If you’re sharing coffee with several people, a pack of eight to ten regular currant buns is a good choice if you’d like to offer everyone a whole bun. If smaller lunchbox portions matter more, look for mini currant and raisin buns. Choose a larger pack based on how many you’ll actually eat or can store; if you want a wholemeal option, look specifically for that description on the product.
If you’d like to serve everyone a regular currant bun alongside the cake, PLUS’s pack of eight or Albert Heijn’s pack of ten gives you a useful starting point. Choose a quantity that suits the number of people and how much you’d like to store afterwards.
If you want smaller portions to pack individually, PLUS’s nine mini currant and raisin buns are an alternative to regular buns. Lidl also lists mini wholemeal raisin buns: these are a distinct product type, not simply another name for currant buns.
If the type of grain, fibre or allergens matter to you, look beyond the pack size. Check whether the product is described as wholemeal, compare the nutritional information, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack each time you buy.
Start by considering how many portions you need and what size they should be. Then compare the ingredients and check whether you can store any leftovers according to the pack instructions.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough to share | Count the regular buns in each pack and think about how many people will be sharing. | When I serve currant buns alongside cake with coffee, I want to have a whole bun for everyone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough portions to share. |
| Small lunchbox portions | Compare the number of mini buns and the total weight; mini doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. | For a lunchbox, I want to pack small buns individually rather than split a regular bun. For around 29% of consumers, these kinds of portions are the main consideration. |
| Wholemeal and ingredients | Look for the wholemeal description and check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details. | I want to make an informed choice about the type of grain or ingredients, and check for allergens if needed. For around 21% of consumers, this choice of ingredients comes first. |
| A smaller pack that suits your needs | Compare the pack size and storage instructions with the number of occasions you’re planning for. | When there are only a few of us, I don’t want to be left with more buns than we’ll use. For around 14% of consumers, keeping stock to a manageable amount matters most. |
A pack of eight or ten is handy when several people are sharing, but it may be too much for one coffee break with a small group.
Count how many people will be eating and check the storage instructions before buying if you expect to have buns left over.
Buns left uneaten may dry out or go to waste.
Mini describes the size, not the type of grain. PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns made with white wheat; Lidl separately lists mini wholemeal raisin buns.
If you want a wholemeal product, look specifically for the word wholemeal on the pack and check the ingredients.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between products. For example, the Jumbo currant buns described here contain wheat and milk; that doesn’t tell you which allergens are in another pack.
Read the current packaging each time you buy, including any statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular product.
If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack.
Albert Heijn lists AH Extra Lang Lekker raisin and currant buns in packs of six and ten.
Jumbo lists a six-pack of own-brand raisin and currant buns.
PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of eight and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
Lidl lists 360 g mini wholemeal raisin buns, which are described differently from currant buns.
If you want to offer everyone a regular bun, choose a pack with enough buns for your group. Albert Heijn lists a pack of ten and PLUS a pack of eight; also think about what you’ll do with any leftovers.
Mini currant and raisin buns can be handy if you want to pack smaller portions individually. PLUS lists nine mini buns per bag; check the size and ingredients of the pack you choose.
Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For its pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month; don’t assume the same instructions apply to other varieties.
Don’t assume they do based on the product name. If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product every time you buy. The Jumbo currant buns described here contain wheat and milk; other products may have different ingredients and allergen information.
