Hosts serving individual snacks
If you want to add sweet rolls to the barbecue buffet without having to slice anything, standard currant buns are a good fit. Check how many buns are in a pack before deciding how many packs to buy.
Which varieties are right for you?
Guests who want a larger sweet portion
A giant bun is an option if you want to serve each person one larger roll alongside the other dishes. Smaller portions may be more practical for a buffet where guests are sampling several different things.
Shoppers comparing labels
Compare fibre and other nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g. Always check the packaging you choose for allergen information: a wholemeal label doesn’t mean a bun is free from gluten or milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve individual rolls or slices at your barbecue. Then choose the portion size and compare the labels and storage instructions of the products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portion and serving style | Check the number of buns and whether they’re labelled standard, mini or giant. Look for a currant loaf if you want to cut it into slices. | If I want to offer lots of guests an individual snack, I need portions that suit the buffet; for thick slices, I need a loaf instead. For around 43% of consumers, portion size and shape come first. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to take allergens into account or compare nutritional values, the label determines which bun I can choose. Around 29% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
| Storage and quantity | Check the best-before date, the number of buns and the storage instructions, including any guidance on freezing. | If I’m shopping well in advance of the barbecue, I want to know whether I can store the rolls as directed on the packaging and how many will be left over. Minimising leftovers is the main concern for around 28% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Expecting thick slices from individual currant buns
A currant bun is an individual roll that you can cut in half, not a loaf already cut into thick slices. That distinction matters if you want to serve generous toppings on individual slices.
In that case, look specifically for a currant loaf. Choose currant buns if individual portions are what you’re after.
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Assuming a wholemeal or fruit variety is allergen-free
The standard and wholemeal varieties mentioned may contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, as well as milk. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens also vary by product.
Before buying and serving, check the ingredients list, listed allergens and any warnings on the exact pack you’ve chosen.
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Buying extra buns without a storage plan
The pack size and storage instructions determine whether you’ll be able to use the rolls when you plan to serve them.
Choose the quantity to suit your guests and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Only freeze them if the instructions for that variety say you can.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers a wholemeal raisin and currant bun variety for shoppers who want to compare nutritional information and ingredients.
- For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, 30% raisins and 5% currants.
- The variety contains wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; check the current packaging for allergens and storage instructions.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a pack of six individual raisin and currant buns.
- For these white wheat rolls, Jumbo lists 29.6% raisins, 6.1% currants and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The product contains wheat and milk. Check the packaging you choose for information on other allergens too.
PLUS
PLUS offers options including standard currant buns and giant currant and raisin buns.
- PLUS lists four buns in the giant variety. According to PLUS, the ‘lekker lang lekker’ variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
- The giant variety contains wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Don’t assume the freezing instructions for the other variety apply to this pack.
ALDI
ALDI describes its pack of six raisin and currant buns as soft wheat rolls with raisins and currants.
- A pack of six makes it easy to work out how many individual rolls you’ll need for the buffet.
- Check the packaging of the product you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Lidl
Lidl offers giant raisin and currant buns, as well as mini wholemeal raisin buns; these are different types of product.
- Lidl lists four giant raisin and currant buns, each weighing 100 g and made with butter. The separate pack of mini wholemeal raisin buns weighs 360 g.
- Compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging for the variety you choose. The mini raisin buns are not the same product as the giant raisin and currant buns.
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Frequently asked questions
Are currant buns suitable if I want thick slices to add toppings to?
A currant loaf is a better choice if you want thick slices. You can cut a currant bun in half, but it’s still an individual roll; check which type you’re buying in store.
What should I look for if someone has an allergy to gluten, milk or nuts?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve. The varieties mentioned may contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, as well as milk. Also check for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The Voedingscentrum stresses the importance of checking labels when dealing with food allergies.
How can I check whether currant buns contain iodised salt?
Check the ingredients list of the currant buns you’ve chosen for terms such as ‘bakkerszout’ or ‘gejodeerd zout’. Don’t rely on the product category alone: Brood.net describes the use of iodine-containing baker’s salt as a voluntary agreement, not a general legal requirement.
Can I freeze currant buns before the barbecue?
You can if the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen allow it. For its ‘lekker lang lekker’ variety, PLUS says to freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other currant buns, follow the instructions on their own packaging.