Which option is right for you?

Organising drinks for a small group

You want to hand out individual buns without opening a large pack. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl each list a pack of six.

Planning to keep any leftovers

You’re expecting more guests or want to freeze any leftover buns. Don’t just check the pack size; also read the instructions for that exact product. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing certain varieties on the day of purchase.

Checking ingredients and allergens

You’re buying for guests with different dietary requirements. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS varieties reviewed list wheat and milk, among other ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide between individual currant buns and slices of currant loaf. If you’re choosing individual buns, compare pack sizes and the information on the label.

Individual currant buns

A good choice if: you want to offer each guest their own bun.

Bear in mind: these buns aren’t the partially sliced loaf you may be looking for.

Partially sliced currant loaf

A good choice if: you’d rather serve slices; ALDI describes its 700 g Drentse bol as partially sliced.

Bear in mind: currant loaf isn’t a pack of individual currant buns, so you’ll serve it differently.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Portions and pack size Count the people you’re expecting and check how many buns are in each pack. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl list packs of six; PLUS also has a variety with eight. If I want to hand out buns straight away, I want the pack size to suit my group. Around 27% of consumers prioritise suitably sized individual portions.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, including any warnings about possible traces. If I’m hosting guests with an allergy, I need to know which ingredients and warnings are relevant to them. For around 33% of consumers, these checks are the top priority.
Nutritional value Compare fibre, sugars and salt on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Also check the serving size if one is listed. If I want to compare different packs, I’d rather look at the same quantity than just the product name. Around 20% of consumers prioritise nutritional value.
Storing leftovers Check the use-by date and the storage or freezing instructions. Albert Heijn Extra lang lekker and PLUS Lekker lang lekker advise freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month. If there are buns left over, I want to know in advance how to store them according to the pack. Storage options are the most important factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking partially sliced currant loaf for individual currant buns

    ALDI’s Drentse bol is a 700 g partially sliced currant loaf. Serving slices is different from offering each guest an individual bun.

    Decide how you want to serve it before choosing; only opt for currant loaf if slices suit your get-together.

  • Choosing based on the product name alone

    Nutritional values and allergens vary between varieties. For example, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for Extra lang lekker and 2.9 g per 100 g for its regular variety reviewed.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

  • Buying a larger pack without a plan for leftovers

    Eight buns aren’t automatically more practical than six if you won’t serve or store them all.

    Choose a pack size to suit the number of people. If you want to freeze leftovers, follow the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.

    Buns you don’t use in time or store according to the pack instructions may go to waste.

  • Assuming baker’s salt is always iodised

    According to industry information from Brood.net, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands.

    If the presence of iodised baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Offers regular and Extra lang lekker currant buns that have been reviewed and whose nutritional information can be compared.

  • Extra lang lekker lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and advises freezing on the day of purchase.
  • The regular variety reviewed lists 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g; both varieties reviewed contain wheat and milk, among other ingredients.

Jumbo

The pack of raisin and currant buns reviewed contains six individual portions.

  • Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g serving.
  • The variety reviewed contains wheat and milk; also check the pack for warnings about possible allergens.

PLUS

Offers packs of six and an eight-pack of its Lekker lang lekker variety, both of which have been reviewed.

  • For the eight-pack reviewed, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month.
  • The varieties reviewed contain wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; check the exact pack if you’re buying for guests with an allergy.

ALDI

Offers a pack of six raisin and currant buns, as well as a partially sliced Drentse bol, both of which have been reviewed.

  • The product formats let you choose between individual buns and slices of currant loaf.
  • The 700 g Drentse bol is currant loaf, not a pack of individual currant buns.

Lidl

The currant buns reviewed are sold in packs of six.

  • The number of buns is listed on the product page.
  • Check the label in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns always made with iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that every currant bun is. According to Brood.net, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the specific product.

Which allergens should I check when buying currant buns for guests?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk, among other ingredients; the possibility of other allergens varies by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns after the get-together?

It depends on the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen and when you bought it. Albert Heijn Extra lang lekker and PLUS Lekker lang lekker advise freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month. So if you want to keep any leftovers, check the pack before your get-together.