For a breakfast shared with others, packs of 8 to 10 regular currant buns give you more individual portions; for a smaller group, a pack of 6 may be a better fit. Nine mini buns are another option if you want to serve smaller portions alongside savoury dishes. If you’re looking for a more neutral bread option, compare wholemeal rolls too, and check the nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions for each choice.
If you’re having breakfast with a small family or a few guests, you could start with a pack of 6 regular buns. Jumbo, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl list packs in this size. Before deciding how many buns to buy, consider what else you’ll be serving.
For a larger group, the main thing to consider is how many individual buns you can serve. Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 regular buns and PLUS a pack of 8; PLUS and Lidl also offer packs of 9 mini buns. Mini buns aren’t the same as regular-sized portions.
If you’re serving currant buns alongside savoury items, compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the ingredients and allergen information. If the fruity flavour doesn’t suit your breakfast, plain wholemeal rolls are another option to consider.
First, work out how many individual portions you need and whether the fruity flavour will go with your savoury breakfast. Then compare the ingredients and think about what you’ll do with any leftover buns.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough portions | Count the buns in each pack and distinguish between regular, mini and giant buns. A higher number of mini buns doesn’t mean each portion is the same size. | If I’m making breakfast for several people, I want to be able to give everyone their own bun. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions. |
| Fruity or savoury | Decide whether you want to serve a currant bun alongside savoury dishes or would prefer a more neutral bread option, such as a wholemeal roll. | When I’m serving eggs, cheese or vegetables, I want to know whether the flavour of raisins and currants will go with them. For around 27% of consumers, this flavour combination is the main consideration. |
| Ingredients and nutrition | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g, and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | When I need to consider ingredients or nutritional values, I look beyond the number of buns. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these checks. |
| Storing leftovers | Choose a pack size that suits how many buns you expect to use, and follow the freezing instructions on the pack you choose. | I’d rather not buy a large pack if lots will be left over after breakfast and I have no storage plan. Around 20% of consumers prioritise reducing food waste. |
For example, ALDI lists 4 giant raisin buns. That gives you fewer individual buns to hand out than a pack of 8, 9 or 10, even though the buns themselves are bigger.
Compare both the number of buns and their size. Choose giant buns if you specifically want larger individual portions.
The products reviewed don’t all have the same nutritional values. For its pack of 6 raisin and currant buns, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g; the PLUS pack of 6 currant buns reviewed lists 3.3 g of fibre and 0.93 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare nutritional values on the same basis, preferably per 100 g. If you’re also considering a different type of bread, include wholemeal rolls in your comparison.
The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals and milk or milk derivatives. Ingredients and allergen warnings may vary from one product to another.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, even if you’ve seen the same product name before.
The term ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt has been used in a particular bun.
If this matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack rather than relying on a general assumption.
These brands offer packs worth considering when choosing buns to share at breakfast. The features listed apply to the specific products, not to each brand’s full range.
With 10 buns weighing 65 g each, AH Extra Long-lasting Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns are an option if you want plenty of regular buns to share.
Jumbo Raisin and Currant Buns come in a pack of 6, a size worth comparing for a smaller group.
In this product range, PLUS lists packs of 6 or 8 regular currant buns, as well as a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.
Lidl lists both a pack of 6 regular currant buns and a pack of 9 mini raisin and currant buns.
ALDI lists a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns, as well as a pack of 4 giant raisin buns.
Start with the number of people who want their own bun, then take into account what else you’re serving. A pack of 6 regular buns may suit a small group; for more individual portions, compare packs of 8 or 10 regular buns. A pack of 9 mini buns gives you smaller individual portions.
Yes, if you’d like to pair their fruity flavour with savoury breakfast items. If you’d prefer a neutral base for savoury toppings, compare plain wholemeal rolls too; they don’t have the same raisin and currant flavour.
No, check the allergen information on the specific pack. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns reviewed contain gluten-containing cereals and milk or milk derivatives. Check the label for any warnings about other allergens too.
For the Albert Heijn and PLUS options reviewed, the packaging says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the instructions on the pack you actually buy rather than assuming the same storage advice applies to every currant bun.
Check the ingredients list on the specific pack to see what type of salt has been used. Don’t rely on the name ‘currant bun’ alone: it won’t tell you whether that product contains iodised baker’s salt.
