Choose a pack of six currant buns if that suits the number of guests. A pack of eight is most practical if you’ll serve the extra buns or can freeze them according to the pack instructions. Before serving, check the label for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
You want enough currant buns on the table without ending up with lots of bread left over. Compare the number in the pack with the number of guests: ALDI, Jumbo and PLUS offer six-packs, while PLUS also lists a pack of eight.
You expect that not all the buns will be eaten at dinner. The PLUS pack of eight we looked at says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.
You’re serving currant buns to guests for whom ingredients matter. The Jumbo and PLUS options we looked at contain wheat and milk ingredients; the warnings about possible cross-contamination vary by product. So check the label on the pack you actually buy.
First, work out how many buns you want to serve and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Then check that the pack you choose is suitable for anyone whose dietary needs you need to consider.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of buns | Count the portions you want and see whether a pack of six or eight is right for you. | If I’m setting the table for several guests, I want to know whether one pack will be enough without leaving lots over. Around 34% of consumers prioritise the number of buns they need. |
| Storing leftovers | Read the storage instructions for the option you choose. For the pack of eight we looked at, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. | If not everyone has a bun, I want to be able to store the leftovers. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warnings. Check the ingredients too if you want to know whether baker’s salt has been used. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, the label matters more to me than the pack size. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this check. |
You may have buns left over after Christmas dinner if not every guest has one.
Choose a quantity that suits what you want to serve. Only buy extra if you can use them later or freeze them according to the label.
The Jumbo and PLUS options we looked at contain wheat and milk ingredients, but warnings about possible cross-contamination vary by product.
Before serving, read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the pack you’ve bought.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the product category.
Check the ingredients list for the currant buns you choose if you want to know whether they’re made with baker’s salt.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns as a shop product in a pack of six.
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six and eight.
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
Albert Heijn has a category for currant buns and muesli buns, including a long-life currant bun option in a pack of six.
Lidl lists raisin and currant buns in its soft bread range.
A pack of eight is a good choice if you want to serve all the buns or can store the leftovers according to the label. For the option we looked at, PLUS says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the options we looked at, Jumbo and PLUS say to store the buns in a cool, dry place; PLUS also says you can freeze the currant buns we looked at on the day of purchase.
The standard options from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at contain wheat and milk ingredients, so they’re not suitable for guests who need to avoid these ingredients. Also check the warnings about possible cross-contamination on the pack you actually buy.
No, you can’t assume that. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt; check the ingredients list on the pack you choose.
