Lunchbox planners looking for smaller portions
If you want to divide buns between lunchboxes or snack breaks, compare the size of mini buns with regular currant buns. PLUS lists a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.
Which size is right for you?
Families looking to share a pack
When you’re buying for several people, it’s not just the number of buns that matters, but whether you’ll use them in time. Albert Heijn lists packs of 6 and 10 currant buns, while PLUS also has a pack of 8.
Shoppers who check the label carefully
If you have an allergy or intolerance, or follow a particular diet, the ingredients and nutritional information for your chosen variety are key. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list ingredients including wheat and milk.
What should you look for when choosing?
For an afternoon snack, start by deciding on the portion size and how many snack breaks you’re planning for. Then check that the storage instructions and label suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and sharing | Compare the number of buns and check whether they’re mini or standard size. | For lunchboxes or smaller snacks, I want to be able to divide the buns without having to pack a large one each time. Around 40% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Stocking up and storage | Check the best-before date and the storage and freezing instructions for the pack you’ve chosen. | If I’m planning snacks ahead, I want to know whether I’ll use the whole pack in time. Around 30% of consumers are most concerned about how quickly they’ll use it. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. | If I need to keep an eye on ingredients or nutritional values, I only choose after checking the exact variety. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Comparing only the number of buns
Nine mini buns aren’t the same portion size as six regular buns. The number alone doesn’t tell you how well they’ll suit your snack breaks.
Check both the number and the size, then work out how many portions you actually want to divide the pack into.
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Assuming all currant buns have the same ingredients
The varieties described here differ in their ingredients and nutritional values. For the varieties checked, Jumbo and PLUS product information lists ingredients including wheat and milk.
Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of other allergens on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Buying a bigger pack without a plan for using it
A pack of 8 or 10 is only useful for planning ahead if you can use the contents in line with the storage instructions for that specific product.
Decide in advance how many snack breaks you’re planning for. Only freeze the buns if the instructions on your chosen pack say you can.
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Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt
You can’t assume that baker’s salt has been used just because a product is in this category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bakers aren’t required to use this type of salt.
To find out whether your currant buns contain baker’s salt, check the ingredients list or ask the baker for product information.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists packs of 6 and 10 currant buns, as well as 9 mini raisin buns.
- The different pack sizes give you options for sharing or planning ahead.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on your chosen pack; the sizes aren’t interchangeable.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Raisin Currant Buns in a pack of 6.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 2.8 g of fibre, 24.0 g of sugars and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety contains wheat and milk; if you have an allergy, check the current label.
PLUS
PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of 6, a longer-life pack of 8, and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9.
- The PLUS pack of 8 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within 1 month.
- Don’t assume these freezing instructions apply to other PLUS varieties; check their individual ingredients and nutritional values too.
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, and mini butter-and-raisin buns in packs of 9.
- Choose between regular and smaller buns to suit the portion size you want.
- Check the pack for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists currant buns in a pack of 6.
- The pack size is clear and handy if you’re planning a few snack breaks.
- Check the information on your chosen pack for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
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Frequently asked questions
What size currant buns should I choose for an afternoon snack?
Choose a size to suit the portions and snack breaks you’re planning for. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl list packs of 6 regular buns. PLUS lists 9 mini buns and a longer-life pack of 8, while Albert Heijn also lists a pack of 10. If you’re buying a bigger pack, remember to check the storage instructions.
Can I freeze currant buns from a multipack?
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. PLUS says its longer-life pack of 8 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase, and that the buns should then be used within 1 month. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
Can I choose currant buns if I have a wheat or milk allergy?
Don’t rely on the product name alone: the Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list wheat and milk. Check the ingredients, declared allergens and any warnings about possible traces of other allergens on the exact pack you’re buying.
Why should I compare the product information with the pack?
The pack gives you information about the specific variety you’re buying. Check the ingredients, allergens, nutritional information, best-before date and any special storage instructions, even if you’ve bought a similar pack before.