Choose the number of currant buns to suit what you expect to serve at Sunday breakfast. A bag of 8 or 9 gives you more to share, while 6 may mean fewer leftovers for a smaller gathering. If you choose a larger bag, check the storage instructions too. Always check the label on the specific variety for allergens, wholemeal flour or baker’s salt.
You want to put out enough buns without having lots left over. PLUS sells a bag of 8 currant buns, while Jumbo offers a pack of 9 wholemeal mini raisin and currant buns. Albert Heijn also lists mini raisin buns in packs of 9. When comparing them, check the difference between regular and mini buns, and between currant buns and raisin buns.
You might choose a larger bag but not eat them all on Sunday morning. In that case, the storage instructions matter: PLUS says you can freeze its bag of 8 at home on the day of purchase and use the buns within one month.
As well as the number of buns, you check the ingredients, allergens or wholemeal designation. Check the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact pack. Don’t assume it contains baker’s salt based on the product name.
First decide how many buns you want to serve, then compare the ingredients and storage advice on the pack. For a shared Sunday breakfast, one of these factors may be the deciding one for you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of buns | Compare packs of 6, 8 or 9 with the number of buns you want to put out. Check whether they’re regular or mini buns. | I want everyone at the table to be able to help themselves without ending up with a large surplus. Around 42% of consumers prioritise getting the right number of buns. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the exact variety, including allergens and any warnings about traces. If you prefer wholemeal, check the product description and ingredients. | If someone eating with me has a food allergy, I don’t want to rely on the name ‘currant bun’; the ingredients may also affect my choice. This label information is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storing leftovers | Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For its bag of 8, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. | If there are buns left after breakfast, I want to know what I can do with them before choosing a larger bag. Storage and reducing waste are the top priorities for around 25% of consumers. |
A larger bag makes sense for a shared breakfast if you’ll serve the buns or can store any leftovers properly. Otherwise, you may end up with more than you can use.
Work out roughly how many buns you’ll need beforehand. For bread you want to keep, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing it in portions as soon as you buy it. Also follow the instructions on the pack you choose.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which allergens a specific variety contains. Jumbo’s pack of 6 Raisin and Currant Buns and PLUS’s pack of 6 Currant Buns both list wheat and milk, among other ingredients.
Every time you buy them, check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the pack for that exact variety, even if you’ve bought it before.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you what type of salt has been used.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt, or ask about the ingredients if the buns are unwrapped.
Currants and raisins don’t tell you whether a bun is made with wholemeal flour. Jumbo specifically describes its pack of 9 mini raisin and currant buns as wholemeal; that doesn’t apply to other varieties.
If wholemeal is an important factor in your choice, check the description and ingredients on the specific pack.
Albert Heijn’s range includes currant buns and muesli buns, including mini raisin buns in packs of 9.
Jumbo sells raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, as well as wholemeal mini raisin and currant buns in packs of 9.
PLUS sells currant buns in packs of 6 and a pack of 8 described as staying tasty for longer.
Lidl lists currant buns in bags of 6.
ALDI describes its packs of 6 raisin and currant buns as wheat buns with raisins and currants.
Choose 8 or 9 if you expect to serve more buns or can store the leftovers. For fewer people, a bag of 6 may be a better fit. Check the size too: Jumbo’s wholemeal pack of 9 contains mini raisin and currant buns.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. If you want to keep any buns, it’s best to freeze them in portions as soon as you buy them, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends for bread. For its pack of 8, PLUS specifically advises freezing the buns at home on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
No. Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack. Jumbo’s pack of 6 Raisin and Currant Buns and PLUS’s pack of 6 Currant Buns both list wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Other varieties may have different ingredients.
No. Don’t assume a bun contains baker’s salt without checking the ingredients. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it, so check the label on your chosen currant buns or ask if they’re unwrapped.
