Who are these choices relevant to?

Everyday breakfast eaters

You want to eat a currant bun with a savoury topping and are looking for a pack you’ll use up. Check both the number of buns and their size.

People stocking up

You’re buying enough for several breakfasts. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that certain packs can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.

Label-conscious shoppers

You want to know what ingredients and allergens are in the bun itself before adding a topping. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn variants described here list wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Always check the label on the exact pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by considering how many buns you can use and store. Then compare the labels of products that are the right size for your breakfast.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Number and size Check how many buns are in the pack and whether they’re standard or mini. If I eat one bun every day, I want to choose a size that suits my breakfast without ending up with leftover buns. Around 36% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable portion size.
Storage and freezing Check whether you can freeze the buns and how long the pack says they can be kept. If you’re stocking up for several mornings, you’ll want to store the remaining buns without losing sight of the instructions. For around 29% of consumers, convenient storage is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens For the exact product variant, check both the ingredients list and any ‘contains’ or ‘may contain’ statements. Even with a savoury topping, I still want to know what’s in the bun before I eat it. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 21% of consumers.
Fibre and product type Compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether the pack actually describes the product as wholemeal. If I’m looking specifically for a wholemeal product, I want to see that confirmed on the label rather than guessing from its colour. Around 14% of consumers give this product type top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Counting mini buns as standard portions

    A pack with more buns doesn’t necessarily provide the same number of breakfast portions if the buns are smaller.

    Check the size as well as the number of buns, and choose based on how much you want to eat at breakfast.

  • Assuming all currant buns are wholemeal

    A white currant bun and a product labelled as wholemeal are different product types. The word ‘mini’ doesn’t tell you whether it’s wholemeal either.

    Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the exact pack and, if you wish, compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Forgetting to check the bun for allergens

    A savoury topping doesn’t change the ingredients or allergens in the currant bun itself.

    Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

  • Assuming the baker’s salt is iodised

    The Dutch agreement on baker’s salt, described by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, encourages the use of iodised salt. That doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in a particular currant bun.

    If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients list.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers currant buns with raisins in packs of different sizes.

  • For the six-bun variant described here, Albert Heijn provides the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information, as well as freezing instructions.
  • Check the information on the pack you buy; Albert Heijn notes that product information may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells a six-pack of white currant buns with raisins, with product information per 100 g and per portion.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for checking the ingredients and nutritional values of this variant.
  • The wholemeal mini variant shown previously isn’t a regular option if you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal currant bun.

PLUS

PLUS offers currant buns in packs of six and eight, as well as a mini variant.

  • For the eight-bun variant described here, PLUS says it can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month.
  • A mini bun isn’t necessarily the same breakfast portion as a standard bun.

ALDI

ALDI describes a six-pack of currant buns with raisins as wheat buns containing raisins and currants.

  • The product type and number of buns are clearly stated.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl offers currant buns, as well as mini wholemeal raisin buns.

  • The mini wholemeal raisin bun is a separate product type for anyone looking for that option.
  • Don’t automatically treat that raisin bun as a wholemeal currant bun; check the product name and label on the pack you choose.

Currant buns at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does it matter whether I buy standard or mini currant buns?

Yes, if you want to work out how many breakfast portions you’ll get. A mini bun isn’t necessarily the same size as a standard bun, so check both the size of the buns and the number in the pack.

Can I freeze currant buns for several breakfasts?

You can freeze them if the manufacturer says the pack is suitable for freezing. For the variant described here, Albert Heijn says to freeze it on the day of purchase. PLUS also says its eight-bun variant can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. Follow the instructions on your own pack.

What should I check if I want to know whether a currant bun contains milk or gluten?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn variants described here list wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Also check for any ‘may contain’ statements: these don’t mean that the ingredient is part of the recipe.

How can I tell whether a currant bun is wholemeal?

Check whether the exact pack describes the product as wholemeal. The colour of the bun, the presence of currants or raisins and the word ‘mini’ don’t confirm this. To compare nutritional values, you can also check the fibre per 100 g.