Who are these choices relevant to?

Guests who want a filled bun

If you want to serve a currant bun with a savoury filling, you can slice a regular bun yourself. PLUS, for example, uses sliced currant buns to make a hot panini with cheese, ham and pineapple.

Hosts putting on a buffet with smaller portions

If you want to offer smaller buns alongside other dishes, mini versions are worth considering. Lidl and Albert Heijn list these separately from regular currant buns.

Anyone shopping in advance

If you’re buying the buns well before the barbecue, the storage and freezing instructions for your chosen product are important. PLUS provides instructions for freezing its currant buns at home.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how you want to serve the currant buns. Then check the ingredients and choose packaging and a storage method that suit your plans.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Size and serving Check whether they’re regular or mini buns, and whether you want to slice them yourself. If you want to add a filling between the halves or serve smaller buns on the buffet, the size will determine your choice. Around 33% of consumers put serving style first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know which bun you can safely set aside for them. Around 25% of consumers put this check first.
Storage and freezing Check whether the product can be frozen at home, and follow the storage and defrosting instructions. If you’re shopping early or expect to have buns left over, you’ll want to know how to store them. Around 25% of consumers give this their highest priority.
Quantity and leftovers Compare the number of buns in each pack with the number of portions you want to serve. If you’re hosting a small group, you won’t want to be left with more buns than you can use. The right pack size matters most to around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘medium sliced’ means the buns are pre-sliced

    A regular currant bun doesn’t automatically come pre-sliced. An unsliced bun may therefore not suit your plan to have the fillings ready to serve straight away.

    Choose regular buns if you want to slice them yourself. If you want pre-sliced buns, check that this is clearly stated on the packaging.

  • Guessing the allergens from the type of bun

    Jumbo and PLUS product information lists wheat or gluten and milk ingredients in their currant buns. Ingredients can vary between varieties.

    Check the current label on the pack you’ve chosen, and use separate serving utensils for a suitable alternative.

  • Shopping in advance without a storage plan

    Freezing instructions vary by product. PLUS says to freeze its currant buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

    Check the storage instructions before buying, and choose the number of packs to suit the portions you expect to need.

    Bread can dry out if it’s kept in the freezer for too long.

  • Looking only at the pack size

    A pack with more buns isn’t automatically convenient if your guests will also be eating other barbecue dishes.

    Work out how many mini or regular portions you want to offer, then choose a pack with the right number of buns.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers both regular currant buns and smaller varieties.

  • The different sizes make it easier to choose between a filled bun and a smaller portion.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information can change, so check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The variety listed contains wheat, gluten and milk, so it isn’t suitable for guests who need to avoid these allergens.

Lidl

Lidl lists regular currant buns separately from mini raisin and currant buns.

  • This makes size a practical consideration when planning your buffet.
  • Check the label on your chosen pack for ingredient and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The pack size helps you plan your portions.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the currant bun packaging, not the packaging of a different bread product.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of six, and a longer-lasting variety in packs of eight.

  • PLUS provides instructions for freezing its regular currant buns at home, and its recipe shows how to slice a bun for a hot panini.
  • Follow the storage and allergen information for the specific variety you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you serve currant buns warm at a barbecue?

Yes, you can serve a sliced currant bun warm with a filling. PLUS describes a panini with cheese, ham and pineapple, heated in a pan for 5–8 minutes. This isn’t an instruction to put every currant bun directly on the barbecue grill.

Can you freeze currant buns in advance?

You can if the packaging of your chosen product says it’s suitable for freezing. PLUS says to freeze its currant buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other products, follow their own instructions.

Are regular currant buns suitable for someone with a gluten or milk allergy?

Don’t assume they are without checking the label. The varieties listed by Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or gluten and milk ingredients. Check the current packaging for allergen information before serving each guest.