If you want to eat one currant bun at a Dutch doughnut stall or while you’re out and about, ask whether you can buy one on its own. If you choose a bag, first think about what you’ll do with the rest: a version that can be frozen, or one that’s sold frozen, suits you if you plan to eat them over time, provided you follow the storage instructions. Then compare the weight of each bun and, if they matter to you, the nutritional information and allergens for that specific version.
You want to save the rest of the bag for later. PLUS says its regular currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase; Albert Heijn also sells a frozen version. Always follow the instructions on the packaging you choose.
You want to compare the sugars, fibre, salt or allergens in specific products. Check the nutritional information per 100 g as well as the weight of the bun you’ll actually eat.
You want a bun that suits the occasion. Compare the weight of each bun rather than relying on words such as ‘regular’ or ‘giant’, and ask at the stall whether you can buy one on its own.
First decide whether you can store or share the rest. Then check the portion size and the label for the version you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Storing the rest | Check the number of buns and the freezing and defrosting instructions. PLUS recommends freezing them on the day of purchase; its frozen AH version must not be refrozen after defrosting. | If I usually eat one bun, I want to be able to have the rest another time. Around 40% of consumers put reducing food waste first. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g and per bun; check the ingredients and allergen information for the version you choose. | When choosing between products, I want to know what’s in my portion and which allergens are listed. Around 30% of consumers give these checks top priority. |
| Size for each occasion | Check the weight of each bun and the number in the pack. Jumbo lists its regular buns at 65 g each; Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as 4 × 100 g. | When I’m out and about, I want to choose a bun that’s the right size for the occasion. Size is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values can vary by brand and version. Average nutritional values won’t necessarily tell you what’s in the bun you’re buying.
Compare the latest nutritional information per 100 g and per bun, especially if sugars, fibre or salt matter to you.
A bag containing several buns isn’t the same as buying one bun on its own. If you usually eat one bun at a time, you’ll need to be able to share or store the rest.
Ask at the stall whether you can buy one on its own. If you choose a bag to eat later, follow the freezing advice on that specific pack.
According to Brood.net, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands. So the product name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which salt was used.
Check the ingredients list if the use of baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to your choice.
The regular versions described list wheat or gluten and milk among their allergens. Information about other allergens that may be present can vary by product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying every time.
Albert Heijn sells, among other options, a frozen pack containing six currant buns.
Jumbo lists a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns, weighing 65 g each.
PLUS sells regular currant buns in packs of six, as well as other pack sizes and formats.
ALDI lists six-pack raisin and currant buns, as well as a giant version.
Lidl lists giant raisin and currant buns made with butter, in a pack of 4 × 100 g.
It depends on what the stall has available, so ask whether you can buy one on its own. If you buy a multipack but only want one bun at a time, check how many are in the pack and how to store the rest.
Not if you can eat or share them in time. If you want to freeze them, follow the instructions on the pack: PLUS recommends freezing its regular currant buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month; its frozen AH version must not be refrozen after defrosting.
No. According to Brood.net, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands. Check the label of the currant buns you choose to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. The regular versions described list wheat or gluten and milk among their allergens; warnings about other allergens that may be present vary by product.
