Who is a sharing pack useful for?

A small group travelling together

Travelling with two or three people, and everyone wants one or two currant buns? Work out how many portions you need before choosing a pack, so you don’t take more than necessary.

A group on a longer journey or return trip

A larger pack can be useful for four or more travellers, or if you’re planning a second snack break. Decide in advance what you’ll do with any leftover buns.

A traveller comparing labels

If someone in your group needs to check ingredients or allergens, the label on the specific pack matters. If you want to compare nutritional information, you can also check the fibre content per 100 g.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many buns the group wants to eat during the journey. Then compare the labels on packs with a suitable number of buns: a smaller pack may make more sense for a small group than buying extra to keep in reserve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number of portions to share Count the travellers and snack breaks, then compare the number of buns in each pack. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI list packs of six; PLUS also lists a pack of eight. If everyone wants a bun during the journey and you don’t want many left over, the number of buns is my first consideration. For around 40% of consumers, having enough portions to share without lots of leftovers comes first.
Ingredients and nutritional information Check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current pack. Compare fibre per 100 g if that matters to your choice. If someone travelling with me needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know exactly what’s in that pack. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.
Taking them with you and storing them Check the best-before date and storage instructions. Take something to reseal an opened pack, and dispose of the packaging properly. If I want to share another bun on the return journey, I need to be able to take the opened pack with me neatly. Storing and sharing without making a mess comes first for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Automatically choosing the biggest pack

    A pack of eight gives you more portions to share, but a small group may not finish them all. PLUS lists a pack of eight; several supermarkets list packs of six.

    Count how many people will be eating and how many buns they want during the journey. Only choose a larger pack if you expect to use the extra portions or can store them afterwards.

  • Assuming all currant buns have the same nutritional value

    Recipes and packaging vary. For example, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal version, which contains four buns. That figure alone doesn’t tell you what size pack your group needs.

    Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and also check the number of buns on the current label.

  • Checking only the front of the pack if someone has an allergy

    Ingredients and allergens vary between versions. A different pack size or product name isn’t a reliable indication that the ingredients are the same.

    Before buying and sharing, ask the person concerned to check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the specific pack.

  • Putting an opened pack loose in your bag

    If the pack is left open after you’ve shared the buns, it’s harder to store the rest properly. NS also asks passengers to put their rubbish in a bin on the train.

    Reseal the pack after sharing or use a food container. Keep any leftovers separate and put the packaging in a bin.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns, as well as a wholemeal version containing four buns.

  • For the pack of six, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 65 g per bun; its wholemeal version contains 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal pack contains fewer individual buns. Check whether four will be enough and read the current label.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six, a size worth comparing if you’re travelling with a small group.

  • The number of buns is clearly stated alongside the product name.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you’re taking with you.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six and eight.

  • The pack of eight offers more individual portions when you have a larger group or more than one snack break planned.
  • A larger pack may leave you with leftovers. Check the label on your chosen version for allergen and storage information too.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six and says this product is available in store.

  • It’s easy to count six individual buns when planning portions to share.
  • Check the label on the pack in store for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six. Its giant raisin buns come in packs of four and are a different product, not an equivalent pack of currant buns.

  • The pack of six gives you a clear number of buns for a shared snack break.
  • Don’t compare the two types of product by the number of buns alone; check the product name and label.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns should I take for a shared train journey?

Count how many people will be eating and whether you’re planning one or more snack breaks. A pack of six may suit two or three people who each want one or two buns; a pack of eight gives you more to share with a larger group or extra portions. Choose a pack based on what you can do with any leftovers.

How should I store currant buns left over after the journey?

Reseal an opened pack and store the buns in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for two to four days, or in the freezer for one to three months. For an unopened pack, follow the instructions and date on the packaging. Don’t eat buns if they have gone mouldy.

Can I share currant buns with someone who needs to avoid gluten or milk?

Only do so after the person concerned has checked the label on the specific pack. The versions described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten and milk or milk derivatives; any ‘may contain’ warnings matter too. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same as in another version or a pack you bought previously.