Who are the different sizes useful for?

Hosts serving smaller portions

Would you like to offer guests a whole bun without having to cut it first? PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, while Jumbo offers mini butter-rich raisin buns in packs of nine.

Hosts who need to check for allergens

When your guests have a range of food allergies, the packaging of the variety you choose is key. Check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings before serving the buns.

Buyers looking for fibre and wholegrain

Would you like to choose a sweet bun and compare its fibre content? Check whether it’s labelled wholegrain and read the nutritional information for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between wholemeal and white bread in terms of dietary fibre.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve small bites or larger bread portions. Then compare the allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions on each pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Small portions Compare the number of buns and the weight per portion; consider whether you want to serve them whole. If I want to offer lots of guests a small bite, I don’t want to have to cut the buns first. Portion size is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, allergen information and any may-contain warning on the pack you buy. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in these buns. This is the most important consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Fibre and wholegrain Check whether the product is labelled wholegrain and compare the fibre content per 100 g or per portion. I want to serve a sweet bun, but I don’t want to assume it’s wholegrain based on its colour or fruit. This nutritional choice matters most to around 23% of consumers.
Storage and leftovers Check the best-before date and the storage or freezing instructions for the variety you choose. If there are any buns left over, I want to know how to store them according to the pack. This flexibility is a priority for around 11% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means individually wrapped

    A pack of nine mini buns tells you how many portions there are, not whether each bun has its own wrapper.

    Check the type of packaging if guests need to be able to pick up a bun themselves, and decide how you want to serve them.

  • Assuming currants or raisins mean the bun is wholegrain

    The fruit in a bun doesn’t tell you which type of grain it contains or how much fibre it has. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes wholemeal from white bread by its dietary fibre content.

    Look for a wholegrain label and compare the fibre content on the label of the variety you’re buying.

  • Checking allergens online only

    The information on a product page may not match the packaging of the product you end up serving.

    Read the label on the pack you buy and keep it to hand for guests who want to check the ingredients or allergens.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    Bakers’ salt contains iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it.

    Check the ingredients list for bakers’ salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.

Brands and product ranges to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a range of standard currant and raisin buns.

  • The pack described contains six buns. Albert Heijn says this variety can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • Check which variety is available before buying, and read the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells standard raisin and currant buns as well as mini butter-rich raisin buns.

  • The standard pack described contains six buns, while the mini butter-rich raisin buns come in packs of nine.
  • The mini butter-rich variety contains milk. Check the full allergen information before serving it to guests.

PLUS

PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns as well as larger bags of currant buns.

  • The mini buns come in packs of nine. PLUS also provides freezing instructions for the eight-bun bag described.
  • The mini variety described contains, among other ingredients, wheat, rye and milk. Check the label for the full ingredients and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a bag of six.

  • A pack of six is a standard size to serve alongside mini portions.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the in-store packaging before deciding whether they’re suitable for your guests.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns and jumbo raisin and currant buns as separate varieties.

  • The jumbo variety described contains four 100 g buns and is made with butter.
  • Check the packaging of both varieties for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values. If you want to serve small bites, you may need to cut the jumbo buns into portions.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns always contain iodised bakers’ salt?

No, don’t assume that every currant bun does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list for bakers’ salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.

Which allergens should I check for a birthday party?

Check the allergens on the packaging of the buns you’re actually serving. The PLUS and Jumbo mini varieties described contain, among other ingredients, wheat and milk; also look out for any may-contain warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared need to be clearly shown on the labels of prepacked foods.

Can I buy currant buns in advance and freeze them?

You can, if the packaging says they’re suitable for freezing. Albert Heijn says the currant and raisin buns described can be frozen on the day of purchase; PLUS gives the same advice for its eight-bun bag of currant buns. Follow the storage and defrosting instructions on the pack you buy.