Someone looking for a small pack for lunch
You bring your own lunch to the office and want a pack of buns you can finish before they go stale.
Who is this relevant for?
Someone planning supplies for several working days
You’re buying for the working week or sharing the buns with others. Storage, and freezing where the packaging allows it, will influence your choice.
A label-conscious luncher
You compare fibre, sugars and salt, or need to check the ingredients and allergen information for a specific product because of an allergy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many currant buns you’ll use and how you’ll store the rest. Then compare the labels on packs that suit your lunch plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Check the number of buns and their size; a mini currant bun and a regular one are not the same portion. | If I’m only buying for a few office lunches, I don’t want to be left with a large amount. Around 34% of consumers prioritise finding a quantity that suits their needs. |
| Storage | Read the storage instructions and check whether the variety you’ve chosen can be frozen. | If I’m buying for several working days, I want to be able to store the buns without leaving them unused. Around 33% of consumers say storage is their top priority. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g. For allergens, check the ingredients and information on the current packaging. | If I take currant buns with me regularly, I want to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. Around 33% of consumers prioritise nutritional information or allergens. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a bigger pack without a storage plan
If you don’t use all the buns in time, some may go stale before they make it into a lunchbox.
Choose a pack that suits your working week. If you want to freeze them, follow the instructions for that specific variety.
Unused buns may end up being thrown away.
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Assuming every currant bun is high in fibre
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that a 50 g currant bun contains an average of 2 g of fibre. Check the product’s own label for the nutritional information of the buns you’re buying.
Compare the fibre content per 100 g. If fibre is your main priority, take a look at wholemeal lunch options too.
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Relying on a product page you checked earlier if you have allergies
Ingredients and allergen information can change. The varieties reviewed include wheat and milk ingredients, among others.
Before eating, check the current packaging for the exact variety you’ve bought, especially if you’re sharing the buns with colleagues.
Brands to consider
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.
- A standard pack of six to compare with other six-packs.
- Check the packaging itself if nutritional information or allergens will influence your choice.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers regular raisin currant buns in a pack of six.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for you to check before buying.
- When you buy them, check that the packaging still matches the information you read earlier.
PLUS
PLUS offers currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-lasting variety in a pack of eight.
- According to PLUS, the longer-lasting variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month of freezing.
- Check the allergen information for the variety you choose; the details for one pack won’t necessarily apply to another.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range overview lists Extra Long-Lasting Raisin Currant Buns in packs of six and ten.
- The two pack sizes make it easier to match the quantity to your lunch plans.
- Check the latest product information if nutritional values or allergens matter to you.
Lidl
Lidl lists currant buns in a pack of six as an in-store product.
- A pack of six for anyone who wants to pick up the buns while doing their shopping.
- Check the in-store packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information you need to make your choice.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze currant buns for several working days?
According to PLUS’s product information, you can freeze its longer-lasting currant buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. For other varieties, follow the instructions on the packaging.
How much fibre is in a regular currant bun?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that a 50 g currant bun contains an average of 2 g of fibre. For your own lunch, compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging of the product you choose.
Which allergens should I check if I’m sharing currant buns with colleagues?
Always check the allergen information on the current packaging of the currant buns you’ve chosen. The varieties reviewed include wheat and milk ingredients, among others, but ingredients and potential traces can vary from one product to another.