Who should consider the size?

If you’d like a small portion with your coffee

If you’d like to serve everyone a small currant bun, mini is a good place to start. Also compare how many buns are in the bag: a small bun isn’t necessarily individually wrapped.

If you check ingredients and allergens

The products mentioned include ingredients such as wheat and milk. If the presence of allergens or warnings about possible traces could affect your choice, check the current packaging.

If you want to compare nutritional values

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre, sugars or salt, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If you’re looking for wholemeal, check the packaging specifically for that description.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what size portion you’d like to serve with your coffee. Then check that the ingredients and nutritional information of your chosen currant bun suit your needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant if you…
Portion size Check the size, the number of buns per bag and, if stated, the weight of each bun. Want to serve one small bun per person with coffee and are looking for a suitable size without choosing a giant bun. Portion size is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging to see which allergens are present and which may be present. Want to check the information before serving something because ingredients or allergens influence your choice. Around 42% of consumers prioritise these checks.
Nutritional information Compare fibre, sugars and salt on the same basis: per 100 g and, where possible, per bun. Check whether the product is described as wholemeal. Want to compare the nutritional value of different sizes without treating a large and a small portion as equivalent. Nutritional information is the most important factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini buns are individually wrapped

    PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in bags of nine. So, choosing a small portion doesn’t mean you’re buying a single, individually wrapped bun.

    Check how many buns are in the bag and read the storage advice if you won’t be serving the whole bag at one coffee break.

    You may have buns left over after your coffee break that will need to be stored.

  • Judging allergens by the size of the bun

    The currant buns mentioned differ in their ingredients and warnings about possible allergens. Choosing mini or standard tells you nothing about this on its own.

    Read the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces, before choosing a product.

  • Assuming brown means wholemeal

    According to the Voedingscentrum, wholegrain cereal products contain more fibre than white cereal products. The colour or a general bread name won’t tell you whether a particular currant bun is wholemeal.

    Look for the wholemeal description, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.

  • Assuming baker’s salt contains iodine

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in a particular product.

    If the type of salt used matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the packaging.

Relevant brands and shops

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard raisin and currant buns in a bag of six.

  • For this variety, you can compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
  • The standard variety includes ingredients such as wheat and milk; also check for warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns, mini currant and raisin buns, and giant currant and raisin buns.

  • The different sizes give you a clear starting point for choosing a small, regular or larger bun.
  • The varieties mentioned are sold in bags. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online range includes raisin and currant buns in different pack sizes.

  • You can compare packs of four, six, nine and ten, among others.
  • For ingredients and nutritional information, open the page for the specific product and check the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a bag of six.

  • The number of buns makes it clear which pack size you’re choosing.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging before comparing these buns with other varieties.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in bags of six as an in-store product.

  • A bag of six is a familiar pack size for a coffee break with several people.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients and nutritional information you need to make your choice.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini currant buns individually wrapped?

Not necessarily: PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in bags of nine. Check the packaging if you’re looking for individually wrapped buns for each guest.

Can you freeze leftover currant buns?

For its standard currant buns, PLUS states in the product information that you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. For other products, follow the storage advice on the packaging.

How do you check allergens in currant buns?

Read the current ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. The products mentioned include ingredients such as wheat and milk, but you should check the information for each product individually.

What should you look for in a wholemeal currant bun?

Look specifically for the wholemeal description on the packaging and compare the nutritional information for the product in question. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholegrain cereal products contain more fibre than white cereal products, so don’t judge by the colour of a bun alone.