Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want a bun as a snack

At home, on the go or during a day out, you can choose between a classic bun and a smaller mini version. If portion size is the deciding factor, check the weight of each bun.

Families stocking up for the holidays

If you’re spreading a bag over several snack breaks, the number of buns and storage instructions matter. Check whether the variety you’ve chosen can be frozen.

If you’re comparing grain types and fibre

If you want a wholemeal version, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging. Also compare the fibre per 100 g or per bun, taking the weight of each bun into account.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what portion suits the occasion. Then compare the nutrition information and choose a bag size that works for when you plan to eat the remaining buns.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size and convenience Check the weight and nutritional values per bun. Jumbo lists its classic raisin and currant bun at 65 g and its mini raisin and currant bun with butter at 40 g. For a day out, I want to know whether one classic bun will be right, or whether I’d rather take a smaller one. For around 42% of consumers, portion size comes first.
Grain type and fibre Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g or per bun. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 50 g currant bun contains 2 g of fibre; individual products may differ. If I want to take the grain type into account, I look beyond the colour of the bun. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this choice and the fibre information.
Stocking up and storage Check the number of buns and the storage advice for the bag you’ve chosen. For its longer-life eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. I’m buying for several days of the holiday and want to know what to do with the remaining buns. For around 25% of consumers, planning how to store them is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming that one bun means individual wrapping

    A currant bun can be a single snack portion, but the shop varieties reviewed are sold in bags containing several buns. That doesn’t mean each bun has its own wrapper.

    If you need individual wrapping, check the packaging or product photos for the exact variety you want to buy.

  • Judging a mini bun by its size alone

    A smaller bun is a different portion, but its size doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat it contains per 100 g. Jumbo lists 9.9 g of sugar per 40 g mini raisin bun with butter.

    Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per bun, and bear in mind how many mini buns you plan to eat.

  • Assuming a dark or fruit-filled bun is wholemeal

    Raisins, currants or a brown colour don’t prove that the dough is wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between bread made with wholemeal flour and bread made with refined flour.

    Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging and check the fibre content of the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Taking it for granted that bakers’ salt contains iodine

    The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes the use of iodine-enriched bakers’ salt as an agreement between the government and the baking industry, not a legal requirement for every currant bun.

    If the type of salt used matters to you, check the product’s ingredients list or ask the manufacturer.

Brands to help you compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists currant and raisin buns in a range of bag sizes, including mini raisin buns.

  • The range includes packs of 6, 9 and 10, among others. Check which product suits the portion size and quantity you’re looking for.
  • Albert Heijn advises checking the current packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists classic raisin and currant buns, mini versions and a wholemeal mini raisin and currant bun.

  • For the classic variety reviewed, nutritional values are given per 100 g and per bun, so you can check the portion in detail.
  • According to Jumbo, this classic variety contains wheat and milk protein. Don’t treat its allergen information as a description of every Jumbo bun.

PLUS

PLUS lists classic and mini currant buns, as well as a longer-life variety in an eight-pack.

  • For its eight-pack, PLUS gives product-specific advice to freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • Don’t assume this freezing advice applies to another PLUS variety; check the instructions on the bag you’ve chosen.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, and larger raisin buns in packs of 4.

  • The product names and pack sizes make it easier to tell the listed types of bun apart.
  • Larger raisin buns aren’t necessarily the same product as raisin and currant buns, so check the name and label before comparing them.

Lidl

Lidl lists both currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The distinction between classic and mini buns gives you a starting point for finding the portion size you want.
  • Check the label of the specific variety for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns individually wrapped?

Don’t assume they are if a product is sold in a bag containing several buns. If you want an individual wrapper for taking one on the go, check the packaging or product photos for the variety you’ve chosen.

Can I choose a currant bun if I have a gluten or milk allergy?

It depends on the ingredients and allergens in the exact bun. According to the product information, the classic raisin and currant bun from Jumbo that was reviewed contains wheat and milk protein; the mini raisin bun with butter reviewed also lists gluten and milk. Always check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen before eating it.

How should I store currant buns for a holiday day out?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging you’ve chosen. For its classic raisin and currant buns reviewed, Jumbo advises storing them somewhere dry and dark; for its longer-life eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.

Does a mini bun automatically tell me anything about its nutritional value?

No: the smaller size describes the portion, not the composition per 100 g. Compare sugar, fat and fibre both per 100 g and per bun, so you know you’re comparing like with like in terms of product and quantity.

Is iodine-enriched bakers’ salt required in every Dutch currant bun?

No. The Netherlands Bakery Centre says that using iodine-enriched bakers’ salt isn’t a legal requirement. Its use is covered by an agreement between the government and the baking industry, which has also been published in the Government Gazette. Check the ingredients list if you want to know what type of salt has been used in a specific bun.