Budget-conscious solo shopper
You eat currant buns on different days and want to avoid leaving some of the pack uneaten. Before you buy, work out how many buns you’ll actually use.
Who are these options for?
Small-portion eater
You’d like to choose a smaller bun for one meal. PLUS lists a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns; compare their size and nutritional information with those of regular buns.
Stocking up while avoiding waste
You buy a pack for yourself but won’t eat it all straight away. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it, then taking out only what you need.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing currant buns for individual meals, first consider how many you’ll use from the pack. Then choose the size you want and decide what you’d like to keep for later.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Count the buns and think about how many you’ll eat. | When I’m only buying for myself, I don’t want to take home a bigger pack than I’ll use. An estimated 40% of consumers say this is their main budget concern. |
| Portion size | Compare mini buns with regular buns and read the nutritional information for the product you choose. | For a small meal, I want a bun that suits the portion I’m after. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Storage | Read the storage advice and check whether you can freeze any leftover buns. | If I won’t finish the pack quickly, I want to keep the rest for later meals. This is estimated to be the main concern for 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack as a whole
A pack with more buns may not be the best choice for one person if some of them go uneaten.
Compare pack sizes and only choose a larger pack if you’ll eat or store the extra buns.
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Assuming a mini bun is enough for a whole meal
The smaller size alone doesn’t tell you what you’ll need for the whole meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the nutritional value of currant buns can vary by brand.
Read the nutritional information for the product you choose and decide what else, if anything, you’d like to eat with your bun.
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Relying on out-of-date product information
Ingredients and allergens can change. That’s why Albert Heijn advises customers to check the information on the pack.
Before eating, check the current ingredients list, allergen information and storage instructions on your pack.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn stocks currant buns, including a nine-pack.
- The pack size shown helps you work out how many buns you’ll be taking home.
- Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information can change, so check the current pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a six-pack of its own-brand raisin and currant buns.
- The product description identifies this variety as white wheat raisin and currant buns.
- The ingredients listed apply to this specific variety; check the label if you choose a different Jumbo pack.
PLUS
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six and eight, as well as a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.
- The different pack sizes and formats give you options for individual meals.
- For the eight-pack mentioned, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. Don’t apply this advice to other varieties without checking the label.
ALDI
ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns, as well as larger raisin buns in its bread range.
- A pack of six makes it easy to compare the number of buns with the meals you have planned.
- Larger raisin buns are a different product, so check the name, pack size and ingredients in store before choosing.
Lidl
Lidl lists currant buns in its freshly baked bread range.
- You can include these currant buns when comparing pack sizes and the portion size you want.
- Check the current nutritional information, ingredients and allergens for the product you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is one currant bun a complete meal?
A currant bun isn’t automatically a complete meal on its own. Decide what else you’d like to eat, and read the nutritional information for your product; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, nutritional value can vary by brand.
How can I avoid having currant buns left over?
Choose a pack that suits the meals you have planned, or freeze the rest in portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions as soon as you buy it; also follow the advice on the pack. For its eight-pack, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
Does every currant bun contain iodine-enriched baker’s salt?
Don’t assume that a particular currant bun contains certain ingredients just from its name. According to brood.net, almost all bakers use baker’s salt, which contains iodine and can also be used in other bakery products. Read the ingredients list on the pack you buy.
Are the ingredients and allergens the same in all currant buns?
No, ingredients can vary from one product to another and may change over time. Albert Heijn says that ingredient and allergen information can change, so always check the current pack of the currant buns you plan to eat.