Which size is right for you?

Families with a little eater

If a regular bun is often left unfinished, a mini bun lets you offer a smaller portion. Both PLUS and Lidl list a bag of nine mini buns. A smaller size, on its own, says nothing about the taste or ingredients.

Families sharing a bag

If you’re packing several lunch boxes or planning a few snack times, it’s not just the size of the buns that matters, but how many you’ll use in time. Depending on the variant, PLUS lists packs of four, six, eight and nine. Choose a pack size based on the portions you expect to serve, not just the number of buns in the bag.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If ingredients or allergens are important to you, the information on the exact pack matters more than the size. The product information we reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, among others, lists wheat and milk; information about possible other allergens varies by variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods.

What should you look for in a multipack?

Start with the portion you’re likely to eat. Then work out how many buns your household will use before checking the storage instructions and label for the variant you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Portion size Compare mini, regular and giant sizes; check the weight per bun if it’s listed. If a large bun is often left unfinished, I’d rather start with a small lunch-box portion. For around 27% of consumers, finding a suitable portion comes first.
Number of buns Compare the number in the bag with the planned eating occasions and the people who’ll be sharing them. For several lunch boxes, I want enough buns at home without opening more than we’ll use. Around 27% of consumers prioritise sharing the supply.
Storage Check whether the buns can be frozen and follow the instructions on when to freeze them and how to use them afterwards. If I don’t know how quickly we’ll finish the bag, I want to plan in advance what to do with the remaining buns. Around 26% of consumers put storage first.
Label Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant; compare the nutritional information per 100 g if needed. If an ingredient or allergen matters to me, I want to be able to assess the buns I’ve chosen using the information on their packaging. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the price per bun

    A bag of nine mini buns is a different size option from a bag of four giant buns. So the number of buns alone won’t tell you whether one will suit a lunch box or the portion you want.

    Compare the size description and, where available, the weight per bun before choosing a bag.

  • Buying a bigger bag without a storage plan

    If a fussy eater doesn’t want to eat the buns every time, some may be left over. Freezing advice for one variant doesn’t automatically apply to another.

    Choose a bag size to suit the eating occasions you expect. Only freeze the buns according to the instructions on the packaging for the variant you’ve bought.

  • Assuming the ingredients are the same as in a variant you’ve bought before

    Ingredients and information about possible allergens can differ, even between products with similar names. So the information for another brand or bun size is no substitute for the label on this bag.

    Before eating, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging again.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So you can’t assume that a currant bun contains iodised salt just because of the type of product.

    Check the ingredients list for the specific variant to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.

Brands and sizes at a glance

The sizes listed are for individual product variants. Before choosing, check the current packaging for the buns you’re actually buying.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular AH raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate mini variant in a 3-pack.

  • For its regular six-pack, Albert Heijn says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them.
  • The allergen information for this regular variant lists wheat, rye and milk, among others, as well as possible other allergens. Check the mini variant’s own packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a regular bag of six raisin and currant buns. Its range also includes mini butter and raisin buns and giant raisin buns as separate products.

  • For its regular six-pack, Jumbo lists six portions of 65 g.
  • You can’t assume the ingredients and nutritional information for this variant also apply to the mini or giant buns.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of six, a variant labelled as longer-lasting in packs of eight, mini buns in packs of nine and giant buns in packs of four.

  • According to PLUS, the six- and eight-packs we reviewed can be frozen at home on the day you buy them; use them within one month.
  • The variants we reviewed list wheat and milk in their allergen information. Check the possible allergens and storage instructions on the packaging you choose, too.

ALDI

ALDI lists bags of six raisin and currant buns as an in-store product, as well as giant raisin buns in its bread range.

  • The six-pack gives you a clear example of a regular size to compare with the portions you want.
  • Check the packaging of the variant available in store for its ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

Lidl

Lidl lists regular currant buns in packs of six and mini raisin and currant buns in packs of nine as separate in-store products.

  • For its mini variant, Lidl lists nine buns with a total weight of 360 g.
  • Check the packaging in store for the current ingredients and allergens; don’t infer them from the number of buns.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini currant buns a better choice for a fussy eater?

Not necessarily. A mini bun lets you offer a smaller portion, but it doesn’t guarantee that someone will like the taste. Choose the portion size you want to serve, then check the ingredients and allergens for that variant.

Can you freeze currant buns from a multipack?

You can freeze some variants. For the six- and eight-packs we reviewed, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day you buy them and use them within one month. For the regular six-pack we reviewed, Albert Heijn says to freeze the buns on the day you buy them. Always follow the instructions on the packaging of your own bag.

Why should you check the allergens again when choosing a different variant?

Because ingredients and information about possible allergens can vary between products. The regular currant buns we reviewed list wheat and milk, among other ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods, so check the label for the exact variant you’ve chosen.

Do currant buns always contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they do. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list for your chosen currant buns to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.

Is a regular currant bun the same as a wholemeal bun?

No. The term currant bun doesn’t mean that the product is wholemeal. If the ingredients in your choice of bread matter to you, check the packaging for the variant you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible in your everyday diet.