Which pack works best for you?

For sportspeople sharing with a small group

If everyone wants their own bun after exercising, it helps to count how many people will be eating beforehand. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list packs containing 10, 6 and 8 regular buns respectively.

For portion planners with a full kit bag

If you want to hand out smaller individual portions, mini currant buns are worth considering. If you expect to have buns left over, check the freezing instructions on the pack you choose before buying.

For anyone checking the label for others

When sharing, ingredients and allergens may matter to each person in different ways. If needed, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, if the latter is shown on the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing currant buns to share after exercise, first decide how many individual portions you need. Then check how to store them and read the label on the specific pack you’re taking with you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of portions to share Count the people eating and compare the number of buns and their size. The packs mentioned range from 6, 8 or 10 regular buns to 9 mini buns. When I’m sharing with a group after exercise, I want an individual portion for everyone; for around 40% of consumers, the number of portions to share comes first.
Storage and leftovers Choose a pack size that suits how much the group will eat. Check the storage and freezing instructions if you might have buns left over. I’d rather not bring more than we’ll eat together, and I want to be able to store any leftovers; this matters most to around 30% of consumers.
Label information Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. If you wish, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g and, if listed, per portion. Before I hand out the buns, I want to know which ingredients and allergens they contain; for around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.

What should you watch out for?

  • Buying a larger pack without counting how many people are eating

    More buns are only practical if the group will eat them or you can store the leftovers according to the pack instructions. Otherwise, you’ll have buns left over after sharing.

    Work out how many individual portions you need beforehand. Choose between 6, 8 or 10 regular buns, or 9 mini buns, based on the size and number you want.

  • Assuming mini buns automatically have different nutritional values

    Mini describes the size, not the ingredients. PLUS lists 25,4 g of sugars and 3,2 g of fibre per 100 g for its mini currant and raisin buns.

    Choose mini buns if smaller portions are more convenient. To compare nutritional values, check the information per 100 g and, where listed, per portion.

  • Relying on online information instead of the label

    Ingredients and allergens matter when you’re sharing with someone who needs to avoid certain substances. The information on a product page may not match the pack you have in your hands.

    Before handing out the buns, read the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the current pack.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume that every currant bun contains it.

    If baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the pack you’re buying.

Brands and pack sizes to consider

The packs mentioned vary in size and number of buns, so always check the current packaging before buying.

Albert Heijn

The AH Extra lang lekker raisin and currant buns come in a pack of 10 regular buns weighing 65 g each.

  • Albert Heijn lists 3,3 g of fibre per 100 g, iodised salt and says the buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • The buns listed contain wheat and milk. When sharing, check the current label, including the allergen information.

Jumbo

The Jumbo pack reviewed contains 6 raisin and currant buns weighing 65 g each.

  • Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g and includes baker’s salt in the ingredients list.
  • The product information lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, and also notes the possible presence of other allergens. Check the pack you choose for details.

PLUS

PLUS offers packs of 6 or 8 regular currant buns, as well as a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.

  • For the 6- and 8-bun regular packs mentioned, PLUS says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The mini version comes in a different portion size. PLUS lists 25,4 g of sugars per 100 g; compare nutritional values per 100 g rather than judging by size.

ALDI

ALDI offers a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns, as well as a separate pack of 4 giant raisin buns.

  • The different pack sizes and bun sizes give you the option to choose how many individual buns to take with you.
  • Giant raisin buns are a different type of product from regular currant buns. Check the pack for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Lidl

Lidl lists a pack of 6 currant buns.

  • Six individual buns may suit you if you’re looking for regular portions for a small group.
  • Lidl says this product is only available in store. Check the label there for ingredients and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns should I take to share after exercise?

Count how many people want their own bun and choose a pack to suit. Jumbo offers a pack of 6 regular buns, PLUS one of 8 and Albert Heijn one of 10; PLUS’s 9 mini buns are another option if you’d prefer smaller individual portions.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Some packs say you can: Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing the regular packs mentioned on the day of purchase. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy rather than assuming they’re the same as those for another version.

Can I share currant buns with someone who needs to avoid wheat or milk?

Always check the allergen information on the pack you choose. The Jumbo and PLUS versions mentioned list wheat and milk; don’t assume another pack has the same ingredients or is free from them.

Does every currant bun contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that every currant bun does: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the specific pack for baker’s salt or iodised salt.