Small barbecue gatherings
If you only want a few buns on the table, check how many come in each pack. Albert Heijn offers packs of four and six; for certain packs, it also says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase.
Who is this for?
Shoppers who prefer wholemeal
If you want a wholemeal option, compare the nutritional information for the exact pack. The Albert Heijn wholemeal option reviewed lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g; the Jumbo six-pack reviewed lists 2,8 g per 100 g.
Barbecue buffet planners
If you want to offer bite-sized options, consider mini buns. Standard buns are another option if you plan to serve a whole bun per guest; choose a giant version only if the larger portion suits your plans.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many portions you want to serve and whether you want to store any buns. Then compare the bun size and, if wholemeal matters to you, the ingredients and nutritional information for the option you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Cutting down on leftovers | Count the portions you plan to serve and check how many buns are in each pack. If you’re buying a larger pack, check whether the packaging says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase. | For a small gathering, I don’t want to open more buns than we’ll eat. Around 46% of consumers would choose cutting down on leftovers as their top priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check whether the option you’ve chosen is wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g. If anyone has relevant allergies, check the latest allergen information too. | If I want to serve wholemeal buns, I’d rather check the option I’ve chosen than go by the pack size alone. This would be the most important factor for around 27% of consumers. |
| Buffet portions | Compare mini, standard and giant sizes with the number of portions you want to offer. | For a buffet, I want to choose between bite-sized options and a whole bun per guest. Portion size would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Only looking for ‘half a loaf’
The supermarkets reviewed sell currant buns individually in packs of different sizes. If you only search for that term, you could miss a suitable small pack.
Search for packs of four or six and match the number of buns to your guests.
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Assuming all currant buns use the same type of salt
Ingredients can vary from one product to another. A general assumption about baker’s salt won’t tell you which type of salt is in the pack you’re buying.
If the presence of iodised salt matters to you, check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Treating wholemeal and bun size as the same choice
Wholemeal describes the ingredients; mini, standard and giant describe the size. A smaller bun doesn’t automatically mean you’re choosing a wholemeal option or that you’ll have fewer buns left over.
Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g separately from the bun size and the number of buns in the pack.
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Relying on out-of-date allergen information
Ingredients and allergen information can change. This is especially important if you’re buying currant buns for guests with allergies.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging before serving.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers currant buns in packs of different sizes, including a four-pack of wholemeal buns.
- The wholemeal option reviewed lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g. For another six-pack, Albert Heijn says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase.
- Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the option you’re buying.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
- For the six-pack reviewed, Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- If you’re specifically looking for mini buns, it’s worth checking whether the option you want is available.
PLUS
PLUS offers currant buns in a range of sizes and pack quantities, including mini and giant options.
- For one eight-pack reviewed, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase.
- Compare the number of buns, size and storage instructions for each option.
Lidl
Lidl offers currant buns and other options in a range of sizes.
- The size gives you a useful starting point for planning buffet portions.
- Check the pack for the number of buns and the ingredients and allergens for that option.
ALDI
ALDI offers raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as giant raisin buns in packs of four.
- The stated quantities make it easy to see how each pack fits the portions you’re planning.
- Giant raisin buns aren’t necessarily the same product as raisin and currant buns, so check the product name and ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
For a small gathering, should I look for half a loaf of currant buns?
No. It’s better to choose based on the number of individual currant buns in each pack. For example, Albert Heijn offers packs of four and six; for a larger pack, check whether the packaging says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase.
Can I freeze leftover currant buns?
You can for options whose packaging says they can be frozen at home. Albert Heijn and PLUS state this for specific products on the day of purchase; for the pack you’ve chosen, also follow the storage period on the packaging.
How can I check the allergens in currant buns for my guests?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact option you want to serve. Ingredients and information about possible cross-contamination can vary from product to product.
How can I tell whether currant buns contain iodised salt?
Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen to see what type of salt is used. Don’t rely solely on a general assumption about the baker’s salt used in currant buns.