Who is this for?

Solo snackers who want to avoid leftovers

You want to enjoy one currant bun without leaving the rest of the pack uneaten. So check not just the size of the buns, but also how many there are and the storage or freezing instructions for that pack.

Snackers looking for a smaller bun

You’d rather choose a mini bun than a giant one. The mini varieties mentioned from PLUS and Lidl come in packs of nine, so the smaller size doesn’t mean you’re buying just one bun.

Shoppers who read the label carefully

If sugar, fibre, salt or ingredients matter to your choice, compare the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying. To check for allergens, read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with how many buns you want to eat and can store. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients of the packs you’re considering for your snack night.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size and leftovers Check how many buns are in the pack, their size and the storage or freezing instructions. If I want one bun tonight, I need to know whether I can finish or store the rest. For around 42% of consumers, portion size and leftovers are the biggest consideration.
Nutritional information Compare sugar, fibre and salt per 100 g and, where shown, per bun. If you want to compare the nutritional content of a sweet snack, the word ‘mini’ isn’t enough. Around 33% of consumers prioritise nutritional profile.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the current pack. If particular ingredients influence my choice, I want to be able to check the exact variety I’m buying. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘one bun per pack’

    Mini describes the size of the buns, not how they’re sold. The PLUS and Lidl mini varieties mentioned each contain nine buns per pack.

    Check how many buns are included and choose a pack whose contents you can finish, share or store according to the pack instructions.

  • Assuming average nutritional values apply to every variety

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values for a 50 g currant bun, including 15.9 g of sugar and 2 g of fibre. These figures don’t necessarily describe the bun in your pack.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per bun on the packs of the varieties you’re choosing between.

  • Checking only the front of the pack for allergens

    The PLUS varieties mentioned list ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk. A variety may also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

    Read the full ingredients list and any warnings on the pack you’re buying.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt

    According to Brood.net, the use of iodised baker’s salt is covered by an agreement between the government and the baking industry. This doesn’t tell you which salt was used in a particular currant bun.

    If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the product in question.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a range of pack sizes in its currant buns and related buns category, including mini and regular varieties.

  • You can compare bun size and the number in each pack.
  • A pack of mini buns isn’t the same as an individually wrapped bun, so check the details on the pack you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, giant currant and raisin buns in packs of four, and a variety of eight currant buns with its own freezing instructions.

  • The varieties offer different combinations of bun size, pack size and storage options.
  • The mini and giant varieties mentioned list allergens. The freezing instructions for the pack of eight don’t automatically apply to other PLUS products.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six and giant raisin buns in packs of four.

  • A pack of six is a different size from the mini packs of nine mentioned above.
  • A pack of six isn’t a single bun, so check the packaging and range in store.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns in packs of nine, as well as a separate mini wholemeal raisin bun listing.

  • The product names make it easier to search for a mini or wholemeal variety.
  • The mini raisin and currant buns mentioned come in a multipack that Lidl lists as a store product. Check the pack for nutritional information and ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘mini’ mean I can buy one currant bun?

No, not with the PLUS and Lidl mini varieties mentioned: both are sold in packs of nine. If you’re buying for one snack night, check the number of buns on the pack. The multipacks listed don’t rule out single buns being available elsewhere.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For its ‘tasty for longer’ pack of eight currant buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. Don’t apply those instructions to other varieties.

Where can I check the allergens in currant buns?

Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current pack of the exact variety you’re choosing. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens which must be declared have to be listed in the ingredients. The PLUS varieties mentioned include cereals containing gluten and milk.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume so without checking the label. Brood.net describes an agreement on the use of iodised baker’s salt, but you’ll need to check the pack itself to find out which ingredients a particular currant bun contains.