If you fancy a little something with your coffee, a mini currant bun gives you a smaller portion. Choose a regular bun for a full bread snack, or a giant one if you deliberately want more or plan to share. Check the number of buns in the pack and the storage instructions too: choosing a small bun won’t, by itself, prevent leftovers. Always check the label of the variant you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
You’re looking for a portion for one coffee break, but may have to buy several buns at once. So compare not only the size of each bun, but also the number in the pack and the storage instructions.
You want to weigh up sugars, salt, energy or fibre. Compare values per 100 g on the same basis, then check the weight of the bun you’ll actually eat.
You may need to check for allergens or find out whether baker’s salt has been used. Read the current packaging: the ingredients in one currant bun don’t automatically apply to another variant.
First choose a portion that suits your coffee break. Then check how many buns you’re buying and what the label says about that variant.
Good for: a smaller snack or several separate coffee breaks.
Bear in mind: PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, so a smaller bun doesn’t mean it’s individually wrapped.
Good for: a full sweet bread snack with your coffee.
Bear in mind: the regular variants mentioned from Jumbo and ALDI come in packs of six.
Good for: a deliberately larger portion or a bun you want to share.
Bear in mind: consider nutritional values for the amount you actually eat, not just per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and leftovers | Check the weight of each bun, the number in the pack and the storage instructions. | If I only have a bun with my coffee, I want a suitable portion without the rest of the bag going unused. Around 42% of consumers put this combination of portion size and leftovers first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare sugars, salt, energy and fibre per 100 g and for the portion you eat. | I want to know what nutrients my coffee-time snack contains, especially when the buns aren’t all the same size. For around 33% of consumers, nutritional value matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any may-contain warnings. If you’re checking for iodine, see whether baker’s salt is listed. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or specifically want to check for baker’s salt, I can’t rely on the product name. This is the main question when shopping for around 25% of consumers. |
A smaller bun may suit a short coffee break, but a bag of mini buns still contains several portions. For example, PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.
Check the number in the pack and the storage instructions before deciding based on the size of a single bun.
These figures are based on different amounts. For example, Jumbo lists a 65 g portion for its regular variant, while nutritional information for another variant may be given per 100 g.
First compare products on the same weight basis, then consider how much you want to eat.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’ whether the product contains it.
Check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used.
The variants described by Jumbo and PLUS list milk or lactose as well as wheat or cereals containing gluten; possible traces vary by product.
Check the current packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same variant before.
Albert Heijn sells products including AH Raisin Currant Buns, with product information available to check before you buy.
Jumbo sells a regular raisin and currant bun in a pack of six.
At PLUS, you can compare mini, regular and giant currant and raisin buns by size.
ALDI sells raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
Lidl sells products including giant raisin and currant buns for anyone considering a larger bun.
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size of the bun, not the packaging. PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, so check how many you’re buying and how to store the rest.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used in that currant bun.
Check the allergen information and may-contain warnings on the current packaging of the specific product. The variants described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk or lactose; other listings may vary by variant.
That depends on the instructions for the pack you’ve chosen. For its ‘Currant Buns Stay Fresh for Longer’, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. Check the storage instructions for any other variant.
