Who is this choice relevant to?

Vegan shopper looking for a mini size

You want a small bun with currants or raisins, but check the current ingredients before buying. A mini size alone tells you nothing about whether it contains milk or butter.

Planning portions for on the go

You’re looking for several small buns in one bag so you can portion them out in advance for lunchboxes or snacks. Albert Heijn and PLUS each list a pack of nine mini buns; check the ingredients of your chosen variety separately.

Shopper comparing wholegrain options or fibre, too

After checking the ingredients, you want to choose based on a wholegrain label or the fibre content per 100 g. Use the nutritional information for the current variety, not for a product that was sold previously.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the ingredients of the exact mini variety. Then compare the number of buns, the nutritional information and the storage details on the packaging.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important to?
Vegan ingredients Read the current ingredients list and check for any vegan label; look out for milk, whey, butter and egg, among other ingredients. If I want to avoid animal ingredients, I want to be able to check the recipe for the mini variety itself. For around 39% of consumers, checking the ingredients comes first.
Mini size Check the number of buns and the packaging; assess whether it’s vegan separately from the size. For my lunchbox, I want to be able to portion out small buns in advance without assuming anything about the recipe based on their size. For around 31% of consumers, size is the top priority.
Wholegrain and fibre Check the wholegrain description and, if listed, compare the fibre per 100 g on current packaging. If you also want to choose based on wholegrains or fibre after checking that a product is vegan, you’ll need the nutritional information for that same variety. For around 15% of consumers, this is the most important additional factor.
Availability and storage Check that the exact variety is available and follow the use-by and storage instructions on the packaging. I want to be able to buy and store a mini variety in a way that suits my plans, rather than relying on an old product listing. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming mini means vegan

    According to PLUS’s ingredients list, PLUS Mini Currant and Raisin Buns contain whey powder, butter concentrate and milk proteins. So this variety isn’t suitable for vegan shopping, despite its small size.

    Read the ingredients on the exact packaging before comparing the size or nutritional information.

  • Applying an old review to a different variety

    In January 2025, Bonusvegan reviewed Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns and warned about older, non-vegan packaging. That doesn’t mean Jumbo’s mini varieties have the same recipe. What’s more, Jumbo says its previously listed mini wholegrain variety is no longer in its online range.

    Check the name, ingredients and availability of the product you actually want to buy.

  • Assuming every bun contains baker’s salt

    Baker’s salt contains iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. So you can’t tell whether a product contains it just from its category.

    Check the label to see whether baker’s salt is listed as an ingredient.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Extra-long-lasting mini raisin buns in a pack of nine.

  • The number of small buns in each pack is listed, so you can factor the size into your plans.
  • Before buying them as a vegan option, check the ingredients on the current packaging; the mini size doesn’t confirm the recipe.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Mini Butter Raisin Buns; a previously available mini wholegrain variety is no longer in its online range.

  • The product name makes it clear that butter is part of the listed butter variety.
  • A review by Bonusvegan in January 2025 covered Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns, not this mini variety, and warned about older, non-vegan packaging.

PLUS

PLUS lists Mini Currant and Raisin Buns in a bag of nine.

  • The product information lists both the number of buns and the ingredients.
  • According to that ingredients list, this variety contains whey powder, butter concentrate and milk proteins, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

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Frequently asked questions

Are PLUS Mini Currant and Raisin Buns vegan?

No. PLUS’s ingredients list for this variety includes whey powder, butter concentrate and milk proteins. If you’re comparing ingredients, check the current packaging when you buy.

Can I choose Jumbo mini raisin buns based on a review of its regular buns?

No, check the mini variety separately. Bonusvegan’s review from January 2025 covered Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns and warned about older, non-vegan packaging. Jumbo also lists Mini Butter Raisin Buns.

Is the allergen information enough to make a vegan choice?

No. Allergen information can help you identify ingredients such as milk and egg, but for a vegan choice you should also check the full ingredients list for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed in the ingredients of packaged foods.

Does every currant bun contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No. Baker’s salt contains iodine, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t have to use it. Check the label to see whether it’s in the currant bun you’ve chosen.

What should I look for when storing mini raisin buns?

Follow the instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. The product information for AH Extra-long-lasting mini raisin buns says to defrost them before use; also check the use-by date on the pack you buy.