Who is this choice relevant to?

Solo traveller on a short stay

You want to enjoy a currant bun once or a few times without taking a large amount home with you. Compare both the number of buns and their size before choosing a pack.

Solo traveller planning to spread out their supply

You’re staying for several days or want to spread the buns across different meals. Check the storage instructions, and only plan to freeze them if you can use a freezer at your holiday home.

Shopper who needs to check the ingredients

You want to know which allergens and ingredients a particular variety contains. Read the current label: the products mentioned differ in their declarations, including those for wheat, milk and possible traces of other allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many buns you expect to eat during your stay. Then check whether you can store the rest as instructed and whether the ingredients suit your needs.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Number of buns and portion size Compare the number of buns in each pack with the portion size: four giant buns and nine mini buns can’t be compared by number alone. If I’m only staying for a short time, I don’t want to be left with most of the pack. Around 42% of consumers would put limiting leftovers first.
Storage and freezing Read the best-before date and freezing instructions, and check whether the holiday home has a suitable freezer. If I’m staying for longer, I want to be able to spread my buns over several days. Around 33% of consumers would see convenient storage as their main priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including details about wheat, milk and possible traces of other allergens. Check the type of salt if it matters to your choice. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in this variety before eating it. Around 25% of consumers would put checking the label first.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means a pack with just one bun

    The mini varieties from Albert Heijn and PLUS mentioned here each contain nine buns. So choosing a smaller snack doesn’t mean you’re buying fewer buns.

    Check both the number of buns and the stated portion size before choosing a pack.

  • Assuming four buns is automatically the smallest amount

    The four-bun pack from PLUS contains giant buns. A lower number of buns doesn’t necessarily mean there’s less in the pack overall than in six regular-sized buns.

    Where possible, compare the weight of the pack or the buns as well as the number of buns.

  • Planning to freeze them without reading the instructions

    Storage advice varies by product. The Voedingscentrum also notes that currant buns may become drier if they’re frozen for a longer period.

    Check the packaging and the freezer space at your holiday home; only defrost the amount you plan to use.

  • Assuming every variety has the same ingredients

    The products mentioned have different allergen declarations. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the varieties mentioned, but that tells you nothing about the type of salt in another pack.

    Use the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying to help you decide.

Relevant brands to compare

These supermarket own-label brands offer the currant buns mentioned here in different pack sizes. Compare the features of each variety rather than judging the brand as a whole.

Albert Heijn

The mini raisin buns mentioned here come in a pack of nine, with each bun weighing 40 g.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn states that it stays fresh for at least 8 days and says it can be frozen on the day of purchase. Check the date and instructions on the pack.
  • Nine small buns still make up a multipack; the product information lists wheat and milk among the allergens.

Jumbo

The raisin and currant buns mentioned here are sold in a pack of six, with each bun weighing 65 g.

  • Jumbo states that this variety contains 29,6% raisins and 6,1% currants, so you can compare its ingredients with the label on other products.
  • The product information lists wheat and milk as allergens and says the product may also contain other allergens.

PLUS

The varieties mentioned include four giant buns, regular packs of six and eight, and nine mini buns.

  • For its six- and eight-bun varieties, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month.
  • You can’t compare a pack of four giant buns with a pack of regular or mini buns based on the number alone. Check the allergen information for each variety too.

ALDI

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

  • The stated number of buns gives you a starting point for comparing this pack with other multipacks.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and packaging in store before choosing this variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six and describes this variety as an in-store product.

  • With six buns in a pack, you can compare the quantity with the number of times you plan to eat them.
  • For ingredient, allergen and nutritional information, read the label on the pack in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a single currant bun from the supermarket varieties mentioned?

The varieties mentioned come in packs of four, six, eight or nine buns; they aren’t sold as individual buns. The mini varieties mentioned also contain nine buns, so check the number in each pack if you’re only planning one or two snack breaks.

How should I store currant buns in a holiday home?

According to the Voedingscentrum, you can keep opened currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 4 days, or in the freezer for 1 to 3 months. Also follow the instructions on your pack; the buns may become drier if frozen for longer.

Can I freeze a fresh pack of currant buns straight away?

The packaging says you can for some varieties: for the six-bun pack mentioned here, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month. Check the instructions on your pack and make sure you can use a freezer at your holiday home.

Which allergens should I check on the packaging?

Check the allergen information for the specific variety you’re buying. The products mentioned list wheat and milk, among other allergens; some also carry warnings about possible traces of other allergens. If ingredients affect your choice, don’t rely on the product name alone.

Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?

You can’t assume that every currant bun does. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the varieties mentioned; if the type of salt matters to your choice, read the ingredients list on the specific pack.