Who are these options relevant to?

Hosts planning how many portions to serve

You want to know in advance how many packs you’ll need without ending up with lots of buns left over. ALDI, Jumbo and PLUS each list a standard pack of six.

Hosts putting on an informal drinks-and-snacks spread

You want to serve smaller sweet bread portions alongside other snacks. PLUS lists a pack of nine mini currant buns, so work out how many you’d like to serve per guest.

Hosts catering for allergies

You want to know which ingredients and possible traces are listed on the label before serving. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists wheat, gluten and milk, among other things, for the currant buns in question.

What should you consider when choosing?

First choose the portion size for your get-together, then count how many packs you’ll need. Before buying, check the label for your guests too.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important for?
Number of packs Count how many standard buns you want to serve and divide that number by six if you’re choosing a standard pack of six. If I want to give every guest one bun, I need to know how many packs to buy. For around 40% of consumers, planning the number of portions comes first.
Portion size Decide whether you want to serve standard buns or smaller mini buns, and how many you’re planning per guest. For a table with several snacks, I might prefer to serve smaller portions. Around 30% of consumers put choosing a suitable portion size first.
Label and storage Read the allergen information on the exact pack and check the storage instructions if you’re buying in advance. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to offer them a suitable alternative. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label and storage instructions.

Common mistakes

  • Counting a mini bun as the same portion as a standard bun

    A mini currant bun is smaller. If guests have more than one, you’ll need more buns than if you plan to serve one standard bun per guest.

    Decide in advance how many mini buns you want to serve per guest, then work out how many packs you’ll need.

  • Assuming every guest can eat the same currant buns

    According to Jumbo and PLUS product information, the currant buns in question contain wheat, gluten and milk. Their labels also mention possible traces of other allergens.

    Ask guests about allergies and read the label on the exact pack. If needed, provide a separate, suitable alternative.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • A pack of six makes it easy to plan one standard bun per guest.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose in store.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six, with ingredients and nutritional information available online.

  • The product information lists ingredients, nutritional values and allergens for you to check before serving.
  • According to Jumbo, this product contains gluten, milk and wheat, and may contain traces of other allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists both standard currant buns in packs of six and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.

  • You can choose a size to suit an individual portion or a table with smaller snacks.
  • For its standard currant buns, PLUS advises freezing them at home on the day of purchase and using them within one month. Check the instructions on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How many packs do I need for 8, 12 or 16 guests?

If every guest gets one standard currant bun and you choose packs of six, you’ll need two packs for 8 or 12 guests, and three packs for 16 guests. Adjust the number if you want to serve more than one bun per guest.

Can I count one mini currant bun as one standard portion?

Not without first deciding what portion size you want: a mini currant bun is smaller than a standard bun. Choose how many mini buns to serve per guest based on what else you’re serving.

Can I buy currant buns in advance and freeze them?

For PLUS standard currant buns, the product instructions say to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Check the storage instructions for any other pack separately.

Which allergens should I check for my guests?

Always check the label on the currant buns you’re serving. According to Jumbo and PLUS product information, the standard currant buns in question contain wheat, gluten and milk; both also mention possible traces of other allergens.