Who is this useful for?

Families packing several lunchboxes every day

If several family members take currant buns with them, it helps to count how many you need for each lunchtime in advance. Then decide whether regular or smaller portions are a better fit.

Families looking to avoid leftovers

A larger pack is most practical if you can eat the buns in time or follow the freezing advice on that specific pack. So it’s worth giving the storage instructions as much attention as the number of buns.

Families who need to check the label

If someone has an allergy or follows a specific diet, checking the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information should come before choosing a pack size. This information can vary between products and may change.

What should you look for when choosing?

First count the lunch portions you need, then choose between regular and mini buns, and match the pack to how you’ll use it and its storage instructions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of lunch portions Count the buns in each bag and work out how many regular buns you need for the lunchboxes you’re planning. If several family members are taking a bun at the same time, I don’t want to run out halfway through the planned lunches. Around 33% of consumers put having enough lunch portions first.
Storage and use Read the storage and any freezing instructions on the pack you choose. PLUS advises freezing its bag of 8 on the day of purchase and using the buns within one month. When buying food for several days, I want to avoid having buns left over that we won’t use. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Label and nutritional information Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack. Compare the nutritional values of different varieties on the same basis, such as per 100 g. If a family member needs to watch what they eat, I want to know which variety we’re having before I choose a pack. Checking the label is the main concern for around 20% of consumers.
Bun size Distinguish between mini and regular buns; when comparing them, also look at the net weight and portion size. For smaller lunch portions, I want to be able to portion out buns without counting a mini bun as a regular one. Around 20% of consumers prioritise a suitable portion size.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Nine mini buns aren’t the same as nine regular currant buns. Their size, total weight and ingredients may differ.

    First compare packs containing the same type of bun. When comparing different sizes, use the net weight and nutritional information too.

  • Choosing a larger pack without a storage plan

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bread is among the foods that are often wasted. Freezing instructions for one variety of currant bun don’t automatically apply to another.

    Work out how many buns your family will use, and follow the storage or freezing instructions on the pack you’ve bought for the rest.

  • Assuming every pack contains the same allergens

    Listed allergens and warnings can vary between products. For example, the product pages for certain varieties from Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten, and milk.

    Check the ingredients list and allergen statement on the current pack every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Treating ‘stays fresh longer’ as a substitute for checking the label

    A product description alone doesn’t tell you how to store your bag or what ingredients it contains.

    Check the storage instructions, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety you choose.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers regular raisin and currant buns in packs of 6 and a variety in a pack of 10, alongside smaller options.

  • The pack sizes shown give you a useful way to compare how many lunch portions you’re planning to prepare.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the pack, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information lists 6 portions and includes details about ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Wheat or gluten, and milk, are listed as allergens for this variety. Check the pack if this is important for your family.

PLUS

PLUS offers regular currant buns in packs of 6, a longer-lasting variety in a pack of 8, and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9.

  • For its pack of 8, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • Regular and mini varieties don’t necessarily have the same ingredients or nutritional values, so compare the exact packs.

Lidl

Lidl offers regular currant buns in packs of 6 and mini raisin and currant buns in packs of 9.

  • The mini variety is listed as a 360 g bag, made with butter.
  • Check the current pack for the full ingredients list, allergens and nutritional values.

ALDI

ALDI offers raisin and currant buns in packs of 6 and mini butter-raisin buns in packs of 9.

  • The packs let you compare a regular bun with a smaller raisin bun as different portion options.
  • A mini butter-raisin bun isn’t necessarily the same type of product as a mini currant bun. Check the exact product name and label.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack size is right for several lunchboxes?

Choose the number of buns your family is likely to use, rather than automatically going for the largest pack. Alongside regular bags of 6, Albert Heijn and PLUS also offer regular varieties in packs of 10 and 8 respectively; mini buns need a separate consideration of portion size.

Can I freeze a larger bag of currant buns?

Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For its longer-lasting variety 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. Don’t automatically apply those instructions to another bag.

What should I check if someone in my family has a food allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergen statement on the current pack before use. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or gluten, and milk, for certain currant bun varieties, but warnings about other allergens may also vary between varieties.

Can I tell from the name how much iodine a currant bun contains?

No, the product name doesn’t tell you how much iodine a currant bun contains. Check the ingredients list to see whether baker’s salt is mentioned, and ask the manufacturer for product-specific information if the amount matters to your choice.