Who is this choice relevant for?

If you usually eat one bun at a time

A bag containing several buns calls for a storage plan. Before buying a pack for several eating occasions, compare the number of buns, their size and the freezing instructions for the product you’ve chosen.

If you’re sharing something at a small neighbourhood get-together

Mini buns make smaller portions that are easy to arrange on a platter. Giant buns are a better fit if you want to give each guest a larger bun. Either way, check how many are in the bag.

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre or allergens

If fibre matters to you, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Always check the label of the version you’ve chosen for ingredients and allergens: the size and supermarket brand won’t tell you whether it’s suitable for you.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you’re buying for one person or a small neighbourhood get-together, start by considering the portion size you want and how many buns you can use. The other factors may still be decisive when you’re making your choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size and number of buns Compare mini, regular and giant buns, and count how many are in each bag. Check separately whether they’re individually wrapped. For a small get-together, I want to serve portions that guests can easily help themselves to, without buying an unnecessarily large bag. Around 31% of consumers prioritise portion size and ease of sharing.
Fibre and type of grain Check whether the bun you’ve chosen is labelled wholemeal, and compare its fibre content per 100 g in the nutritional information. If I’m choosing mainly for the fibre, the size of a bun tells me little about what’s in it. Fibre and type of grain are the most important factors for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. I want to be able to judge whether the version I’ve chosen meets my requirements for ingredients or allergens, whatever its size. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 25% of consumers.
Storage Check whether you can freeze these particular buns at home, and follow the instructions provided. When I’m eating alone, I want to be able to store the remaining buns rather than leave them uneaten. Keeping products fresh is the main purchasing priority for around 19% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘individually wrapped’

    PLUS sells its mini currant and raisin buns in a bag of nine. That tells you how many there are and that they’re smaller, not whether each bun has its own wrapper.

    If you need individual wrappers, check that this is clearly stated on the packaging.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. So a general statement about bread doesn’t confirm which type of salt is in your currant buns.

    Check the ingredients list of the product you’ve chosen to see whether it mentions baker’s salt.

  • Judging allergens by the size or supermarket brand

    Both of the PLUS mini and giant versions reviewed list wheat, rye, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. A different bun size doesn’t change that information.

    Check the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces again for every version.

  • Buying a multipack without a storage plan

    A bag of six or nine buns could last one person for several eating occasions. Freezing instructions vary from product to product.

    Choose a suitable number of buns and, if you want to freeze them, follow the instructions on the packaging. For certain versions, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers mini raisin and currant buns, as well as a wholemeal version.

  • The wholemeal raisin and currant buns reviewed list 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, along with instructions for freezing them at home on the day of purchase.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information may change. So check the packaging of the version you’re buying.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns are sold in a bag of six.

  • The product information lists ingredients and allergens, including wheat, gluten and milk.
  • According to the product page, the wholemeal mini version is no longer available online. Don’t treat it as an alternative to the regular bag.

PLUS

PLUS sells mini buns in packs of nine, regular currant buns in packs of six, and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of four.

  • These pack sizes make it easier to match your purchase to the number of people and eating occasions.
  • The mini, regular and giant versions described list wheat, rye, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. So if allergens are important to you, don’t choose on size alone.

Lidl

Lidl describes its giant raisin and currant buns as a pack of four, each weighing 100 g and made with butter.

  • The stated bun size is useful if you’re looking for a larger portion per person.
  • Check the packaging of the product you’ve chosen for its ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI offers regular raisin and currant buns in packs of six and mini butter-rich raisin buns in packs of nine. The mini version is a raisin bun.

  • The stated pack sizes give you a starting point for comparing portion size and the number of buns in each bag.
  • Before comparing the versions further, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a mini currant bun individually wrapped?

Not necessarily. PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns in a bag of nine, but their smaller size doesn’t mean they’re individually wrapped. Check the packaging if you want to take or hand out each bun separately.

Can I freeze currant buns if I live alone?

According to the product information, you can freeze some versions. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal version described here, along with certain PLUS versions, has instructions for freezing at home on the day of purchase. Follow the instructions and storage period on the packaging of the product you actually buy.

Are currant buns suitable if I need to avoid wheat or milk?

You can’t tell from the product name or bun size. The regular currant buns from Jumbo described here, along with the PLUS versions mentioned, list wheat and milk as allergens. So check the current allergen information for the exact version you want to buy, including any warnings about possible traces.

Does every currant bun contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume that every currant bun contains baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt is iodised, but bakers aren’t required to use it. If the type of salt matters to you, look for ‘baker’s salt’ in the ingredients list on your packaging.