Who are these pack sizes handy for?

Walkers sharing out portions

If you want to share buns between lunchboxes or walking companions, the size and number of individual buns matter. PLUS, for example, lists a bag of nine mini buns.

Walkers who plan ahead

If you’re buying for several walks at once, check whether the bag you choose comes with freezing instructions. PLUS provides these for its bag of eight currant buns.

Walkers comparing labels

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will influence your choice, compare the details for the specific currant buns. General nutritional information for a currant bun is no substitute for checking the label on a multipack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Work out how many individual buns you’ll need on your walk. Then think about what you’ll do with any leftovers and compare the labels of the pack sizes you’re considering.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Sharing and portion size Compare the number of buns, their size and the total weight of the bag. If I’m packing for several walkers or lunchboxes, I want enough individual portions without assuming that more buns also means more food. Sharing would be the main purchasing concern for around 37% of consumers.
Stocking up and storage Check the best-before date and the storage or freezing instructions for the variant you’ve chosen. If I’m buying for several walks, I want to be able to store any leftover buns as directed on the packaging. Storage would be the main concern for around 36% of consumers.
Nutritional information and ingredients Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g or per portion. If my food choices depend on things such as fibre or sugars, I want to read the label on the specific bag rather than rely on the product name. These product details would be the main priority for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Nine mini buns and six regular buns aren’t directly comparable based on the number of items alone.

    Check the total weight too, and work out how many buns your group will actually take.

  • Buying a multipack without a plan for the leftovers

    Freezing instructions for one variant don’t automatically apply to other currant buns. PLUS says you can freeze its bag of eight currant buns at home on the day you buy them and should use them within one month.

    Pack the portions you need for your walk and follow the instructions on your own packaging for the rest.

  • Assuming currant buns are wholemeal

    The name doesn’t mean a bun is wholemeal. Jumbo describes its bag of six raisin and currant buns as being made with white wheat.

    Check the ingredients and fibre on the label if these matter to your choice. You could also compare a wholemeal or brown bread product.

  • Assuming they’re made with iodine-enriched baker’s salt

    In the Government Gazette in 2008, the Dutch government described efforts to encourage the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes. This doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in a specific bag of currant buns.

    Check the product information if the type of salt used matters to your choice.

Brands compared

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in bags of six, eight and nine, including a mini version.

  • The product page for the bag of eight gives instructions to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information of the variant you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a bag of six raisin and currant buns made with white wheat.

  • The product page lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g and recommends storing them in a cool, dark place.
  • These details apply to the variant listed, not to all Jumbo currant buns.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product range includes an AH Extra lang lekker variant with nine raisin and currant buns.

  • The range overview makes it easy to compare the number of buns with other bags.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI lists a bag of six raisin and currant buns.

  • A pack of six gives you a clear point of comparison for a smaller walking group.
  • Check the nutritional information and storage instructions on the pack you choose before comparing it with other variants.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page for currant buns and a separate page for mini raisin and currant buns.

  • Regular and mini versions are separate product types to consider when sharing out portions.
  • For an accurate comparison, check the number of buns, ingredients and nutritional information on the specific pack.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns should I take for a walking group?

Choose the number based on who will be eating and how you want to share out the portions. A bag of nine mini buns gives you more individual buns than a bag of six, but check the total weight too before deciding how much food to pack.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

Follow the instructions for the specific variant. PLUS says you can freeze its bag of eight currant buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.

Are currant buns always wholemeal?

No, the product name doesn’t tell you that. Jumbo describes its six-pack as being made with white wheat. Check the product name and ingredients if you’re looking for a wholemeal product.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t assume that every currant bun does. The Netherlands Bakery Centre describes the use of iodised baker’s salt as an agreement within the baking industry, not a guarantee for every product. Check the information for the variant you choose.

Which nutritional information should I use when comparing products?

For a product comparison, use the nutritional information on the packaging, ideally on the same basis per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 134 kcal, 25.6 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fibre, among other values, for a general 50 g currant bun. These figures don’t necessarily describe the variant you’re buying.