Who are these choices relevant to?

Shoppers comparing portion sizes

You want to know how many buns are in a pack and whether you’ll use them all. If you’re comparing different pack sizes, it’s also worth checking the pack weight.

Shoppers looking to keep some in stock

You won’t eat a whole bag straight away and want to know whether the pack says you can freeze the buns at home, or whether they’re sold frozen.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

You check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the specific variety before serving it to yourself or others.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether a sweet roll suits the drinks and snacks you’re planning to serve. Then choose a suitable quantity and check what you can do with any leftovers.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size Check how many buns are in the pack and, if sizes vary, the pack weight. When I’m serving buns to a group, I want to choose an amount we’ll actually eat. Getting the portions right is the top priority for around 42% of shoppers.
Storage Read the use-by date and freezing instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. If there are buns left over, I want to know whether I can keep them for another time. Avoiding waste is the main concern for around 33% of shoppers.
Label Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g on the current pack. If someone at the table needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check what’s in the buns beforehand. Around 25% of shoppers put this check first.

Common mistakes

  • Automatically choosing a large bag

    A pack that isn’t eaten or stored in time can lead to food waste.

    Choose an amount that suits the number of people eating, or check whether the pack says you can freeze any leftover buns.

  • Confusing white and wholemeal buns

    The presence of raisins or currants doesn’t tell you whether a bun is wholemeal or how much fibre it contains.

    Check the product name and compare the fibre and salt per 100 g if that information matters to your choice.

  • Relying solely on online product information

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties, and product information may change.

    Read the current pack before serving buns to anyone with an allergy or other dietary restriction related to ingredients.

  • Planning to serve currant buns as a full selection of savoury nibbles

    Currant buns are sweet rolls containing currants and raisins, whereas a selection of nibbles served with drinks usually means savoury snacks.

    Decide in advance whether you’d like to add a sweet option or need savoury snacks instead.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns, and has also shown other pack sizes.

  • The product information for the six-pack includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • Don’t assume that another size or a wholemeal variety has the same ingredients; check the label on the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both fresh raisin and currant buns and a separate frozen variety.

  • For its fresh variety, Albert Heijn says you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them.
  • Storage instructions differ for the fresh and frozen varieties, so follow the guidance on the pack you buy.

Lidl

Lidl lists a bag of six currant buns as an in-store-only product.

  • The product description states how many buns are in each bag.
  • Check the pack in store for full nutritional information and allergen details.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze currant buns to avoid waste?

You can if the storage instructions for your chosen variety allow it. Albert Heijn says its fresh raisin and currant buns can be frozen at home on the day you buy them. For other packs, check the instructions on the packaging.

Are currant buns suitable for someone with a milk or gluten allergy?

Don’t assume they are: the varieties described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn list ingredients including milk and wheat or cereals containing gluten. Check both the ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the specific pack.

How can I tell whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list for the currant buns you’ve chosen for iodised salt or baker’s salt. Don’t rely on the product category alone: the label on the specific variety tells you what you’re buying.