Choose half a currant and raisin loaf if you’re catering for a small group, want to slice it yourself and have a plan for any leftovers. Individual currant buns are more convenient if you want to count out portions in advance and hand them out straight away. Compare the number and size of the buns with the number of people you’re catering for. Whichever you choose, check the latest label for allergen and storage information.
For a small Easter egg hunt, you don’t want to buy much more bread than you can use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread among the foods that are often wasted. So, think ahead about what you’ll do with any leftover slices or buns.
If you don’t want to slice anything during the hunt, individual buns are easier to count out in advance. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI show packs of six buns; PLUS and Lidl also show packs of nine mini buns.
If you’re buying for guests with an allergy or intolerance, check the packaging of the product you’ve chosen before handing it out. The product information for the PLUS varieties described lists allergens present and possible traces. Don’t assume that other buns or a half loaf have the same ingredients.
First decide how many portions you need and how large they should be. Then choose between slicing a loaf yourself and buying individual buns. Finally, check the label and storage instructions for the product you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and leftovers | Work out how many slices or buns you need, and read the storage advice for anything left over. | For a small group, I want to match the amount to what we’ll actually eat. Around 46% of consumers put avoiding leftovers first. |
| Portions ready to hand out | Compare six buns per pack at Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI with nine mini buns per pack at PLUS and Lidl. Also consider the portion size you want. | I don’t want to slice a loaf before handing out portions, so I’d rather choose portions that are already counted. For around 27% of consumers, this convenience is the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest packaging for the ingredients, allergens present and any warnings about possible traces. | If a guest needs to avoid an allergen, I want to know what’s in this particular product before handing it out. Checking the label is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
You’ll need to slice a half currant and raisin loaf yourself. That takes some preparation if you want to hand out portions straight away during the Easter egg hunt.
Slice the loaf in advance, or choose individual buns if you want to hand them out without any cutting.
Nine mini buns won’t necessarily be a smaller amount for your group than six standard buns. The portion size you want and the number of people you’re catering for matter too.
Decide how many portions you want to hand out and make a plan for any leftovers before you buy.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. If someone has an allergy, the packaging of the product you’ve bought is what you should check.
Read the latest label, including any warnings about possible traces, before handing out the buns or slices.
The term ‘baker’s salt’ on its own doesn’t confirm which type of salt has been used in a particular currant loaf or buns.
Check the label or ask the manufacturer for product information if added iodine is important to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists a product called AH Currant and Raisin Loaf Half, for anyone who’d rather slice a loaf themselves than hand out individual buns.
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
PLUS lists packs of six currant buns, nine mini currant and raisin buns, and a separate variety containing eight buns.
Lidl lists a pack of nine mini raisin and currant buns, weighing 360 g in total.
ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns, as well as a separate pack of nine mini butter-rich raisin buns.
Match the number of slices or buns to the number of people eating, and decide in advance what you’ll do with anything left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread in portions after you buy it; also follow the instructions for your chosen product. For the packs of six and eight buns described, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
No. Mini buns are ready to hand out, but a pack of nine needs to suit the number of portions you want. A half currant and raisin loaf lets you slice the bread yourself, as long as you’re happy to do so in advance and have a plan for any leftovers.
Check both the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging you buy. The product information for the PLUS varieties described lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose, as well as warnings about possible traces of other allergens. Don’t assume the same applies to another variety or a half loaf.
No. The term ‘baker’s salt’ on its own doesn’t confirm that iodine has been added to a particular product. Check the latest label or ask the manufacturer which type of salt is used in that variety.
