Small groups
If you’re buying for one to three people, a small pack can help you avoid having too many buns left over. For example, Albert Heijn lists a pack of three mini buns; bear their size in mind when comparing them with other options.
Who is this for?
Families enjoying brunch together
If you’re serving more people, a pack of six regular buns could be a good fit. Jumbo and PLUS list packs of this size. Choose a quantity that suits what you plan to serve, and check the storage instructions in case you have leftovers.
Shoppers who check the label
If you want to compare ingredients, allergens or nutritional information, read the label for the variant you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many buns you want to serve and what size. Then check the pack for information that matters to your group.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Keeping leftovers to a minimum | Compare the number of buns and check whether they’re mini, regular or giant. | If I’m having breakfast with a small group, I don’t want lots of buns left over. For around 36% of consumers, reducing leftovers would be the main priority. |
| Labels and nutritional information | Read the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information. Check which salt has been used if that matters to your choice. | When I’m choosing a variant for my group, I want to be able to check what’s in it. For around 29% of consumers, checking the label would come first. |
| Size of each bun | Check the variant name, number of buns and, if possible, the weight on the pack. | For brunch, I want to know whether I’ll be serving small buns or one large bun per person. Bun size would be the first thing to consider for around 21% of consumers. |
| Practical considerations | Check your shop’s current range and read the storage or freezing instructions for the pack you’ve chosen. | If I’m buying the rest of the breakfast too, I want to know whether the right pack is available and how to store any leftover buns. For around 14% of consumers, this would be the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Looking for half a loaf
Currant buns are also sold individually in packs. That means half a loaf isn’t a useful way to work out how many you need.
Compare both the number of buns and their size: three mini buns, four giant buns and six regular buns are different portions.
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Counting the buns and nothing else
Four giant buns aren’t directly comparable with four regular buns. A pack with fewer buns won’t necessarily be a better fit for what you want to serve.
As well as the number, check the variant and the weight on the pack, and work out how many people will be eating.
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Buying a large pack without a storage plan
You may have buns left over after a small breakfast. How you store them will depend partly on the product and the instructions on the pack.
Before you buy, decide which buns you’ll want to eat later and follow the product-specific freezing instructions.
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Assuming the salt is iodised
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So don’t assume what kind of salt has been used just from the name ‘currant bun’.
Check the ingredients list, or ask the baker which salt they’ve used if you’re buying loose buns.
Brands and shops to explore
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a pack of three mini raisin and currant buns.
- Three mini buns are a specific option to compare for a small breakfast.
- ‘Mini’ refers to the size. Check the latest label and don’t assume the portion is the same as a regular bun.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate wholemeal mini variant.
- A pack of six regular buns gives you a clear quantity to match to the number of people eating.
- Don’t treat regular buns and wholemeal mini buns as equal portions or assume they have the same nutritional value.
PLUS
PLUS lists six regular currant buns, four giant buns and a separate pack of eight, among other options.
- The different pack sizes and bun formats let you choose one that suits your serving plan.
- PLUS gives specific freezing instructions for its pack of eight; don’t automatically apply these to other variants.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six and giant raisin buns in packs of four.
- You can choose between more regular-sized buns or fewer, larger ones.
- Four giant buns don’t necessarily mean less food than six regular buns. Check their size and local availability.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands features currant buns as a product category.
- Check with your local shop to see which currant buns are available.
- Check the specific pack before comparing quantities, portions or nutritional information with other products.
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Frequently asked questions
Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?
You can’t assume that every currant bun does: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged buns, and ask which salt has been used if you’re buying loose buns.
How should I store currant buns left over after breakfast?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of currant buns you’ve bought. If you want to freeze them, check that the variant is suitable for freezing and see what timeframe the producer recommends.
Can I buy a larger pack and freeze some of the buns?
You can if the freezing instructions on the pack allow it. PLUS says that its pack of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other packs, follow the instructions that come with them.
What should I check if ingredients or allergens are important to me?
Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the specific variant, rather than relying only on the product name or an older image. Albert Heijn notes that this product information can change.