Who are these choices relevant to?

Anyone putting together a varied brunch table

You want to offer guests a bun alongside the other dishes. Mini and standard sizes are worth comparing, such as the mini options from Jumbo and PLUS.

Anyone keeping an eye on grain base and fibre

You’re looking for a sweet brunch bun, but want to know whether it’s made with wholemeal grain. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than comparable products made with refined flour.

Anyone checking labels for guests

You need up-to-date information about ingredients and allergens. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking labels when dealing with food allergies, while Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide which portion sizes will work with the rest of your Easter brunch. Then compare the grain base and nutritional information, and check the packaging before serving.

What to consider What to check Who this matters to
Portion size and presentation Compare the size and number of buns in each pack with the portions you plan to serve. If I’m serving several brunch dishes, I want guests to be able to choose a small bun or share a larger one. Portion size is the top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Grain base and fibre Check whether the bun is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. If I mainly want a wholemeal grain base, a festive size doesn’t tell me anything about that. Around 30% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Label and preparation Read the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the exact pack. If I’m buying ahead or catering for guests with allergies, I want to know what I can store and serve. Preparation is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking the word ‘premium’ at face value

    On its own, the word doesn’t tell you which size, grain base or storage instructions will suit your Easter brunch.

    Instead, decide in advance whether you want small tasting portions, a larger bun to share or a wholemeal option. Then compare the packaging and label.

  • Assuming every currant bun is wholemeal

    Jumbo describes a classic raisin and currant bun as a white wheat bun. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain contains more fibre than products made with refined flour.

    Look specifically for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g in the products you’re considering.

  • Relying on an online description as a definitive allergen check

    Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergy information can change. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that checking the label is particularly important when you have a food allergy.

    Check the packaging of the buns you’re actually serving, and keep it handy in case guests have questions.

  • Assuming every bun contains iodised baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt is iodised salt used in bakery products, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. So you can’t assume it’s present just from the product category.

    Don’t make claims about the iodine in a specific currant bun unless you have information about that product from its packaging or manufacturer.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Offers product pages for packs of six currant buns and for a longer-life raisin and currant bun.

  • Offers a choice between a regular pack and a longer-life option.
  • Albert Heijn warns that online ingredient, nutritional and allergy information can change; check the pack label.

Jumbo

Offers classic raisin and currant buns and wholemeal mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The wholemeal mini option offers a different size and grain base from the classic white wheat bun.
  • Don’t assume both options have the same fibre content; compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

PLUS

Offers mini currant and raisin buns, giant currant and raisin buns, and a longer-life pack of currant buns.

  • The different sizes let you choose between smaller and larger portions.
  • For its specific longer-life pack, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other packs.

ALDI

Offers packs of six raisin and currant buns, giant raisin buns and mini butter raisin buns.

  • The packs mentioned offer a range of portion sizes.
  • A raisin bun isn’t automatically a currant bun. Check the product name and label if the ingredients affect your choice.

Lidl

Offers product pages for mini and giant raisin and currant buns.

  • The two sizes suit different ways of serving.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before choosing an option for your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

What size currant bun is right for my Easter brunch?

Mini buns are a good fit if guests want to try different dishes; a standard bun makes an individual portion, while a giant bun can be served as a larger portion or shared. Think about the number of guests, the other dishes and the number of buns in each pack.

Are currant buns always made with iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume this is true of every currant bun. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If this matters to your choice, check the product information on the packaging or from the manufacturer.

How do I check allergens when buying buns for guests?

Read the ingredients and listed allergens on the packaging of the exact buns you’ll be serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of label information when dealing with food allergies; keep the packaging so guests can check it themselves.

Can I buy currant buns in advance and freeze them?

Follow the instructions on the exact pack. PLUS says its longer-life currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; other buns may have different instructions.

What does ‘wholemeal’ mean for a currant bun?

Wholemeal describes the grain base used; it doesn’t automatically tell you about all the other ingredients or the portion size. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than comparable products made with refined flour. For specific buns, compare the nutritional information per 100 g.