Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers with a food allergy

For you, the label on the exact pack matters more than its size. Check the ingredients, allergens present and any warnings about possible cross-contact with substances you need to avoid.

Families packing several lunchboxes

You’ll want the number and size of the buns to suit your planned lunches. If you’re sharing them, the allergen information must also be suitable for the person you’re packing a bun for.

Shoppers who want to freeze some for later

A larger pack may suit your plans if the instructions for that specific product say it can be frozen and you can follow the stated storage period.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check whether the exact pack is suitable for the allergens you need to avoid. Then compare the portion size, number of buns and storage instructions with your plans for lunch or sharing.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters most to
Allergens and cross-contact Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Check separately which substances are listed under ‘may contain’. If I need to avoid a particular substance, I want to know what’s in this specific pack. For around 42% of consumers, checking allergens comes first.
Pack size for sharing Compare the number of buns and their size with your planned lunches. When packing several lunchboxes, I want to be able to divide a bag without having lots of buns left over. For around 33% of consumers, a pack size that’s easy to share is the main priority.
Storage and freezing Read the storage instructions and check whether this specific pack can be frozen. If I won’t use all the buns straight away, I want to be able to store the rest according to the packaging. Around 25% of consumers put managing their supplies first.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing based only on the number of buns

    The standard multipacks described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk. Other possible allergens vary by product.

    First, compare the label on the pack you’re buying with the substances you need to avoid. Then choose the size you want.

  • Assuming mini buns have the same ingredients

    A smaller bun is a different variety, not automatically one with the same allergen information. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients or allergens, in its mini currant and raisin buns.

    If you switch between standard and mini buns, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings again.

  • Buying a large pack without a storage plan

    A pack with more buns is only useful if you can eat the remaining ones within your planned meals or store them as instructed.

    Before buying, check the freezing instructions for the specific product and plan when you’ll eat the buns.

    Any buns left over that aren’t stored according to the product instructions may go to waste.

Brands to consider

Compare products and varieties individually: a brand name alone won’t tell you which allergens or storage instructions apply to your pack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists currant and raisin buns in packs of 6 and 10, with ingredients and allergen information provided for each product.

  • The product information lets you compare the listed allergens for these varieties separately.
  • Check the current label when you buy; information on a product page may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of 6 currant and raisin buns, with ingredients, allergens and nutritional information provided.

  • The product page lists gluten, milk and wheat as present, and also names substances the product may contain.
  • Jumbo says it cannot rule out cross-contamination in products packaged in store. So check the information for the specific pack.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard packs of 6 and 8, a mini pack of 9 and a pack of 4 giant buns.

  • These sizes let you compare the number and size of the buns. The product pages list allergens for each variety.
  • The varieties described list wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk. Check each pack for any additional ‘may contain’ warnings too.

Lidl

Lidl lists a bag of 6 currant buns as an in-store product.

  • It gives you a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for a bag of 6 buns.
  • If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging in store before choosing.

ALDI

ALDI lists currant and raisin buns in packs of 6, as well as giant raisin buns in packs of 4; these are different product varieties.

  • The pack sizes listed help you compare the number of buns in each bag.
  • Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for each variety; don’t assume they’re the same based on the size or product name.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose a standard currant bun if I need to avoid wheat or milk?

The standard currant buns described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk, so don’t choose these varieties based on the product name alone. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you want to buy.

What should I do if there’s a ‘may contain’ warning?

Consider the warning in relation to the specific product and the substances you need to avoid. The possible allergens listed vary between the currant buns described, so don’t assume a warning for another variety applies.

Can I freeze a larger bag of currant buns?

You can if the instructions for the exact product say it’s suitable for freezing. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that certain packs described can be frozen on the day of purchase; follow the storage period and instructions on the pack you buy.

What does ‘baker’s salt’ mean on the ingredients list?

Under the Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs, baker’s salt is iodised table salt used to make bread and other bakery products. This tells you nothing about which allergens the currant buns contain; check the separate ingredients and allergen information for that.

Is the online allergen information enough to choose a pack?

Use the product page to compare varieties, but also read the label on the pack you buy. Ingredients and warnings may vary by product or pack; Jumbo also points out that cross-contact is possible with products packaged in store.