Who is this choice relevant to?

Fans of savoury toppings

You’re looking for a soft currant bun to go with your toppings. Think about whether you enjoy the taste of raisins and currants with savoury ingredients, and what size bun you’d like for breakfast.

Breakfast eaters who pay attention to grain type and fibre

You regularly eat bread for breakfast and don’t want to assume that a large or dark bun is wholemeal. The product name and fibre content per 100 g can help you compare different options.

Shoppers who check ingredients

You want to know which allergens are listed and whether the ingredients include bakers’ salt or iodised salt before you buy. The packaging of the specific product you choose is the best guide.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you mainly want a currant bun to go with your toppings, or whether grain type and fibre matter more. Then compare the ingredients and how many buns you’ll use from each pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Grain type and fibre Read the product name and ingredients. Compare the fibre content per 100 g; the size and colour don’t tell you whether a bun is wholemeal. If I often eat bread for breakfast, I want to know what type of grain the bun is made from and how much fibre it contains. This is the main consideration for around 36% of shoppers.
Size and flavour Compare the size of the bun and the stated quantity of raisins and currants with the toppings you plan to use. I want my savoury toppings and the sweet flavour of the fruit to work well together, without the portion being too small or too large. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise this combination.
Allergens and ingredients Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about traces on the packaging you choose. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I first check whether that specific bun meets my requirements. This check is the top priority for around 21% of shoppers.
Packaging and storage Check the number and size of the buns, and follow the storage or freezing instructions for the product you choose. If I don’t eat a currant bun every day, I want to choose a pack I can use in time or freeze according to the label. This convenience matters most to around 14% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large or dark bun is wholemeal

    The size, colour and premium appearance don’t tell you what type of grain a currant bun is made from. For example, PLUS describes its giant currant and raisin buns as white wheat buns.

    Read the product name and compare the fibre content per 100 g. If grain type is your priority, don’t base your choice on how the bun looks.

  • Looking only at the number of buns in a bag

    A pack with more buns may contain smaller ones, so the number on its own tells you little about the portion you want for breakfast.

    Compare the size of each bun and think about how many you’ll eat. Check the storage and freezing instructions if you won’t finish the pack quickly.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    Ingredients vary between products: a bun made with butter isn’t the same as a standard currant bun. Warnings about possible traces also apply to the specific pack.

    Check the current ingredients list and allergen information every time you buy, even if you’re already familiar with the brand.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. So you can’t tell which type of salt has been used just from the product category.

    For a packaged bun, look for bakers’ salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list. If it’s sold loose, ask which ingredients have been used.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers currant buns and muesli buns in a range of pack sizes, including an option labelled ‘stays fresh for longer’.

  • You can compare pack sizes and product names side by side.
  • Don’t use the nutritional values for a previous standard product as a guide to a different AH bun; check the label on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns as well as separate mini butter and raisin buns.

  • The standard raisin and currant bun contains 29,6% raisins and 6,1% currants; Jumbo also lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The mini butter and raisin bun is a different product in a different size. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for each option, not just the brand name.

PLUS

PLUS offers both a standard pack of six currant buns and giant currant and raisin buns.

  • PLUS says its standard pack can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • PLUS describes its giant currant and raisin bun as a white wheat bun; a larger size doesn’t mean it’s wholemeal.

ALDI

ALDI lists standard raisin and currant buns, as well as giant raisin buns and currant buns made with butter.

  • The different product names help you distinguish between size, filling and recipes made with butter.
  • Check the packaging for the nutritional information and allergens of the option you’re buying.

Lidl

Lidl describes an in-store product of soft currant buns, sold in packs of six.

  • The product description makes the pack size and the presence of currants clear.
  • Check the packaging in store if ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will influence your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a currant bun go with a savoury breakfast?

Yes, if you enjoy the taste of raisins and currants with your savoury toppings. For the right portion, consider the size of the bun. If grain type matters more to you for an everyday breakfast, you could also consider wholemeal or brown bread, which the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends as a replacement for white bread.

What does ‘premium’ tell you about a currant bun?

The label alone doesn’t tell you what type of grain has been used or how much fibre the bun contains. Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional information to find out. For a savoury breakfast, also consider the size and filling.

Can you freeze currant buns?

You can if the instructions for the product you choose say so. PLUS says its standard pack can be frozen on the day of purchase and that the buns should be used within one month. For other packs, follow their own storage instructions.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised salt?

No, you can’t assume that every bun does: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use bakers’ salt. Check the ingredients list on a packaged bun, or ask which type of salt has been used if it’s sold loose.

Is a standard wheat and currant bun gluten-free?

No, a currant bun labelled as a wheat product isn’t gluten-free. If you’re looking for a gluten-free product, check the specific pack for an explicit gluten-free label and allergen information; don’t rely on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.