Which option is right for you?

If you want to serve thick slices or generously topped buns

Check the weight per bun before relying on a label such as ‘giant’. A PLUS recipe for French toast cuts currant buns into 4 cm slices; whether your buns are suitable depends on their size.

If you want to compare fibre content

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and also check the serving size. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal raisin and currant bun contains 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and has a serving size of 75 g.

If you need to consider your guests’ allergens

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before serving. Even products with similar names may have different or updated information.

What should you look for when choosing?

For your Christmas party, first decide whether thick slices, the number of portions, fibre or the ingredients matter most. Then check the packaging of the variety you’re actually planning to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Size for thick slices Compare the weight per bun. Albert Heijn lists its super-sized raisin bun at 100 g; Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns at 4 × 100 g. If I want to cut thick slices or add plenty of topping, I want to know how much bread each bun provides. Around 33% of consumers put size first.
Quantity and storage Check the number of buns and the storage instructions. PLUS says its longer-lasting pack can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. When catering for several guests, I want to plan for enough buns without overlooking the storage instructions. Around 27% of consumers put this first.
Fibre and serving size Compare the fibre per 100 g as well as the weight per bun. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal variety contains 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and weighs 75 g per bun. If fibre is my main priority, I want to compare the figure and assess the size separately. Around 20% of consumers prioritise fibre.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. Check separately whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed, if that’s relevant to you. If guests need to be mindful of ingredients, I want to know what’s in each product before serving it. Around 20% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘giant’ means a set size

    The label doesn’t mean every giant bun weighs the same. Albert Heijn and Lidl list specific varieties at 100 g per bun; you can’t assume the PLUS giant variety is the same size.

    For thick slices, compare the stated weight per bun where possible. Otherwise, judge the size from the pack itself.

  • Assuming every bun contains baker’s salt

    Not every baker uses iodised baker’s salt, according to the Voedingscentrum. So the product category alone won’t tell you which salt a bun contains.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask which salt has been used if the buns are sold loose.

  • Checking allergens only after you’ve bought them

    Wheat and milk are among the allergens relevant to the Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties described here; some products also mention possible traces. The product name is no substitute for the allergen information.

    Read the current packaging before you buy, then check it again before serving the buns to guests.

  • Freezing every bun in the same way

    Storage instructions vary by product. PLUS says its longer-lasting currant buns should be frozen on the day of purchase; Albert Heijn says one of its frozen varieties must not be refrozen after thawing.

    Plan how you’ll store and defrost the buns according to the instructions on the pack you choose.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for a range of options, including large raisin buns, wholemeal raisin and currant buns, and multi-packs.

  • For the varieties mentioned, you can compare serving sizes and, where provided, nutritional information per 100 g.
  • Check the pack again when you buy: product information and recipes may change.

PLUS

PLUS lists both giant raisin and currant buns and a pack of eight currant buns designed to stay fresh for longer.

  • The product information for the longer-lasting buns includes specific instructions for freezing them at home.
  • If slice thickness matters, check the weight per bun of the giant variety you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists a giant variety of raisin and currant buns at 4 × 100 g, as well as a standard pack of six currant buns.

  • The stated weight makes it easy to identify the size of each bun when comparing giant varieties.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI lists packs of six raisin and currant buns, as well as packs of four giant raisin buns.

  • The number of buns per pack helps you plan portions for your guests.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose for nutritional information, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Which currant buns can I cut into thick slices for a Christmas party?

Start with buns that have a stated weight per bun, then decide whether they’re the right size for the slices you want to make. Albert Heijn and Lidl list specific large varieties at 100 g per bun; a PLUS recipe uses 4 cm slices for French toast, but that doesn’t guarantee every bun will be the same size.

How do I compare the fibre content of large and wholemeal buns?

Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and also check the serving size. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal raisin and currant bun contains 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and weighs 75 g per bun; these two figures answer different questions.

Do Dutch currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific bun, or ask which salt has been used if the product is sold loose.

Where can I check allergen information before serving currant buns to guests?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging of every variety you choose. Wheat and milk are relevant to the Albert Heijn and PLUS products described here; information about possible traces varies by product.

Can I freeze currant buns for the party?

That depends on the storage instructions on the pack you choose. PLUS says its longer-lasting currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month; one Albert Heijn frozen variety must not be refrozen after thawing.