Who is this choice relevant to?

Buying for a shared snack break

You want enough currant buns for everyone expected, without ending up with lots left over. Compare the number of buns per bag and decide whether you want to serve whole buns or mini portions.

Planning the office food cupboard

If the bag won’t be finished straight away, it’s important to check the storage and any freezing instructions. Choose a quantity that matches how quickly your colleagues will eat the currant buns.

In charge of the snack table

If colleagues need to check ingredients or allergens, look at the packaging of the bag you’re actually putting out. Nutritional information also varies between products.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a shared snack break, first work out how many buns you need. Then consider when the bag will be finished and what label information your colleagues may need to check.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of buns to share Compare the number of buns per bag and decide whether you want standard or mini buns. The supermarket products mentioned contain 6, 8, 9 or 10 buns. For a planned team get-together, I want enough portions to go round without having lots left over. Around 42% of consumers put the number of portions first.
Storage and how quickly they’ll be eaten Read the storage and any freezing instructions for the exact bag you’re buying, and choose a quantity that suits when the buns will be eaten. If the office supply won’t be finished on the same day, I want to avoid buns being left uneaten. For around 33% of consumers, storage and how quickly the product will be eaten are their main concern.
Label information Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion for the product you choose. Before I offer currant buns to colleagues, I want to know what’s in the bag. Label information is a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a ‘sharing bag’ means a standard bag size

    The term doesn’t tell you how many currant buns are in the bag. The supermarket products mentioned range from 6 to 10 buns and include mini buns too.

    Count the people you expect to share them and check the pack for the number and size of the buns.

  • Assuming every product contains the same allergens

    Ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements can vary between currant bun products. So the label on one product is no substitute for checking the bag you’re putting on the table.

    Before buying and serving, read the current allergen information on the packaging you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming all currant buns use the same type of salt

    Whether a product contains baker’s salt or iodised salt depends on the recipe for that particular product.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list on the bag you’ve chosen.

Brands and retailers to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a 10-pack of raisin and currant buns, which is worth comparing for a planned group get-together.

  • The product information says the buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
  • Check the current packaging for storage instructions, ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns in a bag of 6.

  • The pack size is a useful starting point for a smaller snack break.
  • Jumbo also lists mini raisin buns made with butter; these are different from the standard bag.

PLUS

PLUS lists a bag of 8 currant buns and a separate product containing 9 mini currant and raisin buns.

  • The 8-pack can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within 1 month.
  • The mini and standard products differ in size, so check the allergen information for the bag you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a bag of 6 as part of its bread range.

  • The stated pack size makes it easy to compare with the number of people expected.
  • When shopping in store, check the current packaging and availability.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in a bag of 6.

  • A pack of 6 can suit a smaller get-together.
  • Lidl states that this product is available in store only.

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Frequently asked questions

What size bag should you choose for currant buns at the office?

Choose a bag to suit the number of people expected and the portion size you want. Albert Heijn and PLUS list bags containing 10 and 8 standard buns, while Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list 6-packs. PLUS also lists 9 mini currant and raisin buns, which are a different portion size.

Can you freeze currant buns for the office food cupboard?

You can if the packaging for the product you’ve chosen says so. The Albert Heijn and PLUS products mentioned can be frozen on the day of purchase; the PLUS bag of 8 also says the buns should be used within 1 month. Follow the instructions on the actual packaging.

Which allergens should you check before serving currant buns?

Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging, as these vary between products. The PLUS products mentioned contain cereals containing gluten and milk or lactose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

Do all currant buns contain the same type of salt?

No. Don’t assume that every bag contains the same type of salt. The product information mentioned includes different types of salt, so check the ingredients list for the product you’re planning to buy if this matters to you.