Who this choice matters to

Planners working out individual buffet portions

If guests can help themselves to a currant bun, the number of buns in each bag and the portion size you want to serve will determine how many you need to buy.

Organisers catering for guests with allergies

If you’re serving the buns loose, you’ll want to check the ingredients of the buns you’ve actually bought and be ready to answer guests’ questions about allergens.

Planners shopping in advance

If you’re spreading your shopping over several days, the storage advice on the packaging you choose is particularly useful, as are any instructions for freezing at home.

What to look for when buying

First, decide how large each portion should be alongside the rest of the buffet. Then check the quantity, ingredients and storage instructions on each pack you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who this matters to most
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety you choose. Keep this information if you’re serving the buns loose on the buffet. If guests need to ask about allergens, I want to know exactly which bun I’m serving. This information is the most important factor for around 36% of consumers.
Portions and quantities Compare the number of buns in each bag and check the portion size if it’s given. Work out how many you need based on the portion you want to offer each guest. With several dishes on the buffet, I want to avoid choosing a bun that’s too large for the planned portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise planning portions and quantities.
Storage and preparation Check the storage advice and whether the pack you’ve chosen includes instructions for freezing at home. If you’re shopping well before the wedding day, you’ll want to know how to store the buns until it’s time to serve them. For around 21% of consumers, preparation is the main consideration.
Nutritional information Check the nutritional values for the variety you’ve chosen and compare like with like, for example per 100 g or per portion. If there are already lots of sweet dishes on the table, I want to be able to decide what portion to serve alongside them. Around 14% of consumers give nutritional information the most weight.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all currant buns contain the same allergens

    Ingredients and warnings about possible contact with other allergens can vary between varieties. So a statement on one product’s label doesn’t apply to another.

    Read the current label on every pack you choose and note down the relevant information before putting the buns out on the buffet.

  • Throwing away the packaging before serving the buns

    Once the buns are loose, it’s harder to tell which ingredients and allergen information relates to each variety.

    Keep the packaging or take a clear photo of the label beforehand. Make the information available where guests help themselves to the buns.

  • Using average nutritional values for a specific bun

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives values for a 50 g currant bun, but the portion size and nutritional values of a shop-bought product may differ.

    Use the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen to compare varieties, and don’t compare values per portion directly with values per 100 g.

Brands and supermarket ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Raisin Currant Buns in packs of six, with a portion size of 65 g.

  • The stated portion weight helps you plan individual buffet portions.
  • When buying, check the current label, storage advice and whether your chosen variety is available.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Raisin Currant Buns in packs of six.

  • The number of buns in each pack helps you work out how many you need for the buffet.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack you buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six, as well as its Long-lasting Currant Buns variety in packs of eight.

  • The different pack sizes give you a practical starting point for planning how many to buy.
  • PLUS says these varieties can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the instructions on the pack you choose.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists currant buns in packs of six as an in-store product.

  • A bag of six is easy to factor into a plan based on individual buns.
  • Check the current packaging in store for ingredients, allergens and storage advice.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists Raisin Currant Buns in packs of six.

  • The stated pack size helps you count out buffet portions.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

What allergen information do I need if the currant buns are served loose on the buffet?

Keep the allergen information for the buns you’re actually serving to hand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that businesses covered by the rules for unpackaged food must make information about allergens present available where the products are offered. Even for a private buffet, keep the label so you can answer guests’ questions.

Do all currant buns contain the same allergens?

No. Don’t assume all varieties have the same allergen list. Product information for currant buns from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat or cereals containing gluten and milk, among other things, but ingredients and warnings about possible contact with other allergens vary. So read the label on every pack you’re serving.

Can I buy currant buns in advance and freeze them?

You can, if the packaging says the variety can be frozen at home. Albert Heijn and PLUS say this is possible for specific currant buns on the day of purchase. Check the instructions on your pack for storage times and defrosting too.