Which option is right for you?

Families who want to decorate slices

A larger bun gives you room to cut thick slices for toppings or decorations. PLUS lists a giant currant and raisin bun in a pack of four.

Families who want individual portions

Standard or mini buns let you give each child their own bun without having to slice a large one first. Look for a size that suits what you want to serve.

Families who need to check the ingredients

Check the packaging of your chosen variety before the children eat it. The products described by Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS list wheat or gluten and milk; warnings about other allergens vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Giant currant and raisin bun

Choose this if: you want to cut your own thick slices for the children to add toppings to or decorate.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to cut the portions yourself; a giant size doesn’t tell you whether it contains wholemeal flour.

Standard or mini buns

Choose this if: you want to give each child their own bun without having to slice one first.

Bear in mind: smaller buns offer less space if you want to decorate wide, thick slices.

Bake your own with a mix

Choose this if: kneading, shaping and proving the dough are the main parts of the baking activity with the children.

Bear in mind: the dough needs time to prove, and an adult must handle the oven and hot baking tray.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Room to slice Check the size of each bun and the number in the pack. A giant variety gives you room to cut your own thick slices. If I want to decorate slices with the children, I need a bun I can cut into slices myself. For around 44% of consumers, room to slice is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label for your chosen variety, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings. If someone has an allergy, I want to know what’s in the bun before serving it. Checking the ingredients is the first requirement for around 33% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre Check that the packaging actually says ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre content per 100 g. If I’m choosing a regular snack, I don’t want to mistake a white wheat bun for a wholemeal product. Wholemeal ingredients and fibre matter most to around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming raisins mean the bun is wholemeal

    Raisins don’t turn a white wheat bun into wholemeal bread. Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard raisin and currant buns; the standard variety described by PLUS contains 3.3 g per 100 g.

    If wholemeal ingredients or fibre are important to your choice, check the product name and nutritional information on the packaging.

  • Checking the size but overlooking allergens

    The standard and giant varieties described list wheat or gluten and milk. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens also appear, and vary by product.

    Check the current label for the exact variety you’re serving, even if you’ve bought a similar pack before.

  • Assuming all currant buns contain the same type of salt

    Brood.net describes an industry agreement on the use of iodised baker’s salt. This doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in an individual currant bun.

    Check the ingredients list of your chosen product if the type of salt listed matters to you.

  • Planning a baking session around one specific mix

    If you want the children to knead and shape the buns, you’ll need the ingredients and time for the dough to prove. Jumbo no longer listed the In2bake currant bun mix described here in its online range.

    Before you make plans, check that the mix you want to use is available and find out what additional ingredients you’ll need.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The standard raisin and currant buns described are an option if you want to serve individual buns.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 30% raisins, 4.2% currants and 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This variety contains wheat and milk. Check the rest of the allergen information on the current packaging too.

Jumbo

The standard variety described is sold in packs of six raisin and currant buns.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists 29.6% raisins, 6.1% currants and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This variety contains wheat or gluten and milk; check the ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging too.

PLUS

The giant and standard varieties described let you choose between cutting your own slices and serving individual buns.

  • PLUS lists four giant currant and raisin buns per pack and six buns for the standard variety described.
  • The varieties described contain wheat or gluten and milk. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety.

ALDI

ALDI describes raisin and currant buns in a pack of six, as well as a giant variety.

  • The six-pack variety is described as wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of your chosen variety.

In2bake

The currant bun mix described is suited to an activity where children help with kneading and shaping.

  • According to the product description, you add water and a filling of your choice to the mix, then knead, shape and leave the dough to prove.
  • The mix described contains wheat and rye, among other ingredients. Check availability and read the label before baking with it.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I cut thick slices from a currant bun?

Choose a larger bun and cut it into slices yourself before adding toppings or decorations with the children. PLUS lists giant currant and raisin buns in packs of four; you can’t tell whether a bun is ‘thickly sliced’ from the name alone.

Is a currant bun automatically wholemeal?

No. Raisins or currants don’t tell you which type of grain has been used. Check that the packaging says ‘wholemeal’ and read the nutritional information per 100 g if you want to compare the fibre content of different products.

Should I check the allergen label again every time I buy?

Yes, check the packaging of the variety you’re actually serving. The products described list wheat or gluten and often milk, while any ‘may contain’ warnings vary by product and product information can change.

Can I freeze currant buns for a later baking session?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you bought. For the standard variety described, Albert Heijn advises freezing at home on the day of purchase; the standard variety described by PLUS also says to freeze on the day of purchase.

Can I assume they contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, check the ingredients list for the specific currant bun. Brood.net describes an industry agreement on the use of iodised baker’s salt, but the product name doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in that bun.