Who are you buying currant buns for?

Small-party organiser

You want to be able to offer every guest a whole currant bun without having lots left over. The number of buns in a pack is a practical place to start.

Buffet planner

You’re putting out a variety of snacks and want smaller portions that guests can enjoy alongside the rest of the buffet.

Host who checks labels

You’re mindful of guests for whom ingredients or allergens matter. So you check the current packaging and, if necessary, arrange a suitable alternative to serve separately.

What should you look for?

Start with the number of guests and what else you’re serving. Then choose the size and, before buying, check the information that matters to your guests and party date.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Number of whole buns Count the guests who want a whole bun and compare that number with the pack size. If I’m serving whole buns, I don’t want to open another pack for just a few guests. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough whole buns.
Smaller buffet portions Check whether they’re mini buns or standard-sized buns; the same number of buns doesn’t mean the same portion size. I want to offer guests a small portion alongside other snacks. Around 29% of consumers give this choice of portion size top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current label for ingredients such as wheat, gluten and milk, as well as warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I want to know what I can safely serve. For around 21% of consumers, checking the label comes first.
When you shop Check the use-by date and whether the packaging includes instructions for freezing and defrosting. I’d rather do my shopping before the party, but I only want to store the buns if the packaging says I can. For around 14% of consumers, having a plan for storing them takes priority.

Common mistakes

  • Counting mini buns as whole buns

    Nine mini buns make nine small portions, not nine standard-sized portions. That difference matters if currant buns are the main snack.

    Decide how many guests want a whole bun and how many will have a small buffet portion. Only then choose the size and number of packs.

  • Serving currant buns without checking the label

    The standard products from Jumbo and PLUS included in this research list wheat and milk. A regular currant bun is therefore not an obvious gluten-free alternative.

    Read the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. If a guest needs a gluten-free product, choose one explicitly labelled gluten-free and keep it separate from the other buns.

  • Shopping early without a storage plan

    Instructions vary by product. PLUS says its longer-life pack can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; the frozen currant buns from Albert Heijn included in this research must not be refrozen after defrosting.

    Check the instructions on your packaging and only defrost as many as you plan to serve.

Supermarkets compared

The packs below offer different ways to plan your portions. Check the packaging and label information in your chosen shop to see what applies to you.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of six raisin currant buns.

  • A pack of six makes it easy to plan the number of whole buns for a small group.
  • Check the packaging yourself if ingredients or allergens matter to your guests.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six white raisin currant buns.

  • The product information lists ingredients and allergens, including wheat and milk.
  • Check the packaging before serving; a white wheat bun is not the same as a wholemeal bun.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, a longer-life pack of eight and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.

  • The different sizes let you choose between whole buns and smaller buffet portions.
  • Storage instructions vary by pack, so check them separately if you’re shopping ahead.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a pack of ten raisin currant buns and a separate frozen version containing six.

  • A pack of ten may suit you if you want to serve a lot of whole buns.
  • Follow the instructions for the version you choose; the frozen buns must not be refrozen after defrosting.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists a pack of six currant buns, available in store only.

  • A pack of six is handy for planning whole portions.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular currant buns suitable for someone who needs to eat gluten-free?

Don’t assume they are: the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns included in this research list wheat and cereals containing gluten. For that guest, choose only a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging.

Can I freeze currant buns before the Christmas party?

You can if the packaging for your chosen product says it’s suitable. PLUS says its standard and longer-life versions included in this research can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; follow the instructions and use-by period on the packaging you buy.

Can I refreeze defrosted currant buns?

Follow the label for the version you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says its frozen currant buns included in this research must not be refrozen after defrosting.

Does baker’s salt mean that every currant bun contains iodine?

You can’t assume this is true of every currant bun. Check the ingredients list on the packaging you’ve chosen for baker’s salt or a reference to iodised salt. If you’re buying unpackaged buns, ask which salt was used if this matters to your choice.

Is a white currant bun the same as a wholemeal bun?

No. The standard currant buns from Jumbo included in this research are white wheat buns; the product name doesn’t mean they’re wholemeal. Compare the ingredients and the fibre listed per 100 g if the type of bread matters to your guests.