If you’re shopping for yourself
If you’re buying currant buns for yourself while getting ready for a barbecue, the size of each bun and what you plan to do with the rest of the pack will determine whether it suits your needs.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you need to check for allergens
Check the ingredients and warnings for the variety you choose. The products described list wheat or gluten and milk ingredients, among other things; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
If you’re ticking off a short barbecue shopping list
If currant buns are just one item on your shopping list, think about how many you really want to use and what you’ll do with the rest.
What should you look for when choosing?
If you’re buying currant buns for yourself while getting ready for a summer barbecue, the size of each bun, its ingredients and how to store the rest are separate things to consider.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
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| Size of each bun | Check whether they’re mini or standard buns; the PLUS mini variety described comes with nine buns per pack. | A regular bun is too big for my snack while getting ready for the barbecue; I’d rather have a smaller one. For around 50% of consumers, portion size comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the pack you choose, including information about allergens and possible cross-contamination. | If I have a food allergy, I need to know which ingredients and warnings apply to this variety. For around 30% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
| What’s left in the pack | Count the buns and check the storage instructions if you won’t eat them all within a few days. | I’m buying them for one occasion and want to be able to eat the remaining buns later. For around 20% of consumers, planning what to do with the leftovers matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a pack of mini buns is a single portion
A mini variety can still contain several buns: the PLUS pack described contains nine.
Check the number of buns before you buy, and decide when you’ll eat or freeze the rest.
Any buns you don’t eat or store in time may go to waste.
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Assuming all currant buns list the same allergens
The varieties described list wheat or gluten and milk ingredients, but their warnings about other allergens vary.
Always read the label on the pack you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.
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Expecting every variety to contain iodised salt
The AH Rozijnen currant buns described list iodised salt. That doesn’t tell you what’s in a different currant bun.
If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the specific pack.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
The AH Rozijnen currant buns described come in a pack of six.
- Albert Heijn says this variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
- This variety lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose; check the current warnings on the pack too.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen described come in a pack of six, with a stated portion size of 65 g.
- The product information gives a portion size, which helps you compare the size you want to eat.
- The variety lists gluten, milk and wheat, and includes warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
PLUS
The PLUS products described include regular currant buns in packs of six and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.
- The mini variety gives you a smaller bun, but it still comes in a multi-pack.
- The mini variety described lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose, among other ingredients; read the label on the pack you choose.
ALDI
The ALDI Rozijnen-krentenbollen described are soft wheat buns with raisins and currants, sold in packs of six.
- The number of buns is clear, making it easier to plan when you’ll eat them.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before choosing this variety.
Lidl
The Lidl Krentenbollen described are soft buns with currants, sold in a pack of six.
- The pack size helps you decide in advance whether you want to save some buns for later.
- Check the pack of the product you’re buying for ingredient and allergen information.
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Frequently asked questions
Are currant buns for one person individually wrapped?
The products described here come in packs containing several buns, including a mini variety with nine. Check the pack size if you only want to eat one bun, and decide how you’ll store the rest.
How long can you keep currant buns?
For opened currant buns, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends two to four days in a kitchen cupboard and one to three months in the freezer. Also check the date and storage instructions on your pack; bread can become drier if frozen for longer.
If you have a food allergy, should you only look out for wheat and gluten?
No. The currant buns described also list milk ingredients, and some packs warn that they may contain other allergens, including nuts, egg, soya or sesame. Read the allergen information on the pack of the variety you buy.
How can you tell whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?
Check the ingredients list on the specific pack. The AH Rozijnen currant buns described list iodised salt, but that doesn’t tell you what’s in other varieties.