Who are the different sizes useful for?

Families who want to hand out individual portions

Serving a whole bun to each person saves you from having to slice anything. Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer standard packs of six currant buns and list a 65 g serving for these products.

Parents of smaller appetites

Mini buns let you offer a smaller portion, with the option of giving your child another bun if they’re still hungry. PLUS offers a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns, while Lidl also offers mini wholemeal raisin buns.

Families shopping for several lunches

PLUS says its longer-lasting currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Check the storage instructions for any other pack you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, choose a size that suits everyone at the table. Then compare the nutritional information and storage instructions on the exact pack, especially if you’re shopping for several days of school-holiday lunches.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual lunch portions Check the number of buns and the weight per serving. Individual buns are different from sliced currant bread. If I want to quickly give everyone a whole bun, a clear portion that needs no slicing makes things easier. Around 33% of consumers put this first.
Smaller portions Compare the size and number of mini buns in the bag for the variety you’ve chosen. If a child doesn’t always finish a regular bun, I want to be able to start with a smaller one. Smaller portions are the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g and per serving. Check the ingredients and allergen information too. If the ingredients determine my choice, I want to be able to assess the exact pack rather than judge by size. Checking the label matters most to around 20% of consumers.
Keeping buns for later lunches Check the storage instructions and whether the pack you’ve chosen can be frozen at home. If we won’t eat all the buns on the same day, I want to know how to store the rest according to the pack. Managing supplies is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all currant buns are the same size

    A regular bun, a mini bun and a giant bun each make a different portion. Pack sizes vary too: Jumbo offers regular currant buns in packs of six, while PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.

    Decide how much you want to serve each person, then check the size and number of buns on the pack.

  • Assuming a regular currant bun is a good guide to fibre content

    Albert Heijn lists 2,9 g of fibre per 100 g for the standard variety we checked; Jumbo lists 2,8 g per 100 g for its standard variety. You’ll need to check the label separately for any other variety.

    Compare the fibre per 100 g of the products you’re actually considering, even if one is labelled wholemeal.

  • Skipping the allergen label

    The standard currant buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked contain wheat and milk, and also warn that other allergens may be present. This matters if anyone at the table needs to avoid certain allergens.

    Before serving, read the allergen information and any warnings on the pack for the exact variety.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the salt in one currant bun tells you nothing about the ingredients in another brand’s product.

    Check the ingredients list: the Albert Heijn variety we checked lists iodised salt, while the Jumbo variety lists baker’s salt.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers a range that includes regular, mini and longer-lasting currant buns.

  • The product information for AH raisin and currant buns includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • The standard variety we checked is listed as no longer in the range. Check which variety is currently available and read its label.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular currant buns in packs of six, along with other sizes in its currant bread range.

  • For its regular variety, Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g serving.
  • The mini wholemeal variety we checked is listed as no longer available online. Check the current range if that’s the size you’re looking for.

PLUS

PLUS offers regular currant buns in packs of six, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and longer-lasting buns in packs of eight.

  • For its longer-lasting pack, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • Sizes and storage advice vary by variety, so follow the instructions on the pack you choose.

ALDI

ALDI offers raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as larger raisin buns in its soft rolls range.

  • ALDI describes its raisin and currant buns as wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values affect your choice, read the label on the pack you’re considering.

Lidl

Lidl offers regular currant buns and mini wholemeal raisin buns as separate product types.

  • The mini wholemeal product gives you a different size and type of flour to compare with regular currant buns.
  • Check the current label for ingredients, nutritional values and allergens for the variety you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to cut currant buns in half for a school-holiday lunch?

No, not if a whole bun is the right size for the person eating it. The standard products from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked are individual buns sold in packs of six. Choose mini buns or share a bun if you want to offer a smaller portion.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Read the allergen information on the exact pack. The standard varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we checked contain wheat and milk, and warn that other allergens may also be present.

Do Dutch currant buns automatically contain iodine?

No, don’t assume they do. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the currant buns you’ve chosen, or ask your baker.

Can I freeze currant buns for later school-holiday lunches?

You can if the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen allow it. Albert Heijn says you can freeze the variety we checked on the day of purchase. PLUS gives the same freezing advice for its longer-lasting currant buns, and says to use them within one month. Follow the instructions on your own pack.

Is a mini wholemeal variety automatically the right choice?

No, it depends on the size you want and the ingredients in the exact variety. Compare the ingredients, fibre, sugars, salt and allergens on the label. If you’re looking for a specific mini wholemeal variety, check that it’s currently available too.