Who is this relevant for?

If you only want to buy organic

For you, the organic certification of the currant bun itself is what matters. A shop that stocks organic products isn’t enough to make a standard pack organic.

If you keep an eye on everyday spending

You’re looking for currant buns for breakfast, lunch or on the go, and want to compare packs fairly. A standard option may suit your budget, but that doesn’t automatically mean it meets a requirement for buying organic.

If you compare labels

You want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on a particular pack, and what the nutritional values are per 100 g and per bun. These details matter whether you choose organic or standard.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether the currant bun itself has to be organic, or whether a standard bun would also suit your shop.

Organic currant bun

Choose this option: if you only want to buy a currant bun whose organic certification you can check on the specific pack.

Consider: only then compare pack sizes and prices to find what suits you; a standard product won’t meet this requirement.

Standard currant bun

Choose this option: if having a currant bun for everyday use matters more to you than an organic certification.

Consider: keep this purchase separate from the products you deliberately choose to buy organic.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the EU organic logo and the product information on the currant bun pack. I don’t want to pick up a standard currant bun when I specifically want to buy this product organic. For around 50% of consumers, choosing a product that is demonstrably organic comes first.
Like-for-like price Compare the price per bun when the buns are the same size; otherwise, compare the price per 100 g and check how many buns are in the pack. If I buy currant buns regularly, I want to know how much a comparable amount costs. Around 33% of consumers give this cost comparison top priority.
Label and nutritional value Read the ingredients and allergen information; compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, and check the serving size. I want to be able to assess what’s in my bun, for example if an ingredient or allergen matters to me. For around 17% of consumers, label information comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing an organic range with an organic currant bun

    A supermarket selling organic products doesn’t make the standard currant buns in that shop organic. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo can only be used on products that are certified as organic.

    So check the certification on the pack you’re actually buying, not just the shelf or the shop.

  • Comparing only the price of the whole pack

    Packs can contain different numbers of buns, and the buns may vary in weight. So the total price doesn’t always tell you which pack costs less for the same amount.

    Compare the price per bun if they’re the same size, or work out the price per 100 g if their weights differ.

  • Assuming the buns contain iodised baker’s salt based on the product type

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which salt was used in a particular recipe. An organic certification doesn’t prove that a specific type of salt was used either.

    If you want to know, read the ingredients list on the pack and look for terms such as baker’s salt or iodised salt.

  • Assuming organic means wholemeal

    An organic certification doesn’t tell you whether the currant bun is made with wholemeal flour or how much fibre it contains. These are separate product characteristics.

    If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, check for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare the nutritional information on the packs you’re considering.

Brands and shops to consider

A product page for standard currant buns and a separate organic range are two different things. Check the pack at each shop for the product you want to buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product information can help you assess the ingredients of a standard raisin currant bun.

  • The pack described contains six buns, and the page lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
  • This specific option is listed as discontinued. Don’t use the page as confirmation that a currant bun is currently available as organic.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six standard raisin currant buns.

  • The product page lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this option.
  • The white wheat buns described aren’t certified as organic, so check any organic option separately.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and also offers an organic range.

  • The currant buns listed come in a pack of six.
  • The separate organic range doesn’t tell you whether these currant buns are certified; check the pack in store.

PLUS

PLUS explains how to identify products in its organic range.

  • PLUS refers to the European organic certification mark on products.
  • An organic range doesn’t confirm that a specific currant bun is organic. Check the product’s own packaging.

ALDI

ALDI lists standard raisin currant buns and also has a separate category for organic products.

  • The standard pack described contains six buns.
  • The organic product category doesn’t automatically make these standard buns organic.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a currant bun is organic?

Check the organic certification on the pack of that currant bun. The green EU organic logo is compulsory on most pre-packed organic foods; also check the control code and the statement of origin next to the logo. According to the Dutch government, ‘organic’ is a protected term for products that have been checked.

Are standard currant buns organic if the supermarket also sells organic products?

No. A supermarket’s organic range tells you nothing about the status of an individual standard currant bun. Check the pack of the option you want to buy.

What should I compare on currant bun labels?

Compare the serving size, ingredients, allergens and the amounts of fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g. Also check the values per bun if the buns aren’t the same weight. If you want a wholemeal option, check that the pack says ‘wholemeal’.

Can I assume currant buns contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume based on the product type alone. If the type of salt used matters to your choice, read the ingredients list on the specific pack and check the exact name of the salt.