Who is this choice relevant to?

People planning lunches for small groups

If you’re buying for a small group, you can compare the number of buns in each bag with how many you expect to use. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI list six-bun packs; PLUS also lists a bag of four giant buns.

Carers considering portions and bread choices

A smaller size and wholemeal are two different things. Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns; the Voedingscentrum recommends wholemeal or brown bread as a bread choice for nursery children.

Buyers following allergy requirements

The versions listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten; several also list milk or lactose. Check each child’s nursery requirements and the label on the pack you choose.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide how many buns are right for lunchtime. Then check the size, storage instructions and ingredients of the exact version you plan to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity and leftovers Compare both the number of buns and their size. Only follow freezing instructions if they apply to the version you’ve chosen. When buying for a small lunch group, I don’t want to be left with an opened bag I can’t use in time. For around 42% of consumers, limiting leftovers would be the main consideration.
Portion size and bread choice Check the size of the buns and whether the specific version is wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum recommends wholemeal or brown bread as a bread choice for nursery children. I’m looking for a suitable portion and want to know how this bun fits our food policy. For around 33% of consumers, this would be the main consideration.
Allergens and nursery policy Read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ information, and check individual requirements before serving the buns. When I’m buying for children with different requirements, I first need to know which ingredients matter to them. For around 25% of consumers, this check would be the main reason for their choice.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘half loaf’ means a small portion

    A bag of four giant buns contains fewer buns than a bag of six regular ones, but that doesn’t mean each bun is a smaller portion.

    Compare the number of buns and their size separately with what your lunch group needs.

  • Treating mini and wholemeal as synonyms

    ‘Mini’ describes the size; on its own, it doesn’t tell you whether a bun is wholemeal.

    Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific version, and make sure it fits the nursery’s food policy.

  • Relying on the product name alone to check for allergens

    The versions listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain cereals containing gluten; several also list milk or lactose. The product name doesn’t give you the full picture.

    Before serving, read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ information, and follow the individual allergy requirements.

  • Buying a larger bag without a plan for freezing it

    A larger pack only helps reduce leftovers if you can store the buns and use them later. For its eight-bun ‘stays fresh for longer’ pack, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

    Check the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and make sure you have the freezer space and stock-management arrangements to follow them.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a six-bun pack of AH Raisin Currant Buns.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • When buying, check which version and label are currently available.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Raisin Currant Buns in a pack of six.

  • Jumbo lists gluten and milk for these white wheat raisin currant buns.
  • Follow the storage instructions and allergen information on the pack you actually buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, four giant currant and raisin buns, as well as eight currant buns that ‘stay fresh for longer’ per bag.

  • For the eight-bun version, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • The giant version has fewer buns per bag, but that doesn’t make it a smaller portion; both versions listed contain wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk or lactose.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin currant buns in packs of six and giant raisin buns separately in packs of four.

  • The pack sizes give you a useful starting point when planning lunch for a small group.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen before serving the buns.

Lidl

Lidl lists 360 g mini wholemeal raisin buns; these are raisin buns, not necessarily the same product as currant buns.

  • The product name makes both the mini size and wholemeal version clear.
  • Before choosing this version, check the pack for ingredients, allergens, portion sizes and nutritional information.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns suitable as a regular lunch bread at nursery?

That depends on the nursery’s food policy and the bun you choose. The Voedingscentrum recommends wholemeal or brown bread for nursery children because of the fibre, so don’t treat a regular white wheat currant bun as equivalent to wholemeal bread.

Should I check currant buns for gluten and milk?

Yes, check both for the specific version. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten in the products mentioned; several of these versions also list milk or lactose. Read the current label and follow the nursery’s individual allergy requirements.

Can I freeze a larger bag to reduce leftovers?

You can, as long as the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen allow it and you can organise storage and later use. For its eight-bun ‘stays fresh for longer’ currant buns, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month; don’t apply that timeframe to other versions without checking first.

Is an online product page enough to check for allergens?

Use a product page to help you decide, but read the label on the pack you receive before serving. Ingredients and allergen information can change, so also check any ‘may contain’ statement and the requirements for the child in question.