Which pack size is right for you?

Small groups sharing standard portions

If you want to give everyone one standard bun without having many left over, a pack of six is a good starting point. Jumbo and PLUS both list a pack of six standard buns.

Anyone serving smaller portions

Mini buns can be more convenient than splitting a standard bun for children or lunchboxes. PLUS lists a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.

Anyone saving buns for later

If you’re buying for more than one occasion, check that the storage instructions fit your plans. PLUS says its pack of eight can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

What to look for in a multipack

First, decide on the portion size and how many buns you need for snack night. Then consider how you’ll store any leftovers and read the information on the pack you’re buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of standard portions Compare the number of buns and check whether they’re standard, mini or giant. For a small group, I want to give everyone a standard bun without having lots left over; an estimated 40% of consumers prioritise the number of standard portions they can share.
Smaller individual portions Check whether the buns are labelled as mini and how many are in the pack. For children or lunchboxes, I want to hand out small buns without splitting a larger one; for around 30% of consumers, these individual portions are the main priority.
Stocking up and leftovers Read the storage instructions and work out whether you’ll use the extra buns in time. If one pack is meant to last for more than one occasion, I want to know what I can do with the leftovers; this is a priority for around 20% of consumers.
Ingredient information Check the allergen information on the exact pack and, if relevant, whether it mentions baker’s salt. If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients or wants to check whether baker’s salt is mentioned, I read the label first; this product information is the main concern for an estimated 10% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Counting every bun as the same-sized portion

    Nine mini buns and six standard buns offer different-sized portions. A pack of four giant buns is also intended to be shared differently from a pack of standard buns.

    First decide what size you want to serve, then work out how many buns you’ll need.

  • Choosing a larger pack without a plan for leftovers

    A pack of eight may contain more buns than you’ll eat in one evening. For PLUS’s longer-lasting version, the instructions say to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

    Before buying, check whether you can store any leftover buns according to the instructions on that pack.

    Buns you don’t use in time or store according to the product instructions may go to waste.

  • Assuming every variety has the same ingredients

    Standard, mini and giant buns may have different ingredient or allergen information. Don’t assume baker’s salt has been used without checking the label.

    Read the current label for the exact variety you’re buying, especially if an ingredient or allergen matters to anyone eating them.

Brands to use as a guide

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six standard raisin and currant buns.

  • The product page lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and storage advice for this variety.
  • Check the label on the pack you buy if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, a longer-lasting pack of eight and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.

  • For its pack of eight, PLUS says the buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month.
  • Follow the storage and allergen information for the variety you choose; the instructions for the pack of eight don’t automatically apply to the other packs.

ALDI

ALDI lists six standard raisin and currant buns, as well as four giant raisin buns. These are different products with different portion sizes.

  • The stated quantities make it clear how many individual buns are in each of these packs.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose in store for ingredients and allergens.

Lidl

Lidl lists giant raisin and currant buns in a pack of four, weighing 100 g each and made with butter.

  • The stated weight per bun helps you distinguish these larger portions from mini and standard buns.
  • Check the pack label before drawing conclusions about ingredients or allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they do without checking. The Voedingscentrum recommends checking the label to see whether baker’s salt has been used in the bread in question, so check the ingredients list on the currant buns you buy.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Follow the instructions on the pack you choose. For its longer-lasting currant buns in packs of eight, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month; don’t automatically apply this time limit to other products.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Check the allergen information for the exact variety. The product information for the Jumbo and PLUS buns described here lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and milk, among other things; other ingredients and ‘may contain’ information can vary from pack to pack.