Who is this choice for?

Parents looking at fibre

You want to know whether a currant bun contains wholemeal flour. Compare the ingredients list and the fibre content per 100 g of the options you’re considering.

Parents of fussy eaters

You’re looking for a bun your child will enjoy, but want to weigh up a familiar white version against one made with wholemeal flour. Don’t rely on the product name alone.

Parents packing a snack

For school or an after-school club (BSO), check which allergens are listed on the current packaging and what rules apply at the setting.

What should you look for in an after-school currant bun?

First decide which difference matters most to your child: the type of grain, their eating preferences or the portion size. Always check the allergens and the rules at school or the after-school club before packing one.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for wholemeal flour in the ingredients list and compare the fibre content per 100 g of the exact products. I want to pack a bun made with clearly labelled wholemeal flour for after school, so I check the fibre content. Around 36% of consumers prioritise wholemeal and fibre.
Eating preferences Check whether the product description matches what your child enjoys; white and wholemeal versions don’t have the same ingredients. My child prefers a familiar, soft bun, so I don’t want to choose based on the type of grain alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise eating preferences.
Portion and storage Check the weight of each bun and the number in the pack; follow the instructions for freezing the version you choose. For a snack to take with us, I want to know how much one bun weighs and what I can do with the rest. Portion size and storage are the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Allergens and rules Read the allergens and any “may contain” statements on the current packaging, and check the rules at school or the after-school club. Before I pack a bun, I want to know whether the product and the local rules allow it. This check matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun is wholemeal

    The name currant bun doesn’t tell you which flour has been used. Jumbo’s white raisin currant buns and AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen, made with wholemeal flour, also have different fibre contents.

    Check the ingredients and compare the fibre content per 100 g on the packaging of those exact products.

  • Assuming mini means a different type of grain

    A smaller size doesn’t tell you whether a bun contains wholemeal flour. PLUS describes its mini krenten-rozijnenbollen as white wheat buns.

    Use the size to choose a portion, and check the type of grain, nutritional values and allergens separately.

  • Relying on outdated allergen information

    Albert Heijn and PLUS say that product information can change. This matters if you need to check for a specific allergen.

    Check the packaging of the pack you’ve bought before packing it, and check the rules at school or the after-school club.

  • Using an average nutritional value for every bun

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 134 kcal for a 50 g currant bun and notes that values can vary by brand. Albert Heijn lists a 75 g portion for AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen; these portion sizes aren’t interchangeable.

    For the bun you buy, use the weight and nutritional information on its own packaging.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes both standard raisin currant buns and AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen, made with wholemeal wheat and rye flour.

  • For the Extra lang lekker version, the ingredients, fibre content per 100 g, portion size and allergens are listed.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so check the packaging of the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes white raisin currant buns in a pack of six.

  • For this white version, Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Don’t apply this figure to another Jumbo version; check the packaging of the product you choose.

PLUS

PLUS describes standard, longer-life and mini currant and raisin buns.

  • For the mini version, PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the allergens; the lekker lang lekker version includes freezing instructions.
  • PLUS says ingredients and allergens can change, so check the current packaging of the version you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes raisin currant buns as soft wheat buns in a pack of six.

  • The product description makes clear that these are wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • If you’re choosing based on ingredients or allergens, check the packaging of the pack in question.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The number of buns per pack is listed in the product description.
  • For ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of food products, Lidl refers customers to the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a currant bun suitable for every day after school?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists currant buns among the foods you’re better off not giving too much or too often. It suggests wholemeal bread and a wholemeal muesli bun as examples of everyday snacks. So consider a currant bun as part of your child’s overall diet.

How do I choose between a white and a wholemeal currant bun?

Check whether the currant bun you choose contains wholemeal flour, and compare fibre on the same basis, for example per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen; Jumbo lists 2.8 g per 100 g for its white raisin currant buns. These figures apply to these specific versions.

Do currant buns contain gluten?

The versions described here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and cereals containing gluten. Other allergens and any “may contain” statements vary by product; if you have an allergy, always read the current packaging for the exact version.

Can I freeze currant buns for school days?

Follow the freezing instructions for the specific currant buns you buy. PLUS says its lekker lang lekker currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume these instructions apply to other versions.