portions of 14 g. | If I want to have a portion ready for everyone watching, I want to know in advance how many boxes there are. Around 36% of consumers put having enough individual portions first. |
| For lunchboxes, too | Check whether the number of portions and the amount in each box suit the occasions when you want to take them with you. The portion stated on the pack is not personalised nutritional advice. | If you want to save portions for different days, check the amount in each box and when you plan to eat them. This is the most important factor for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination. AH Hamsterchef varieties with apple or apricot list sulphur dioxide/E220 (sulphites). | If I’m choosing for people with different dietary needs or allergies, I want to check the information for the exact variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Choosing your own portions | Check the total net weight and storage instructions; with a larger bag, you’ll need to portion it yourself. For the sultanas reviewed, PLUS lists a 375 g stand-up pouch. | If you’d rather fill bowls or lunchboxes yourself, you’ll want to choose how much to serve each time. This matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
The AH apple and apricot mixes reviewed list sulphites. The Jumbo product reviewed also carries a warning about possible cross-contamination with nuts, milk and soya, among other things.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’ve chosen, for everyone sharing the snacks.
These phrases mean different things. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions of dried fruit; a yoghurt or chocolate coating also means a different product from plain raisins.
Read the ingredients and nutrition table, and set aside the amount you want to serve in advance.
A larger bag doesn’t contain pre-portioned servings. The AH fruit mixes reviewed combine different types of fruit in one portion; that doesn’t mean the boxes contain different flavours from one another.
Check whether you’re choosing loose contents, identical individual portions or a mixed-fruit portion.
The Hamsterchef products are worth considering for small portions and varieties containing raisins and other fruit.
Jumbo Snoep Rozijntjes Doosjes 14 Stuks is an option with individually wrapped portions of raisins.
Lidl lists a dried fruit mix product.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS Sultana raisins are listed in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Dirk lists 1 de Beste Blanke raisins in a 375 g pack.
This selection includes raisins in an individual snack pack and a larger pack of Medjool dates to portion yourself.
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A good choice if you want to hand out raisins in individual snack portions.
The product information lists 252 g, 99.5% raisins and sunflower oil.
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A good choice if you want to portion out a larger pack yourself; the product information mentions snacking and sharing.
Pack size: 908 g. The product description lists black dates as an ingredient.
No. It’s a pack portion, not personalised nutritional advice. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a maximum of one handful of dried fruit with no added sugar per day; add together portions eaten at different times.
Read the ingredients list and any warning about possible cross-contamination for the exact variety. The NVWA explains that designated allergens must be listed in the ingredients; also check the information on the packaging and, where available, online.
Follow the instructions on the label for the specific product. For the sultanas reviewed, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing dried mixed fruit in a well-sealed container; don’t automatically apply this advice to every other dried-fruit product.
The warning published by Productwaarschuwing.nl in November 2025 identified a pack of 14 boxes with barcode 8718452534326 and a best-before date of 28-07-2026. It applied to that specific batch and does not mean that all current packs have been recalled.
Check the contents as you portion them out and follow the manufacturer’s warnings. For the sultanas reviewed, PLUS states that stalks and stones may still be present despite careful checks.
