First, decide how many people want a bun and whether you’d prefer standard buns or smaller portions. Albert Heijn offers a pack of 10 standard buns, PLUS has a pack of 8 standard buns and one of 9 mini buns. Then check the label on your chosen pack for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions; the number of buns alone doesn’t tell you how many to serve per person.
If you want to put out one standard bun for each person, compare the number of guests with PLUS’s pack of 8 or Albert Heijn’s pack of 10. Also consider whether everyone is likely to have a bun, so you can choose a pack size that suits your group.
If a whole standard bun is more than you want to offer with coffee, PLUS’s pack of 9 mini raisin and currant buns is another portion option. Don’t compare nine mini buns as if they were nine standard buns.
If you need to take guests’ allergies into account, read the label on the exact pack you plan to serve. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk or lactose; warnings about possible traces vary by product.
First decide on the portion you want to serve each person, then compare the number of buns in each pack. Check the product information on the packaging before serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough individual portions | Count your guests and compare the number of standard buns per pack, for example 6, 8 or 10. | If I’m serving a larger group, I want to be able to put out one standard bun for everyone. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough standard portions. |
| Smaller portions and leftovers | Check whether the pack contains standard or mini buns, and read the storage instructions in case you have any left over. | When there are other snacks with the coffee, I’d rather offer a smaller bun than a full standard portion. Around 33% of consumers prioritise smaller portions and reducing leftovers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current label for wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and any possible traces of other allergens. Check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to you. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular pack before serving it. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Nine mini buns aren’t the same portion option as nine standard buns. The size you want to serve each person is also a factor when choosing a pack for your coffee break.
First choose between a standard bun and a smaller snack, then compare the numbers on the packs.
Even similar currant buns can differ in their ingredients and warnings about possible allergens. Information about a different variant is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re serving.
Read the current label on your chosen pack, especially if guests need to avoid wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk, or possible traces of other allergens.
The agreement on baker’s salt published in the Government Gazette in 2008 doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in a particular pack of currant buns.
If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the packaging rather than making assumptions based on the product category.
According to Albert Heijn, its AH Extra long-lasting fresh raisin and currant buns come in a pack of 10, with a stated portion size of 65 g per bun.
According to Jumbo, its raisin and currant buns come in a pack of 6, a size you can scale up for a larger group by buying several packs.
PLUS offers packs of 6 or 8 standard currant buns, as well as a pack of 9 mini raisin and currant buns. This lets you weigh up the number of buns and portion size separately.
ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns and directs shoppers to buy them in store.
Lidl Netherlands lists currant buns in packs of 6 as an in-store-only product.
Start with the number of people who want a bun and the portion size you have in mind. Albert Heijn offers a pack of 10 standard buns, while PLUS has a pack of 8 standard buns and one of 9 mini buns. Packs of 6 are also available for smaller groups. Don’t count mini buns as standard portions when comparing packs.
You can with the Albert Heijn and PLUS variants reviewed that include instructions for freezing at home on the day of purchase. Albert Heijn and PLUS recommend using those variants within one month; follow the storage instructions on the specific pack you buy.
Don’t assume they’re suitable: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS variants reviewed list wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk or lactose. Some variants also warn of possible traces of other allergens. Check the current label on every pack before serving anything to that guest.
You can’t tell from the name currant bun. The agreement published in the Government Gazette in 2008 describes baker’s salt, but doesn’t specify which salt is used in an individual product. Check the ingredients list on your chosen pack if this matters to your purchase.
