Snackers who want to serve small portions
If you want to portion out buns in advance, mini currant buns save you from having to split a larger one. PLUS and Lidl each list a pack containing nine mini buns.
Who is the mini size for?
Shoppers who check for allergens
If you have an allergy, the exact pack matters more than the product name alone. Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
Home cooks who want to bake spiced biscuits
A mini currant bun can make a handy snack while you’re baking, but it isn’t a baking ingredient for spiced biscuits. So, before you shop, decide whether you want something to serve or something to bake yourself.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to bake something or eat it straight away. If you’re choosing currant buns, compare the mini size with standard buns by portion size and the information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of buns in the bag and compare the nutritional information on the same weight basis. | If I want to serve buns without splitting a large one, the portion per bun matters. For around 42% of consumers, individual portions come first. |
| Snack or baking product | Choose between a ready-to-eat bun and the ingredients you need to bake spiced biscuits yourself. | If I want to bake, an already baked currant bun won’t give me the dough I need. This intended use is the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the pack you’re considering. | If I need to avoid an allergen, I need to know what’s in this particular variety. Checking the label is the first concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the mini size means less sugar per 100 g
A smaller bun doesn’t automatically have a different recipe. According to PLUS product information, its mini currant buns contain 25,4 g of sugars per 100 g, while its standard currant buns contain 25,5 g per 100 g.
Choose the size for individual portions, but compare sugar and other nutritional values per 100 g and, where shown, per portion.
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Buying a mini currant bun as dough for spiced biscuits
A mini currant bun is already baked bread. It isn’t the ingredients or dough you need to bake spiced biscuits.
Choose mini currant buns to serve, and baking ingredients if you want to bake them yourself.
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Relying on an old label or a different variety
Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens can vary between product varieties or change over time. So, an online listing is no substitute for checking the label on the bag you buy.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients list and warnings on the current pack of the exact variety you’re buying.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists both AH Mini Raisin and Currant Buns and AH Extra-long-lasting Mini Raisin Buns. When choosing a variety, check the difference between currant buns and raisin buns.
- There are two separate mini products to compare.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the pack you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and standard currant buns in packs of eight.
- The two pack sizes make it possible to compare the number of buns.
- Compare nutritional values on the same basis and read the label on the variety you buy.
Lidl
Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns in a bag of nine, with a total weight of 360 g.
- The number of buns and total weight help you plan portions.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists standard raisin and currant buns in packs of six as an option for anyone who isn’t looking for a mini size.
- The number of buns in each pack is listed.
- This is a standard-sized currant bun, not a mini variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Are mini currant buns lighter than standard currant buns per 100 g?
Not necessarily: the mini size mainly tells you about the individual portion. According to PLUS product information, its mini buns contain 286 kcal and 25,4 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 278 kcal and 25,5 g of sugars per 100 g for its standard currant buns. For other varieties, always compare nutritional information on the same basis.
Can I use mini currant buns to bake spiced biscuits?
No, they can’t directly replace dough or baking ingredients: mini currant buns are already baked. You can serve them individually during a baking session, though.
What should I look for if I have an allergy?
Read the label on the exact pack, including the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. PLUS product information lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in its mini variety, and warns of the possible presence of egg, soya, nuts, sesame and lupin, among others. Don’t assume this information applies to other varieties without checking their labels.
Can I assume that every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt?
No, don’t assume that all currant buns have the same salt composition. If the type of salt used matters to you, check the current product information for the variety you’ve chosen.
Can I freeze standard currant buns?
For its standard currant buns, PLUS product information says you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. For other products, follow the instructions on their own packaging.