A multipack of dried fruit makes most sense when you use it regularly and weigh out your own portions. Compare the pack weight and carbohydrates per 100 g, and consider storage, ingredients and when you plan to eat it. A bulk pack is not, in itself, a personalised marathon nutrition plan.
If you regularly eat dried fruit at home, a larger bag can be useful for dividing into portions for meals and training sessions. Compare the pack size and follow the storage instructions on the specific pack, as provided by Jumbo, AH and PLUS.
If you want to match the product weight to a chosen amount of carbohydrates, use the nutritional values per 100 g for that exact variety. Voedingscentrum provides general information about carbohydrates in endurance sport; the portion suggested on a pack is not personalised training advice.
If you pay attention to portion size and when you eat, or need to take a known sensitivity into account, check the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety. Voedingscentrum discusses portion size and timing around exercise; the labels for PLUS Blanke rozijnen and other products apply only to those specific products.
First work out how much you actually use and can store. Then check whether the label suits how you weigh portions and any ingredient requirements you have.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Regular use | Compare the pack size with how much you actually use at home and around training sessions. | If I use the bag regularly, I want enough in stock without buying more than I can store. For around 26% of consumers, affordable supplies for regular use come first. |
| Weighing out carbohydrates | Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and use this to calculate the product weight for your chosen amount. | When I weigh out portions, I want to know how much product corresponds to my chosen amount of carbohydrates. This is the main buying priority for around 26% of consumers. |
| Portion size and timing | Check the fibre per weighed portion and follow general guidance on eating around exercise. | If I need to consider my stomach and when I eat, I want to be able to adjust the portion accordingly. Around 21% of consumers consider portion size and timing their main priority. |
| Storing supplies | Read the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack. | I want to know in advance how to store a larger bag and how quickly I’ll use it. For around 16% of consumers, managing supplies is the main buying priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, total and added sugars, and any highlighted allergens on the label. | If I have a known sensitivity or a specific ingredient preference, I want to check the contents of that exact variety. This is the main buying priority for around 11% of consumers. |
A manufacturer’s portion indicates an amount of product, but doesn’t take your training duration or personal nutrition plan into account.
Calculate the product weight using the carbohydrates per 100 g, and keep your own chosen intake plan separate.
AH Rozijnen 250 g lists 0 g of added sugars and 59 g of total sugars per 100 g. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, these figures describe different things.
Check both values and consider how much product you actually weigh out.
Voedingscentrum warns that a large portion containing lots of fibre, fat or protein may stay in your stomach for a long time just before exercise and cause discomfort.
Adjust portion size and timing to suit each other; having a larger pack is no reason to suddenly eat more.
PLUS Blanke rozijnen 375 g lists E220 (sulphites) and instructs you to wash the product before use. For its 750 g variety, Jumbo warns that stalks or stones may remain.
Check the pack of the variety you’re buying and follow its instructions when preparing portions.
Washing takes extra preparation if the chosen pack requires it.
The AH Rozijnen 250 g pack reviewed includes product information for anyone considering a smaller quantity.
The Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen range reviewed includes several pack sizes, including a 750 g variety.
Belbake Rozijnen is a relevant grocery option listed on Lidl’s Dutch product page.
Aldi lists Trader Joe's Rozijnen in a 500 g pack; Trader Joe's is the product brand name.
The PLUS products reviewed are Sultana rozijnen and Blanke rozijnen, both in 375 g packs.
Dirk’s Dutch product page lists Rozijnen in a 750 g pack.
These products include smaller packs of dried fruit to help you consider usage and portions, as well as a mixed snack pack containing nuts and dried fruit.
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The 180 g pack is a smaller quantity to help you consider usage and portions.
The description lists 95% guava and 80,3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The ingredients also include sugar and a preservative.
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The 100 g pack is a small quantity to help you see whether this variety suits how you use it.
The description lists 75% mango and 90 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The ingredients include sugar and E223 (sulphites); check the information if sulphites are a concern for you.
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At 50 g, this is a small pack to help you consider usage and portions.
The description lists 70,2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The ingredients include sugar as well as dried strawberries.
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This pack may suit you if you’re looking for other types of snacks as well as dried fruit; it contains more than just dried fruit.
The description lists five products, including plums, dates, banana chips and a nut mix. The pack contains tree nuts; the plums contain aspartame. After opening, the description says to refrigerate and consume within one day.
Take the amount of carbohydrates you’ve chosen in your own nutrition plan and divide it by the carbohydrate content per gram of product. The Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen reviewed lists 75,5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g; 30 g of carbohydrates therefore corresponds to around 39,7 g of product. This is a calculation example, not advice on how much to eat per hour.
Follow the instructions on the pack of the exact variety. PLUS Blanke rozijnen 375 g says to wash before use; don’t automatically apply this instruction to other bags of dried fruit.
No. Voedingscentrum treats drinking enough as a separate consideration when exercising intensely. Plan your drinks separately; the nutritional information on a bag of dried fruit doesn’t provide a drinking schedule.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, mandatory allergen information must appear on the label and allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Sulphites are among the regulated allergens. The E220 (sulphites) listing on PLUS Blanke rozijnen is therefore relevant if you’re sensitive to sulphites; always check the packaging of the product you’re buying.
