Who is this choice for?

Parents who want to share out small portions

A mini size can be handy when you’re giving something to several children or splitting buns between lunchboxes. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each list a mini option in a pack of nine.

Families with a regular teatime

For a smaller number of shared occasions, a standard pack of six may be just the right size. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI list packs like these.

Families shopping for several occasions

If you won’t eat them all straight away, it’s important to check the storage instructions. For its pack of eight long-life currant buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many individual portions you need and when you plan to eat the buns. Then check the variety and storage instructions, and always read the current label, particularly if there’s an allergy or a school policy to consider.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Small portions Compare mini varieties and the number of buns; a pack of nine isn’t automatically wholemeal. When I’m sharing buns between children or lunchboxes, I want individual small portions. For around 34% of consumers, portion size is the top priority.
A shared occasion Check whether a standard pack of six suits the number of people and occasions you’re catering for. For our regular teatime, I don’t want a pack that’s much bigger than we need. For around 33% of consumers, choosing the right amount for the family comes first.
Saving some for later Read the instructions on the pack you choose. For its pack of eight long-life buns, PLUS says to freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. When we’re saving buns for several occasions, I want to know how to store them. Around 25% of consumers say this is their top priority.
Label and allergens Check the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the current pack, as well as any school or childcare policies. If a child has an allergy or relevant intolerance, I need to know whether this particular variety is suitable before packing it. For around 8% of consumers, checking the label and relevant policies is their first priority when shopping; where checks are needed, they matter regardless of the pack size.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all mini packs contain the same variety

    A pack of nine may contain different types of buns. Jumbo lists both mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns and mini butter buns with raisins; the latter are described as white wheat rolls made with butter.

    Compare the full product name and current label, not just the number of buns.

  • Buying a bigger pack without a storage plan

    A pack for several occasions means you’ll need to follow the instructions for that specific variety. For its pack of eight long-life buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.

    Choose an amount you can use or store according to the instructions on the pack.

    Without a suitable storage plan, you could be left with buns you no longer want to use.

  • Packing a bun without checking the label

    Ingredients and allergen information can vary between products or change over time. Schools and childcare settings may also have their own rules about food brought from home.

    If there’s an allergy, coeliac disease or another relevant intolerance, check the current information for the bun you’ve chosen and, if necessary, ask about the school or childcare setting’s policy.

  • Assuming a giant bun is a small portion

    PLUS lists giant currant and raisin buns in a pack of four; ALDI lists giant raisin buns in the same pack size. Their larger size makes them a different portion option from a mini bun.

    Consider both the size of the bun and the number of people eating before choosing a pack.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a range of options, including raisin and currant buns, a mini variety and a longer-life variety.

  • If you’re looking for different sizes, you can compare the individual product listings.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change, so check the current pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns in packs of six, plus two different mini varieties in packs of nine.

  • The mini wholemeal and mini butter varieties are listed separately, making it easier to compare the one you want.
  • The standard pack of six and the mini butter variety are described as white wheat products. Don’t assume a mini bun is wholemeal.

PLUS

PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, a long-life variety in packs of eight, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and giant currant and raisin buns in packs of four.

  • The range of pack sizes lets you compare portions and the occasions you have planned.
  • The home-freezing instructions apply to the pack of eight long-life buns; follow the instructions on the pack for other varieties.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six, mini butter buns with raisins in packs of nine, and giant raisin buns in packs of four.

  • The listed sizes offer separate options for a standard, small or larger bun.
  • A mini butter bun with raisins is a different product from a mini currant and raisin bun; compare the product name and label before choosing.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns as separate products.

  • You can compare a standard and a mini variety at Lidl.
  • Before comparing it with other sizes, check the number of buns, ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

What pack size is right for teatime with children?

It depends on the portions you need and how many occasions you’re catering for: nine mini buns give you more individual small portions, while a standard pack of six may suit a smaller get-together. A pack of eight is an option if you can follow the storage instructions; choose giant buns in packs of four only if that size suits what you want to serve.

Can you freeze currant buns?

For its long-life currant buns in a pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the pack for any other variety.

What should you check before packing a currant bun for school?

If there’s an allergy, coeliac disease or another relevant intolerance, read the current ingredients and allergen information for the bun you’ve chosen and check any rules set by the school or childcare setting. For unwrapped buns, you can ask for the allergen information separately.

How can you tell whether mini currant buns are wholemeal?

Check the description of the exact variety: Jumbo lists a mini wholemeal raisin and currant bun, as well as a separate mini butter bun with raisins described as a white wheat roll. The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you whether a bun is wholemeal.

How should you plan currant buns as a snack?

Treat them as an eating occasion and decide how many buns you want to serve. The Voedingscentrum advises setting regular snack times for children and avoiding too many snacks between meals; this advice isn’t an assessment of any particular currant bun.