For a birthday, choose a pack of 8 to 10 currant buns if you want to serve several guests and keep any leftovers for lunchboxes. Mini buns are handy for serving smaller portions, while a pack of 6 standard buns is better suited to a small gathering or a spread with other party snacks. Whichever you choose, check the current ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the pack.
Would you like to be able to offer every guest a bun, with the chance of having a few left over? Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 raisin and currant buns, while PLUS has a pack of 8 currant buns. Choose the quantity to suit your guests and the other snacks on offer.
If you’d like to save some buns for lunch after the party, how you store them is an important part of your choice. PLUS says that its pack of 8 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
If one of your guests has a food allergy, the information on the exact pack you’re serving is what matters. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described contain ingredients including wheat and milk; also check for warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
First, work out how many people are likely to eat a whole bun. Then choose a size that suits how you’ll serve them and what you plan to do with any leftovers. Check the pack for allergen information before serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions for guests | Count the buns in each pack and decide whether you want to serve standard or mini portions. Jumbo and ALDI list packs of 6 standard buns; PLUS also has 9 mini buns. | I want to be able to offer everyone something without having lots left over, especially as there’ll be other snacks too. For around 42% of consumers, being able to serve enough comes first. |
| Leftovers for lunchboxes | Check the date and storage instructions on the pack. For its pack of 8, PLUS says to freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. | I’d like to be able to take anything left after the party for lunch another day. For around 33% of consumers, making sure leftovers can be used later is the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients, listed allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you choose. | If a guest has a food allergy, I need to know what I’m serving them. For around 25% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
A pack of 8 or 10 gives you plenty to serve, but it may not be the best choice if there aren’t many people eating and you have no plans for the leftovers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread as one of the foods that is often wasted.
Count the people you expect and take cake and other snacks into account. Choose a larger pack if you can store or freeze the leftover buns according to the instructions on the pack.
A smaller size says nothing about the ingredients. The PLUS mini currant and raisin buns described contain wheat, milk and lactose, and carry warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
If a guest has an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen before serving the buns.
Ingredients, nutritional information and allergen details can change. A previous purchase or online description is no substitute for the information on the pack you’re using.
Check the pack when you buy it and follow the storage and use instructions for that specific variety.
Albert Heijn lists currant buns in several pack sizes, including a pack of 10 raisin and currant buns.
Jumbo has a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns and lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this variety.
PLUS lists a pack of 8 standard currant buns and a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.
ALDI lists 6 raisin and currant buns per pack, as well as a separate pack of 9 mini butter raisin buns.
Lidl lists currant buns in a pack of 6.
Start with the number of guests likely to eat a whole bun and take the other snacks into account. A pack of 6 could suit a small gathering; with 8 to 10, you’ll have more to share or save for later.
Mini buns are a good option if you want to serve small individual portions alongside other snacks. PLUS lists 9 mini currant and raisin buns per pack, while ALDI has 9 mini butter raisin buns. Check the ingredients and allergens for each product.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you buy. PLUS says that its pack of 8 currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
No. Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. The size or product name won’t tell you which allergens are in the variety you’ve chosen or which possible traces are listed.
