Which type is right for you?

Travellers who want to take a regular bun

A single currant bun needs no slicing or filling when you’re on the go. For example, Jumbo offers a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns.

Families sharing out smaller portions

Mini buns work well for several short snack breaks or for sharing out smaller portions. Albert Heijn’s mini version, as described, contains nine 40 g portions.

Travellers planning ahead or looking for slices

If you’re buying in advance, check the freezing instructions for the pack you choose. For slices you can add a filling to, Jumbo lists currant loaf and sliced raisin bread as separate products, alongside individual currant buns.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a regular bun, smaller portions or actual slices for your journey. Then check the packaging, storage instructions and label for the product type you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
A regular portion Check the number of buns and the weight of each one. The Jumbo pack described contains six 65 g portions. For a short stop, I want to be able to grab one bun without having to slice anything or take a topping with me. For around 29% of consumers, a regular portion that’s ready to eat is the top priority.
Smaller portions to share Compare the number of mini buns and the weight per portion with regular buns. When we’re sharing snacks between children or across several stops, I don’t want to have to take a whole regular bun each time. Around 29% of consumers give smaller portions the highest priority.
Buying in advance Check the date and storage instructions, and whether the version you’ve chosen can be frozen at home. I buy before setting off and want to know how to store the buns until it’s time to eat them. For around 21% of consumers, planning ahead is the main consideration.
Label and ingredients Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g or per portion if that matters to you. When choosing food for my travelling group, I want to check the ingredients and allergens listed on the pack first. For roughly 21% of consumers, checking the label is the main priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking ‘medium sliced’ for a standard currant bun

    Individual currant buns and sliced currant loaf or raisin bread are different types of product. A pack of slices won’t necessarily meet the same need as a bun you can take straight from the bag.

    Before choosing, decide whether you want an individual bun or slices to add a filling to, for example. Then check the product name on the pack.

  • Assuming a use-by claim applies to every version

    Albert Heijn describes its specific mini version as staying tasty for at least eight extra days; this claim doesn’t automatically apply to other mini buns or regular currant buns.

    Check the date and storage instructions on the pack you buy. The PLUS pack of eight described here says you can freeze it at home on the day of purchase and should use it within one month of freezing.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    Ingredients can vary or change between versions. For example, the available ingredient lists for Jumbo and PLUS include wheat, while you should check the allergen information on the pack you choose for other allergens.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack when you buy it, especially if anyone in your travelling group needs to avoid an allergen.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

As well as regular raisin and currant buns, Albert Heijn sells a separate mini raisin bun.

  • The mini version described contains nine 40 g portions.
  • The claim ‘stays tasty for at least eight extra days’ applies to this specific mini version. Check the date on the pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells individual raisin and currant buns, as well as separate products of sliced currant loaf and raisin bread.

  • The pack of regular raisin and currant buns described contains six 65 g buns.
  • The sliced products aren’t sliced versions of those regular buns, so check which type of product you need.

PLUS

PLUS sells currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate pack of eight.

  • The pack of eight described here includes instructions to freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month of freezing.
  • Follow the storage instructions for the version you choose; don’t assume the instructions for the pack of eight also apply to the pack of six.

ALDI

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

  • The product description refers to soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six and also mentions mini and jumbo versions in its range overview.

  • The regular pack described contains six buns.
  • Check which version is available in store and read the label for the ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns come pre-sliced?

No, the currant buns described are individual buns. If you’re looking for slices to take with you, look for separate products such as currant loaf or sliced raisin bread; Jumbo lists these separately from its currant buns.

How should I store currant buns if I buy them before setting off?

Follow the date and storage instructions on the pack you choose. The PLUS pack of eight described here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and, according to the product information, should be used within one month of freezing. Once thawed, check the quality before taking the buns with you.

Do currant buns need to go in a cool bag?

The Jumbo and PLUS versions described here come with instructions to store them in a cool, dry place. If you add a filling that needs to be kept chilled, follow its storage instructions separately.

Does baker’s salt mean that every currant bun contains iodine?

No, a reference to baker’s salt doesn’t tell you what’s in every individual currant bun. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds can be present in bakery products through the use of baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the pack you choose if you want to know whether it mentions iodised salt.

Can I rely on the product name if I have an allergy?

No, the product name doesn’t give you a complete list of ingredients and allergens. For example, the available ingredient lists for Jumbo and PLUS include wheat. If you have an allergy, always read the allergen information on the pack of the exact version you’re buying.