If you’d like one larger currant bun with your morning coffee, compare giant varieties by weight per bun. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as four buns weighing 100 g each. A regular or mini variety may suit you better if you want a smaller portion or plan to share the pack. ‘Giant’ means a larger whole bun, not a thick-cut slice. Be sure to check the nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions on the current packaging.
If you want a more substantial portion, the weight per bun is more useful than the ‘giant’ label alone. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as four buns weighing 100 g each. Compare the nutritional information per portion too.
A mini or regular bun may be a better fit for a short break. PLUS lists nine mini currant and raisin buns per pack and six regular currant buns per pack. As well as the number of buns, check the weight of each one.
If you need to keep an eye on allergens or other ingredients, check the current packaging. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in its regular currant buns. The ingredients in other varieties should be checked separately.
First decide whether you want whole buns or sliced bread. For whole buns, compare the size of each one, the pack and the information on the label.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Size of each bun | Check the weight of each bun, not just the ‘giant’ label. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as 4 × 100 g. | If you want one larger bun with your morning coffee, look for a clear weight per bun so you can judge the portion. Around 42% of consumers give this size the highest priority. |
| Portion and storage | Compare the number and size of the buns, and read the storage and any freezing instructions for the variety you choose. | If you’re buying buns for a short break or want to share a pack, think about how many you’ll have at a time and how you’ll store the rest. For around 33% of consumers, choosing the right portion comes first. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and compare fibre and sugars per 100 g and per portion on the current packaging. | If particular ingredients matter to you, you’ll want to check the packaging before choosing a bun. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
A giant currant bun is a whole bun. It won’t give you the slices you might be looking for when you see the term ‘thick cut’.
Check the product photo and packaging to see whether you’re buying whole buns or sliced currant bread. Use the weight per bun to compare whole buns.
A pack with fewer buns may contain larger individual portions. For example, Lidl lists four giant raisin and currant buns weighing 100 g each, while Jumbo lists six regular raisin and currant buns per pack.
Compare the weight per bun and the total weight, and check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which grains or other ingredients a particular variety contains. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in its regular currant buns.
Every time you buy them, check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
Storage and freezing instructions can vary between varieties. PLUS says its ‘stays delicious for longer’ currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month.
Choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll use the buns, and follow the instructions for that specific product.
If you can’t use all the buns in a pack in time, they may go to waste.
These brands offer different sizes and storage options. Compare the specific product name and packaging: a feature of one variety won’t necessarily apply to the rest of the range.
Lidl lists giant raisin and currant buns, as well as a separate wholegrain mini raisin bun.
PLUS lists regular, mini and giant varieties of currant buns or currant and raisin buns, as well as varieties that ‘stay delicious for longer’.
Albert Heijn lists, among other products, raisin and currant buns that ‘stay delicious for longer’.
Jumbo lists white wheat raisin and currant buns in packs of six.
ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as giant raisin buns in packs of four.
No. For the products mentioned here, ‘giant’ means a larger whole bun, not sliced bread. Check whether the pack contains whole buns or sliced currant bread. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as four whole buns weighing 100 g each.
Start with the weight of each bun and how much you want to eat. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. You can’t work out the nutritional values from the words ‘giant’ and ‘mini’ alone.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory labelling of 14 allergens. The product name alone is no substitute for this information.
Don’t assume they do. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk in its regular currant buns. Check the ingredients and any warnings for the specific variety you’re buying, even if you’ve eaten another product from the same brand before.
Follow the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. PLUS says its ‘stays delicious for longer’ currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other packs.
