Who are the different bag sizes suitable for?

Hosts who want to serve guests easily

If you’d like to serve small portions alongside other drinks-party snacks, look for mini currant buns. PLUS and Jumbo both offer a mini version in a bag of 9.

Small groups looking to avoid leftovers

Choose the number of buns to suit the people who are likely to tuck in. Bags are available with 4, 6 or 8 buns; the PLUS 8-pack also comes with product-specific freezing instructions.

Shoppers comparing labels

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values matter to you, compare the exact products. The Voedingscentrum points out that bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list too if this is important to you.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many individual portions you want to serve. Then compare the storage instructions and the label on the bag you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Easy-to-share portions Compare the number of buns per bag and whether they’re mini, standard or giant. If everyone is picking something small from the sharing platter, I want enough individual portions without having to divide up large buns. Easy serving is the top priority for around 37% of consumers.
Leftovers and storage Read the storage advice and check whether the bag comes with freezing instructions. If fewer guests turn up than expected, I want to know what I can do with any leftover buns. Avoiding leftovers is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the exact product packaging. I don’t want to offer a guest with a relevant allergy something based on the product name alone. Ingredients and allergens are the first thing around 18% of consumers look at.
Nutritional information and baker’s salt Compare the fibre, sugars and salt on the packaging; check the ingredients list for baker’s salt if it matters to your choice. For the drinks party, I want to be able to compare the nutritional value of the buns I’ve chosen and find out whether baker’s salt has been used. These details are a priority for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Buying more without counting the portions

    A larger bag won’t help if buns are left over after the party. The Voedingscentrum lists bread as one of the foods that is often wasted.

    Count how many guests are likely to have a bun, then choose the right number. Only rely on freezing if the packaging for your chosen product includes instructions for doing so.

  • Treating mini and giant buns as equal portions

    A bag of 9 mini buns and a bag of 4 giant buns offer different ways to share, even though both contain currant buns.

    Choose mini buns if guests mainly want to try a little alongside other snacks. Go for a larger size if each bun can be a more substantial portion in its own right.

  • Relying on the product name alone to check for allergens

    Ingredients and warnings can vary from one currant bun to another. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods.

    Before serving, check the allergen information on the bag that will actually be put on the table, including any warnings about possible traces.

  • Assuming every bun contains iodine from baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt contains iodine, but the Voedingscentrum says bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt. Its presence therefore varies from product to product.

    If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the currant buns you’ve chosen.

Brands and shops to consider

These ranges show the portion sizes you can compare; check the ingredients and storage instructions for each individual product.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers currant buns, a mini version and a fresh-frozen bag of 6.

  • The different product formats make it easy to compare small portions with a standard bag.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. Always check the latest packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard bags of 6 and several mini versions of 9, including a product labelled wholemeal.

  • The difference between 6 standard buns and 9 mini buns can help you choose the right portion size.
  • The 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g listed for Jumbo Mini Butter Currant Buns applies to that product, not to all Jumbo currant buns.

PLUS

PLUS offers bags of 6 or 8 currant buns, 9 mini buns and 4 giant buns.

  • For its 8-pack, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within 1 month.
  • Ingredients and allergens vary by version, so check the exact bag before serving it to guests.

Lidl

Lidl offers currant buns in a bag of 6 and says this product is available to buy in store.

  • A pack of 6 is a useful guide when working out how many portions you need for a small group.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

ALDI

ALDI offers raisin currant buns in a bag of 6, available to buy in store.

  • The bag size is easy to compare with other packs of 6.
  • When you buy, check the product packaging and whether the bag is available at your local store.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns do I need for a drinks party?

Start with the number of guests who are likely to have a bun, then decide whether they’ll want a small or larger portion. The products shown range from 4 giant buns to 9 mini buns per bag; the best option also depends on what else you’re serving.

Can I freeze currant buns from a large bag?

Follow the instructions for the product you’ve chosen. For its 8-pack of Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within 1 month; don’t assume the same time limit applies to other bags.

Should I check for allergens before serving currant buns?

Yes. If a guest has a relevant allergy, check the allergen information on the exact product packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods; ingredients and warnings can vary from product to product.

Do currant buns always contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No, you shouldn’t assume that baker’s salt is present. The Voedingscentrum explains that baker’s salt contains iodine, but bread does not have to be made with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the bag you’ve chosen.

Is a currant bun labelled wholemeal automatically high in fibre?

You can’t tell whether it meets this nutritional claim from the product name alone. The Voedingscentrum gives 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun as a general nutritional value; for a specific wholemeal product, compare the fibre per 100 g or per portion on the packaging.