Who is a small pack handy for?

Shopping for a small festival outing

You’re buying for one or two people and don’t want to be left with an almost full bag after the festival. The number of buns in the pack and whether you can freeze any leftovers are important factors.

Buying for a group

You know how many people you’re taking currant buns for and want enough individual portions to share, without buying far more than you need.

Label-conscious shopper

You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information for this particular variety before buying. Compare the serving size too, as this can vary from product to product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First work out how many buns will actually be eaten. Then check whether you can store any leftovers and whether the label meets your needs.

What to consider What to check Who is this most important for?
Quantity and leftovers Compare the number of buns with how many you plan to eat. If you’re buying a larger bag, check whether you can freeze leftovers in portions according to the label. If I’m only buying for one or two people, I want as little as possible left over afterwards; this is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Sharing with a group Count how many people are likely to eat them and check the number of buns and serving size on the pack. If I’m taking buns for a group, I want everyone to be able to have one without taking along an unnecessarily large supply. Having enough portions is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Label and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen; compare sugar, fibre and salt per 100 g or per serving if needed. If I’m keeping an eye on ingredients or nutritional values, the specific pack I choose needs to suit my needs; checking the label is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking for a standard ‘half loaf’ size

    With currant buns, ‘half loaf’ doesn’t tell you how many individual buns are in a bag. Albert Heijn’s category listing includes packs with different quantities.

    Decide how many buns you need, then compare the actual number and weight shown on the pack.

  • Taking a large bag without a plan for leftovers

    If you eat fewer buns than expected, the rest may go uneaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists bread among the foods that are often wasted; frozen bread can become drier over time.

    Only buy extra buns if you plan to eat them later, and check how to store the variety you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming a dark bun is wholemeal

    A dark colour doesn’t prove that a bread product is wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bread made with white flour can also look dark.

    If wholemeal is important to you, check the product name and ingredients list; you can also compare the fibre listed per 100 g.

  • Assuming the label for one variety applies to all currant buns

    Ingredients and allergens are specific to each variety. A pack stating that it contains iodised salt also tells you nothing about other currant buns.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the bag you’re buying, especially if a particular ingredient matters to you.

A relevant brand to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s category listing shows currant and raisin buns in a range of pack sizes. You can use it to see which quantity suits your festival shopping.

  • The listing includes packs of four and ten, among others.
  • The range may change. A six-pack that was previously listed was marked as discontinued, so check the current product page.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose four or six currant buns?

Four is a sensible starting point if you’re buying for one meal for one or two people. Six may be a better fit if more people will be eating them, or if you can store leftovers according to the pack instructions. Check which pack sizes are available when you buy.

What should I do with leftover currant buns?

Check the storage advice for the variety you’ve bought and freeze suitable leftovers in portions as soon as possible. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends freezing bread in portions straight after purchase and notes that it can become drier in the freezer.

How can I compare sugar, fibre and salt?

Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re considering using the same basis, such as per 100 g. As a guide, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 15,9 g of sugar, 2 g of fibre and 0,42 g of salt for a 50 g currant bun; the values for a specific product may differ.

Where can I find allergen information for currant buns?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’re buying. Ingredients can vary between products, so don’t use the label from another bag as a substitute.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume it does: check the ingredients list for the variety you’ve chosen. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree defines baker’s salt in its text of 14 November 2014 as iodised table salt for bread and other bakery products; a covenant published in the Government Gazette on 28 October 2008 encourages its use. This does not mean that every currant bun necessarily contains it.