Who are small portions useful for?

If you want to serve small buns

Want your guests to help themselves to an individual bun without having to cut up larger ones? Albert Heijn, PLUS and Lidl each list nine mini buns per bag. Check the quantity on the pack you buy.

If you check labels for your guests

If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the packaging of the bun you choose matters more than the product name alone. Listed ingredients and allergy warnings vary by product.

If you’re planning Easter lunch in advance

If you’re shopping early, check the use-by date and storage instructions for the exact product. Albert Heijn provides freezing instructions for its mini raisin buns; Jumbo lists a shelf life of 8+ days for its mini butter raisin buns.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many small buns you want to serve at Easter lunch. Then check the ingredients for your guests and plan when to buy them based on the product’s storage information.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it’s for
Size and portions Count the buns per bag and, where stated, check the weight per bun. Albert Heijn lists 40 g per portion for its mini raisin buns. I want to serve small buns at Easter lunch that guests can help themselves to, without having to cut up larger ones; portion size is the top priority for around 46% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the pack you buy. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the bun before serving it; this is the main concern for around 27% of consumers.
Storage and when to buy Check the use-by date, and only follow freezing instructions if they apply to the product you’ve chosen. I’m shopping well ahead of Easter lunch and want to know how to store the buns until then; this is the biggest consideration for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all mini buns are the same size

    Nine buns per bag tells you how many there are, not necessarily how much each one weighs. Albert Heijn lists a 40 g portion for its mini raisin buns; don’t use that weight as a guide for other products.

    Count the buns you want to serve and check the weight or portion size on the pack you choose.

  • Relying on the product name alone when checking for allergies

    The products mentioned list ingredients including wheat and milk; some also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The name ‘currant bun’ or ‘raisin bun’ doesn’t tell you which warnings apply to a particular pack.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually bought.

  • Buying early without checking storage instructions

    Instructions vary: Albert Heijn says to freeze its mini raisin buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month, while Jumbo lists a shelf life of 8+ days for its mini butter raisin buns.

    Compare the purchase date with the date of your Easter lunch, and follow the instructions and use-by date for the product you choose.

Brands and supermarket own-label options

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a bag of nine mini raisin buns weighing 360 g, with a portion size of 40 g.

  • Albert Heijn provides freezing instructions for this product: freeze on the day of purchase and use within one month.
  • The product contains ingredients including wheat, milk and lactose. Check the current pack for any warnings too.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Mini Butter Raisin Buns in a pack of nine.

  • Jumbo lists a shelf life of 8+ days for this variety on its product page; check the date on the pack you receive.
  • These are white wheat raisin buns made with butter, not wholemeal currant buns. Read the label for ingredients and allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in bags of nine.

  • If you’re specifically looking for mini buns with both currants and raisins, check the listed product type and quantity per bag.
  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Check the pack you buy for warnings about other allergens too.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns weighing 360 g, with nine buns per bag, for in-store purchase.

  • The quantity and total weight give you two useful details for planning portions for lunch.
  • Check the label in store for full ingredient and allergen information.

ALDI

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

  • This is an alternative to consider if individual mini buns aren’t essential.
  • The pack listed isn’t a mini variety, so don’t count it as nine small portions for lunch.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I work out how many mini buns I need for Easter lunch?

Start by deciding how many individual buns you want to serve alongside the other lunch dishes, then count the number in each bag. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Lidl each list nine mini buns per pack; Albert Heijn also lists a 40 g portion for its own product.

Can I freeze mini currant buns in advance?

It depends on the exact product. Albert Heijn says its mini raisin buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; don’t assume the same instructions apply to another mini bun.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack of the buns you’re actually serving. The products mentioned have different ingredients; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.

How can I tell whether currant buns contain iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list for the specific product. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its mini raisin buns, but that doesn’t tell you anything about the recipe for other currant or raisin buns.