Which size is right for you?

Lunchbox planners

If you want to share a bag between several lunchboxes or fellow travellers, check both the number of buns and their size. PLUS and Lidl both list bags of 9 mini currant buns.

Small groups travelling together

If you’re travelling alone or with a small group, compare how many buns you need with a standard bag of 6. That way, you won’t automatically take a bigger bag than you can use during and after your journey.

Label-conscious travellers

If ingredients, allergens, fibre, salt or baker’s salt matter to you, compare the products you’re considering per 100 g and check the packaging before eating.

What should you look for?

First, work out how many individual portions you need for your train journey. Then compare the labels and consider whether you can store any leftover buns according to the instructions for the product you choose.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Sharing and size Count the buns in each bag and check whether they’re mini or standard-sized. If I’m packing for several lunchboxes or fellow travellers, I want to be able to share out small portions. This is a priority for around 37% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, including warnings about possible traces of other allergens. If someone in my group needs to avoid certain ingredients, a suitable label matters more than the number of buns. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Nutritional information Compare fibre and salt per 100 g; check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If I want to compare products by fibre, salt or the type of salt used, I need the nutritional information for the specific product. This is a priority for around 18% of consumers.
Storage and leftovers Read the storage instructions and check whether and when the product you choose can be frozen. If I buy a larger bag, I want to know whether we can use the leftover buns in time. For around 18% of consumers, reducing leftovers is the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the number of buns

    Two bags of 6 don’t necessarily have the same nutritional profile. According to Jumbo’s product information, its 6-pack contains 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 3.3 g of fibre and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g for the 6-pack reviewed.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the ingredients lists of the products you’re considering, too.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So if the type of salt used matters to you, don’t rely on the product category alone.

    Check the packaging to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients.

  • Taking a large bag without a plan for the leftovers

    A bag with more buns is only useful if you can use the extra portions or store them according to the label. For the bags of 6 and 8 reviewed, PLUS says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.

    Count how many buns you’ll need for your journey in advance, and follow the instructions on the specific packaging for any leftovers.

    Buns that aren’t used or stored in time may go to waste.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

An option to consider if you’re comparing different bag sizes, including a 6-pack and a listing for 10 buns.

  • For the 6-pack reviewed, Albert Heijn provides nutritional information per 100 g and instructions for freezing on the day of purchase.
  • Check the packaging of the product you choose, as ingredients and product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s raisin and currant buns reviewed come in a bag of 6, a size to consider for a small group.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g.
  • A bag of 6 doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients by itself, so compare the label with other products on your list.

PLUS

PLUS lists a standard bag of 6, a bag of 8 and a bag of 9 mini currant and raisin buns.

  • The different pack sizes offer practical options for a small group, a larger sharing bag or several mini portions.
  • The products reviewed list wheat and milk as ingredients or allergens. Check the other allergen information for each product, too.

Lidl

Lidl lists a bag of 6 currant buns and a bag of 9 mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The choice between standard-sized and mini buns makes it easier to find the right size for individual portions.
  • Check the product label in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • Knowing the number of buns makes it easy to work out portions for a small group in advance.
  • Check the packaging if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values are important to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Are 9 mini currant buns better for lunchboxes than 6 standard-sized buns?

For several small portions, 9 mini buns may be more convenient: both PLUS and Lidl list this number per bag. If you’d rather take fewer, larger buns, compare a standard bag of 6 with what your group needs.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Read the full allergen information on the specific packaging. The Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed list wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Some products also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. Don’t assume that another bag or product has the same ingredients.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Some products can be frozen, according to their own storage instructions. For the products reviewed, Albert Heijn and PLUS say to freeze them on the day of purchase; PLUS also says to use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the bag you buy.

Do currant buns always contain baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that every currant bun contains baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. If this matters for your comparison, check the ingredients list of the product you choose.