Who is this guide for?

Families looking to get portions right

You want a pack with the right number and size of buns for everyone eating. Mini currant buns and regular currant buns aren’t necessarily equivalent portions.

Families planning ahead

You want to buy currant buns for more than one meal and need to know whether you can store or freeze any leftovers according to the instructions.

Families who need to check the label

You’re mindful of allergens or looking for a specific wholemeal variety or a product made with baker’s salt. The product name alone won’t tell you this.

What should you look for?

First, work out how many buns you need for your family meal and what size portions you’re after. Then check the storage instructions, ingredients and allergens before you buy.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Number and portion size Compare the number of buns and the weight or size of each one, especially with mini varieties. I want to serve enough buns for our family meal without having lots left over. Around 50% of consumers prioritise a suitable number and size.
Storage Check whether you can freeze them at home, and find out the storage period and defrosting instructions for your chosen variety. If we don’t eat them all at once, I want to know what I can do with the leftovers. Storage is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Label Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. Look for an explicit wholemeal or baker’s salt listing if either matters to you. An ingredient or allergen could determine what I choose for my household. The label matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    A pack of mini currant buns and a bag of regular currant buns won’t necessarily provide portions of the same size. So the number of buns alone won’t tell you how much you’ll have to serve at your family meal.

    Check the weight or size of the buns too, and think about how many portions you need.

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    If you won’t eat all the buns at once, the instructions for your chosen variety will tell you what you can do with the leftovers. For the longer-lasting currant buns reviewed here, PLUS says you can freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

    Check the instructions on your pack before saving buns for later. The Albert Heijn frozen currant buns reviewed here should be stored at -18 °C and must not be refrozen after thawing.

    You’ll also need freezer space for any leftovers, as well as time to plan when to use them.

  • Assuming all currant buns are the same

    The regular products from Jumbo and PLUS reviewed here list wheat, gluten and milk. The name also won’t tell you whether a bun is wholemeal or contains baker’s salt.

    Read the latest ingredients and allergen list. If you want a wholemeal variety, look for an explicit wholemeal description; check separately whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t always use baker’s salt.

Brands compared

These product ranges show why it’s important to check the pack size, storage instructions and label information for each variety.

Jumbo

The regular Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns reviewed here are white wheat buns sold in a pack of six.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, including 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This regular variety lists wheat, gluten and milk. Don’t assume other varieties in the range have the same characteristics.

PLUS

The PLUS range reviewed here includes regular, mini and longer-lasting currant buns.

  • For the longer-lasting variety reviewed here, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • The regular currant buns reviewed here list wheat, gluten and milk. Check the ingredients and storage advice for each variety.

ALDI

The ALDI Raisin and Currant Buns reviewed here are soft wheat buns with raisins and currants, sold in packs of six.

  • The product description makes the type of bun and the number in the pack clear.
  • If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the label on the pack.

Albert Heijn

The Albert Heijn selection reviewed here includes a range of pack sizes and a frozen variety.

  • The different pack sizes give you options for matching the number of buns to the number of people eating.
  • The frozen variety reviewed here should be stored at -18 °C and must not be refrozen after thawing. Check the instructions on the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini currant buns comparable to regular currant buns?

Not by number alone. The PLUS packs reviewed here contain either nine mini currant buns or six regular currant buns. Check the weight or portion size too, to see what’s right for your family.

Can you freeze currant buns to eat later?

You can if the product instructions for your chosen variety say it’s OK. For the longer-lasting currant buns reviewed here, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month. The Albert Heijn frozen variety reviewed here should be stored at -18 °C and must not be refrozen after thawing.

What should you check if someone can’t eat wheat or gluten?

Check the latest allergen and ingredient information on the specific pack. The regular currant buns from Jumbo and PLUS reviewed here list wheat and gluten. Don’t rely on the product name to decide whether another variety is suitable.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the name alone. Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t always use it. For packaged currant buns, check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients.