Choose a bag of currant buns to suit the number of people and the occasions you want to share them: a larger bag is only useful if you’ll eat them all or can store some according to the product instructions. If your holiday plans might change, check the storage instructions for the variety you choose. If allergens are a concern, always check the current packaging rather than relying on a previous purchase or an online product description.
If you’re handing out currant buns at breakfast, on the go or at a picnic, you mainly need enough individual portions. PLUS lists bags containing 8 and 9 buns, while Albert Heijn offers a variety with 9. Also check whether you’re choosing regular or mini buns.
If you’re not sure when you’ll eat the buns, the storage instructions matter more than simply choosing the largest number of buns. For its bag of 8 Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS gives specific instructions for freezing them at home.
If someone has an allergy, check the current ingredients list on the packaging you choose. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on pre-packed food labels.
First, work out how many buns you want to share. Then check the storage instructions, the label and whether they’re available at the shop where you plan to buy them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the buns in the bag and distinguish mini buns from other sizes. | If I’m sharing with a group on several occasions, I want enough individual buns without having lots left over. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Storing leftovers | Read the storage and freezing instructions for the exact variety you’ve chosen. | If our plans change, I want to know what I can do with any buns left over. For around 27% of consumers, storing leftovers is the most important consideration. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients list and the allergens shown on the packaging. | If someone in the group has an allergy, I can’t rely on the product name or a previous purchase. Around 20% of consumers make checking allergens their top priority. |
| Availability | Check that the size you want is available at your chosen shop. | If I do my shopping at one shop, I want to be able to choose a bag there that suits the occasion. Availability is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Nine mini buns aren’t the same size as nine buns without the mini label. PLUS explicitly describes its pack of 9 as a mini variety.
As well as checking the number, look at the product description on the bag and choose a size that suits the occasions you have in mind.
If not everyone is eating, you may have buns left over. Freezing instructions for one variety don’t automatically apply to another bag.
Choose an amount you’re likely to finish, or check before buying whether you can freeze the variety you’ve chosen according to the packaging.
Ingredients information can change. The product name doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed on the current packaging.
For pre-packed currant buns, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the bag you’ve chosen. If the buns aren’t packaged, ask for allergen information.
The Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt. This definition doesn’t confirm which type of salt is used in a particular bag of currant buns.
If you want to know whether your chosen variety contains iodised baker’s salt, check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer.
Albert Heijn’s currant and muesli bun category includes AH Extra lang lekker raisin currant buns, with 9 in a bag.
PLUS lists currant buns in bags of 6 and 8, as well as mini currant and raisin buns in a bag of 9.
ALDI lists raisin currant buns in a pack of 6.
Lidl lists currant buns, mini raisin currant buns and giant raisin currant buns as separate product types.
Count the people and planned mealtimes, then compare that with the number of buns in the bag. PLUS lists bags of 6 and 8 currant buns, as well as 9 mini currant and raisin buns; Albert Heijn lists a bag of 9. Only choose more than you need straight away if you know how to store the rest according to the product instructions.
Check the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. For its 8-pack of Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS says you can freeze the bag at home on the day of purchase and use the buns within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other varieties.
For a pre-packed bag, read the current ingredients list and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens are listed on the label, and Albert Heijn points out that product information can change. If the buns aren’t packaged, ask for allergen information.
You can’t tell from the product category alone. The Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt, but that doesn’t establish which ingredients are in the currant buns you’ve chosen. Check the packaging or ask the manufacturer.
