Who is this guide for?

Small households who enjoy a coffee break

If you have a currant bun with your coffee now and then, you can match the number in the bag to how often you’ll finish it. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS offer packs of four, six or eight.

Shoppers who want to freeze some for later

If you’re planning several coffee breaks and have room in the freezer, you can take out one bun at a time. The Albert Heijn and PLUS packs we looked at say to freeze them on the day of purchase; follow the instructions on the bag you buy.

Shoppers who compare labels

If you’re mainly interested in fibre, sugars, salt, ingredients or allergens, the nutritional information for the specific variety is more useful than the brand name or pack size alone. Check the ingredients list too if baker’s salt matters to your choice.

What should you look for?

First, work out how many currant buns you’ll have over the coming coffee breaks and whether you want to freeze some. Then compare the labels on packs that suit that number.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size and stock Compare packs of four, six or eight, and read the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging. If I’m only planning a few coffee breaks, I don’t want buns left over that I won’t use. Around 40% of consumers prioritise keeping a small, practical stock.
Label and ingredients Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g; if you have allergies, read the ingredients and allergen information on the bag you buy. If I need to take ingredients or nutritional values into account, I can’t rely on the product name alone. For around 30% of consumers, comparing labels is the top priority.
Shopping convenience Check which pack sizes are available at your shop and whether you can pick up a bag in time for your planned coffee break. For a coffee break coming up soon, I want to be able to pick up a suitable bag without buying more buns than I’ll use. Convenience comes first for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking for half a loaf instead of a smaller bag

    The product examples mentioned here are individual currant buns in bags of four, six or eight. So, if you want to keep a small stock, the useful comparison is how many buns come in each bag.

    Choose a pack size that suits your coffee breaks, or check whether you can freeze the remaining buns according to the instructions on the packaging.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So its presence varies from product to product.

    Read the ingredients list if baker’s salt matters to your choice. If you’re buying an unwrapped product, ask which ingredients have been used.

  • Buying a bigger bag without a storage plan

    A bag of eight won’t automatically reduce waste if you only use a few buns. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can freeze bread and take out only what you need each time.

    Before you buy, read the freezing instructions for the variety you’ve chosen and check that you have enough room in the freezer.

  • Relying on the product name when checking allergens

    The products we looked at have different ingredients and nutritional values. The varieties mentioned by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat/gluten and milk.

    Check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying, even if you’ve had a currant bun from the same brand before.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen are an example of a four-pack for keeping a smaller stock.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, and says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase.
  • The product page says this four-pack is available in store only. Check the current packaging for nutritional information.

Jumbo

Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen are a six-pack option if you’re planning several coffee breaks.

  • For this product, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains wheat/gluten and milk. Don’t assume the same applies to other Jumbo products; check the label on the bag you choose.

PLUS

PLUS offers currant buns in bags of six, as well as an eight-pack of its lekker lang lekker variety.

  • For the varieties mentioned, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. The product information lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • If you won’t use all eight buns, you’ll need room in the freezer. PLUS lists wheat/gluten and milk for these varieties; check the current packaging.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists a six-pack of raisin and currant buns as an in-store product.

  • The product page describes six wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • When choosing in store, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl offers a bag of six currant buns as an in-store option.

  • The product page lists six buns filled with currants per bag.
  • For a comparison of nutritional values and allergens, check the label on the bag in store.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns available as a literal half-loaf?

The products discussed here are individual currant buns in bags of four, six or eight, not half a loaf. If you mainly want to buy a small amount at a time, compare the four-pack with a larger bag that you can freeze in part, following the instructions on the packaging.

How should I store currant buns for future coffee breaks?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy. For the varieties mentioned, Albert Heijn and PLUS say to freeze the buns on the day of purchase; PLUS also says to use frozen buns within one month. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends taking bread out of the freezer as needed.

Do all Dutch currant buns contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that all currant buns do. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So check the ingredients list for the variety you choose.

What should I check if I need to look out for allergens?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact product you’re buying. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned list wheat/gluten and milk; don’t use their labels as a guide to other varieties or brands.

How can I compare the fibre content of currant buns?

Compare the values per 100 g using the same type of nutritional information. For the four-pack variety mentioned, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g; Jumbo lists 2.8 g for its six-pack variety; and PLUS lists 3.3 g for the varieties mentioned. Take the other nutritional values and ingredients on the packaging you choose into account too.