Currant Buns for Lunch: Giant, Butter-Rich or Bulk Packs?

Which option is right for you?

If you’re looking for a generously sized lunch bun

If you want one currant bun to be the highlight of your lunch, giant versions are worth comparing. Jumbo and PLUS both offer a larger size; also consider how many buns you want to use.

If you’re buying for several lunches

You want to spread portions over several days and know in advance how to store the remaining buns. PLUS gives specific freezing instructions for its Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker.

If the label matters to you

Compare sugars, fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens before choosing based on size or a butter-rich recipe. Check the nutritional information for the specific product, ideally per 100 g and per portion.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what role the currant bun will play in your lunch: one large bun, smaller portions to share, or a pack for several occasions. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the options that suit your plan.

What to consider	What to check before buying	Who should pay particular attention?
A generously sized or special lunch bun	Compare giant buns with mini butter-rich buns and check the number of buns in each pack.	If one bun needs to make up my lunch, I want to know whether a larger size will work; for a small treat, I’d rather choose individual mini portions. Around 37% of consumers would put their preferred lunch size first.
Ingredients and nutritional information	Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g and per portion.	When buying for myself or someone else, I want to be able to assess what’s in the product rather than go by an unusual product name. For around 36% of consumers, this would be the most important consideration.
Portions and storage	Check how many buns you’ll use and follow the freezing instructions for the pack you’ve chosen.	If I’m buying for several lunches, I want to be able to store the remaining buns according to the instructions on the pack. Around 27% of consumers would give greatest weight to portioning and storage convenience.

Common mistakes

Assuming a special version is wholemeal

A giant size or butter in the recipe doesn’t tell you whether a currant bun is wholemeal. The PLUS giant version described is a white wheat, raisin and currant bun.

If wholemeal matters to you, look for an explicit wholemeal claim and compare the fibre per 100 g and per portion on the label.
Choosing a butter-rich version without checking the allergens

Jumbo’s mini butter-rich raisin buns list milk and cereals containing gluten. Possible cross-contamination allergens also matter if you’re buying for someone with an allergy.

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the product you’re actually buying.
Buying a larger pack without a storage plan

A pack for several lunches is only practical if you use the buns in time or can store them according to the product instructions. For Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month.

Choose a pack size that suits your lunch plans, and don’t automatically apply the freezing instructions to a different version.
Assuming the online range matches what’s in store

Lidl lists its pack of six currant buns as an in-store-only product.

If a product is only available in store, check the range at the branch where you plan to shop.

Brands and shops compared

Jumbo

Jumbo offers options including mini butter-rich raisin buns and giant raisin buns. This lets you compare a smaller butter-rich version with a larger size within the same range.

The mini butter-rich raisin buns come in packs of nine; Jumbo lists 1.9% butter and a shelf life of 8+ days.
The mini version contains milk and cereals containing gluten; check the latest allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS offers a giant currant and raisin bun in a pack of four, as well as a separate pack of eight Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker.

For the longer-lasting version, PLUS says you can freeze the buns on the day of purchase and should use them within one month.
These storage instructions apply to the version mentioned; follow the instructions on other packs.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s range includes longer-lasting currant buns, mini raisin buns and larger raisin buns.

The different sizes let you compare how many buns you want for lunch.
Check the product page and your local branch for the version you want to buy.

ALDI

ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns in packs of six, and mini butter-rich raisin buns in packs of nine.

The two options let you choose between a regular bun and smaller buns made with butter.
Check the pack for nutritional and allergen information for the version you’ve chosen.

Lidl

Lidl describes a pack of six currant buns as an option for a simple lunch bun.

A pack of six makes it easier to plan several portions.
Lidl says this product is only available in store; check the label there too.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, you can’t assume that every currant bun does: according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the pack or ask the baker which salt was used.

Does a giant or butter-rich version tell you anything about its nutritional value?

No, these names describe a size or an ingredient, not the full nutritional value. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the currant buns you’re considering, and check separately whether a product is labelled wholemeal.

Can you freeze longer-lasting currant buns?

For PLUS Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. For other currant buns, follow the instructions on the pack.

What should you check when buying currant buns for someone with an allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the version you’ve chosen. For its mini butter-rich raisin buns, Jumbo lists milk and cereals containing gluten, among other things; also check the current pack for any cross-contamination warnings.