Who is this distinction important for?

Home bakers making oliebollen

If you want to add fruit to your batter, you’ll need loose currants and raisins. In Jumbo’s recipe, they’re soaked, dried thoroughly and then mixed into the batter.

Shoppers looking for small portions of bread

If you’re looking for a ready-to-eat bun for breakfast, a snack or serving, check the number of buns and the stated portion size. A mini bun is a different choice from fruit for batter.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

The ingredients in mini currant and raisin buns vary between products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking food labels if you have a food allergy, so check the packaging of the bun you actually choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re making oliebollen from batter or looking for a small bun to eat. If it’s the latter, the size of each bun and the ingredients in mini currant buns become the deciding factors.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
The right type of product Choose loose currants and raisins for oliebollen batter, and adjust the amount to suit your recipe. If I’m making oliebollen myself, I want to be able to soak the fruit, dry it and mix it into the batter. For around 50% of consumers, choosing the right filling for the batter comes first.
A small portion of bread For ready-to-eat mini buns, check the number of buns and, if listed, the portion size. If I want a small bun to eat or serve straight away, I want to know how much I’m getting in each one. For around 30% of consumers, a small portion is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the chosen product’s packaging for the ingredients, listed allergens and any possible traces. If I need to avoid an allergen, I want to check the ingredients of the exact product I’m buying. Around 20% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a mini currant bun to use as a filling for oliebollen

    A mini currant bun is a baked bun. Jumbo’s oliebollen recipe calls for loose currants and raisins, which are soaked and dried before being mixed into the batter.

    If you’re making oliebollen from scratch, buy the loose fruit your recipe calls for. Choose a mini bun only if you want to eat or serve it as a bun.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    A name that mentions currants or raisins doesn’t tell you what other ingredients the bun contains. PLUS’s product information lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, and notes the possible presence of other allergens.

    Before buying and eating, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen.

  • Assuming every bun contains iodised salt

    Albert Heijn lists iodised salt among the ingredients of its mini raisin and currant buns. This applies to that specific product, not necessarily to other buns.

    If you want to know what type of salt a particular product contains, check the ingredients list on the packaging.

  • Assuming a product page confirms that an item is in stock

    On 7 October 2026, Albert Heijn marked the mini product we checked as discontinued. Jumbo stated that its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns were no longer part of its online range.

    Check whether the product you want is currently available before relying on it for an order or a visit.

Brands with suitable buns

These product listings can help you compare ready-to-eat buns. For oliebollen batter, it’s still important to distinguish these from loose currants and raisins.

PLUS

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in a pack of 9.

  • The product information lists 30% raisins and 1.9% currants, among other ingredients, and includes ingredients and allergen information.
  • These are ready-to-eat wheat buns, not loose fruit for oliebollen batter.

Lidl

Lidl has a product listing for mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The listing makes clear that this is a mini bun.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and current availability for the pack you choose.

Albert Heijn

The product page for AH mini raisin and currant buns lists 9 buns and a portion size of 40 g.

  • The page includes an ingredients and allergen list, including a mention of iodised salt.
  • As of 7 October 2026, this product was listed as discontinued. Don’t rely on it as an option without checking its current availability.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists mini butter raisin buns in a pack of 9 as a ready-to-eat product.

  • The ingredients list includes 1.9% butter and identifies milk as an allergen.
  • The separate mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns were listed as no longer part of the online range on 7 October 2026. Don’t confuse this product with the butter raisin buns.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6 as regular-sized buns.

  • The listed pack offers a point of comparison with buns that aren’t described as mini.
  • If you want a mini portion or need to avoid a specific allergen, don’t rely on the product name alone. Check the size and label on the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use mini currant buns instead of currants and raisins in oliebollen batter?

Not as a direct substitute. In Jumbo’s oliebollen recipe, loose currants and raisins are soaked for 10 minutes, dried thoroughly and then mixed into the batter. A mini currant bun is already baked.

Which allergens should I check in mini currant buns?

Read the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen, including any information about possible traces. PLUS’s product information lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, and notes the possible presence of egg, soya, nuts and sesame, among other allergens. Other buns may have different ingredients.

Do mini currant buns always contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume they do without checking the label. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for its mini raisin and currant buns. Check the ingredients list for the specific product you want to buy.

What should I bear in mind when deep-frying oliebollen?

Don’t let the oil smoke or give off vapour. This is the cooking advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions in the oliebollen recipe you’ve chosen.