Who are currant buns suitable for?

Hosts looking to offer something sweet

Looking for a separate treat for guests, or something for a later snack or breakfast. The number of buns, their size and whether you can freeze any leftovers are all worth considering.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

Want to check which ingredients and allergens a bun contains, and what type of salt has been used, before buying. Products with similar names can have different ingredients.

Shoppers who prioritise fibre

Want to compare the type of flour and the fibre content per 100 g within this category, rather than judging by colour or sweetness alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the currant buns are for a separate sweet treat. Then compare their size and label, and the type of flour if that matters to you.

What to consider What to check Who is this important to?
Flavour and when to serve Compare the number of buns, their size and the stated proportion of raisins and currants. I want to serve guests something sweet on its own, rather than treating it as a savoury side. Around 38% of consumers put flavour and serving occasion first.
Ingredients and type of salt Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. If iodine matters to you, look for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If I need to consider wheat or milk, I want to know what’s in each pack before offering anything. For around 37% of consumers, checking the label comes before flavour and fibre.
Type of flour and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre content per 100 g on the pack. If I often have a currant bun for breakfast or as a snack, I want to weigh up the type of flour and fibre content. Fibre is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘premium’ is a guaranteed mark of quality

    A larger size or higher fruit content tells you something about that particular bun, but not whether it’s a better choice for every guest or occasion.

    Decide what you’re looking for: more fruit, a larger bun, a wholemeal variety or a pack you can freeze. Then compare the details on the relevant packaging.

  • Treating a product listing as a guarantee of availability

    A variety you saw listed before may no longer be available or may now have different ingredients.

    Check the product listing shortly before buying, and read the packaging to make sure the variety you’ve chosen meets your needs.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The regular raisin and currant buns described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn contain wheat and milk ingredients. Other recipes may differ, so the name alone isn’t enough to determine whether a product is suitable for your diet.

    Check the latest ingredients and allergen information every time you buy. If you need a gluten-free option, only look for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask the baker.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a category for currant buns and muesli buns. The regular raisin and currant bun described previously was no longer in the range.

  • The product information for that variety listed its ingredients, allergens and the proportion of raisins and currants.
  • Don’t use the ingredients for that variety as a label or availability guide for another product.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information states that it contains 29,6% raisins and 6,1% currants, and lists the ingredients and allergens.
  • The variety described contains wheat and milk protein; check the label on the pack you buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six and eight, as well as larger buns in a pack of four.

  • PLUS says its listed pack of eight can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
  • Check the storage instructions, ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns in packs of six and larger raisin buns in packs of four; the larger variety is a different type of product.

  • The difference in size and type of fruit can help you choose a bun that suits the occasion.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of the product you choose.

Lidl

Lidl has product listings for regular and mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The listings offer a choice of regular or mini-sized buns.
  • Check the label in store and make sure the variety you want is available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns suitable for an Asian night?

Yes, if you deliberately serve them as a separate sweet snack or as something to enjoy afterwards. Don’t assume they’ll work as a savoury side; choose separately what you’d like to serve with the rest of the meal.

Do currant buns always contain iodine?

No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask the baker.

Are regular currant buns suitable for a gluten-free diet?

The regular raisin and currant buns described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn contain wheat, so they aren’t gluten-free. For any other product, check the latest allergen information and only choose a variety explicitly labelled gluten-free.

Can I freeze a larger pack of currant buns?

It depends on the pack you choose. PLUS says its pack of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other varieties, follow the instructions on the packaging.