Who are you buying for?

Office buyer planning a shared snack break

You’re buying for a small team, a meeting or a group coffee break. The number of buns in each pack should match the expected turnout, so you don’t end up with lots left over.

Lunchbox planner stocking up for the office

You’re splitting the buns between several lunchboxes or snack breaks. In that case, the use-by date and freezing instructions matter just as much as the pack size.

Buyer checking nutritional information and allergens

You want to check the ingredients and allergens for your colleagues before buying, or compare the grain type, fibre and salt content of different packs.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many buns you actually want to serve. Then check whether you can store any leftovers and whether the ingredients are suitable for the people who’ll be eating them.

What to consider What to check before buying Main priority
Pack size and portions Compare the number of buns with the expected turnout and portion size. Options include packs of six and larger packs, as well as mini buns. If the number of people at a meeting varies, I want enough to go round without having lots left over. Around 42% of consumers prioritise pack size and ease of sharing.
Storage and leftovers Check the use-by date and storage instructions. If you’re buying in advance, check whether and when the buns can be frozen. For lunchboxes on different days, I want to know what I can do with any buns left over. Around 33% of consumers prioritise keeping food fresh and storing it properly.
Nutritional information and allergens Check the current ingredients and allergen information; if you wish, compare fibre and salt per 100 g. Check the label to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used. If colleagues have allergies, I want to be able to check the pack before sharing the buns. Around 25% of consumers prioritise nutritional information and allergens.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the product category alone won’t tell you which type of salt is used in the buns you choose.

    If it matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt, iodised salt or iodised sea salt.

  • Buying a large pack without a plan for leftovers

    A larger pack can work well for several snack breaks, but only if you use the buns in time or freeze them according to the instructions on the pack.

    Match the number of buns to how many you expect to need, and check the date and freezing instructions before buying.

  • Assuming all currant buns are the same when it comes to allergies

    The Jumbo and PLUS products described list ingredients including wheat and milk; warnings about other allergens may also vary between products.

    If you’re buying for a shared office supply, check the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. If in doubt, discuss a separately checked alternative.

  • Automatically assuming raisin or currant buns are wholemeal

    The presence of raisins or currants doesn’t in itself mean a product is labelled wholemeal. A mini wholemeal raisin bun is also a different product from a standard currant bun.

    Check the grain type on the pack and, if fibre is important to your choice, compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pack of ten raisin and currant buns for anyone planning several lunchboxes or snack breaks.

  • The pack described includes freezing instructions and nutritional information per 100 g.
  • Check the current pack and availability of the specific variety before planning your office supplies.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns for a smaller snack break.

  • The pack described contains six 65 g portions and lists 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product lists wheat and milk. Check the current pack for information about any other allergens too.

PLUS

PLUS lists packs of six or eight currant buns, as well as a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.

  • For the packs of six and eight described, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens for each variety; the mini buns are a different portion size.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six, as well as mini wholemeal raisin buns as a separate product.

  • The two product names distinguish between currant buns and a mini wholemeal raisin bun.
  • If you’re choosing based on allergens or nutritional value, check the information on the pack of the product you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns as an option for a smaller office snack break or meeting.

  • The pack of six makes it easier to work out how many you’ll need for one occasion.
  • For an office purchase, check local availability and the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns always contain iodine?

No, you can’t tell from the product name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label to see whether the buns you choose contain baker’s salt or iodised salt.

Can I freeze a larger pack of currant buns for the office?

Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For the packs of six and eight described, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month. If you’re buying a different pack, check its instructions again.

What should I look out for if colleagues have allergies?

Before sharing the buns, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the current pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen information on labels, so don’t rely on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.

Is a mini wholemeal raisin bun the same as a standard currant bun?

No, they’re different product descriptions. If the grain type or fibre content matters for your office purchase, check the description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the specific packs.