If you’re buying currant buns to last several days, choose a bag that suits how many you’ll eat. According to the product information, you can freeze any leftovers from the larger bags we looked at from Albert Heijn and PLUS on the day you buy them, and use them within one month. Before choosing, also compare the nutritional information and allergens on the exact packaging. If you’re looking for medium-sliced currant buns, check the slicing information on the bag or in store: you can’t tell from the product names of these variants.
If you’re buying currant buns to last several days, choose a number that suits when you plan to eat them. The larger bags we looked at from Albert Heijn and PLUS state that they should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month.
If you eat currant buns regularly, compare the sugar, salt and fibre content per 100 g. Then check the serving size to see how much you’ll be eating.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the allergen information on the exact bag when you buy it. The allergens present, or that may be present, vary between variants.
First, work out how many currant buns you’ll eat during the week and whether you can freeze some. Then compare the packaging for nutritional information, allergens and the type of slicing you’re looking for.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking up for the week and freezing | Check the number of buns and the freezing instructions on the exact bag. For the larger variants we looked at, Albert Heijn and PLUS state that they should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. | If I’m buying enough for several days, I want to be able to store any leftover buns without buying more than I’ll use. This is the top priority for around 31% of shoppers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare the sugar, salt and fibre content per 100 g, then check the nutritional information per serving. Use the same unit of measurement for the products you’re comparing. | If you eat a currant bun regularly, you’ll want to know what’s in the portion you’ve chosen. Around 23% of shoppers give this label comparison top priority. |
| Bag size and retailer | Compare the number of buns with your plans for the week, and check where you can buy the variant you’ve chosen. Lidl states that its six-pack, which we looked at, is only available in store. | If I only need a smaller amount, I want to be able to pick up a suitably sized bag during my usual shop. For around 23% of shoppers, this combination of quantity and where they shop matters most. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the current packaging for both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces. Also check for any individual ingredients that matter to your choice. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the information on the specific bag determines whether I can choose it. Around 15% of shoppers put this check first. |
| Slicing | Check the packaging or ask in store whether the buns are sliced and what type of cut is specified. Don’t assume this from a search term. | If you’re specifically looking for medium-sliced currant buns, you’ll want to confirm the product’s cut before taking the bag home. For around 8% of shoppers, the type of slicing is the first thing they look for. |
A bag of eight or ten buns will only suit your plans for the week if you use them in time or freeze them according to the instructions for that variant.
Plan when you’ll eat them in advance. If you have any left over from the larger bags we looked at from Albert Heijn or PLUS, freeze them on the day of purchase as stated in the product information, and use them within one month.
The values for an average currant bun from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre may not match those for the bag you buy. Serving sizes can differ too.
Compare the current nutritional information for similar products per 100 g, then check what the label says per serving.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which allergens the exact variant contains or may contain.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
These brands offer currant bun variants we looked at, with different bag sizes and label information. Compare the specific variant, not just the brand name.
Albert Heijn lists a standard six-pack and an Extra-long-lasting variant containing ten buns.
PLUS lists a standard six-pack and a Delicious for longer variant containing eight buns.
The Jumbo bag we looked at contains six raisin and currant buns, with nutritional information per 100 g and per 65 g serving.
ALDI describes a six-pack of soft wheat rolls with raisins and currants, available to buy in store.
Lidl lists a six-pack of currant buns, sold in store only.
Yes. The product pages for the AH Extra-long-lasting and PLUS Delicious for longer currant bun variants we looked at state that they should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. Check the storage instructions on the exact bag you buy.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the serving you eat. For an average 50 g currant bun, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists, among other things, 15.9 g of sugars and 2 g of fibre. For a specific brand, use the values on the packaging you’ve chosen.
Read the current allergen information for the exact variant, including warnings about possible traces. The Albert Heijn and PLUS products we looked at list, among other things, wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk, but the information may vary by product.
You can’t tell from the product name. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the currant buns we looked at. Check the ingredients list on the specific bag if this matters to your choice.
