Who are these pack sizes suitable for?

Planning for a small group

Wants to hand out standard currant buns on Flag Day without having too many left over. Albert Heijn, PLUS, ALDI and Lidl list packs of 6; PLUS also lists a pack of 8.

Planning smaller lunchbox portions

Is looking for smaller individual buns rather than one standard bun per person. Jumbo and PLUS list packs of 9 mini buns.

Buying buns to save for later

Wants to eat some of the pack later. For certain currant buns, Albert Heijn and PLUS say they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; always follow the instructions on the pack you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide on the size of portion per person, then work out how many buns you need and whether you want to save any leftovers.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Standard portions to share Count the people you’re serving and check that the pack contains standard buns, for example 6 or 8. If I want to give everyone one standard bun on Flag Day, I want to know whether one pack will be enough without leaving lots over. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Smaller portions Check whether the pack says ‘mini’, along with the number of buns and the total weight. For a lunchbox or a platter of smaller portions, I don’t want to hand out a standard bun every time. Smaller individual buns are the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Saving some for later Read the freezing and storage instructions on the pack you choose. If we don’t get through all the buns on the day, I want to be able to store the rest according to the product instructions. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of consumers.
Larger portions Check the size of each bun and whether there are enough in the pack for everyone you’re serving. I want to give each person a larger individual bun, even if that means the pack contains fewer buns. This portion size matters most to around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every bun is the same size portion

    9 mini buns, 6 standard buns and 4 giant buns don’t provide the same portion size. Comparing only the number of buns could give you the wrong idea about how many portions you can serve.

    Choose the size you want to serve each person, then work out how many individual buns you need.

  • Buying a bigger pack without a storage plan

    For the Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties we looked at, the stated option to freeze at home applies on the day of purchase. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that bread can become drier if it is frozen for longer.

    Read the instructions on the pack and divide any buns you want to eat later into portions as directed.

    Buns left uneaten can dry out or go to waste.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the currant buns we looked at. The term ‘baker’s salt’ on another product page does not, on its own, tell you how much iodine the product contains.

    Check the ingredients on the pack of currant buns you actually buy.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The PLUS varieties we looked at list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk; precautionary allergy warnings may also vary between varieties.

    Before serving, check the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary allergy warnings on each pack you choose.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pack of 6 AH raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information lists 30% raisins, 4.2% currants, iodised salt and the option to freeze at home on the day of purchase.
  • Check the pack when you buy it: ingredient, allergen and nutritional information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists packs of 6 standard raisin and currant buns, as well as a separate pack of 9 mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns.

  • The standard variety is described as a white wheat bun and lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g; the mini variety gives you more individual buns per pack.
  • Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the variety you choose rather than assuming the details for standard buns also apply to mini buns.

PLUS

PLUS lists packs of 6 and 8 currant buns, packs of 9 mini buns and packs of 4 giant buns.

  • These sizes let you choose between standard portions, smaller individual portions and larger buns. The pack of 8 includes freezing instructions.
  • The ingredient information we looked at lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Check the allergens and storage instructions for the specific pack.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns with its fresh bakery bread.

  • The product description mentions soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • The product page says the buns are available in store; check the pack and availability there.

Lidl

Lidl lists packs of 6 currant buns, as well as mini wholemeal raisin buns as a separate product.

  • The standard pack contains 6 buns; the mini wholemeal raisin buns are listed as weighing 360 g per pack.
  • The pages say the products are sold in store. Also note the difference between the products: mini wholemeal raisin buns are not the same as currant buns.

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Frequently asked questions

How many currant buns do I need for a small Flag Day gathering?

First count how many people will have a bun, then choose the portion size. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list packs of 6 standard buns; PLUS also lists packs of 8 standard buns, 9 mini buns and 4 giant buns. These sizes don’t provide equivalent portions.

Can I freeze currant buns from a multipack?

For certain currant buns, Albert Heijn and PLUS say on their product pages that they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Check the storage instructions and use-by period for your pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bread can become drier if it is frozen for longer.

Where can I check the allergens in currant buns?

Check the ingredients and allergen declaration on the pack of the variety you choose. The PLUS varieties we looked at list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; precautionary allergy warnings may vary by product.

How can I tell if currant buns contain iodised salt?

Read the ingredients on the pack of the specific product. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the variety we looked at; you can’t tell the iodine content of another product from the term ‘baker’s salt’ alone.