Who is this choice for?

Parents who want to pack one bun

If you only need one bun for each lunch, it’s worth thinking about what will happen to the rest. Compare the number of buns and their size, and check how to store the variety you choose.

Lunch planners who want to choose the portion

A standard bun and mini buns give you different ways to put a lunch together, for example if you’re also packing fruit or something else. A smaller size on its own doesn’t tell you anything about the nutritional value of the whole lunch.

Families who need to check the label

If someone has a relevant allergy, the packaging of the bun you’ve actually chosen is what matters. If you also want to compare nutritional values, look at fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g and per portion actually eaten.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, match the bun size and the rest of the pack to the lunches you have planned. If allergens matter to the person eating them, always check the latest packaging before serving.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Portions and leftovers Compare the number of buns and their size. Check the use-by date and any freezing instructions. If I only need one bun for lunch, I want to be able to use the rest on other days. Around 42% of consumers prioritise planning portions and using up leftovers.
Nutritional value Compare fibre, sugars and salt on the same portion basis, and consider how many buns are actually eaten. If currant buns are on the lunch menu regularly, I want to know how the portion eaten compares with other lunch choices. For around 33% of consumers, nutritional value is the main consideration.
Allergens Check the ingredients and allergen information on the latest packaging, including any relevant statements about possible traces. If someone eating with me has an allergy, I need to be able to check the packaging before the bun is eaten. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a bag as if you were only buying one bun

    The varieties listed from Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI come in bags containing several buns. So if you’re buying them for one lunch, you’ll also need to consider what to do with the ones left over.

    Choose a suitable size and check the use-by date before you buy. Only freeze them if the instructions for that variety allow it.

  • Assuming a currant bun is the same as wholemeal bread

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 50 g currant bun contains an average of 2 g of fibre. This average doesn’t reflect the nutritional value of every bun, and portions can also vary in weight.

    Compare the nutritional information for the specific products on the same basis. If fibre is an important factor in your lunch choice, include wholemeal or brown bread in the comparison too.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    The Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned contain wheat and milk. Statements about the possible presence of other allergens can vary from product to product.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you choose every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought it before.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    A mention of baker’s salt on the Jumbo and PLUS products listed doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in a different variety.

    If this ingredient information matters to your choice, check the packaging of the product you plan to use.

Brands to consider

These examples mainly show the pack sizes you can compare. Check the nutritional value, allergens and storage instructions for each product you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s online range includes currant buns and similar varieties, including mini buns and larger packs.

  • A range of sizes makes it possible to compare bun size and pack quantity.
  • Check the storage instructions and packaging information for the variety you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white wheat buns with raisins and currants in a bag of six.

  • The product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, and gives a portion size of 65 g.
  • It’s a multipack, so plan what you’ll do with the remaining buns.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns and a bag of eight currant buns with a longer shelf life.

  • The two sizes give you different options for portions and storage. PLUS says the listed bag of eight can be frozen on the day of purchase and that the buns must then be used within one month.
  • Check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging of the specific variety.

ALDI

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

  • The pack quantity is clear, making it easier to plan for several lunches.
  • Use the packaging of the buns you choose to compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Lidl

Lidl lists a bag of six currant buns, which the product page says is available in store only.

  • A pack of six makes it clear how many buns will be left after one lunch.
  • Check the packaging in store for ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take one currant bun from a multipack for a single lunch?

Yes, but plan what you’ll do with the remaining buns too. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list bags of six; PLUS lists, among other options, nine mini buns and eight buns with a longer shelf life. Check the use-by date for the variety you choose, and only freeze them if the instructions allow it.

Is a mini currant bun a different choice from a standard bun?

Mini buns give you more flexibility to put together a portion using smaller individual buns. PLUS lists a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns, while Jumbo lists a bag of six standard buns. Compare the nutritional value based on the amount actually eaten.

Can I compare a currant bun with wholemeal bread for its fibre content?

Yes, but compare specific portions rather than just the product names. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun and recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. Check the nutritional information for the products you choose per 100 g and per portion.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Check the latest packaging for the variety you choose, including any statements about the possible presence of allergens. The Jumbo and PLUS products mentioned contain wheat and milk; the allergen information for one product doesn’t automatically apply to another currant bun.

How should I store a bag for several holiday lunches?

Follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve bought. PLUS says the listed currant buns with a longer shelf life can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and must then be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other buns.