Office supplies buyer
You regularly top up the shared supplies. Check how many buns are in a bag and how many colleagues will be eating them, so the pack size matches how quickly they’ll be used.
Who is this relevant to?
Supplies planner for a small team
You’re buying for several working days, but consumption varies. For the PLUS varieties reviewed, PLUS says you can freeze them on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.
Buyer who checks the label
You share food with colleagues and want to check allergens and nutritional values in advance. If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients on the specific pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many buns the team gets through and how you’ll store any that are left over. Then check the label on the variety you plan to share.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Pack size | Compare the number of buns per bag with expected consumption. PLUS has reviewed bags containing six and eight buns. | When I top up office supplies, I don’t want to buy more buns than the team will eat. A suitable pack size is the top priority for around 34% of consumers. |
| Storage | Read the storage instructions and check whether you can freeze them on the day of purchase. For the varieties reviewed, PLUS says to use them within one month of freezing. | When office attendance varies, I want to avoid buns being left uneaten. Storage is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label | Check allergens, any warnings about cross-contamination and nutritional values per portion. Also check separately whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. | When I share currant buns with colleagues, I need to know what’s in the variety I’ve chosen. Checking the label takes priority for around 33% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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A bigger bag is automatically better for your supplies
The PLUS packs reviewed contain six or eight buns. Eight is only practical if the team will eat them in time or you can freeze them on the day of purchase.
Choose a pack size that matches expected consumption and follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.
If buns are left over and you don’t freeze them in time, some of your supplies may go to waste.
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Assuming every currant bun is made with baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread does not have to be baked with baker’s salt. So the ingredients in one variety don’t tell you anything about another.
If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the pack.
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Sharing currant buns without checking the allergens
The PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed list ingredients containing gluten and milk. Warnings about other allergens may also be relevant.
Check the current label before buying and discuss your choice with colleagues who have a food allergy.
Brands to consider
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a bag of six.
- The number of buns per bag is clearly stated.
- Check the label in store if allergens or nutritional values will affect your choice.
PLUS
PLUS has reviewed currant bun packs containing six and eight buns.
- For both varieties, PLUS lists the ingredients and nutritional values, along with instructions to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
- The varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; check the label for other allergens too.
Jumbo
For its Raisin and Currant Buns reviewed, Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g bun.
- The nutritional information per bun makes it easier to assess the stated portion.
- The label lists gluten, milk and wheat, as well as possible other allergens.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Extra Long-Lasting Raisin and Currant Buns in packs of six and ten.
- You can choose a pack size that matches expected consumption.
- Check the label on the variety you choose before sharing the buns with colleagues.
Lidl
Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six and says this product is only available in store.
- Knowing the number of buns per bag helps you plan your supplies.
- Check the pack in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Joybuy products
More related products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze currant buns for the office?
According to PLUS, you can freeze the PLUS packs reviewed on the day of purchase; use the buns within one month. For another variety, check the instructions on its packaging.
Can I share currant buns with colleagues who have a food allergy without checking the label?
No. Check the label on the specific pack first. The PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed list ingredients containing gluten and milk, and may also mention other allergens.
Are all Dutch currant buns made with baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell from the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bread does not have to be baked with baker’s salt, so check the ingredients on the currant buns you choose.