Who is this choice relevant to?

Small household looking to minimise leftovers

If there are one to three of you, what matters most is how much you’ll actually serve. Check the number of buns or the weight of a loaf, and find out whether you can freeze any leftovers.

Host planning a small Easter table

Individual buns are easy to serve one at a time, while a currant loaf is a good choice if you want to cut slices. Mini and giant buns offer different portion sizes, but the number in each pack also varies.

Careful label reader

The currant buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list ingredients such as wheat and milk. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging for the variety you’re buying. Also check the ingredients if the type of salt used affects your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve individual portions or slices. Then compare the pack size with the number of people eating, and consider what you can do with any leftovers.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portions and leftovers Compare the number of buns or the loaf weight with the number of people eating. Check the storage instructions if you want to freeze anything. When there are only a few of us for lunch, I don’t want a large amount to go unused. Around 45% of consumers prioritise minimising leftovers.
How you plan to serve it Choose between individual buns and a loaf you can slice. For mini and giant buns, also compare the number in each pack. If you’re serving several dishes, smaller individual portions may be a better choice; a loaf is more convenient for slices with toppings. Serving style is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen. Check the type of salt on the label if it matters to your choice. If I have a food allergy, I need to know what’s in this particular pack. Label information is a priority for around 18% of consumers.
Availability Check shortly before buying whether your chosen size is available at your shop. If I specifically want mini buns or a loaf I can slice, that size needs to be in stock. Around 10% of consumers give availability top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a 500 g loaf is half a loaf

    Jumbo and PLUS list a 500 g currant loaf or currant and raisin loaf. That weight doesn’t mean you’re buying half a pack, so you may have bread left over after a small lunch.

    Check the pack size before buying. If you want to freeze any leftovers, follow the instructions for the product you’ve chosen.

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    A pack of nine mini buns and a pack of four giant buns also differ in the size of each bun. The number alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll be serving each guest.

    Compare the size and, if it’s listed, the weight with the portions you want to serve.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell which type of salt is used just from the product category.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt if that matters to your choice. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask about the ingredients.

  • Treating an online ingredients list as the definitive label

    Ingredients and allergen information can vary between varieties or change when a recipe is updated. This is especially important if you need to avoid an allergen.

    Read the packaging of the product you’re actually serving, or ask for allergen information if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

Relevant brands and shops

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists currant buns in packs of different sizes, including packs of six and ten.

  • For the six-pack variety included in our research, the listing includes ingredients, allergens and a 65 g portion size.
  • Check which variety is currently available; the standard six-pack variety included in our research is listed as discontinued.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as a 500 g currant loaf.

  • You can compare the contents of a pack of individual buns with a loaf you can slice.
  • A 500 g loaf isn’t the same as half a loaf, so choose a pack size that suits your lunch.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns, mini and giant buns, and a 500 g currant and raisin loaf.

  • The mini buns come in packs of nine and the giant buns in packs of four, so you can compare both bun size and pack quantity.
  • A smaller bun doesn’t automatically mean a smaller pack. Check the contents of the variety you’ve chosen.

ALDI

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

  • These two pack options let you choose between standard buns and larger individual buns.
  • Check the current packaging for the ingredients, allergens and weight.

Lidl

Lidl lists product pages for giant raisin and currant buns, as well as raisin and currant loaf.

  • Both product types are worth considering if you’re deciding between individual buns and a loaf you can slice.
  • Check the pack size and ingredients of the specific product in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

You can if the product instructions say it’s suitable. PLUS says its long-life currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. Check the instructions on the pack you buy.

Do currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they do: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory. Check the label for the specific currant buns to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed as an ingredient.

Which allergens should I check for in currant buns?

Always check the allergen information for the variety you’re buying. The currant buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in our research list ingredients such as wheat and milk, but these examples don’t replace the current label for a different pack.

Are ordinary currant buns the same as wholemeal rolls?

No, an ordinary currant bun isn’t necessarily wholemeal. If you specifically want a wholemeal product, check the product description and ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen rather than assuming this from the name ‘currant bun’.