Anyone buying a regular pack for a coffee break
You’re looking for currant buns to enjoy at home or at work. Packs containing the same number of standard buns are easier to compare than packs in different sizes.
Who might find these options useful?
Anyone serving smaller portions
You’re putting out a selection of small bites to enjoy with coffee or sharing the buns among more people. Mini buns could be a good option, as long as you also check the weight per pack.
Anyone who wants to check the label
You want to compare ingredients, allergens or nutritional information before buying, or check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many buns you want to serve. Then consider whether portion size or the information on the label will determine your choice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Comparable packs | Check whether you’re comparing packs of six standard buns and whether that number suits your coffee break. | I regularly take currant buns along for coffee and want to compare packs of the same size. An estimated 38% of consumers prioritise this kind of like-for-like comparison. |
| Smaller portions | Check the number of mini buns and the total weight; a mini bun isn’t the same size as a standard bun. | When I’m sharing a selection of bites, I don’t want to give everyone a whole standard bun. Smaller portions are the main priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g and per portion. | I want to know what’s in the currant buns I’ve chosen before serving them. An estimated 31% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all currant buns contain the same allergens
The Jumbo and PLUS variants described list wheat or gluten and milk; warnings about possible traces may vary between packs.
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve had the product before.
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Assuming they contain iodised salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt. So you can’t tell which type of salt a currant bun contains just from the product category.
Check the ingredients list for the variant you’ve chosen to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.
Brands to consider
ALDI
ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns.
- The product description calls them soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
- Check the pack if you need full nutritional or allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a standard variant containing six raisin and currant buns.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per 65 g bun.
- The variant described is made with white wheat flour; check the product type if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal currant buns.
PLUS
PLUS lists both a pack of six standard currant buns and a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.
- The products described list their ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- Compare standard and mini buns by weight too; the same number of buns doesn’t mean the same portion size.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists currant buns in a range of pack sizes.
- The AH Raisin Currant Buns described list details including ingredients, allergens and freezing instructions.
- That specific six-pack is marked as discontinued; check which variant is available before relying on its product information.
Lidl
Lidl lists a pack of nine mini raisin and currant buns, weighing 360 g.
- The number of buns and total weight can help you choose smaller portions.
- According to Lidl, this variant is only available in store.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compare standard and mini currant buns?
Start by comparing products of the same size. If you’re looking at different sizes, check the total weight and consider the portion you want to serve. Nine mini buns aren’t directly comparable to nine standard buns.
Can I freeze currant buns for a future coffee break?
The PLUS currant buns described come with instructions to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Check the instructions on the pack of the variant you choose.
Can I assume currant buns all contain the same allergens?
No, check the pack of each variant you choose. The Jumbo and PLUS products described list wheat or gluten and milk, while warnings about possible traces may vary.
How can I tell whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread isn’t always baked with baker’s salt, so the product name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which salt it contains.
How do I compare sugars, fibre and salt between variants?
Use the nutritional information on the specific pack and check both the values per 100 g and per portion. According to the Voedingscentrum, a 50 g currant bun contains an average of 15,9 g of sugars, 2 g of fibre and 0,42 g of salt; the values for the product you choose may differ.