Which size is best for you?

Households sharing a bag

A larger bag could be a good choice if several people enjoy currant buns. Plan when you’ll eat or freeze them: PLUS offers a pack of eight, while Albert Heijn offers one of ten.

Lunchbox shoppers

A mini version gives you smaller individual buns. Check the weight or serving size if that matters for your lunchbox; ‘mini’ alone tells you nothing about wholemeal flour, fibre or allergens.

Shoppers comparing labels

If ingredients, allergens, fibre, salt or iodised salt matter to your choice, check the details on the specific pack. AH, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk for the versions described here; don’t assume this applies to every currant bun.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many buns you’ll actually use and what size suits each occasion. Then compare the storage instructions and, where relevant, the label on the version you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most important for?
Quantity and storage Compare the number of buns with the occasions you plan to eat them. If you’re freezing them, check the pack instructions; for its bags of six and eight, PLUS says to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. If you’re sharing a bag with several people, you’ll want enough buns without unnecessary leftovers. For around 40% of consumers, planning supplies and sharing are the top priorities.
Serving size Check whether the buns are sold as mini, and compare the weight per bun if it’s given. If a smaller bun would fit better in your lunchbox, you’ll want to know the size of each portion. Around 30% of consumers put serving size first.
Ingredients and nutrition information Read the current allergen information and compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Check whether the label mentions iodised salt or baker’s salt. If you have an allergy or have specific nutritional requirements, you’ll want to know what’s in this particular bag. Label information comes first for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    The agreement on baker’s salt doesn’t tell you what’s in every pack. The Dutch baking industry says that using baker’s salt containing iodine is not a legal requirement.

    Check the ingredients list on the specific bag for a mention of iodised salt or baker’s salt.

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    A pack of eight or ten may not be the best fit if you’ve only planned a few occasions to eat them. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread is among the foods that are often wasted.

    Choose a size you can use in time, or follow the freezing instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.

  • Confusing mini with wholemeal

    A smaller bun doesn’t automatically contain a different type of flour or more fibre. The PLUS mini version described here is made with white wheat flour.

    If the type of flour or nutritional value matters to your choice, check the product name, ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

  • Relying solely on allergen information online

    Ingredients can vary from one product to another. Lidl says that the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products are listed on the packaging.

    If you have an allergy, read the current packaging before buying and ask the retailer for clarification if any essential information is unclear.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers currant buns in different pack sizes, including ten to a bag, and describes a separate frozen version containing six 65 g buns.

  • The frozen version described includes details of its ingredients, allergens, serving size and storage instructions.
  • Don’t assume the storage information for this frozen version applies to another AH bag.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns, with nutritional information per 100 g and per bun.

  • For the pack described, Jumbo lists each bun as 65 g and the fibre content as 2.8 g per 100 g.
  • Don’t assume this standard pack has the same features as a mini or wholemeal version.

PLUS

PLUS describes currant buns in standard, larger and mini packs, so you can weigh up the number of buns and their size separately.

  • For the six- and eight-bun bags described, PLUS says to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • The mini version described is made with white wheat flour; a smaller size doesn’t mean the buns are wholemeal.

Lidl

Lidl describes a bag of six currant buns.

  • The number of buns is listed on the product page.
  • For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, Lidl directs shoppers to the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The pack size is clearly stated.
  • If they affect your choice, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the bag.

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Frequently asked questions

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume so: check the ingredients list on the specific pack. The Dutch baking industry says that using baker’s salt containing iodine is not a legal requirement; a general reference to baker’s salt doesn’t tell you what’s in your bag.

Which allergens should I check in a multipack of currant buns?

Always check the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. AH, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk for the versions described here; information about possible cross-contamination can vary by product.

Can I freeze a larger bag of currant buns?

You can if the instructions for that version allow it and you can follow them. For the six- and eight-bun bags described, PLUS says to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month; check the storage instructions on any other bag.

Are mini currant buns automatically wholemeal or high in fibre?

No. ‘Mini’ describes the size, not the type of flour or nutritional value. The PLUS mini version described here is made with white wheat flour; compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g to find out more.

Where can I find allergen information for Lidl currant buns?

Check the packaging in store. Lidl says the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products are listed there; contact Lidl for product information if you need clarification before buying.