Who is this guide for?

People hosting a small gathering

You’re looking for something sweet to add to the drinks table without ending up with lots of buns left over. Check how many are in the pack before deciding what to serve.

Planners looking to minimise leftovers

You’re buying for more than one get-together, or don’t expect to eat all the currant buns straight away. In that case, the storage instructions and whether you can freeze the buns are important.

Shoppers who check the label

You’re mindful of allergens or want to compare fibre, salt and product type. Check the information on the pack you choose; a standard currant bun isn’t automatically wholemeal.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many currant buns to serve, what you’ll do with any leftovers and which label information matters to you.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Number per pack Compare the number of buns with the size of your gathering and the other snacks. The packs described by ALDI and Jumbo contain six buns; PLUS lists packs of six and eight. If there are already other snacks on the table, I don’t want to open more currant buns than we’ll eat. Around 30% of consumers prioritise getting the quantity right.
Storage and freezing Check whether you can freeze the pack you choose on the day you buy it, and when you’ll need to use the buns afterwards. When I’m buying for a later get-together, I want to know how to store any leftover buns. Around 30% of consumers give minimising leftovers their highest priority.
Label and product type Check the ingredients and allergens; compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ if you specifically want a wholemeal product. Before serving, I want to be able to see whether a currant bun is suitable for the allergens we need to consider, or matches my preference for wholemeal. For around 40% of consumers, checking the label is most important.

Common mistakes

  • Opening a larger pack without a plan for leftovers

    A pack of eight buns isn’t automatically a better fit for your gathering than a pack of six. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread is one of the foods that is often wasted. Freezing only helps if you use the buns later.

    Choose an amount you expect to serve. If you have buns left over, follow the freezing instructions on the pack.

    Uneaten buns need storage space and a later occasion to use them.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    One product’s mention of a type of salt tells you nothing about the ingredients in another currant bun. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the standard version described.

    If the type of salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the pack you’re actually buying.

  • Confusing raisins with a wholemeal or allergen-free option

    The standard Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described are made with white wheat flour. Their labels also list allergens, including wheat and milk; having fruit in the name doesn’t change these product characteristics.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you choose and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. If you want wholemeal, look for the explicit ‘wholemeal’ label.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns for in-store purchase.

  • The product description mentions soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • Check the label in store and confirm the pack is available there.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a standard pack of six raisin and currant buns, with ingredients, allergen and nutritional information listed.

  • The label lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients; the nutritional information gives 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the pack for the version you choose if you’re looking for mini or wholemeal buns.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-life version in a pack of eight.

  • For the eight-pack, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
  • The packs described list cereals containing gluten and milk. Check the allergens on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for standard currant buns and a range that includes currant and muesli buns.

  • The standard product page described includes ingredients, nutritional information and freezing advice.
  • That particular pack of six is listed as discontinued; check which currant buns are currently available.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns in its fresh-from-the-oven bread range.

  • The listings distinguish between standard and mini buns.
  • In store, compare the pack size and label of the version you’d like to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Always check the allergen information on the pack you buy. The PLUS and Jumbo currant buns described contain wheat or other cereals containing gluten, and milk; some packs also carry warnings about possible traces of other allergens.

Can you freeze currant buns?

According to PLUS, the currant buns described can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For another pack, follow the storage instructions on its label.

Are standard currant buns wholemeal?

Not necessarily: the standard Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described are made with white wheat flour. If you want this type of product, look for one explicitly labelled ‘wholemeal’.