Start with a bag of 6 currant buns if you’re not yet sure how many you’ll have for breakfast and lunch. A bag of 8 to 10 is a better fit if you’re sharing them or can freeze some according to the pack instructions. If you’re looking for smaller portions for lunchboxes, 9 mini buns are another option. As well as the number of buns, compare their size, ingredients and allergens.
If you’re buying currant buns for yourself for the first time, choose an amount that suits when you plan to eat them. A bag of 6 keeps your initial stock smaller than the 8- and 10-bun packs listed by PLUS and Albert Heijn.
A larger bag may suit several people or planned breakfasts and lunches. Before you buy, think about who’ll be eating the buns and whether you can freeze some according to the pack instructions.
If smaller individual buns would work well in your lunchbox, take a look at the 9-pack of mini buns listed by PLUS. Check the portion size and ingredients for that specific pack.
First, work out how many buns you’d like to eat or share over the next few days. Then compare the size of each bun and read the pack information that matters for your purchase.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and storage | Count the times you plan to eat the buns, and read the pack’s storage and freezing instructions. | If I don’t yet know how quickly I’ll get through them, I don’t want to end up with more buns than I can use in time. For around 45% of consumers, keeping stock manageable is the top priority. |
| Sharing and portions | Compare the number of buns and check whether they’re mini or standard size. | For lunches with housemates or smaller lunchbox portions, I want to know how many individual buns will suit my plans. Around 33% of consumers prioritise sharing or portion size. |
| Ingredients | Read the latest ingredients, allergen and nutritional information, including fibre per 100 g if you’re comparing it. | If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the information for the exact pack I’m buying. Ingredients are the main concern for around 22% of consumers. |
Nine mini buns aren’t the same-sized portions as six standard buns. So the number on the bag alone won’t tell you how much you’ll have for your lunches.
Check the size, and compare the weight and nutritional information per portion if needed.
A pack of 8 or 10 may not be the best choice if you’re buying a small amount of food and won’t use, share or freeze the buns in time.
Check the instructions on your pack. PLUS says its 8-pack can be frozen on the day of purchase and that the buns should be used within one month.
The ingredients in one pack won’t tell you what’s in another type of currant bun.
For packaged currant buns, read the ingredients list to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used.
A currant bun isn’t a wholemeal product just because of its name. This matters if you want to compare the type of flour or fibre content.
Check the ingredients and compare the stated amount of fibre per 100 g.
Albert Heijn lists raisin and currant buns in several pack sizes, including a bag of 10.
Jumbo sells raisin and currant buns in a standard pack of 6.
PLUS lists bags of 6 and 8 currant buns, as well as a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.
A bag of 6 keeps your first stock smaller than a bag of 8 or 10. If you’d still like a larger pack to share or freeze some of, check the storage advice on the pack first.
Not by number alone: mini buns are a different portion size from standard buns. If the total amount matters to you, compare the weight and nutritional information on the packs.
Read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack. The PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed list wheat and milk, while other allergens may vary by product.
For a packaged product, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. Don’t assume your currant buns have the same ingredients as another brand or size.
