Which option is right for you?

For groups ready to share

You want to take individual buns for several people without having to cut them up on the spot. Check the number of buns and decide whether mini or regular-sized buns are a better fit for your group.

For campers who shop in advance

You’re buying the buns before you set off and want to know how to store them. Compare the storage and freezing instructions on your chosen pack with your plans.

For label-conscious shoppers

Fibre content or the ingredients and allergen information matter more to you than the number of buns. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and read the warnings on the pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many individual buns you want to hand out. Then check that the bag suits your storage plans and your group’s ingredient requirements.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of individual portions Count the buns in each bag and distinguish mini buns from regular-sized ones; the number of buns alone doesn’t tell you the total weight. I want to give everyone their own bun without having to cut anything up on the spot. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions for the group.
Buying in advance and storage Check the best-before date and the storage and freezing instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping an opened pack of currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days. If I shop before setting off, I want to be able to store the bag until we eat the buns. For around 33% of consumers, planning ahead is their main concern.
Nutrition information and allergens Compare fibre per 100 g and read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement on the current label. For my group, I mainly need to check the ingredients and nutritional values shown on the label. For around 25% of consumers, this check matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sharing bag has enough buns for the whole group

    A bag of mini buns won’t necessarily provide portions the same size as a bag of regular buns. The packs listed here also range from 4 to 9 buns.

    Work out how many people will be eating and how many buns you want to take per person. Then check the number of buns and the variety on the pack.

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Packs with the same number of buns can have different ingredients and nutritional values. That makes the label important if anyone in your group needs to check for allergens.

    Before buying, read the ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning for the exact variety you’ve chosen.

  • Taking a large bag without a storage plan

    An opened bag needs different planning from an unopened one. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days and advises throwing away mouldy bread.

    Choose a quantity your group will eat, keep the bag dry and tightly closed, and follow any freezing instructions before you set off.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    Ingredients can vary from one product to another. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its standard raisin and currant buns; this doesn’t mean every other variety contains it.

    If iodised salt is one of your selection criteria, check the ingredients list on the bag you’re planning to buy.

Brands and pack sizes at a glance

PLUS

PLUS lists bags of 9 mini currant and raisin buns, 8 long-lasting currant buns and 6 regular currant buns.

  • The varieties with 9 or 8 buns give you different numbers of individual buns to share.
  • The product information for the mini buns lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose. Check the other allergen information for your chosen variety too.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a standard bag of 6 raisin and currant buns, as well as a wholemeal Extra Long-Lasting variety with 4 buns.

  • The Extra Long-Lasting variety lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g and, according to Albert Heijn, can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • This wholemeal variety contains 4 buns. For both varieties, check the information about cereals containing gluten and milk ingredients.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • The stated number of buns makes it easy to plan how many you’ll need for your group.
  • A previously listed wholemeal mini pack of 9 was no longer in the online range. Don’t treat it as an alternative to the pack of 6.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists packs of 6 currant buns and 9 mini raisin and currant buns as in-store products.

  • You can choose between the stated number of regular buns and mini buns.
  • Check the label in store if ingredients, allergens or nutrition information will determine your choice.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists an in-store pack of 6 raisin and currant buns. The separately listed giant raisin buns, in a pack of 4, are a different product.

  • The number of raisin and currant buns is stated, making it easier to plan for your group.
  • Check the pack in store if you need to know the ingredients, allergens or nutritional values before making your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack has the most individual buns to share?

The listed bag of PLUS Mini Currant and Raisin Buns contains 9 mini buns; PLUS Long-Lasting Currant Buns contains 8 regular-sized buns. Don’t choose on the number alone: also consider whether you want to hand out mini or regular-sized portions.

Can I freeze currant buns before the festival?

The product pages for PLUS Long-Lasting Currant Buns and AH Extra Long-Lasting say they can be frozen on the day of purchase. PLUS also says to use them within 1 month; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.

How should I store an opened bag at the campsite?

Keep the bag tightly closed and dry, and plan to eat the buns in good time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for 2–4 days and advises throwing away mouldy bread.

Where can I check for cereals containing gluten and milk?

Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack of the currant buns you’ve chosen. The listed varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals with gluten and milk ingredients; don’t assume a product is suitable based on its brand name or pack size.

How can I tell whether currant buns contain iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on your chosen pack for iodised salt or iodine-containing baker’s salt. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its standard raisin and currant buns, but you’ll need to check the ingredients of other varieties individually.