Who are these options relevant to?

Parents who regularly pack snacks

If your child often has a currant bun after school, it’s useful to check how many buns are in a pack and how many will actually be eaten. The standard packs described by ALDI, Jumbo and PLUS each contain six.

Parents who need to check allergens

If a gluten-free snack is required, or your school or after-school club has rules about allergens, the label on the pack you buy is what matters. The standard currant buns described by Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk.

Families shopping for several afternoons

Buying a larger supply is most practical when the buns will be eaten in time or can be frozen according to the instructions for the product you choose. Some varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS are labelled as suitable for freezing on the day of purchase.

What should you look for when choosing?

If allergens are a concern, start with the label. Then choose a pack size and storage method that suit snack times at home.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size Check how many buns are in the pack and whether they’ll be eaten before your next food shop. If an after-school snack is needed regularly, I want a pack that will be used up at home; around 42% of consumers prioritise using up all the buns.
Allergens and school rules Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces, on the pack; also check your school or after-school club’s rules. If a snack needs to meet allergen requirements, I want to know exactly what’s stated on that pack; around 33% of consumers prioritise these checks.
Type of bread and storage Check the type of bread and the nutritional information per 100 g, and follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. I want to keep buns for several afternoons without throwing them away, so I consider the type of bread; around 25% of consumers give storage and product type top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all packs are equally practical

    Packs contain different numbers and sizes of buns. A pack with more buns won’t necessarily suit the number of snack times at home better.

    Compare the number of buns and choose an amount you can use up or store according to the product instructions.

  • Assuming the label only mentions gluten

    The standard varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS also contain milk. Warnings about possible traces may matter for other allergens.

    Read the full allergen information on every new pack and follow your school or after-school club’s rules.

  • Buying a large pack without a storage plan

    Buns that aren’t eaten in time may go to waste. Freezing instructions vary by product.

    Choose a pack size to suit the number of afternoons you need snacks for, and only freeze the buns according to the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming iodised baker’s salt is always used

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bakers use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume that a currant bun contains it just because of the product category.

    If you want to know what type of salt was used, check the ingredients list or ask the baker.

Brands and shops to consider

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of raisin and currant buns containing six.

  • The number of buns is stated for this variety.
  • Check the pack for allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of Raisin Currant Buns containing six.

  • The product information lists allergens, including gluten, wheat and milk.
  • This standard wheat variety isn’t suitable if you need a gluten-free product.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard, mini and longer-life currant buns as separate varieties.

  • For its longer-life variety, PLUS says to freeze on the day of purchase and use within one month.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; warnings about possible traces may differ.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists different pack sizes of currant buns and related products.

  • The AH Raisin Currant Buns described here are labelled as suitable for freezing on the day of purchase.
  • Check the label and storage instructions for the exact variety you’re buying.

Lidl

Lidl provides information about its fresh-from-the-oven range and food ingredients.

  • Lidl says food ingredients are listed on the packaging.
  • When choosing for allergen reasons, check the information for the specific product.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does the number of buns in a pack matter?

The number of buns determines whether a pack suits snack times at home. Think about how many you’ll use and, if you’re buying a supply for several afternoons, check the storage instructions for the variety you choose.

Are standard currant buns suitable if you need a gluten-free product?

Not the standard varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS: their product information lists wheat and gluten. If you’re looking for an alternative, check for a gluten-free label and read the full allergen information on the pack.

Can I freeze currant buns for several school afternoons?

You can freeze varieties that are labelled as suitable for freezing. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing certain products on the day of purchase; always follow the instructions on the pack you choose.

Do currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume this for every currant bun: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not all bakers use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or ask the baker if you want to know what type of salt was used.