Who are these packs useful for?

Sharing with a small group

You want to share regular currant buns and find out what you can do with any that are left over. PLUS gives specific freezing instructions for its bag of 8, while Jumbo lists a pack of 6.

Handing out smaller portions

You’re looking for individual mini buns because not everyone wants a regular or giant one. PLUS and Lidl list packs of 9 mini buns.

Checking the label before you buy

You want to check the ingredients, allergens or use of baker’s salt before buying. Check the packaging of the exact variant you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want regular, mini or giant buns to share. Then compare the number of buns, the information on the packaging and what you can do with any leftovers.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Sharing and storage Count how many regular buns you need and read the storage instructions. For its specific bag of 8, PLUS says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. If I’m sharing with a small group, I want to take enough buns without having to throw any away. For around 31% of consumers, sharing and storage are both a priority.
Smaller portions Check that they’re mini buns and how many are in the bag; PLUS and Lidl list 9-packs. If not everyone wants a whole regular bun, I might prefer to hand out smaller ones. Around 31% of consumers would choose small individual portions first.
One larger bun Compare the number of giant buns and the stated weight. Lidl lists its giant variant as 4 × 100 g. If everyone wants one larger bun, I need fewer individual buns, but a pack of four may not suit a larger group. For around 23% of consumers, a larger portion would be the main reason for choosing.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for ingredients such as wheat, rye, milk and cereals containing gluten, as well as any ‘may contain’ statements. If you’re interested in iodine, check whether baker’s salt has been used. If the ingredients determine which pack I can choose, I want to check them for each product before buying. For around 15% of consumers, checking the label would be their first priority.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Nine mini buns, six regular buns and four giant buns are different portion sizes. More buns doesn’t automatically mean the pack is a better fit for your group.

    First decide what size portion you want to hand out, then compare the number of buns and, where stated, the weight.

  • Assuming the label for one product applies to all currant buns

    According to PLUS, the variants mentioned contain wheat, rye, milk and cereals containing gluten. The ingredients in another variant may be different.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually choosing.

  • Assuming every bun contains baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the product category.

    Check the ingredients list if the use of baker’s salt is relevant to your choice.

  • Assuming that being listed online means it’s available in store

    Lidl marks certain variants as ‘in store only’. So a product listing doesn’t, by itself, tell you what you’ll be able to buy when you shop.

    Check what’s available at the store where you plan to shop, and read the current packaging there.

Brands to consider

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of 8, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9, and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of 4.

  • The different sizes make it easy to compare portion size and number of buns.
  • The home-freezing instructions apply to the specific 8-pack for which PLUS provides them; check other packs separately.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, and says there are six portions per pack.
  • Don’t assume the previously listed 9-pack of mini wholemeal buns is still available online; Jumbo says that product is no longer available.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • This pack size is an option if you want to hand out regular buns individually.
  • Check the packaging in store for the ingredients and allergens in this variant.

Lidl

Lidl lists, among other options, mini raisin and currant buns in packs of 9 and giant raisin and currant buns at 4 × 100 g.

  • The stated weight of the giant variant makes it easier to compare portions.
  • Lidl marks certain variants as ‘in store only’; check the current label and availability in store.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s category listing includes currant buns and muesli buns in a range of pack sizes.

  • You can search the listing for the number of buns you want.
  • Check each listing to make sure it’s for currant buns: muesli buns are a different product category.

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Frequently asked questions

Which multipack should you choose to share during a trip to the cinema?

A pack of 6 to 8 regular currant buns works if you want to give everyone one regular bun; 9 mini buns are an option for smaller individual portions, while 4 giant buns give each person one larger bun. Count how many people are going and check in advance whether the cinema allows you to bring your own food.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

For PLUS Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker in a pack of 8, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. Check the storage instructions for other brands and variants.

Are regular currant buns suitable if I need to choose gluten-free food?

The PLUS variants mentioned aren’t gluten-free: their product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the claims, ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of any other variant.

Do currant buns always contain iodine?

No, don’t assume they do. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be added to bakery products through baker’s salt, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So check the ingredients list for the currant buns you choose.