Who is this choice relevant to?

A small coffee gathering with few leftovers

You’re having a small number of guests and don’t want lots of buns left over. Check how many are in each pack and, if there are any left, look at the freezing instructions for the pack you choose.

Hosting a spread of small treats

You’re serving other treats too. A mini bun may be a better fit for the portion size you have in mind, but be sure to compare how many buns are in the pack as well.

Checking ingredients for guests

You take guests’ allergies or other dietary requirements into account when choosing food. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re serving.

What should you look for when buying?

First, work out how many individual portions you need. Then choose the bun size and check the packaging before serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity and leftovers Count the expected guests, compare the number of buns per pack and read the storage and freezing instructions. If only a few people are joining me, I don’t want to be left with a large surplus. That’s why getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Portion size Compare regular buns with mini buns, and count how many are in the pack too. A smaller bun doesn’t necessarily mean fewer buns per pack. When there are other treats on the table, I want to be able to offer guests a smaller individual portion. For around 33% of consumers, portion size comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the up-to-date ingredients list and allergen information for the specific variety before serving. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in these buns. Checking the ingredients is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a bigger pack just because it contains more

    A pack of eight or nine may be more than you’ll serve during coffee with a small group.

    Count your guests in advance and think about what you’ll do with any buns left over. Only freeze some of them if the instructions for your chosen variety say you can. PLUS advises freezing its eight-pack on the day of purchase.

  • Assuming mini buns mean fewer leftovers

    A mini bun is a smaller portion, but mini varieties may contain more buns per pack. For example, Albert Heijn lists a mini variety with nine buns.

    Compare both the size and the number of buns with what you want to serve with coffee.

  • Assuming every variety has the same ingredients

    The regular varieties from Jumbo and PLUS that were reviewed contain wheat and milk. Ingredients and warnings about possible allergens can vary from product to product.

    Check the label just before buying and serving, rather than relying on a similar bun or a product page you looked at earlier.

  • Taking iodised baker’s salt for granted

    The Dutch Baker’s Salt Use Covenant, published by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in 2008, describes efforts to encourage the use of iodised salt. It doesn’t guarantee that every individual currant bun contains it.

    If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the specific pack.

Brands to compare

Compare the specific pack from each brand: the number of buns, ingredients and storage advice can vary between varieties.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists regular raisin and currant buns, as well as mini varieties.

  • The product information for the regular six-pack lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
  • Albert Heijn marks that specific six-pack as no longer available. Check which variety you can currently buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a regular pack of six raisin and currant buns, as well as mini and larger varieties.

  • The six-pack listing includes the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The regular variety reviewed contains wheat and milk. If you have allergies, check the current label.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, packs of six currant buns and a longer-life variety containing eight.

  • PLUS publishes the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and freezing advice for its six- and eight-packs.
  • Check the packaging for the latest product information and storage instructions for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as other sizes in its bread range.

  • The number of buns in the regular pack is clearly stated.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredient and allergen information.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate mini variety.

  • The regular currant buns are clearly listed as six per pack.
  • Lidl says this variety is only available in store. Check the label there too if the ingredients matter to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a half-size pack of currant buns?

A half loaf isn’t a standard size for the currant buns reviewed. Choose by the number of buns and their size: the supermarket varieties shown include packs of six, packs of nine mini buns and an eight-pack from PLUS.

What should I do with any currant buns left over?

Check the storage and freezing instructions on the pack you choose, and divide any buns you want to freeze into convenient portions. PLUS advises freezing its eight-pack on the day of purchase and using it within one month.

Can I serve regular currant buns to guests with a gluten or milk allergy?

Don’t assume they’re suitable without checking the label: the regular currant buns reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk. Also check the packaging for any warnings about other allergens on the exact variety you’re serving.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the product category alone. In its 2008 Baker’s Salt Use Covenant, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport described efforts to encourage the use of iodised salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific product.