Choose a pack to suit the number of people, the size of the buns and when you plan to serve them. A pack of six may be enough for a small group, while Albert Heijn and PLUS also show options containing eight, nine or ten buns. If you’re ordering in advance, check the storage or freezing instructions for the exact variety. If you have an allergy or a specific dietary goal, the latest ingredients and nutritional information are what matter most.
If you’re ordering for breakfast, lunch, a treat or a get-together, start by counting the people and occasions. Albert Heijn and PLUS show packs in various sizes, including options with six, eight, nine and ten buns. Check whether they’re regular or mini buns, too.
Will your order arrive before you’re ready to eat, or do you not want to use the whole pack at once? Check the storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that certain currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
If you have an allergy or a specific dietary goal, the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for the exact pack matter more than the product name alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of allergen information on the label; check the packaging when your order arrives, too.
First work out how many buns you need and when you’ll eat them. Then compare the size, storage instructions and label information for the varieties you can actually order.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and size | Count the people and occasions. Compare the number of buns and check whether they’re regular or mini buns. | If I’m ordering for a group, I want enough buns without mistaking mini ones for regular portions. For around 31% of consumers, the number of portions comes first. |
| Storage and freezing | Check the use-by date and the freezing or defrosting instructions for the exact variety. | If my order arrives before we’re ready to eat, I want to know how to store what’s left. For around 25% of consumers, storage options matter most. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label; compare relevant nutritional values per 100 g. | If I have an allergy, I need to know what’s in the pack I’ve chosen. If I’m comparing nutritional information, I might look at fibre or salt, for example. For around 25% of consumers, allergens or nutritional information are their main concern. |
| Online availability | Before you check out, make sure the exact variety is still available for your order and check for any substitutions. | If I’m having my shopping delivered, I don’t want to find out at the door that a different pack has been chosen. For around 19% of consumers, availability of their preferred variety is the deciding factor. |
A pack with more buns isn’t automatically better for a group: mini and regular buns are different sizes, and you’ll still need to store or share any leftovers.
Count the portions you’re planning, then compare the size and storage instructions for the pack you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn lists some varieties as in-store only or no longer in its range. Jumbo says that a wholemeal mini variety is no longer part of its online range.
Check the exact variety and any substitutions in your basket before you complete your order.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values can vary between currant buns. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that allergen information on the label is important if you have a food allergy.
Read the information for the exact variety when you order, then check the packaging when it arrives.
Albert Heijn lists currant buns and related bread products in a range of pack sizes.
Jumbo lists a regular pack of raisin and currant buns containing six, along with other sweet bread products.
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six or eight, as well as a mini variety containing nine.
ALDI lists a pack of raisin and currant buns containing six and mentions other raisin bun varieties in its bread range.
Lidl lists product pages for currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns.
Count the people and occasions, then check the size of the buns. A pack of six may be enough for a small group; Albert Heijn and PLUS also list varieties with eight, nine or ten buns, including mini buns.
It depends on the exact variety and the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn says one regular variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase, and PLUS says the same for an eight-pack. For a separate frozen variety, Albert Heijn says to store it at −18 °C and not to refreeze it after defrosting.
Check the allergen information for the exact pack of currant buns before eating them. The product information for the Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties described here includes wheat or cereals containing gluten, as well as milk ingredients. Don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.
If the type of salt used matters to you, read the ingredients list on the exact pack. Don’t assume all currant buns have the same ingredients based only on the product category or general information about baker’s salt.
