Which bun size is right for you?

Planning a buffet with plenty of small bites

If you’re serving currant buns alongside cake, savoury bites and fruit, mini buns are worth considering. PLUS and Lidl each list a mini version with nine buns per pack.

Planning a brunch buffet

If currant buns are a more substantial part of the bread selection, standard-size buns are better suited to the occasion. Jumbo lists six buns per pack and PLUS lists eight; compare these quantities with the number of people you expect to serve.

Hosting guests with dietary requirements

Check the current packaging before buying or serving these to guests with specific dietary requirements. The Jumbo and PLUS versions mentioned contain wheat and milk; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the currant bun will be a small bite or a more substantial bread option. Then check how you’ll prepare it and read the information on the pack you’re planning to serve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size Compare the bun size and number of buns: PLUS and Lidl each list nine mini buns per pack. For a buffet with lots of different bites, I want to be able to offer guests a smaller portion too. Around 29% of consumers put ease of sharing first.
Stock and storage Check the best-before date and storage instructions. For its pack of eight currant buns, PLUS says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. If I’m planning supplies in advance, I don’t want to open more packs than necessary at once. This is the biggest consideration for around 24% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy. The Jumbo and PLUS versions mentioned contain wheat and milk. If I’m catering for guests who avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which buns are suitable for them. Around 29% of consumers prioritise checking allergens.
Ingredients and type of bread Check the label to see whether baker’s salt has been used. If you also want to offer a wholemeal bread option, check the product name and ingredients. For my menu, I want to know what type of bread I’m serving and whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients. This choice of ingredients comes first for around 18% of consumers.

Pitfalls when buying and serving

  • Going by the product name alone

    A product name or an earlier description doesn’t necessarily tell you what’s on the pack you’re buying. Ingredients and allergen information can change.

    Before serving, read the packaging of the version you’ve chosen, especially if your guests have specific dietary requirements.

  • Assuming mini buns contain different allergens

    According to PLUS, its mini version contains wheat and milk and may also contain other allergens. The size of the bun doesn’t tell you anything about this.

    Choose the size that suits the portion you want, and check the allergens separately. Where necessary, provide a suitable alternative and keep it clearly separate.

  • Assuming all currant buns contain baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The product category alone won’t tell you which salt is used in a particular bun.

    If baker’s salt is relevant to your menu planning, check the ingredients list on the pack you buy.

  • Opening all the packs at once

    If interest in the buffet varies, you could be left with opened buns that go stale or are less fresh.

    Where it makes sense, replenish the buffet in stages. If you want to freeze the buns in advance, follow the instructions for the product you’ve chosen. PLUS, for example, gives freezing instructions for its pack of eight currant buns.

Brands with relevant pack sizes

Albert Heijn

The range includes different pack sizes to compare with your buffet plans.

  • Albert Heijn lists, among other options, nine mini raisin buns and ten raisin and currant buns.
  • Check the version you’ve chosen and its availability at the shop where you’re buying your groceries.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six standard-size raisin and currant buns, which is worth comparing for a brunch or lunch buffet.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • This version contains wheat and milk; also check the packaging for information about other allergens.

PLUS

At PLUS, you can compare a pack of eight standard currant buns with a pack of nine mini currant and raisin buns.

  • For the standard version, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • The versions mentioned contain wheat and milk. The freezing instructions for the standard version don’t automatically apply to the mini version.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a standard-size pack of six for comparison.

  • The number of buns per pack is clearly stated.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients and allergens, and check availability at the shop.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns in a pack of nine, with a pack weight of 360 g.

  • The mini size gives you individual buns to serve as smaller portions at a buffet.
  • Check the physical packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Currant buns at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Can I serve standard currant buns to guests who avoid gluten or milk?

Always check the exact version. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns mentioned contain wheat and milk, so they aren’t suitable alternatives for guests who need to avoid these ingredients. PLUS also states that the buns may contain, among other things, egg, soya, nuts and sesame. Check the current packaging and, if necessary, provide a separate suitable product.

How far in advance can I buy currant buns?

That depends on the best-before date and storage instructions on the pack you choose. For its pack of eight currant buns, PLUS says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. Don’t automatically apply this instruction to other versions.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain baker’s salt?

No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If this matters for your menu, check the ingredients list on the pack you buy.

Where can I find allergen information for the buffet?

Read the label on every pre-packed version you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label and clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Also check for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.