Organisers handing out individual portions
If you want to hand out buns without having to divide them up on the spot, knowing how many are in each bag makes planning easier. PLUS, Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI each list a mini variety with nine buns.
Who are mini buns handy for?
Shoppers looking for a wholemeal variety
If you specifically want wholemeal as well as a small size, check the label on the exact pack. Jumbo lists a mini wholemeal raisin and currant bun, while Lidl lists a mini wholemeal raisin bun. These are different types of product.
Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens
If you’re buying for a group with different dietary needs, check the current ingredients list and allergen information for each product you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergens must be listed on the label of pre-packed foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many individual buns you want to hand out. Then consider the ingredients you’re looking for, and how you’ll store and collect the buns before the festival.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | The number of buns in each bag and how many packs you’ll need. | If I want to give everyone their own bun, I want to be able to count them in advance rather than cut them up at the venue. For around 42% of consumers, handing out individual portions is the top priority. |
| Ingredients | The wholemeal labelling on the exact variety, plus the ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m specifically looking for wholemeal or need to take ingredients into account, I want to know which variety I’m buying. For around 33% of consumers, ingredients are the main consideration. |
| Storage and availability | The storage advice on the pack and availability at your chosen shop. | If I’m shopping shortly before the festival, I want to store the buns properly until it’s time to hand them out and collect them in good time. For around 25% of consumers, storage and availability matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘mini’ means a particular recipe
Mini describes the size, not whether a bun is wholemeal or free from particular allergens. According to PLUS product information, its mini currant and raisin variety contains, among other things, wheat, rye and milk.
Choose the size you want first, then check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re actually buying.
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Assuming a product page means it’s in stock at your shop
Lidl says its mini raisin and currant buns with butter are available in store only. A product page doesn’t confirm that your local shop will have the variety when you need it.
Check shortly before buying that your chosen variety is available at your shop, especially if you’re specifically looking for wholemeal or butter buns.
If you can’t find the variety you want, an extra trip to another shop could take up valuable time.
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Applying a general rule about bakers’ salt to every bun
A rule about using iodine in bakers’ salt doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in an individual currant bun.
Don’t base your choice of a specific product on that general rule. Check the pack or ask the supplier about the ingredients in the variety you’ve chosen.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Mini Raisin and Currant Buns.
- A recognisable product name if you’re specifically looking for mini raisin and currant buns.
- Check the number of buns and the ingredients on the pack you choose before planning your festival portions.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Mini Wholemeal Raisin and Currant Buns in a pack of nine.
- The product name specifies both the mini size and that they’re wholemeal.
- Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variety.
PLUS
PLUS lists Mini Currant and Raisin Buns in a bag of nine, with product information about ingredients and storage.
- The number of individual buns per bag is stated.
- PLUS recommends storing the buns in a cool, dark place; also check the date and allergens on the bag you buy.
Lidl
Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns with butter, as well as mini wholemeal raisin buns.
- The product names help you distinguish between the butter and wholemeal varieties.
- The butter variety is listed as nine buns, 360 g, and available in store only; check which variety your shop stocks before buying.
ALDI
ALDI lists mini butter and raisin buns in packs of nine, and regular raisin and currant buns separately in packs of six.
- The separate product names and quantities make it clear which size you’re looking at.
- Mini butter and raisin buns are a different product from regular raisin and currant buns; check the ingredients on the pack you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
How many mini buns do I need for a street festival?
Start by working out how many individual buns you need, then calculate the number of bags. PLUS, Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI each list a mini variety with nine buns. The number of packs you’ll need depends on how many people you want to give a bun to and whether you’d like to bring spares.
Can I assume that every currant bun contains iodine?
No. A general rule about iodine in bakers’ salt doesn’t confirm the ingredients of every currant bun. Check the pack for a specific variety or ask the supplier which salt is used.
Are mini currant buns suitable for someone with a gluten or milk allergy?
Don’t rely on the mini size: check the allergen information on the exact pack before buying for someone else. According to PLUS, its mini currant and raisin variety contains, among other things, wheat, rye and milk; ingredients and warnings can vary between products.
Can I freeze mini buns in advance?
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen, as advice for another variety won’t necessarily apply to mini buns. PLUS says its separate eight-bun pack of ‘Currant Buns – Fresh for Longer’ can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month.