Choose the pack to suit the number of people and how you plan to hand them out: mini buns are ideal for small individual portions, while giant buns work well if everyone is getting one larger bun. Then compare the number of buns per pack, the ingredients and allergens, and—if you’re buying in advance—the storage instructions for the product you choose.
If you’re taking food for a group to the procession, the number of buns per pack can help you work out how many packs you’ll need. Albert Heijn and PLUS list packs containing 8, 9 or 10 buns, among other options. Check the size too, as not all buns are the same.
If you want to hand out several small buns individually, look specifically for mini varieties. PLUS lists a pack of 9 mini currant and raisin buns. A mini raisin bun isn’t automatically the same product as a mini currant bun, so check the product name and ingredients.
If you’re buying for someone with an allergy or a specific dietary preference, check the label on the variety you’ve chosen before handing them out. The product name and size won’t tell you which allergens it contains or what type of salt has been used.
First decide how many individual buns you want to take and what size you’d like to hand out. Then check the label and, if you’re buying in advance, the storage advice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count how many people will get a bun and compare the number per pack for the same size. | If I’m buying for a group, I want to be able to count ahead and make sure there’s a bun for everyone. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portions they can count. |
| Small buns | Check whether they’re mini currant buns or mini raisin buns, and look at the number per pack and net weight. | When handing them out to children or at several points during the event, I want to take small individual portions. This size is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. For unpackaged buns, ask for this information before buying. | If I’m taking something for someone with an allergy, I want to know which allergens are in the bun I’ve chosen. Around 27% of consumers put checking ingredients first. |
| Storage and preparation | Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and allow for any defrosting time. | If I’m buying in advance, I need to be able to store the buns according to the product instructions until the procession. Around 13% of consumers prioritise this preparation. |
Weight and number of buns answer different questions. PLUS, for example, lists a pack of 4 giant buns and a pack of 9 mini buns. These won’t provide the same number of individual portions.
Choose the size you want first, then check how many buns are in each pack.
Even buns with similar names can have different ingredients and allergens. The label on one product doesn’t replace the information for another variety.
Check the current packaging each time you buy, and ask for allergen information if the buns are unpackaged.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The product category alone therefore won’t tell you which type of salt a bun contains.
Look for baker’s salt or iodised salt on the label of the exact product, or ask the baker.
A listed pack size can help you plan, but it doesn’t tell you whether that variety will be available just before the procession.
Check the current product page or ask in store about availability before relying on a particular size.
The category overview lists regular currant buns in packs of 6 and 10, as well as mini raisin buns in a pack of 9.
The product information lists a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns. There’s also a currant bun baking mix.
Lidl lists currant buns in packs of 6, as well as a separate 360 g product of mini wholemeal raisin buns.
The product listings distinguish between 6 raisin and currant buns, 4 giant raisin buns and 9 mini butter raisin buns.
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of 6 or 8, 9 mini currant and raisin buns, and 4 giant currant and raisin buns.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label on the currant buns you’ve chosen for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask the baker.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must also be available before you buy unpackaged food. Ask the baker or the bakery counter before buying buns for someone with an allergy.
Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. Instructions for one variety don’t automatically apply to another. For one frozen currant bun variety, Albert Heijn advises defrosting it at room temperature and not refreezing it once thawed.
