Which portion size is right for you?

Hosting and serving one bun per person

A pack of standard buns makes it easy to give each guest their own bun, without having to cut or divide anything.

Serving a selection of small treats

If you’re serving other treats with coffee, or your guests have different appetites, mini buns let you offer smaller portions.

Planning ahead

If your coffee get-together might be rescheduled, or you won’t eat all the buns at once, check the pack’s use-by guidance and freezing instructions.

What should you look for when choosing?

When planning coffee with friends, first work out how many buns you need and which size is right; then check the storage instructions and the label for the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Portion size Compare the number of buns and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists 40 g per mini bun, Jumbo 65 g per standard portion and Lidl 100 g per giant bun. If there are other treats on the table, I don’t want to serve a bun that’s too big for the occasion. Around 30% of consumers prioritise a suitable individual portion.
Storage and freezing Read the instructions on the specific pack. For its longer-life variety, PLUS says to freeze it on the day of purchase and use it within one month. If the coffee get-together is rescheduled, I want to know how to store any leftover buns. Around 20% of consumers give storage options top priority.
A larger bun Check both the size and the number of buns: the Lidl giant buns reviewed come in a pack of four, each weighing 100 g. I want to offer each guest one larger bun and don’t mind having fewer smaller portions per pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise a larger portion.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and any statement about the possible presence of allergens. The varieties reviewed list wheat; check each product for milk and other allergens. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the buns I’ve chosen before serving them. Around 30% of consumers consider checking ingredients and allergens most important.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming that an individual bun is individually wrapped

    The products compared are packs containing several buns. One bun can be a portion for one guest, but that doesn’t mean it’s individually wrapped.

    Check the number of buns and the packaging information if you want to hand them out or store them individually.

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Nine 40 g mini buns, six 65 g standard portions and four 100 g giant buns don’t make for the same portions at the table. These examples are from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl respectively.

    Choose a size that suits your guests and the other treats, then work out how many packs you’ll need.

  • Relying on an allergen list you read earlier

    Ingredients and statements about the possible presence of allergens vary between products and can change.

    Read the current packaging for the exact variety you’re serving, especially if a guest has an allergy.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells mini and frozen varieties of currant buns, as well as related raisin buns.

  • The mini variety reviewed contains nine 40 g portions. Albert Heijn says they stay fresh for at least eight extra days.
  • For the frozen variety reviewed, leave the buns to defrost at room temperature and don’t refreeze them once defrosted.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells a variety with raisins and currants in a pack of six standard buns.

  • The product information lists six portions of 65 g.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information for this variety if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients.

PLUS

PLUS sells packs of standard buns and mini buns, as well as a longer-life variety.

  • Depending on the variety, the packs reviewed contain six, eight or nine buns.
  • The freezing instructions apply to the specific longer-life variety: freeze it on the day of purchase and use it within one month. Check the allergen information on each pack too.

Lidl

The giant raisin and currant buns reviewed from Lidl are designed as larger individual portions.

  • Lidl describes the variety as four 100 g buns, made with butter.
  • Four large buns mean fewer smaller portions to share among a group.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of six wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • With six buns, you can serve one to each of six guests.
  • Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose before serving the buns.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini currant buns better than regular buns to serve with coffee?

Mini buns are handy if you want to offer smaller portions alongside other treats; a standard variety is a better choice if you want to serve each guest one regular bun. The Albert Heijn mini variety reviewed contains nine 40 g portions, compared with 65 g per portion for the Jumbo variety reviewed.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

You can, if the pack for your chosen variety includes freezing instructions. For its longer-life currant buns, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month. The frozen Albert Heijn variety reviewed says not to refreeze the buns once they’ve been defrosted.

What should I check if a guest needs to avoid gluten or milk?

Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact currant buns you plan to serve. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS examples reviewed list wheat or gluten and milk or lactose. Look out for statements about the possible presence of other allergens too.

How can I tell what type of salt is used in currant buns?

Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen to see how the salt is described. You can’t tell which type of salt is used in a variety from the product name ‘currant bun’ alone.