Who is this for?

Shopper living alone

You’re looking for currant buns on your first grocery shop for one or a few occasions, without having most of the pack left over. Compare the number of buns, their size and the storage instructions.

Label-conscious shopper

You want to be able to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. The standard varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS are made with white wheat flour; check the current label on your pack, especially if you have an allergy or intolerance.

Shopper with freezer space

You want to enjoy a pack over several occasions without eating all the buns soon after buying them. Check whether the storage instructions for that exact variety allow you to freeze them at home, and how to use the buns afterwards.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many currant buns you’re actually going to eat. Then choose between a smaller pack, a storage option and the nutritional features that matter to you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Size and leftovers Compare the number of buns, the size of each one and the shelf life. Mini-sized still means you may be buying a pack with several buns. If I only want to eat currant buns a few times, I don’t want to be left with uneaten ones. Portion size and leftovers are the top concern for around 45% of consumers.
Storage and freezing Read the freezing and defrosting instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. PLUS says that certain currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. I want to stock up without having to eat the whole pack quickly; around 33% of consumers give storage the highest priority.
Label and nutritional information Check the ingredients, allergens and fibre, sugar and salt values. Look specifically for wholemeal if that’s one of your criteria. If I have an allergy, I want to check the current label every time; the type of grain and nutritional value can also influence my choice. Label information comes first for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a mini bun is wholemeal

    A smaller size tells you nothing about the type of grain used. PLUS describes its mini currant and raisin buns as white wheat buns with raisins and currants.

    If you want wholemeal, check the product name and ingredients on the pack rather than judging by size.

  • Buying more buns without a storage plan

    A multipack will only suit your eating habits if you use the buns in time, share them or store them according to the product-specific instructions. Albert Heijn says that its listed frozen variety must not be refrozen after defrosting.

    Before you buy, think about how many buns you want to eat, and don’t assume that freezing advice for one variety applies to another.

  • Relying on an allergen label you read before

    The varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or gluten, and also list milk or lactose. Possible traces of other allergens vary by product.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying every time, especially if you have an allergy or intolerance.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    Baker’s salt contains iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. Its presence also doesn’t tell you exactly how much iodine a bun contains.

    Check the ingredients for baker’s salt or iodised salt if that’s relevant to your choice.

Brands and shops compared

Packs and product information vary between the varieties listed; the name of a shop alone doesn’t tell you which currant bun is right for you.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists currant and raisin buns in different pack sizes and formats.

  • You can compare mini and standard varieties, as well as the number of buns in each pack.
  • For a frozen variety, check the current product listing and follow the instructions on that pack after defrosting.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six white wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The product information includes a 65 g serving size, ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • This variety isn’t labelled as wholemeal and contains wheat or gluten and milk; check the other allergen information too.

PLUS

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns, as well as standard currant buns, in packs containing different numbers of buns.

  • PLUS says that the listed standard varieties can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The mini varieties described are made with white wheat flour. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for each variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists 360 g packs of mini wholemeal raisin buns as a shop product. A raisin bun isn’t necessarily the same product as a currant bun.

  • The explicit wholemeal description makes this listing relevant if you’re also comparing raisin buns.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before choosing this variety.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a single currant bun for one person?

Ask in store whether you can buy individual buns if you only want one. The online packs listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain several buns; individual shops may sell different products.

Can I freeze currant buns?

That depends on the storage instructions for your variety. For the varieties listed, PLUS says to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month; Albert Heijn says that its listed frozen variety must not be refrozen after defrosting.

Are mini currant buns wholemeal?

Not necessarily: the mini currant and raisin buns listed by PLUS are made with white wheat flour. Check the product name and ingredients if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal; Lidl’s listed mini wholemeal raisin buns are a different type of product.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Always read the current allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. The products described by Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or gluten and milk or lactose; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens may vary between varieties.

Does every currant bun in the Netherlands contain iodine?

No, you can’t tell from the type of product alone. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory; check the label to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used, but don’t assume this means there’s a fixed amount of iodine in each bun.