If you want a small snack
A mini currant bun makes it easier to choose one small bun for your TV night. PLUS and Albert Heijn list mini varieties in bags of 9; even then, you’ll need to decide what to do with the rest.
Which size is right for you?
If you want to compare labels
Compare the sugars, fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens for the exact variety, rather than relying on the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures for a 50 g currant bun as 15.9 g of sugars, 2 g of fibre and 0.42 g of salt; individual products may differ.
If you want to store the rest of the bag
If you’re buying a bag of several buns for one person, check the storage instructions before you buy. PLUS says its standard currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight away.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much of a bun you want to eat during your TV night. Then compare the label and work out how you’ll store the rest of a multi-pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare mini and regular buns, the number of buns per bag and the stated portion size. | If you want to have one small bun while you watch, look for a size that helps you keep your snack to one bun. Portion size comes first for around 42% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g and, where stated, per portion. Also read the ingredients and allergen information. | If you want to compare products by their ingredients or nutritional value, the name ‘currant bun’ alone isn’t enough. Around 33% of consumers prioritise comparing labels. |
| Storage | Check the storage instructions, whether the buns can be frozen and how many you won’t eat straight away. | If there are buns left after your TV night, you’ll want to know how to store them. Freshness and storage come first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming mini means less sugar or salt
A smaller size doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the nutritional value per 100 g. PLUS’s mini currant and raisin buns contain 25.4 g of sugars and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g.
First compare the same quantity of product, then consider how much you actually want to eat as a portion.
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Only planning for the bun you’ll eat tonight
A bag contains several buns. Without a plan for storing them, the rest could be left uneaten for longer than you’d like.
Check the instructions on the packaging. PLUS says its standard currant buns should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month of freezing.
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Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt
The fact that a product is a currant bun doesn’t tell you which type of salt it contains. Albert Heijn specifically lists iodised salt in the ingredients for the raisin and currant buns reviewed.
If this distinction matters to your choice, read the ingredients list for the variety you’re buying.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns reviewed list, among other things, wheat and milk ingredients. A product name doesn’t show all the ingredients or warnings.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for each variety.
Brands with relevant currant buns
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists different sizes of raisin and currant buns, including mini varieties.
- For one regular variety reviewed, Albert Heijn gives nutritional values per 100 g and lists iodised salt in the ingredients.
- Check the product page and packaging for the variety you choose; the regular variety mentioned is no longer shown as part of the range on its product page.
Jumbo
The regular raisin and currant buns from Jumbo that were reviewed come in packs of 6.
- For this variety, Jumbo gives a portion size of 65 g, containing 177 kcal and 15.6 g of sugars.
- Don’t use the portion values for this variety as a guide to another Jumbo currant bun; check its own label instead.
PLUS
PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of 6 and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9.
- The product pages reviewed give ingredients, allergens and nutritional values. PLUS also provides freezing instructions for its regular currant buns.
- Mini and regular buns come in different sizes, so compare the nutritional information for the specific variety before choosing.
ALDI
ALDI describes its raisin and currant buns reviewed as wheat buns with raisins and currants, sold in packs of 6.
- The number of buns in the pack helps you work out how many you might have left after one snack.
- Check the packaging if nutritional values or allergens are important to your choice.
Lidl
The oven-fresh currant buns from Lidl that were reviewed are sold in bags of 6 and listed as an in-store product.
- The pack size helps you work out how many buns you’ll need to store after your TV night.
- For ingredients and allergens, check the latest product information in store.
Currant buns at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Are mini currant buns automatically a lighter choice?
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size, not the nutritional value per 100 g. Compare the values on the packaging, then consider how much you want to eat. The PLUS mini variety reviewed contains 286 kcal, 25.4 g of sugars, 3.2 g of fibre and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g.
What should I do with a bag if I only eat one currant bun?
Check the storage instructions and, where possible, freeze the remaining buns in portions. PLUS says its standard currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and recommends using them within one month. Follow the instructions on the packaging for your bag.
Where can I check the allergens in a currant bun?
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety on the packaging. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns reviewed list wheat and milk ingredients; don’t assume the recipe is the same based on the product name or a variety you’ve bought before.
Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?
You can’t tell from the product category. The ingredients list for the Albert Heijn raisin and currant buns reviewed includes ‘iodised salt’. Check the ingredients for the currant bun you choose.