Who is this choice relevant to?

First-time grocery shoppers

You want to choose an amount of currant buns that matches what you expect to eat over the next few days. So, compare the number of buns in each bag.

Small households looking to reduce waste

You don’t want buns to go uneaten. A smaller bag, or freezing them according to the packaging instructions, can help you plan your supplies.

Shoppers who check nutrition information

You want to be able to assess the sugars, fibre, salt, ingredients and allergens in currant buns before choosing them.

What should you look for?

First, work out how many currant buns you need. Then check how to store any leftovers, and read the label if the ingredients or allergens are important to you.

What to consider What to check Who is it important to?
Number of buns Check how many buns are in the bag and how many you expect to eat soon. If I’m doing my first grocery shop, I don’t want to buy more buns than I’ll need in the near future. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 34% of consumers.
Storage Read the storage instructions and check whether home freezing is allowed. If I often have buns left over, I want to know whether I can keep them for later. Avoiding unused supplies matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Nutrition information and allergens Compare sugars, fibre and salt per 100 g; read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. If I plan to eat currant buns regularly or need to avoid an allergen, I’ll check the label first. For around 33% of consumers, the ingredients and nutritional content are the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    If you don’t yet have a regular eating routine, some buns may go uneaten. A pack of ten takes more planning than a pack of six.

    Choose an amount you expect to use, or check before buying whether you can freeze the buns according to the label.

  • Mistaking a currant bun for a wholemeal bun

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 15.9 g of sugars and 2 g of fibre for one 50 g currant bun. A currant bun and a wholemeal bun are also different products.

    If sugars or fibre are important to you, compare the labels of the exact products per 100 g.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    The agreement published in the Government Gazette is about encouraging the use of iodised salt when making bread and bread alternatives. It doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in a specific bag of currant buns.

    Read the product’s ingredients list if the type of salt used is important to you.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists, among other options, a pack of ten AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen.

  • Ten buns could suit you if you plan ahead or can store some according to the packaging instructions.
  • Check the details of the variant you choose: another AH pack may have a different quantity or product status.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • Six buns are a manageable amount if you don’t yet have a regular eating routine.
  • Check the label in store if you want to assess the ingredients, nutritional values or allergens.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in bags of six, with product information about ingredients, allergens and storage.

  • According to PLUS, you can freeze these currant buns at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • Follow the instructions on the packaging of the variant you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Rozijnen Krentenbollen in a pack of six.

  • The product information includes nutritional values and allergen details for this variant.
  • Check the label if the ingredients are a deciding factor in your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists bags of six currant buns as an in-store product.

  • You can compare the pack size with other bags of six before you buy.
  • Check the label on the bag you’re buying in store for the latest product information.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze currant buns if I don’t use the whole bag?

Yes, if the packaging says you can. PLUS says its currant buns can be frozen at home on the day you buy them and should then be used within one month. For other variants, follow the instructions on the packaging.

How do I compare currant buns with wholemeal buns?

Compare the nutritional values of the exact products using the same measure, such as per 100 g. PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre and 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g for its currant buns, compared with 6.3 g of fibre and 5 g of sugars per 100 g for PLUS Lang lekker volkorenbollen. These are different types of buns, so consider the ingredients and taste as well.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

Don’t assume so without checking. The agreement published by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport describes encouraging the use of iodised salt in bread and bread alternatives; it doesn’t list the ingredients of every currant bun. Read the ingredients list on the bag you’re thinking of buying.