Who are these pack sizes suitable for?

Hosting a small coffee get-together

You want enough currant buns for your guests, but would rather not be left with a large surplus. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI, among others, offer packs of 6; check whether that’s enough for what you plan to serve.

Planning for more than one meal

You’d like to have some buns left over for lunchboxes or another occasion. A larger pack is most practical when its storage instructions fit your plans.

Choosing with portions and labels in mind

You compare the size of each bun, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. If you’re looking at different sizes, check the figures per 100 g and, where provided, per bun.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many buns you want to serve with coffee and whether you’d like to keep any leftovers. Then compare the size of the buns and check the label: the same number of buns doesn’t necessarily mean the same number of portions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number and size Count the buns in each pack. For mini or giant varieties, compare the weight of each bun too. If I’m serving a small group, I want enough standard portions without too many left over. Around 40% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity.
Storage and freezing Check whether you can freeze them at home, and note the storage period and defrosting instructions for the pack you’re choosing. If I want to save some buns for lunchboxes, I need to know how to use the leftovers. This is the first thing around 30% of consumers consider.
Label and nutritional information Check the ingredients and allergens; compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per bun. Before sharing them, I want to check what the buns contain and how big a portion is. Around 30% of consumers put this label information first.

Common mistakes

  • Counting only the number of packs

    A larger pack may leave you with more buns than you can eat during your coffee get-together.

    First work out how many portions you’ll need. Then choose a pack, and check the storage instructions if you’re planning to keep any buns for later.

  • Assuming mini, regular and giant buns are equal portions

    Nine mini buns or four giant buns aren’t directly comparable in size to six regular currant buns.

    As well as counting the buns, check their weight and think about what size you’d like to serve.

  • Assuming you can tell the allergens from the product name

    A name such as “currant bun” doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for a particular pack.

    If you have an allergy, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, including any “may contain” statements.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt

    The Voedingscentrum says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt when making bread. So you can’t tell which salt has been used from the product category alone.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list for the currant buns you’re buying.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 raisin and currant buns under the name “Extra fresh for longer”.

  • Ten buns are handy for a larger group or another meal later. According to the product information, these buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The regular pack of 6 is listed on the product page as discontinued. Check which version is actually available to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • The product information lists six portions and provides ingredients and nutritional values, including 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This wheat variety lists gluten and milk and may contain other allergens; check the current label before serving.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of 6 or 8, and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of 9.

  • The choice of pack sizes and formats lets you choose between regular buns and smaller portions.
  • For the pack of 8, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month. Check the instructions on the pack you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists packs of 6 raisin and currant buns. Its range also includes packs of 9 mini butter-raisin buns, which are a different product.

  • The pack of 6 raisin and currant buns gives you a clear quantity for a small coffee get-together.
  • ALDI directs shoppers to buy this variety in store; check availability at the branch where you shop.

Lidl

Lidl lists giant raisin and currant buns at 4 × 100 g. The 360 g mini wholemeal raisin buns mentioned are a different variety.

  • The listed weight of the giant buns gives you a clear idea of their size when planning portions.
  • Lidl lists these products as in-store items. Check availability and read the label in store for ingredients and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns do I need for coffee with friends?

Start with the number of guests and how many buns you want to serve. A pack of 6 is a good fit if you need around six regular portions; 8 or 10 gives you more for extra guests or another meal later. If you’re buying mini buns, consider their size as well as the number in the pack.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

You can if the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen allow it. Albert Heijn says its pack of 10 can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; PLUS also advises freezing its packs of 6 and 8 on the day of purchase and using them within one month. If a product has already been frozen, follow the defrosting instructions too: Albert Heijn says its freshly frozen pack of 6 should not be refrozen after defrosting.

Are currant buns suitable for someone with a gluten or milk allergy?

Don’t assume they are based on the product name. The regular varieties reviewed list wheat or gluten and milk or milk ingredients; other possible allergens vary by product. So check the current allergen information on the pack you plan to serve.

Is iodised baker’s salt required in Dutch currant buns?

No. The name “currant bun” doesn’t mean that iodised baker’s salt has been used. The Voedingscentrum says baker’s salt isn’t compulsory in bread. The Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit explains that iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through baker’s salt; check the ingredients list if the type of salt matters to your choice.