Who are small portions useful for?

Hosts who want to serve individual portions

A small bun means each guest can take one without you having to cut larger buns. Lidl lists nine mini raisin and currant buns weighing 360 g in total, which works out at 40 g per bun.

Shoppers who check allergens in advance

If your guests have a range of allergies, it’s important to check the current label. PLUS lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among the ingredients in its mini currant and raisin buns. Albert Heijn’s mini muesli bun contains hazelnut, among other ingredients.

Hosts who want to store any leftover buns

If you’re buying for a single barbecue, it’s worth planning what to do with any buns left over. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises freezing bread in portions straight after purchase. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the number of buns and their weight. Then check availability and the label. Only compare a muesli bun as an alternative to a currant bun if that’s a deliberate choice.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size Check the number of buns and the total weight. Lidl lists nine mini raisin and currant buns weighing 360 g in total: 40 g per bun. For a buffet, I want to give every guest a small bun without having to cut anything. Portion size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Availability and leftovers Check stock for your planned barbecue and read the storage instructions in case you have buns left over. If I’m buying for a single barbecue, I want the buns to arrive in time and to be able to store any portions left over. This takes priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check both the ingredients and the statements about allergens present or that may be present on the packaging you buy. When I’m serving guests with allergies, I want to know what’s in the buns before they reach the table. Ingredients and allergens are the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Product type and fibre Decide whether you want to serve a currant bun or a muesli bun. Compare the nutritional values of specific products per 100 g. If I’m considering a muesli bun, I want to weigh up the differences in ingredients and fibre against my preference for a currant bun. This product choice comes first for around 14% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Mistaking an old product page for current stock

    The pages for the former mini currant buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo say that these varieties are no longer part of their online ranges. So you can’t assume you’ll be able to order them online for your barbecue.

    Check the current ordering options or ask a store whether the product is available there.

  • Assuming a mini muesli bun is the same as a regular currant bun

    Albert Heijn’s mini muesli bun contains hazelnut and oats, among other ingredients. This makes its ingredients different from those of a classic currant bun, which is particularly important if guests need to avoid allergens.

    Only choose this alternative if you’re happy with the difference, and keep the packaging available so guests can check the ingredients.

  • Assuming a product contains iodine based on its category

    The fact that a bun is a bakery product doesn’t tell you what kind of salt is listed on the packaging. Albert Heijn listed iodised salt for its former mini currant bun, but that tells you nothing about another bun.

    If iodine is important to your choice, check the ingredients list on the packaging you actually buy.

Brands compared

PLUS

PLUS mini currant and raisin buns are an option if you want to check the ingredients and allergens before buying.

  • PLUS lists a bag of nine mini buns, with information about ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Check the label on the bag you buy, as product information can change.

Lidl

Lidl mini raisin and currant buns are a good fit if you want to buy a pack in store with the quantity and weight clearly stated.

  • Lidl lists nine buns weighing 360 g in total, with butter as an ingredient.
  • The product is listed as available in store only. Check the label there for full ingredient and allergen information.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn highlights the difference between a former mini currant bun and a mini muesli bun, which is a different type of product.

  • The former mini currant bun was listed as a 40 g portion. For its mini muesli bun, Albert Heijn lists 6,9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The mini currant bun is no longer part of the online range. The muesli bun contains hazelnut, among other ingredients, and isn’t a like-for-like replacement.

Jumbo

Jumbo listed a wholemeal mini raisin and currant bun in a pack of nine.

  • The former product listing made both the product type and the number of buns clear.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range, so don’t rely on that listing when planning your purchase.

ALDI

ALDI lists mini butter raisin buns for anyone considering a raisin bun as a small portion.

  • The product listing specifies nine mini buns made with butter.
  • The product name says raisin buns, not currant buns. Check the packaging if ingredients or allergens will affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is a mini currant bun for a barbecue?

Sizes vary by product, so check the weight and number of buns on the packaging. Lidl lists nine of its mini raisin and currant buns weighing 360 g in total, or 40 g per bun. Albert Heijn’s former mini currant bun was also listed as a 40 g portion.

Which allergens should I check before serving mini buns?

Read the allergen information on the packaging you buy. PLUS lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among the ingredients in its mini currant and raisin buns, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Albert Heijn’s mini muesli bun contains hazelnut, among other ingredients.

Can I freeze leftover mini buns?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can freeze bread in portions straight after purchase. Also check the specific storage instructions on the packaging of the mini buns you buy.

Does every currant bun contain iodine because of the salt used?

Don’t assume a particular type of salt based on the product category. Albert Heijn listed iodised salt for its former mini currant bun, but that doesn’t automatically apply to other products. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients list on the bun you buy.