Who is this relevant to?

Holidaymakers comparing pack sizes

If you’re buying currant buns for several breakfasts or days out, it helps to check the size and total weight as well as the number of buns. A bag with more buns doesn’t necessarily contain larger portions.

Families planning portions and supplies

Mini buns can be handy for a lunchbox or a day out. If you’re stocking up for several days of your holiday, check whether and when the pack you’ve chosen can be frozen according to its instructions.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If you have an allergy or a specific question about ingredients, fibre, salt or iodised salt, the information on the exact pack matters more than the brand name or product category alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First work out how many buns you’ll actually need. Then check the size, storage instructions and label for the variety you want to buy.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Quantity and size Check the number of buns and the total weight; don’t compare regular buns with mini ones by count alone. If I’m buying for several breakfasts, I want enough buns without choosing a pack I won’t finish. For around 31% of consumers, getting the right quantity in each pack is the most important factor.
Stocking up and freezing Check when the exact variety can be frozen and how long it can be kept for afterwards. For a holiday lasting several days, I want to plan ahead without leaving buns uneaten. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information. You may also want to check the fibre and salt content, and whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed. If certain ingredients matter to me, I want to know what’s in this particular variety. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Smaller portions For mini currant buns, check the size, weight and information on the pack itself. For a lunchbox or a day out, I want to take a smaller bun rather than leave part of a regular one uneaten. Around 19% of consumers give portion size top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Nine mini buns and six regular currant buns aren’t necessarily equivalent quantities. The size can vary.

    Check the total weight too if you want to know how many currant buns you’re taking with you.

  • Buying a larger bag without a plan for leftovers

    A pack with more buns only suits your holiday plans if you’ll eat them in good time or store them according to the instructions.

    Check the pack before you buy. PLUS says its standard currant buns and Fresh for Longer variety can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

    Buns left uneaten may eventually have to be thrown away.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. So the product category alone won’t tell you whether a particular currant bun is made with it.

    For packaged buns, look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list; ask about it when buying unpackaged bread.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the brand name

    Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens can vary between varieties. For example, the standard currant buns from Jumbo and PLUS that were checked list wheat and milk.

    Check the current packaging for the exact variety every time you buy it, and check the supermarket’s current recall notices if needed.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI sells its own-brand raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • A pack of six regular buns to compare with other six-packs.
  • Check the label in store for ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells Raisin Currant Buns in a standard pack of six.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • This variety contains wheat and milk; also check the warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

PLUS

PLUS sells standard currant buns in packs of six, a Fresh for Longer variety in a pack of eight, and mini currant and raisin buns in a pack of nine.

  • The different pack sizes let you choose between regular buns, a larger bag and smaller portions.
  • The freezing instructions for the standard and Fresh for Longer varieties may not apply to the mini buns; check the pack you buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several raisin and currant bun varieties, including packs with a longer shelf life and mini buns.

  • The range offers several sizes and storage options to suit your holiday plans.
  • Check the current packaging for the variety you choose for ingredients and storage instructions.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns sold in store in a pack of six.

  • The pack of six makes it easy to plan regular portions.
  • Check the label in store if ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze currant buns for my holiday?

Yes, if the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen allow it. PLUS says its standard currant buns and Fresh for Longer variety can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other varieties, follow the instructions on their own packaging.

How do I compare mini currant buns with regular ones?

As well as the number of buns, check the weight: a mini bun is smaller than a regular one. Choose the size that suits the portions you’ll actually have during days out or meals.

What should I look for if I have a milk or gluten allergy?

Read the allergen information on the exact pack before choosing a variety. The standard currant buns from Jumbo and PLUS that were checked list wheat and milk; warnings about other allergens can vary between varieties.

Do currant buns always contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says baker’s salt is not compulsory when baking bread. For packaged currant buns, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, and ask about it when buying unpackaged bread.

Are regular currant buns wholemeal bread?

Don’t assume they are unless the pack explicitly says they’re wholemeal. Check the ingredients for the exact variety if the type of flour used matters to your choice.