Currant Buns or Pre-Sliced Bread for Weekend Breakfast?

Which product type is right for you?

Breakfast planners

If you want to serve individual buns to several people, you can match the number of buns in a bag to your group. PLUS and ALDI list packs of six, while PLUS also offers a pack of eight.

Those looking for ready-cut portions

If you want bread that’s ready to top or need slices for a breakfast recipe, consider pre-sliced raisin bread. Jumbo lists a pack of five slices; this is a different product type from individual currant buns.

Breakfast shoppers comparing labels

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional value are important to you, check the label on the pack you choose. Look out for wheat, gluten-containing cereals and milk where these are listed, and compare fibre, sugars and salt on the same basis.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to serve individual buns or slices. Then check that the pack size and storage options suit your breakfast, and read the label on the product you choose.

What to consider	What to check when buying	Who it matters to
Serving and portions	Check whether you’re buying buns or slices, and how many are in the pack.	If I want to get breakfast on the table quickly, it matters whether everyone gets their own bun or I can serve ready-cut slices straight away. This comes first for around 31% of consumers.
Storage and leftovers	Read the use-by or best-before date and the storage and freezing advice on the pack.	If I shop before the weekend, I want to know what to do with any leftover bread. This is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional value	Read the allergen information and compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g; only use per-portion values if the portion sizes are clear.	When ingredients or allergens determine my choice, I want to be able to check the label for that exact product. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this.
Choice of shop and availability	Check whether the product type you want is available at your chosen shop and whether it’s only sold in store.	I want to plan breakfast around a shop where I can buy the buns or slices I want. This is the most important factor for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

Mistaking ‘medium sliced’ for a standard term for currant buns

Individual currant buns and pre-sliced bread are different product types. The English search term doesn’t tell you whether a pack contains buns or slices.

Search specifically for currant buns or pre-sliced currant or raisin bread, and check the product description.
Relying on the product name alone when checking allergens

Allergens vary from product to product. The PLUS currant buns and Jumbo pre-sliced raisin bread included in this comparison list wheat or gluten-containing cereals and milk, among other allergens.

Check the ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the pack you buy.
Buying more bread than you can store or use

You may have some left over after a single weekend breakfast. Whether it’s suitable for freezing depends on the instructions for that particular product.

Choose a number of buns or slices to suit your group and follow the storage advice. Throw away mouldy bread, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

Brands and product types to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a category for currant buns and muesli buns, including own-brand options.

You can browse several listed product types.
One listed option was marked as available in store only; check the details for the option you want to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists individual raisin and currant buns, currant bread and pre-sliced raisin bread.

The pre-sliced white wheat and raisin bread is listed as a pack of five slices, weighing 220 g in total.
Slices and individual buns are different product types; compare the quantity and weight before choosing a pack.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in bags of six, as well as a longer-lasting option in a pack of eight.

For its eight-bun option, PLUS says it can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
When you buy, check the pack for the latest ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six.

The stated number of buns makes it easier to plan a breakfast with individual portions.
Check the pack if ingredients, allergens or nutritional value are important to your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists 450 g raisin and currant bread as a loaf option alongside individual buns.

This gives you the option of choosing a loaf rather than individual buns.
The listed product was marked as available in store only; check the pack for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns the same as pre-sliced currant or raisin bread?

No. Currant buns are individual rolls, while pre-sliced currant or raisin bread comes in slices. Choose the product type that suits the way you want to serve breakfast; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre classifies buns as small bread rolls, distinct from ordinary bread.

Can I freeze currant buns before the weekend?

You can if the storage advice for the product you choose allows it. For its ‘lekker lang lekker’ currant buns, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other packs, follow the instructions on the packaging.

Which allergens should I check for in currant buns?

Check the allergen information for the specific product, including wheat or gluten-containing cereals and milk if listed. These appear in the information for the PLUS and Jumbo products included in this comparison. Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the need to list allergens in the ingredients list.

How should I store bread left over after breakfast?

Follow the storage advice on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping bread well wrapped in a cool, dry place rather than in the fridge, where it dries out. Throw away mouldy bread.