Brunch and breakfast guests
If the bun is taking centre stage on the table, you could look for one made with butter or choose a giant size. ALDI lists currant buns made with butter, while PLUS offers giant currant and raisin buns.
Who are these buns suitable for?
Anyone looking for smaller or wholemeal buns
If you’d prefer a smaller portion, you could also look at mini wholemeal raisin buns, such as the variety shown by Lidl. To compare fibre content, check the per 100 g figures on the packaging of the exact products.
Planning ahead
If you’re buying buns for breakfast or a snack later on, check the storage instructions on the packaging. PLUS gives specific freezing instructions for its ‘stays delicious for longer’ variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide what matters most for your occasion: the ingredients, the size or the information on the label. Then compare the exact packs; a description such as ‘giant’, for example, tells you nothing about the nutritional value.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Ingredients and presentation | Check whether the currant bun you choose is made with butter and whether its size suits the table. | I want to choose a bun for a special brunch based on its ingredients or how it looks on the table. This is the main priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Portion and occasion | Compare the number of buns and their size; mini wholemeal raisin buns are a different product option from giant currant and raisin buns. | For a table with several guests, I want a different size from the one I’d choose for a small, individual portion. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a suitable portion size. |
| Nutritional information and labelling | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g; look for baker’s salt on the label if it’s relevant to your choice. | If fibre, allergens or baker’s salt matter to me, I want to be able to assess the packaging of the exact bun. Checking the label is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the type of product.
Check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt they use if it’s relevant to your choice.
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Treating ‘giant’ or ‘made with butter’ as a sign of nutritional value
Size and an ingredient claim describe different qualities. On their own, they don’t tell you anything definitive about fibre, sugars, fats or allergens.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact packs, ideally using the same per 100 g basis.
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Relying on an old product page if you have an allergy
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergy information, among other details, can change.
Check the packaging of the product you’ve bought before eating it, and look out for the listed allergens.
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Applying freezing advice to all currant buns
PLUS’s instruction to freeze its ‘stays delicious for longer’ variety on the day of purchase and use it within one month applies to that specific product.
For any other product, follow the date and storage or freezing instructions on its own packaging.
Brands and ranges to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers currant buns and muesli buns in different sizes, including mini and longer-life varieties.
- The different sizes give you options for a range of portions and occasions.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists white wheat currant and raisin buns in a pack of six.
- For this exact variety, Jumbo lists 2,8 g of dietary fibre per 100 g and advises storing the buns in a cool, dark place.
- Don’t assume this fibre value applies to other Jumbo varieties; always check the label of the product you choose.
PLUS
PLUS offers giant currant and raisin buns, as well as a separate longer-life currant bun variety.
- According to PLUS, Korenlanders giant currant and raisin buns come in a pack of four.
- The freezing advice for ‘stays delicious for longer’ applies to that specific variety, not all PLUS currant buns.
ALDI
ALDI lists butter currant buns and giant raisin buns in its bread range.
- The butter claim gives you a specific ingredient to look out for if that’s what you want for brunch.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the individual pack before choosing.
Lidl
Lidl offers mini wholemeal raisin buns alongside other currant and raisin bun sizes in its bakery range.
- Mini wholemeal raisin buns are worth considering if you’re looking for a smaller bun.
- Don’t automatically treat these raisin buns as currant buns, and check the nutritional information for the exact product.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘premium’ mean currant buns are made with butter or contain more fruit?
No, the word ‘premium’ doesn’t guarantee either of those things. Check the ingredients of the exact product: ALDI, for example, lists currant buns made with butter, but that tells you nothing about other currant buns or their fruit content.
Does every Dutch currant bun contain baker’s salt with iodine?
No, you can’t assume that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or ask the baker if this matters to you.
How should I store currant buns for a later brunch?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging you buy. PLUS says its ‘stays delicious for longer’ variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t automatically apply this advice to other varieties.
Can I rely on online product information for allergens?
Check the packaging of the product you’ve bought too. Albert Heijn says ingredients and allergy information can change, so a product page you looked at earlier isn’t definitive for the pack you have.