Who is a sharing pack of currant buns for?

Parents of a self-feeding baby

You want something you can share, but first check whether your baby can sit upright and swallow and chew well. Stay with your baby while they eat, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Families buying for a group

For a shared breakfast or a playdate, you’re looking for the right number of buns. The packs shown from Jumbo and PLUS offer a choice of six or eight regular buns, or nine mini buns.

Parents with questions about the label

Before sharing or packing currant buns, you’ll want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for that particular pack. This is also important if the school or childcare setting has its own allergen policy.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing currant buns for a group that includes a self-feeding baby, eating skills, pack size and label checks are separate considerations. A convenient sharing pack doesn’t automatically make a bun suitable for your baby.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Eating skills and portion size Check whether your baby can sit upright and swallow and chew well. Adjust the portion and stay with them, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If my baby is eating pieces independently, I want to make sure the texture is right for their abilities so far, and I stay nearby while they eat; around 50% of consumers put eating skills and supervision first.
Number of buns and storage Compare the number of buns: Jumbo shows six regular buns, while PLUS shows eight regular buns or nine mini buns. Check the storage instructions too. For a shared breakfast, I want enough buns without having to throw any away. Around 30% of consumers put getting the right quantity first.
Label and allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose. If you’re packing them for school or childcare, check their policy too. When I pack something for school or childcare, I want to know what’s in it and whether it’s allowed; for around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.

Common mistakes when sharing

  • Assuming a mini bun is automatically suitable for a baby

    The smaller size doesn’t remove the choking risk posed by currants and raisins. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that, when it comes to larger pieces, being able to sit upright and swallow and chew well remains important.

    Consider what your baby can already do, offer a suitable portion and stay with them while they eat.

  • Choosing a large pack without a plan for leftovers

    A pack with more buns won’t always suit the number of people you’re feeding. The storage instructions will tell you what you can do with any leftover buns.

    Count how many people you’re feeding in advance, and check the label if you want to store some for later. For its pack of eight buns, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.

  • Relying on the product name alone to check for allergens

    Ingredients and allergens vary between products, and product information can change. A label you’ve read before won’t tell you what’s in a different pack.

    Check the current packaging before sharing or packing currant buns, and ask about the school or childcare setting’s policy if needed.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The pack of six AH raisin and currant buns is an example you can use to compare packaging information. Albert Heijn lists this version as discontinued.

  • The product information for this version includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • Don’t use that information as the label for another product; check its own packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo shows a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns.

  • According to Jumbo, this version contains 29,6% raisins and 6,1% currants.
  • Jumbo lists its separate nine-piece wholemeal mini version as no longer available; check the label of any alternative you choose.

PLUS

PLUS shows a pack of eight regular currant buns, as well as a separate pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.

  • For its pack of eight, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
  • The mini version isn’t a guide to what a baby can eat; check the label on both versions.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands shows a pack of six currant buns and says this product is available in store only.

  • A pack of six can help you plan for a smaller group.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands shows a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The stated quantity makes it easy to compare with other packs of six.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the version you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a self-feeding baby have a currant bun?

Don’t decide based only on your baby’s age or the size of the bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that, before eating larger pieces, a baby needs to be able to sit upright and swallow and chew well. Currants and raisins can pose a choking risk, so adjust the portion and stay with your baby.

Are mini currant buns more suitable for a baby than regular ones?

Not automatically. A mini bun doesn’t change the eating skills needed for larger pieces or the choking risk posed by currants and raisins, which the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about.

How should I store buns from a larger pack?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For its pack of eight currant buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.

What should I check before packing currant buns for school or childcare?

Read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging, and check the school or childcare setting’s policy too. Don’t assume the ingredients or permission will be the same for another currant bun or a pack you bought previously.

Does every currant bun contain iodine from baker’s salt?

You can’t assume that every currant bun does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list on the pack you choose.