Who is this choice relevant to?

Buyers looking for a larger breakfast portion

If you want to offer a larger bun alongside the standard currant bun, Jumbo and PLUS use the term ‘jumbo’ for these products. Check the dimensions if you need a consistent portion size.

Hoteliers looking to offer a range of portion sizes

You can serve standard and mini sizes side by side to suit guests with different appetites. Product listings from Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI show these size options.

Buffet managers responsible for allergen information

If you serve buns unpackaged, you must make sure guests can access information about the allergens they contain before eating, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide which portion sizes work for your hotel breakfast, then check the product and allergen information for each option you plan to serve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Larger portion For a jumbo option, check the weight or dimensions of each bun; the name does not specify a fixed slice thickness. If I want to serve one larger sweet bun per guest, I need to know exactly how big the portion is. A larger portion is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Choice of portions Compare mini and standard sizes and the number of buns per pack. Check the storage instructions too. I want to offer guests a smaller portion as well as a regular-sized bun. This choice matters most to around 21% of consumers.
Wholegrain and fibre Check whether the exact option is labelled wholegrain, and read the fibre content per 100 g. If I want to offer a wholegrain option, I can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’ alone. This nutritional choice is most important to around 14% of consumers.
Allergen information Record the current ingredients and allergens for each product, and decide how guests will access this information if the buns are served unpackaged. When serving loose buns, I want guests to be able to check which allergens they contain before eating. This information is the highest priority for around 36% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘jumbo’ means a fixed size or a thick-cut slice

    ‘Jumbo’ describes a larger bun; it does not specify the diameter, weight or slice thickness. So you can’t determine the portion size from the name alone.

    If you need to buy buns to a set portion size, ask your supplier for the weight and dimensions of the exact product.

  • Assuming all currant buns have the same ingredients

    The ingredients list for AH Bakkersbol krent includes wheat and whey powder, among other ingredients. A mini option made with butter may also differ from a standard currant bun.

    Check the current ingredients and allergen information for each option, and keep it available to guests when serving the buns unpackaged.

  • Assuming every bun contains iodised salt

    The agreement on bakers’ salt published in the Government Gazette describes how affiliated producers were encouraged to use it from 1 October 2008. It does not tell you which type of salt a specific currant bun contains.

    Check the ingredients list of the product you actually serve. For example, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Bakkersbol krent.

  • Adding mini buns without planning for them separately on the buffet

    A mini option made with butter may have different ingredients from the standard bun, so it needs its own product name and allergen information.

    Plan how you’ll replenish the buffet, and keep the information for mini and standard buns separate.

    Serving more individual buns may mean extra handling at the buffet.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns, jumbo raisin buns and several mini options, including a wholegrain mini.

  • Product names distinguish between standard, jumbo and mini sizes.
  • For a consistent buffet portion, check the weight of the bun you choose and the latest product information.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and Korenlanders jumbo currant and raisin buns in packs of four.

  • The listings offer three clear size options.
  • The term ‘jumbo’ does not specify the weight or dimensions of each bun.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six, jumbo raisin buns in packs of four, and mini butter-enriched raisin buns in packs of nine.

  • The product names distinguish between regular, larger and smaller buns.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for the butter-enriched option separately.

Lidl

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

  • The names help you choose between a larger and a smaller portion.
  • Before buying, check the weight, ingredients and allergens for the exact option.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists products including AH krentenbollen and AH Bakkersbol krent.

  • The ingredients listed for AH Bakkersbol krent include wheat, raisins, currants, whey powder and iodised salt.
  • Don’t assume this ingredients list applies to other options; check their own labels.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘thick cut’ mean I should buy sliced currant buns?

No. For this product choice, the term doesn’t specify a slice thickness. If you’re looking for a larger individual portion, choose a bun described as jumbo and ask for its weight or dimensions if you need a set size.

Do I need to provide allergen information for loose currant buns on the buffet?

Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says guests must be able to access information about allergens in unpackaged food. Make sure this information is available before they eat, and follow the latest guidance on how to provide it.

What food safety procedures apply to a hotel breakfast buffet?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a catering business must follow an HACCP food safety plan or an applicable hygiene code. Make sure your buffet procedures follow the requirements that apply to your business.

Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the product category alone. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Bakkersbol krent; for other buns, always check the ingredients list for the exact option.

How should I store currant buns for the breakfast buffet?

Follow the storage instructions for the exact product and decide separately how you’ll present it on the buffet. Freezing instructions for a specific PLUS option intended for home use are not general storage instructions for all currant buns.