Choose a giant raisin or currant bun if you’d like to cut one generous bun into thick halves or slices for teatime. A standard bun is easier to serve individually. Whichever size you choose, check the weight and label of the exact product, as ingredients and nutritional values vary.
If you’d like to cut a bun into thick halves or slices, look for a giant version and check the weight of each bun. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns in a pack of four, with each bun weighing 100 g.
A standard bun is easier to serve when everyone is having their own portion. To compare sugars, salt, fibre and energy, check the values per 100 g as well as the weight of the bun you’re serving.
Before buying, read the label on the exact pack, especially for cereals containing gluten, milk and any ‘may contain’ warnings. If you want to know whether a product contains iodised salt, the ingredients list is the place to start.
First decide whether you want to share a bun or serve one per person. Then compare the labels of the sizes that suit your teatime plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Size and slicing | Check the weight of each bun and whether the pack contains a giant or standard version. Lidl lists its giant raisin and currant buns as 4 × 100 g. | If you want to cut or share one generous bun for tea, size is the deciding factor. This matters most to around 44% of consumers. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Compare sugars, fibre, salt and energy per 100 g and per portion; check the actual weight of one bun. | If you’re serving one bun per person, you’ll want to know how much you’re putting on the table with each bun or slice. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and ‘may contain’ warnings. If you have questions about iodine, look for ‘baker’s salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ in the ingredients list. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients or want to know which salt has been used, the label matters more than the size. This is the most important consideration for around 23% of consumers. |
Lidl says its giant raisin and currant buns weigh 100 g each. That’s different from the 65 g portion listed by Albert Heijn for its standard raisin and currant bun.
Before serving, decide whether you’ll give everyone a whole bun, halve it or share it in slices.
Size and nutritional values can vary between products. A value per 100 g also won’t tell you how much is in the bun you’ll actually eat.
Compare the sugars, fibre, salt and portion weight on the packs of the products you’re choosing between.
Under the Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foods, baker’s salt is iodised table salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use it.
So check the label of the exact product to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients.
Ingredients and nutritional information can change. This is especially important when allergens or a specific ingredient influence your choice.
Use online product information to compare options, then check the pack again when you buy it.
AH raisin and currant buns are standard white wheat buns, sold in a pack of six.
Jumbo raisin and currant buns are white wheat buns sold in packs of six, making them a handy option when you want to serve individual buns.
PLUS sells standard currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate ‘stays fresh longer’ version in packs of eight.
Lidl’s giant raisin and currant buns are worth considering if you want to cut them yourself into thick halves or slices.
ALDI lists standard raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as giant raisin buns in packs of four. The giant version has a different product name and isn’t necessarily a currant bun.
Under the Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foods, baker’s salt is iodised table salt, but not every currant bun contains baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use it. Check the ingredients list on the pack to see which salt is listed for that product.
The standard products mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat or other cereals containing gluten, as well as milk ingredients. Always check the current ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the exact product.
Follow the storage instructions for the version you buy. PLUS says you can freeze its ‘stays fresh longer’ currant buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month; don’t assume the same instructions apply to another version without checking.
No, size alone doesn’t show how the nutritional values of two products compare. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and also consider how much of the bun you want to eat with your tea.
