Choose currant buns based on the number of children, the portion you want to serve and the allergen information on the pack you select; you don’t need a box of chocolates. Mini currant buns are handy if each child is to have one small bun, while a standard pack or a variety that can be frozen may suit a small group or a later snack better. Check the school or after-school club’s policy in advance, and always read the current label.
If you’re planning to hand out currant buns, first check what the rules are for treats and whether any children have allergies or dietary restrictions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends asking in advance; schools and after-school clubs may have their own policies.
The number of buns in a pack and their size will determine how many packs you need. PLUS lists 9 buns in its mini pack; the standard packs from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in this comparison each contain 6.
If you have buns left over, it’s important to check the storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. For the standard currant buns included in this comparison, Albert Heijn and PLUS say they can be frozen on the day of purchase.
Before taking currant buns to a school or after-school club event, first check whether treats are allowed and which allergies you need to consider. Then work out how many buns you need and whether you’d like to keep any leftovers.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens and policies | Ask about the school or after-school club’s policy, and check the ingredients and warnings about possible traces of allergens on the current pack. | If I’m handing out currant buns to a group, I want to know that every child can eat them. This check is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portion and group size | Count the children and compare the number of buns in each pack. Consider whether a mini or standard bun is right for the portion you want to serve. | I want to be able to set out one suitable bun for each child without being left with an awkward number. For around 33% of consumers, portion size and the number of buns come first. |
| Storing leftovers | Check whether the variety you’ve chosen can be frozen, and follow the instructions on the pack. | When I shop in advance, I want to be able to keep any leftover buns for another time. For around 25% of consumers, ease of storage matters most. |
A smaller bun doesn’t automatically contain different allergens. The PLUS mini variety included in this comparison contains wheat, gluten, milk and lactose, and may also contain traces of egg, soya, sesame and nuts, among other allergens.
Read the label on the pack you’ve chosen and check with the school or after-school club about its policies and any dietary restrictions.
Chocolate is a separate treat and doesn’t affect how many currant buns you need for the group. The ingredients and allergens also need to be checked for each chocolate product.
First, work out how many currant buns you need. Only consider chocolate separately if the rules allow it, and check the label on the specific box you plan to buy.
A product’s ingredients and allergen information can change. This is particularly important if a child needs to avoid a particular ingredient.
Check the physical packaging of the variety you choose every time you buy it, even if the product name looks familiar.
If you have buns left over, you can’t assume that the freezing instructions for one variety apply to another. The standard varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison have their own storage instructions.
Choose a quantity that suits the group, and only freeze leftovers according to the instructions on the pack you bought.
The AH Raisin Currant Buns included in this comparison are standard buns, sold in a pack of 6.
The Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns included in this comparison are standard buns, sold in a pack of 6.
The PLUS varieties included in this comparison are a pack of 8 standard currant buns and a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.
No, a box of chocolates isn’t essential when choosing currant buns. If you’d like to hand out chocolate separately, check that this is allowed under the school or after-school club’s rules, and read the allergen information on that specific box.
No, the currant buns from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this comparison contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals. If someone needs to avoid gluten, don’t rely on the size or name of a bun; check the label of a specific alternative instead.
Ask in advance what the rules are for treats and whether you need to consider any allergies or other dietary restrictions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that schools and after-school clubs may have their own policies for celebrations.
According to the product information, the standard currant buns from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison can be frozen on the day of purchase; for these varieties, the recommended time to use them is within 1 month. Always follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought, as these can vary between varieties.
