Choose the number and size of currant buns to suit what you want to serve: regular buns in packs of eight or ten are a good fit for a larger group, while mini buns make smaller individual portions. For a small gathering, a pack of six regular buns may be a better choice. Think about what you’ll do with any leftovers, and check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
If you’re serving regular currant buns to several guests, start by working out how many whole portions you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists ten buns per bag for its AH Extra Long-Lasting Raisin and Currant Buns. PLUS lists eight buns for its Long-Lasting Currant Buns, with instructions to freeze them at home on the day of purchase if you want to keep them.
Will there be other food on the table, or would you like to portion out buns individually for lunchboxes? PLUS lists nine mini raisin and currant buns per bag. Don’t compare that number directly with nine regular buns: they’re different sizes.
If only a few people are eating, a pack of six regular buns may suit your portion plan. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl each list a pack of six. Lidl says its currant buns are only available in store.
Decide how many regular or smaller portions you want to serve, then think about leftovers and what your guests can eat according to the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough whole portions | Count your guests and compare packs of eight or ten regular buns. Also decide whether you’ll serve whole or half buns. | If everyone is having a whole bun, I want to have enough to put out without needing another bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough whole portions. |
| Smaller portions | Check whether mini currant buns suit your serving plan; PLUS lists nine minis per bag. | With other food on the table, I want to be able to serve smaller buns individually or pack them in a lunchbox. For around 29% of consumers, small portions are the main priority. |
| Fewer leftovers | Compare a pack of six with the size of your group and read any storage instructions. | For a small gathering, I don’t want lots of buns left over. Around 21% of consumers prioritise minimising leftovers. |
| Label information | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, and follow the storage advice. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the pack before serving. For around 14% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
Nine mini buns aren’t the same serving size as nine regular buns. So the number of items in a pack may not give you an accurate idea of what you’ll be putting on the table.
Decide in advance whether you’ll serve whole, half or mini buns, then compare the packs.
A pack of eight or ten may contain more buns than a small group needs. Freezing is an option if the chosen pack includes instructions for doing so.
Count the portions you need and read the storage and freezing advice for the specific product before buying.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties described list cereals containing gluten and milk products; warnings about other allergens vary by product.
Ask in good time which ingredients your guests need to avoid, and check the current packaging before serving the buns.
The words ‘currant bun’ don’t tell you which type of salt is used in a particular bun.
If iodised salt matters to your choice, read the ingredients list on the pack you buy.
According to Albert Heijn, its AH Extra Long-Lasting Raisin and Currant Buns come in packs of ten regular buns.
Jumbo lists a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns, a size to consider for a small group.
PLUS lists both a pack of eight regular currant buns and a separate variety containing nine mini raisin and currant buns.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six and directs customers to its stores for this pack.
Lidl lists a bag of six currant buns and says this product is only available in store.
No. A pack of ten regular buns is best suited to serving around ten whole portions or if you have a plan for any leftovers. For a smaller group, you could consider a pack of six; if you want smaller individual portions, compare mini buns.
According to the product information, you can freeze the AH pack of ten and the PLUS pack of eight described here, provided you freeze them at home on the day of purchase. PLUS says to use the pack of eight within one month. Always follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the currant buns you’ve chosen. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties described list cereals containing gluten and milk products; additional warnings may vary by variety.
Check the ingredients list on the packaging of the specific product. Don’t assume which type of salt is used from the product name or a shop’s range.
