For a small birthday party, choose the number and size of your currant buns to suit what you plan to serve: four giant buns, six standard buns and nine mini buns will give you different portion sizes. If any guests have allergies, check the latest packaging and plan what you’ll do with any leftovers. A bag of individual buns is different from a sliceable currant loaf.
If you’re only expecting a few people, compare the number of buns in the bag with the portion size you want to serve. A pack of four giant buns calls for a different approach to sharing than one with six standard buns.
If you’re serving other snacks too, mini buns may be easier to hand out. PLUS offers a pack of nine mini buns, but check that you really need that many.
If anyone has a known allergy, the information on the specific pack matters. The standard and mini varieties from Jumbo and PLUS described here list ingredients such as wheat or gluten and milk. Be sure to check for statements about the possible presence of other allergens too.
Start with the number of people and how you plan to serve the buns. Then check the label and storage instructions on the pack you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Count how many people you expect and compare packs of four giant buns, six standard buns, eight longer-life buns or nine mini buns. | If only a few people are joining in, I don’t want to be left with lots of individual buns. Around 29% of consumers would put quantity and potential leftovers first. |
| Portion size | Check whether mini, standard or giant buns will suit the other snacks you’re serving. | If I’m serving a selection of snacks, I want to be able to offer smaller buns. Portion size would be the first consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the latest packaging for both the ingredients and information about allergens present or that may be present. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to check whether this particular product is suitable to serve. Around 21% of consumers would put this check first. |
| Storage | Check the storage instructions and whether you can freeze the buns you choose at home. | If I’m shopping in advance, I want to know what I can do with any leftover buns. Storage options would be the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Individual currant buns are ready to serve, while a currant loaf needs to be sliced into portions. For example, Jumbo lists a 500 g currant loaf alongside packs of individual buns. So the number of items in a pack doesn’t tell you how many slices of bread you’ll get.
First decide which type of product you want to serve. If you choose individual buns, compare both the quantity and the size.
The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list wheat or gluten and milk, but other allergen information may vary by product. A different size doesn’t automatically make a bun suitable for someone with an allergy.
If someone has a known allergy, check the latest packaging before serving and keep a suitable alternative clearly separate from the regular buns.
Not every currant bun has to contain iodised salt. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt; however, the product information for AH Rozijnen krentenbollen does list iodised salt.
To find out what kind of salt a particular bun contains, read the ingredients on the latest packaging.
You may have buns left over after a small party, even if a larger pack seems convenient at first. The storage information for the PLUS pack of eight longer-life buns described here says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
Plan your portions before choosing a pack, and follow the product’s storage instructions for any leftovers.
These examples show the different pack options you can compare. Check the latest label information for the specific product you choose.
The range includes packs with different numbers of buns. Check the distinction between currant buns and mini buns sold under a different product name.
Jumbo sells raisin and currant buns in packs of six, and also offers a 500 g currant loaf as a separate product type.
PLUS offers four giant buns, six standard buns, eight longer-life buns and nine mini buns.
Lidl offers currant buns in a pack of six.
ALDI describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns as wheat buns with raisins and currants.
No. A bag of individual currant buns and a sliceable currant loaf are different types of product. For a birthday party, compare the number and size of the buns with the portions you want to serve, rather than treating a smaller bag as half a loaf.
No, don’t assume they do. The Voedingscentrum says that bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list on the pack you choose; for example, the product information for AH Rozijnen krentenbollen lists iodised salt.
You can freeze products when the storage instructions say it’s suitable. The product information for AH Rozijnen krentenbollen and the PLUS varieties described here says to freeze them on the day of purchase. For the PLUS pack of eight longer-life buns, it also says to use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
The regular varieties from Jumbo and PLUS described here list wheat or gluten, so they aren’t gluten-free options. If a guest needs to eat gluten-free, check the designation and allergen information on the latest packaging of a separate alternative.
