If you’re mainly looking for a wholemeal grain base for your savoury breakfast, choose a currant bun that is explicitly labelled ‘wholemeal’. A white currant bun is the one to go for if you want the classic bun with raisins and currants. In either case, compare fibre, sugars, salt and allergens on the label: savoury toppings don’t change the bun’s ingredients.
You want to enjoy a currant bun with something like cheese, egg, hummus or vegetables, and the grain base matters to you. Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and check the fibre per 100 g. The wholemeal raisin and currant buns from Albert Heijn included in this review list 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g; the sweet filling is still part of the bun.
You enjoy the contrast between a fruity bun and savoury toppings, and don’t insist on wholemeal. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties included in this review are white wheat buns with raisins and currants. Compare the labels if fibre, sugars, salt or allergens are important factors in your choice.
You want a pack that suits how many buns you’ll actually use. ALDI and Lidl offer packs of six; PLUS also has a giant four-pack and an eight-pack that, according to the label, can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Check the storage advice on the pack you buy.
First decide whether a wholemeal base or a familiar white bun matters more to you. Then use the label to compare the nutritional information, ingredients and practical details of the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the explicit ‘wholemeal’ label and compare fibre per 100 g. Colour or ‘multigrain’ isn’t a substitute for checking. | If I mainly want a wholemeal grain base with savoury toppings, the type of bun comes first. This is the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour with savoury toppings | Choose between a white and a wholemeal bun, bearing in mind that both varieties contain raisins and currants. | I want to combine the fruity flavour with savoury toppings, but prefer the familiar bun to a wholemeal one. This flavour preference comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check sugars and salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergens. Look separately to see whether bakers’ salt or iodised salt is listed. | If I need to watch an ingredient or allergen at breakfast, the label matters more than flavour or pack size. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
| Size and storage | Check the number of buns, availability in store and the storage or freezing advice for this pack. | If I won’t use all the buns straight away, I want a suitable pack size or useful storage instructions. This is the deciding factor for around 17% of consumers. |
The appearance of a currant bun doesn’t tell you whether it’s wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘wholemeal’ label on bread packaging is what matters.
Look for that label on the pack, then compare the fibre per 100 g if that difference is important to you.
The wholemeal raisin and currant buns from Albert Heijn included in this review list 25 g of sugars per 100 g. So the ‘wholemeal’ label alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar the bun contains.
Assess fibre, sugars and salt separately, and compare them on the same per-100 g basis each time.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Its presence therefore varies from product to product.
Check the ingredients list for ‘bakers’ salt’ or ‘iodised salt’ if that information matters to your choice.
The number of buns in a pack doesn’t tell you how long they can be stored according to the packaging. The freezing instructions for the PLUS eight-pack included in this review don’t automatically apply to other currant buns.
Choose a pack that suits how you’ll use it and follow the storage advice for that particular variety. For this eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month.
The wholemeal raisin and currant bun included in this review is worth considering if you’re looking for an explicitly wholemeal option for your savoury breakfast.
The six-pack included in this review offers a white wheat bun with raisins and currants for anyone who wants a classic bun with savoury toppings.
The varieties included in this review differ in size and pack size: options include four giant buns or eight currant buns with a longer shelf life.
The shop-bought pack included in this review contains six wheat buns with raisins and currants.
The currant buns included in this review are sold in store in a pack of six.
Check whether ‘wholemeal’ is explicitly stated on the pack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, this is the key label for bread; a dark colour or the term ‘multigrain’ isn’t a substitute. Then compare the fibre per 100 g if you’re choosing between specific varieties.
Yes, if you enjoy the contrast between the fruity bun and savoury toppings. Toppings such as egg, vegetables or hummus don’t make the bun itself wholemeal or change its nutritional information. So choose the grain base separately from the toppings.
No, don’t assume that every currant bun does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific variety to see whether it contains ‘bakers’ salt’ or ‘iodised salt’.
Yes. If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the information on the pack you buy. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns included in this review list ingredients including wheat, gluten and milk; ingredients and potential traces may vary between varieties.
