Start with how many buns you want to eat before your next food shop. A six-pack keeps the quantity down if you occasionally have one late in the evening, while eight to ten buns may suit sharing or packing several planned lunches. If you choose a larger pack, check the label for how to store or freeze the rest. Choose a mini version if a smaller bun is what matters most to you. Check the ingredients, allergens and use of iodised salt for each product.
If you occasionally have a currant bun late in the evening, a six-pack gives you a smaller quantity than the eight- or ten-packs reviewed. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl each list a standard six-pack; check the packaging for how to store any buns left over.
If you’re buying for several people or planning lunchboxes, you could consider a larger pack. PLUS lists an eight-pack and Albert Heijn a ten-pack; the versions reviewed say they can be frozen on the day of purchase.
If ingredients, allergens, fibre, salt or iodised salt influence your choice, compare the current labels for the exact versions. The standard Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed list wheat, gluten and milk. According to the Voedingscentrum, using bread salt when baking bread is not compulsory.
First decide how many buns you’ll actually use, then choose the size of each bun. Check the label on your chosen version before buying, especially if the ingredients or storage instructions are important to you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and leftovers | Compare the number of buns with the occasions you plan to eat them, and read the storage instructions. The packs reviewed include six, eight or ten buns. | If I usually have one bun, I don’t want too many left over. Avoiding food waste is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Size of each bun | Check whether the pack contains mini, standard or giant buns; the number of buns alone doesn’t tell you how big each one is. | For a small lunchbox or evening snack, I want to be able to choose a smaller bun. This is the most important factor for an estimated 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and, if you wish, compare fibre and salt per 100 g. If you’re looking for iodised salt, check the current label. | If I need to watch the ingredients or nutritional values, the label matters more than the number of buns in the pack. Around 30% of consumers make this their priority. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, using bread salt when baking is not compulsory. So the product name doesn’t tell you whether this type of salt has been used.
Check the ingredients list on your chosen pack for bread salt or iodised salt, and ask if you need this information to make your choice.
Eight or ten buns are only practical if you use them in time or store them according to the instructions for that version. Freezing instructions vary by product.
Plan when you’ll eat them before choosing a pack size. The PLUS eight-pack and Albert Heijn ten-pack reviewed say they can be frozen on the day of purchase.
A pack with more buns doesn’t necessarily contain buns of the same size. For example, PLUS lists nine mini currant and raisin buns and four giant buns as separate versions.
As well as checking the number of buns, look at their size and any weight information on the packaging.
The standard Jumbo and PLUS currant buns reviewed list wheat, gluten and milk. Other versions may have different ingredients or allergen information.
Every time you buy them, read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact version.
Albert Heijn lists an Extra Long-Lasting Freshness version with ten raisin and currant buns.
Jumbo lists a standard pack of six raisin and currant buns.
PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six and eight, nine mini currant and raisin buns, and four giant currant and raisin buns.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a six-pack.
Lidl lists standard currant buns in a six-pack and says they’re available in store.
No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Voedingscentrum, using bread salt when baking is not compulsory. If iodised salt is important to you, check the ingredients list on the currant buns you choose.
No. The standard versions reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and gluten; the PLUS version also lists rye. If you choose a different version, check the current allergen information on the packaging.
It depends on the instructions for the exact version. The PLUS eight-pack and Albert Heijn ten-pack reviewed say they can be frozen on the day of purchase. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
A mini version could suit you if you mainly want a smaller bun for each lunchbox. PLUS lists nine mini currant and raisin buns per pack. Also check how many buns you need and read the ingredients for this specific version.
