If you want to offer every guest a whole standard-sized bun, a bag of 8 or 10 could suit a larger planned gathering. For a smaller coffee get-together, a bag of 6 may be enough. Mini and giant buns call for a different estimate per person. Check how to store any leftovers, and read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving.
If you know how many guests are coming, you can work out how many standard-sized buns you need and whether you want a few spare. Albert Heijn offers a bag of 10, while PLUS has an 8-pack. Only choose a larger bag if that quantity suits your group.
A bag of 6 may be a better fit for a smaller group. If you do expect to have leftovers, check the storage instructions for your chosen variety before buying. PLUS says its Lekker lang lekker variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
If needed, ask your guests which ingredients they need to avoid, and check the packaging of the bag you plan to serve. Ingredients and warnings about possible allergens vary between products and may change.
First decide what size of bun you want to serve and how many people are coming. Then check the storage instructions and the ingredients for the specific bag.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable portions | Compare the number of buns with your guest list, and note the difference between standard, mini and giant buns. Albert Heijn lists 10 in its Extra lang lekker range, PLUS lists 8 in its Lekker lang lekker range, and Jumbo lists 6 in its regular bag. | If I want to offer everyone a whole bun, I need enough pieces without having lots left over. For around 42% of consumers, getting the right number of portions is the main consideration. |
| Storage and leftovers | Read the storage instructions and check whether you can freeze your chosen variety at home. PLUS says its Lekker lang lekker buns can be frozen on the day of purchase. | If not everyone is coming at the same time, I want to know what I can do with any leftover buns. Minimising leftovers is the biggest consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest packaging for both the ingredients and any listed allergens, including those that may be present. Only compare nutritional information between clearly identified product varieties. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the right bag before serving. For around 25% of consumers, checking the ingredients comes first. |
PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9 and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of 4. Those quantities don’t represent the same portion per guest as the number of standard-sized buns.
First decide what size of bun you want to serve, then work out how many you need.
Ingredients and warnings about possible allergens vary between varieties. A previous purchase or the packaging for a different size is no substitute for checking the label on the bag you’re serving.
Read the ingredients and allergen information when you buy the buns, and again before serving.
Extra buns are only useful if you expect to serve them or can store them according to the product instructions.
For a small group, choose a suitable quantity, or check in advance whether you can freeze your chosen variety on the day of purchase.
Buns that aren’t used in time or stored according to the instructions may go to waste.
Albert Heijn lists a regular bag of 6 raisin and currant buns, as well as an Extra lang lekker variety in a bag of 10.
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a bag of 6.
PLUS lists standard bags of 6 and 8, as well as mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9 and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of 4.
Lidl Netherlands lists currant buns in a bag of 6.
ALDI Netherlands lists raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, as well as individual giant raisin buns in packs of 4.
Start with the portion you want to serve each person, and consider adding a few spares. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo list bags of 10, 8 and 6 standard-sized buns respectively. If you’re choosing mini or giant buns, take their different size into account.
It depends on the instructions for the variety you choose. PLUS says its Lekker lang lekker currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the storage and usage instructions on the packaging you buy.
Check the ingredients and all information about allergens that are present or may be present on the latest packaging. Wheat and milk are among the ingredients relevant to the varieties described here, but the information for one bag doesn’t automatically apply to another variety.
Read the ingredients list on the specific bag you want to buy. Don’t assume a particular type of salt based on the product category alone.
