For a birthday party, choose plain currant buns and check the Fairtrade claim on any chocolate you serve alongside them separately. The ingredient lists for the standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS do not mention chocolate or cocoa. If you want chocolate in the bun, check the ingredients and certification on the exact variant. Also consider your guests’ allergens, portion sizes and storage instructions, as well as when you plan to serve them.
Want to know whether the chocolate served with your party food carries a Fairtrade claim? Check the specific chocolate product, or the packaging of a currant bun variant that actually contains cocoa. Fairtrade International advises checking the back of a product carrying the Fairtrade Mark with an arrow to see which ingredients the claim applies to.
If you’re serving currant buns to guests with different dietary needs, check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings. The products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk; check the label of any chocolate product separately.
If you’re buying in advance, the number of buns, their size and the storage instructions will help you choose the right pack. PLUS says its longer-life currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
Decide whether you’ll serve the chocolate separately or want it in the currant buns. Then check what matters for your guests and party plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim on chocolate | Check the marking on the specific chocolate product. If it carries the Fairtrade Mark with an arrow, read the back to see which ingredients the claim applies to, as Fairtrade International advises. | I want to serve chocolate with the currant buns and be sure what the Fairtrade claim covers. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients lists and warnings on both the buns and the chocolate. Look out for wheat, milk and any warnings about other allergens. | I want to check this before serving if guests need to avoid certain ingredients. Allergens and ingredients are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of buns and their size. If you’re buying in advance, check the storage instructions for the pack you choose. | I want to have enough buns ready and know how to store them until the party. Portion and storage planning matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
A shop can sell Fairtrade chocolate without a particular currant bun containing cocoa. The standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS do not mention chocolate or cocoa.
Check the Fairtrade claim on the packaging of the chocolate product or the exact currant bun variant you want to buy.
For a composite product, information about the relevant ingredients and sourcing method may be on the back, according to Fairtrade International.
Check which ingredients the claim covers before assuming it applies to the whole product.
The currant buns reviewed list wheat and milk; additional warnings may vary by product.
Just before serving, read the current packaging for both the currant buns and the chocolate.
Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the currant buns reviewed, while the products reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS list baker’s salt. These names do not necessarily mean the same thing.
Check the ingredients list on the pack you choose if the type of salt is relevant to your purchase.
AH Raisin Currant Buns are an option if you want to serve plain buns alongside chocolate chosen separately.
Jumbo lists plain raisin currant buns and offers separate chocolate products in its Fairtrade range.
PLUS lists plain currant buns as well as a longer-life variant for anyone shopping before the party.
This chocolate bar works as a separate treat alongside currant buns, not as a replacement for them. When putting together your party food, check the Fairtrade information and allergens on the current packaging.
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You can serve this chocolate bar separately alongside currant buns; choose the buns separately.
The product name describes a 180 g bar of milk chocolate with pecan and caramel. If you’re choosing this bar because of the Fairtrade information in the product description, check the certification, relevant ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
No. A supermarket’s Fairtrade range does not make an individual currant bun a Fairtrade product. The ingredients lists for the standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS do not mention chocolate or cocoa. Always check the claim on the specific product.
Check the certification and the information on the packaging of the chocolate you choose. Fairtrade International says that, if the product carries the Fairtrade Mark with an arrow, you can check the back to see which ingredients and sourcing method the claim covers.
No. Check the ingredients list for the currant buns you choose rather than relying on the product name. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the product reviewed; Jumbo and PLUS list baker’s salt in the products reviewed.
Check the current labels on both products for ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings. The standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk; check the information for your chosen chocolate separately.
You can if the packaging for your chosen variant includes freezing instructions. For the longer-life currant buns reviewed, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the current packaging for your purchase.
