Which options are suitable for you?

A small group eating them that same evening

If you’d like to serve whole buns to a few people without having many left over, compare packs of six. Both Jumbo and ALDI list a pack of this size.

A snack table with smaller portions

If you’re serving other snacks too, mini buns are a good option for offering smaller individual portions. Lidl lists nine mini raisin and currant buns per bag.

Keeping some buns for later

If you won’t eat them all during your film night, check the instructions for leftovers. For its longer-life pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what size you want to serve and how many buns you’ll need that evening. Then check the storage instructions, as well as the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Size and sharing Compare the number and size of the buns. Jumbo lists six regular buns; Lidl lists nine mini buns in a 360 g bag. If I’m putting out other snacks too, I want to be able to offer smaller buns rather than giving everyone a regular-sized one. Around 27% of consumers say ease of sharing is their top priority.
Storage and leftovers Check the shelf life and freezing advice for the product you choose. For its pack of eight, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. I want to be able to keep any buns left over after the film, so I choose my pack accordingly. Storage is a top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Nutritional content Check the type of flour and compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g in the nutritional information. If the ingredients affect my choice, I want to know what’s actually in these buns, not just what the product name suggests. This is the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. Jumbo lists wheat and milk among the ingredients in its regular currant buns; PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in its longer-life variety. If anyone eating with me needs to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to check the pack before serving. This is the top priority for around 26% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all buns make the same-sized portion

    Six regular buns and nine mini buns aren’t equivalent portions. Comparing the number of buns alone can give you the wrong idea of how much you’ll be putting on the table.

    Before you buy, check the size and number of buns and, if stated, the weight per bun or portion.

  • Relying on out-of-date product information

    Information that matters to you, such as the ingredients or shelf life, applies to the specific pack you buy.

    Check the current packaging just before buying and serving, especially if anyone needs to avoid allergens.

  • Assuming a currant bun is suitable for allergies based on its name

    The Jumbo and PLUS products described list cereals containing gluten and milk. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can also vary between products.

    Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you plan to serve.

  • Buying a larger pack without a plan for storing it

    A pack for several snack occasions is most practical when you know what you’ll do with any buns left over.

    Choose an amount that suits your film night, or follow the storage and freezing advice on the pack you’ve chosen for any leftovers.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s category page features regular, mini and longer-life raisin and currant buns, among other options.

  • There are different pack sizes and formats to compare.
  • Check the size and current packaging for each product; category labels don’t mean that a bun is pre-sliced.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns, with ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.

  • The pack size and listed information make it easier to compare regular buns.
  • Check the pack you’re buying, especially if ingredients or allergens matter to you.

PLUS

Alongside other formats, PLUS describes a longer-life pack of eight currant buns.

  • For this pack, PLUS explains how to store and freeze the buns on the day of purchase.
  • Follow the shelf-life information and instructions on the specific pack; eight buns may be more than you’ll eat in one evening.

ALDI

ALDI offers regular raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The pack size is clear if you want to serve whole buns.
  • Check the pack in store for ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl describes mini raisin and currant buns: nine in a 360 g bag, made with butter.

  • The mini size gives you individual smaller buns for a snack table.
  • Check the pack in store for full ingredients, allergen and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns labelled ‘medium sliced’ pre-sliced?

Don’t assume they are. The Dutch products described are labelled as regular, mini or longer-life, with the pack size specified, but there’s no clear indication that they’re sliced. Check the product you’ve chosen if you’re looking for pre-sliced buns. If you’re happy to slice them yourself, first choose a size that suits your snack table.

How should I store currant buns left over after film night?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. For its longer-life currant buns, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry place away from light, or freezing them at home on the day of purchase and using them within one month.

Should I check the allergens again if I’ve bought the same product before?

Yes. Read the allergen information on the current pack before serving the buns. Ingredients can change; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

Are all currant buns wholemeal?

No. The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you what type of flour is used. Check the product description and ingredients if you’re looking specifically for a wholemeal bun, and use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare products.

Can I assume that currant buns contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. Check the ingredients list to find out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that bread is baked with iodised baker’s salt, but bakers aren’t required to use it; you can’t tell what type of salt is used from the product name alone.