Who are these options relevant to?

If you’re preparing a small party spread

For a small gathering, consider how many buns you want to serve and whether the stated fruit content suits your preferences. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI, Lidl and PLUS each stock a pack of six.

If you’re shopping before New Year's Eve

If you’re buying in advance, it’s important to check the storage advice on the pack you choose. For some varieties, Albert Heijn and PLUS state that they can be frozen on the day of purchase.

If you’re buying for guests with dietary requirements

If ingredients or allergens matter to your guests, check the current packaging for the full details. The varieties described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten and milk ingredients.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many currant buns you want to serve and when you’ll buy them. Then check the ingredients and allergens for everyone who’ll be eating them.

What to consider What to check when buying Most relevant to
Quantity and fruit content Compare the number of buns and the stated percentages of raisins and currants for the exact variety. If I’m putting something sweet on the table for a small gathering, I want enough buns and a fruit filling I’ll enjoy. Around 45% of consumers prioritise how easy they are to serve and the fruit content.
Storage and freezing Read the storage advice and check whether this pack can be frozen on the day of purchase. If you’re shopping well before New Year’s Eve, you’ll want to be able to store the buns as directed on the packaging until it’s time to serve them. For around 33% of consumers, planning ahead is their main concern.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statements. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g if it’s relevant to your choice. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, or I’m paying attention to what’s in the buns, the label matters more than how appealing the pack looks. Around 22% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘premium’ means better taste or quality

    A festive presentation or a stated percentage of dried fruit doesn’t, on its own, mean a currant bun will taste better.

    Choose what suits your serving plans and taste. Use the number of buns, the ingredients and the fruit content as concrete points of comparison.

  • Buying in advance without reading the storage advice

    Storage and freezing instructions can vary between varieties. Instructions for one pack don’t automatically apply to another.

    Before buying, check the advice on the exact pack, especially if you won’t be serving the buns until later.

  • Relying on the product name alone when someone has an allergy

    The regular varieties described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten and milk ingredients; additional warnings can vary by product.

    Before choosing a product for a guest, read the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statement.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the product category won’t tell you which salt a particular bun contains.

    If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the label on the currant buns you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers its own-brand currant buns, including varieties marketed as having a longer shelf life.

  • AH Raisin Currant Buns are sold in packs of six and contain 30% raisins and 4.2% currants.
  • Don’t assume the freezing instructions for this product also apply to other AH varieties; check the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells white wheat, raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The product information lists 29.6% raisins, 6.1% currants and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product lists wheat or gluten and milk. Check the rest of the allergen information on the pack too.

ALDI

ALDI offers wheat raisin and currant buns in packs of six.

  • A pack of six gives you a clear starting point for working out how many portions you’ll need.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack in store.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns sold in a pack of six.

  • The product information says this variety is available in store only.
  • Check the packaging of the product you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

PLUS

PLUS offers a regular pack of six currant buns and an eight-pack variety called ‘tasty for longer’.

  • The regular pack lists 31% raisins and 3.9% currants. The eight-pack variety can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
  • The varieties have different product specifications. Check the ingredients and allergens on the label of the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns automatically a premium choice for New Year's Eve?

No. The occasion alone doesn’t make a currant bun ‘premium’. For your party spread, it’s better to compare the number of buns, the stated fruit content, the storage advice and your own taste preferences.

Can I buy currant buns before New Year's Eve and freeze them?

Yes, if the instructions on your pack allow it. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that some varieties can be frozen on the day of purchase. Always follow the instructions for storing and using the variety you’ve chosen.

Are regular currant buns suitable for someone with a gluten or milk allergy?

Don’t assume they are: the varieties described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten and milk ingredients. Check the current label for each guest, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings.

Do Dutch currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the fact that they’re currant buns. The Voedingscentrum says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If you want to know which salt was used, check the ingredients list on the specific pack.