Anyone who wants to serve individual brunch portions
A bag of nine mini buns makes it easy to plan how many to put on the table. Albert Heijn also listed its mini variety as 40 g per portion; that variety has since been discontinued.
Who are mini buns useful for?
Anyone specifically looking for a wholemeal variety
Lidl lists 360 g mini wholemeal raisin buns for in-store purchase. Check the packaging if nutritional values or allergens are also important to your choice.
Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens
Milk and cereals containing gluten are relevant allergens in the mini varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS. For each guest, check the current label on the exact variety you choose, including any warnings about possible traces.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many individual buns you want to serve. Then compare the recipe and label, and check where you can buy your chosen variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Check how many buns are in each bag and, if stated, the weight per portion. | If you want to offer every brunch guest an individual bun, you’ll need to know how many you’ll get from a bag. Around 34% of consumers prioritise planning individual portions. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the ingredients and check the allergen and possible trace warnings on the current packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to know exactly what’s in the bun you choose. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
| Wholemeal or made with butter | Check the variety description and, if you wish, compare the fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g on the label. | You may want to serve wholemeal buns or choose a recipe made with butter, rather than deciding on size alone. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice of recipe. |
| Availability and storage | Check whether the variety is available to order online or only in store, and read the use-by and storage information. | If you’re planning your brunch shopping, you’ll want to know where and when you can pick up your chosen bag. Availability is the main concern for around 13% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mini size means a particular recipe
A smaller bun tells you nothing about its ingredients or allergens. The varieties reviewed differ, for example, in whether they contain milk, cereals containing gluten and possible traces.
Choose the size you want, then check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for that specific variety.
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Relying on an old product page as a way to buy
Albert Heijn’s mini raisin and currant buns and Jumbo’s mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns were listed on their product pages as discontinued.
Check the current store or online shop before planning to serve a particular variety at brunch.
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Assuming an old recall applies to every pack sold today
PLUS’s safety warning applied to a specific product with a use-by date of 14 February 2023 and barcode 8710624953393. On its own, it says nothing about a different bag.
If a warning may be relevant, compare the details on the packaging with the notice and check the current label.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s mini raisin and currant buns were listed as a pack of nine, with each 40 g portion.
- The product information included ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- This mini variety has been discontinued, so don’t rely on its product page as a current buying option.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists mini butter raisin buns in a pack of nine.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 1,9% butter and nutritional information per 100 g.
- The butter variety contains milk and cereals containing gluten; the separate mini wholemeal variety has been discontinued.
PLUS
PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in bags of nine.
- The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
- The variety contains wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients, and warns of possible traces of other allergens. Check the label, as product information can change.
Lidl
Lidl lists both mini butter raisin and currant buns and mini wholemeal raisin buns for in-store purchase.
- The butter variety is listed as nine buns weighing 360 g in total; Lidl lists the wholemeal variety as 360 g.
- Check the packaging in store for the full ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values.
ALDI
ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
- A pack of regular buns is not the same as a bag of mini buns, so check the size of the variety you choose.
Bolletje
Bolletje’s range includes crispbread and crackers, which are other options to consider for brunch.
- Crispbread and crackers aren’t a substitute for individual mini buns if that’s what you’re looking to buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Do mini currant buns make it easier to plan brunch portions?
A stated pack quantity or weight per portion makes planning more straightforward, but the mini size doesn’t determine how much each guest will eat. Albert Heijn listed its mini variety as nine portions of 40 g; PLUS lists nine mini buns per bag.
Can I serve mini butter raisin buns if someone needs to avoid milk?
Jumbo’s mini butter raisin buns contain milk, so they wouldn’t be a suitable choice. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging when choosing an alternative; the mini varieties reviewed from PLUS and Albert Heijn also list milk.
Does every mini currant bun contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume so: check the ingredients list on the pack you choose. Albert Heijn listed iodised salt in the mini variety reviewed, but this may differ for other varieties.
Does an old PLUS recall tell me anything about a bag I’m buying now?
Only if the details match those in the warning. PLUS’s notice applied to a product with a use-by date of 14 February 2023 and barcode 8710624953393. For a bag you’re buying now, check the label and any warnings that apply specifically to that product.