For a small neighbourhood get-together, you can slice standard-sized currant buns from a pack of six just before serving to make sharing portions. Mini currant buns are more practical if you want guests to help themselves without any slicing; if you buy a larger pack, check whether you can use the rest later. Don’t assume standard currant buns come pre-sliced, and check the allergen information for the specific pack you choose.
If you want to arrange smaller pieces on a platter and have time to slice them, whole currant buns are an option. PLUS includes instructions for slicing currant buns in one of its recipes, but that doesn’t mean the buns in store come pre-sliced.
If you want to fill your platter without any slicing, you could look for mini currant buns. Lidl lists nine mini raisin and currant buns per pack. Check in store that the pack and its ingredients are suitable for your guests.
If any of your guests need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the information on the exact pack matters. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described list wheat or gluten and milk, among other ingredients; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
First decide whether you want to slice the buns yourself or serve smaller ones. Then compare the allergen information and pack size with what you need for your get-together.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and slicing | Check whether you’re buying whole or mini currant buns, and whether you can slice the whole buns yourself. | I want to put smaller pieces on a sharing platter and can make time to slice them just before the get-together. For roughly 43% of consumers, portioning the buns themselves would be the main consideration. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Check the chosen pack to see which allergens are present and whether it carries any warnings about possible traces. | If guests ask what the buns contain, I want to be able to show them the information on the pack. For around 29% of consumers, checking allergens and ingredients would come first. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the number of buns with your guest list and read the storage instructions for that variety. | I want to serve enough buns, but also know what to do with any left over. For approximately 28% of consumers, planning the quantity and storage would be the biggest consideration. |
The standard packs described contain whole currant buns. So if you want to serve smaller pieces, you’ll need to allow time to slice them yourself.
Slice the buns just before serving, or choose mini currant buns if you want to skip that step.
The allergens and warnings listed vary by variety. A product name or an earlier online description is no substitute for the information on the pack you’re serving.
Read the information on the pack and keep it handy for guests who ask about ingredients or allergens.
A pack with more buns is only practical if you’re serving that many or can store the remaining buns according to the instructions.
Choose a quantity that suits your guests. PLUS says its pack of eight currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
The type of salt used can vary from product to product. The ingredients in one variety don’t tell you what’s in another pack.
If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients list on the specific pack.
Jumbo describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns.
PLUS describes both a pack of six currant buns and a pack of eight for keeping some for later.
ALDI describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns.
Lidl describes mini raisin and currant buns as an in-store product, with nine buns per pack.
Albert Heijn has a category for currant buns and muesli buns; a described pack of six raisin and currant buns is listed as no longer in the range.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Jumbo and PLUS say to store their currant buns in a cool, dry place out of direct light. PLUS also says its pack of eight can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within a month.
Check the pack you choose to see which allergens are present and whether it carries any warnings about possible traces. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described list wheat or gluten and milk, among other ingredients, but the information can vary by variety.
