Who is this choice for?

A quiet cup of tea when you’re not very hungry

You want one small bun with your tea. Don’t just check whether the packaging says ‘mini’; also look at how many buns are in the pack and what you’ll do with the rest.

A supply for several tea breaks

You’re buying a pack for yourself and want to keep the remaining buns. Check the storage and freezing instructions for your chosen variety before splitting the pack across several occasions.

Comparing the information on the label

Fibre, allergens or the type of salt used may influence your choice. Compare nutritional information on the same basis and read the ingredients on the pack you’re actually buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how much you want to eat at one tea break and what you’ll do with the rest of the pack. Then check the label information that matters to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size Check the size of the buns and how many are in the pack. ‘Mini’ doesn’t mean the buns are individually wrapped. If you want a smaller bun with your tea, focus on finding a portion size that suits you. Portion size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Storage Read the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For its 8-pack of ‘Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker’, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within 1 month. If I want to spread a pack across several tea breaks, I need to be able to store the remaining buns. Storage is the most important consideration for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current ingredients and allergen information; also check the type of salt if it’s relevant to your choice. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, checking the current packaging matters more than the product format. For around 21% of consumers, this is their top priority.
Fibre and nutritional value Compare fibre per 100 g, then consider how much you’ll eat in one portion. Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its white wheat, raisin and currant buns. If you want to compare varieties by fibre content, the nutritional information for the specific product is more useful than the name ‘currant bun’. For around 14% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini currant buns are individually wrapped

    PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9. So choosing a smaller bun doesn’t solve the question of what to do with the rest.

    Choose the bun size you want, then check the pack size and storage instructions separately.

  • Assuming they contain iodised baker’s salt

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in a particular variety. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.

    Read the ingredients list if the type of salt matters to you, or ask your baker.

  • Relying only on an outdated product page

    Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. If you have an allergy or intolerance, an older product description may not reflect what’s on the current packaging.

    Before eating the buns, check the label on the pack you bought, including the allergens listed.

  • Assuming the same fibre content applies to all currant buns

    The 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g listed by Jumbo for its white wheat, raisin and currant buns applies to that product, not to every currant bun.

    Compare the fibre content of individual varieties per 100 g, and also consider the portion you plan to eat.

Brands to consider

These product examples show the formats and pack sizes you can compare. The features of one variety don’t necessarily apply to every currant bun from the same brand.

Albert Heijn (AH-huismerk)

Albert Heijn lists AH Rozijnen currant buns in its range of currant and muesli buns.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for checking ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Albert Heijn says product details may change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo (huismerk)

Jumbo lists white wheat, raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g, so you can compare it with the nutritional information for another variety.
  • That fibre content doesn’t necessarily apply to other currant buns.

ALDI

ALDI lists wheat raisin and currant buns in packs of 6.

  • The pack size shows how many buns you’ll need to spread across several tea breaks.
  • Before choosing, check the current packaging for portion size, ingredients and nutritional information.

PLUS (huismerk)

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9 and ‘Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker’ in packs of 8.

  • The mini format and the specific freezing instructions for the pack of 8 give you different things to consider when deciding on portion size or storage.
  • Both varieties mentioned are multipacks; ‘mini’ doesn’t mean individually wrapped.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns as separate product formats.

  • The product names help you look specifically for a standard or mini format.
  • Check the number of buns, ingredients and nutritional information on each pack before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini currant buns individually wrapped?

Not necessarily: PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9. If you only want to eat one bun, check the number of buns and how they’re packaged.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Follow the freezing instructions for the variety you choose. For its 8-pack of ‘Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker’, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within 1 month. Don’t assume this timeframe applies to other products without checking the label.

Where can I check allergens and fibre content?

Read the current ingredients and allergen information, along with the nutritional information, on the packaging. Compare the fibre content of different currant buns per 100 g, and also bear in mind the portion you’ll eat.

Do currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume they do based on the product name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients of the specific currant bun or ask your baker.