Who are these currant buns for?

Organisers handing out small portions

If everyone is getting an individual bun, a mini size can make it easier to hand them out. For example, PLUS lists a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns; check how many you’ll need for your group.

Families serving a more substantial snack

Regular-sized currant buns are another portion option for breakfast, a bun with a filling or a snack to enjoy during the activity. Compare the weight of each bun and the number in the bag, not just the nutritional values per 100 g.

Shoppers checking labels and storage instructions

If anyone has an allergy, or you’re doing your shopping well in advance, the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the exact pack you’re buying should guide your choice.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide how many buns you need and what size you want to hand out. Then check the nutritional information on each pack, along with the storage instructions if you’re shopping in advance.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Small portions to hand out Check that they’re mini buns and how many are in the bag. If I want to give each participant one small bun, I need to be able to work out how many bags to buy in advance. For around 34% of consumers, portion convenience is the top priority.
A more substantial snack Compare the weight of each bun and the number in the pack. If I’m serving a bun with a filling or a more substantial snack, I want to know how much each person will get. Around 33% of consumers put portion size first.
Allergens and nutritional values Read the allergen information and compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g and per portion. If someone in the group needs to avoid an allergen, or I want to compare nutritional values, the label matters more to me than the size. For around 20% of consumers, checking this comes first.
Storing the buns before the activity Check the storage instructions and any freezing guidance for the pack you’ve chosen. If I’m shopping in advance, I want to know how to store the buns until the activity. For around 13% of consumers, this is the first thing they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun has the same allergen profile

    The Jumbo and PLUS versions described list wheat and milk ingredients; other allergen warnings may vary by product. The product name alone is therefore not a reliable basis for choosing something suitable for someone with an allergy.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack just before buying, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Treating a mini bun as the same portion as a regular one

    According to the product information, a Jumbo currant bun has a portion weight of 65 g. How many mini buns you hand out determines the portion you’re actually comparing with that.

    First decide how many buns each person will get. Then use the weight of that portion to compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Buying extra bags without checking the storage instructions

    Freezing instructions apply to a specific version. PLUS says its ‘stays fresh for longer’ currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

    Choose the number of bags to suit your plans and follow the storage and freezing instructions on the pack you buy.

Brands to compare

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six regular-sized raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g portion.
  • This version lists wheat and milk protein. If you have an allergy, check the other warnings on the pack too.

PLUS

PLUS describes regular currant buns, mini currant and raisin buns, and a version with specific instructions for freezing at home.

  • The packs mentioned come in different quantities and portion sizes; the version for freezing states when and for how long you can freeze the buns at home.
  • Allergens and storage instructions vary by version, so read the label on the bag you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes regular-sized raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The number of buns and regular size make it easier to plan portions.
  • Check the pack itself for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns in its fresh-from-the-oven range.

  • The regular and mini versions give you a choice of portion size.
  • Lidl says that food ingredients are listed on the packaging. Check the allergen and nutritional information there for the version you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular currant buns suitable if someone needs to avoid wheat or milk?

Don’t assume they are: the Jumbo and PLUS versions described list wheat and milk ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing a product for the group.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance for an Easter egg hunt?

It depends on the instructions for the version you choose. PLUS says its ‘stays fresh for longer’ currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other packs, follow their own storage and freezing instructions.

Are average nutritional values enough to compare two currant buns?

No, compare the nutritional information for the products themselves. Voedingscentrum gives average values for a 50 g currant bun, including 15.9 g of sugars and 2 g of fibre, but values can vary between brands. So check both the values per 100 g and per portion.

Can you tell from the name whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?

No, check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. Iodised salt is listed for one described frozen version from Albert Heijn; don’t assume this applies to other currant buns.