What matters to different shoppers?

If you’re eating alone and want to avoid leftovers

If you take one bun for each break, don’t just look at the size of the bun. The number of buns in the pack and whether you can store the rest will determine whether it suits your shifts.

If you want to compare nutrition information

Compare sugars, fibre and salt per bun to assess your snack, and per 100 g to compare products in different sizes. Also check the ingredients and allergen information for the version you’re buying.

If you’re looking for a smaller or wholemeal option

A mini bun may suit a smaller snack, while a wholemeal label tells you about the type of product. Also check the weight, packaging and label: these aren’t necessarily clear from the name alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many buns you’ll need for your shifts and how you’ll store the rest. Then compare the portion size and label of the options that suit you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size and storage Check the number of buns, the weight per bun and the storage instructions. PLUS says its pack of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. If I have one bun per break, I want to be able to use the rest on later shifts. Around 42% of consumers prioritise planning portions.
Nutrition information Compare energy, sugars, fibre and salt per bun and per 100 g. Jumbo lists a portion size of 65 g for its pack of six raisin and currant buns. When I take a bun to eat alongside my other food during a shift, I want to know what that portion contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise nutrition information.
Product type and ingredients Check whether the option is mini or wholemeal, how many buns are in the pack, and what the current ingredients and allergen information says. I’m looking for a smaller or wholemeal bun for my break and want to check the ingredients. This product type is a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a multipack is a single-serve snack

    A small bun or mini version isn’t necessarily individually wrapped. If you’re only taking one bun, you’ll also need to think about what to do with the rest.

    Before buying, check the number of buns and the weight per bun. If you’re buying a pack for several shifts, check the storage instructions too.

  • Comparing only the product name or energy per bun

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a weight of 50 g for a bun in its general nutrition information. That’s a different portion from the 65 g Jumbo lists for its raisin and currant buns, so the per-bun figures aren’t directly comparable.

    Use the per 100 g information to compare products, and the per-bun information to check the portion you’ll actually take with you. Look at sugars, fibre and salt as well as energy.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt is iodised, but you can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’ whether it has been used in a particular product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory.

    Check the ingredients list if the use of baker’s salt matters to your choice of product.

  • Leaving the allergen label until later

    Wheat and milk are listed for the Jumbo and PLUS options described here. Ingredients and allergens can vary between products and versions.

    Read the allergen information on the current packaging before taking a bun with you to work.

Brands and retailers compared

Compare the portion size and packaging of each product: an overview of a range doesn’t tell you the same things as the label on a particular bun.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range overview lists currant and muesli buns in a variety of pack sizes.

  • You can compare pack sizes across the range.
  • For nutrition and allergen information, check the details for the individual option you’re considering.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a portion weight of 65 g for its pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The stated weight per bun helps you plan one portion for each break.
  • A pack of six isn’t a single-serve snack, so think ahead about what you’ll do with the rest.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, a pack of eight currant buns and a bag of four giant raisin and currant buns.

  • For the pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.
  • With the giant option, pay particular attention to the weight per bun if you want one portion for a break.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns with a pack weight of 360 g and says this option is available in store only.

  • The product name makes it clear that these are mini, wholemeal buns.
  • Check the pack for the number of buns, nutrition information and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The number of buns is clear straight away, which helps if you’re planning to spread a pack across several shifts.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose for the portion weight, nutrition information and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini raisin buns individually wrapped?

Not necessarily: ‘mini’ describes the size, not the packaging. Lidl lists a total weight of 360 g for its mini wholemeal raisin buns. Check the pack if you’re looking for exactly one individually wrapped bun.

What nutrition information is useful if I’m taking one bun?

Check the figures per bun for your own portion, and the figures per 100 g to compare different products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 134 kcal, 15.9 g of sugars and 2 g of fibre for a general 50 g currant bun. Don’t use these figures as the label information for a bun from another brand or in a different size.

Can I keep a multipack for later night shifts?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. PLUS says its pack of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other options.

Can I tell from the name ‘currant bun’ whether baker’s salt has been used?

No, you’ll need the ingredients information for the specific product. Baker’s salt is iodised, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says it isn’t compulsory to use it when baking bread.