Who is this choice for?

Shopper living alone who wants to avoid leftovers

You want to eat one currant bun and will only buy a pack of six if you can make use of the rest. Before buying, check whether storing or freezing them is practical for you.

Shopper who checks ingredients

You want to know whether a currant bun contains ingredients you avoid. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned contain wheat and milk; check the current allergen information on the packaging before you buy.

Shopper who compares nutritional values

For example, you compare fibre and salt and want to assess products on the same basis. Check the nutritional values per 100 g, and bear in mind that a single wholemeal roll is a different product from a currant bun.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many currant buns you’ll actually use. Then check the storage instructions and the ingredients of the pack you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Quantity per purchase Check how many buns are in the pack and think about how many you want to use. The currant buns mentioned are sold in packs of six. If I only want one currant bun today, I need a plan for the other five. For around 34% of consumers, the quantity per purchase is the top priority.
Storing the rest Read the storage and freezing instructions for the product you choose. PLUS says its currant buns should be frozen on the day of purchase. I want to spread the remaining buns over several meals without throwing them away. Storage is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional values Check the label for allergens and compare fibre and salt per 100 g; use the same basis for both products. I want to know what’s in my currant bun and be able to compare nutritional values. For around 33% of consumers, the ingredients are the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a pack of six as one portion

    If you only want to eat one bun, these packs leave you with five. Without a plan for the rest, buying them for a single meal could lead to food waste.

    Before you buy, decide when you’ll eat the remaining buns and check whether the packaging says they can be frozen.

  • Assuming they contain iodised baker’s salt

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular product.

    Check the ingredients list on the packaging rather than assuming all currant buns have the same ingredients.

  • Overlooking allergens

    The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns mentioned contain wheat and milk. Other declarations may vary from product to product.

    Check the current allergen information on the packaging every time you buy, including any statements about possible traces.

Brands and shop ranges to help you compare

ALDI

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

  • The number of buns is shown in the product details.
  • A pack of six isn’t a single portion, so decide in advance what you’ll do with the rest.

Jumbo

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

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g bun.
  • The variety mentioned contains wheat and milk, and the buns aren’t individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six.

  • PLUS provides details of the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, and says these currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • Check the packaging for the instructions that apply to your purchase.

Albert Heijn

The AH variety mentioned, a pack of six raisin and currant buns, is listed as discontinued on the product page.

  • The product page describes the ingredients and storage instructions for this variety.
  • Don’t use information about this variety as a description of another product currently on sale.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns in a pack of six, available in store.

  • The pack size is stated.
  • Check the packaging you buy for ingredient and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze a pack of currant buns if I live alone?

Yes, if the instructions for the product you choose allow it. PLUS says its currant buns should be frozen on the day of purchase; follow the storage and use instructions on your packaging.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the currant buns you’re buying. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned contain wheat and milk; also look for any statements about the possible presence of other allergens.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume that it does. Check the ingredients list on the specific packaging to see which salt is listed for that product.