Choose a sourdough currant bun if an explicitly listed sourdough starter is your main priority, not because the name tells you anything about its fibre, sugar or gluten content. If currant buns are a regular choice, compare the flour, nutritional information per bun and portion size. For school or childcare, check the current label and the setting’s allergy policy too.
You want to see sourdough starter listed in the ingredients. Bakkerij Miche’s sourdough currant bun also lists wheat flour, baker’s yeast and gluten, so the name alone won’t tell you which flour has been used or which allergens are present.
You want to compare the flour, fibre, sugar, salt and bun size. The Voedingscentrum lists wholemeal bread, among other things, as a snack for children. Compare the nutritional information for a currant bun per 100 g and per portion.
You’re looking for a bun that’s easy to pack, but you also need to know exactly what’s in it. Check the current allergen information and ask about the school or childcare setting’s policy.
Start with your main reason for buying currant buns: sourdough starter, the ingredients for a regular snack, allergens or a manageable portion size. Then check the other details on the packaging of the bun you actually choose.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flour and nutritional information | Compare the type of flour, fibre, sugar and salt per 100 g and per bun; bear in mind that portion sizes can vary. | If a currant bun is a regular snack, I want to know what I’m giving per bun and how it compares with a wholemeal option. This is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and check the school or childcare setting’s policy too. | When packing a snack for school, I want to be sure which ingredients the product contains and what’s allowed there. Around 27% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Sourdough starter | Look for sourdough starter in the ingredients list, and check which flour and any other raising agents are listed too. | I’m specifically looking for a currant bun made with sourdough starter and don’t want to rely on an artisan-sounding name. This is the main reason for around 20% of consumers’ choice. |
| Portion size and storage | Check the weight per bun, the number of buns and the storage or defrosting instructions. | For a small snack or a supply for several occasions, I want a suitable size without awkward storage instructions. This matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
As well as sourdough starter, Bakkerij Miche’s sourdough currant bun lists wheat flour, baker’s yeast and gluten. So the preparation method doesn’t replace checking the type of flour, nutritional information or allergens.
Use sourdough starter as one of your selection criteria, and check the label of the variety you choose for everything else.
The Voedingscentrum lists a slice of wholemeal bread as a snack for children. For an average currant bun, it gives 15.9 g of sugar and 2 g of fibre per 50 g bun. These figures don’t apply to every bun or every wholemeal alternative.
If it’s a regular snack, check the type of flour and compare the nutritional information for similar-sized portions.
Albert Heijn states that product information can change. Jumbo also notes that cross-contamination cannot be ruled out for certain products packaged in store.
Check the current packaging every time you buy. For unpackaged buns, ask about the specific product and check the school or childcare setting’s policy before packing it.
Bakkerij Miche’s sourdough variety is sold as a pack of 40 frozen buns, each weighing 90 g. According to the retailer, the buns must not be refrozen once defrosted.
Make sure the size, freezer space and preparation steps suit the number of buns you’ll actually use.
The products listed differ in their preparation descriptions, sizes and available label information. A recipe isn’t a shop-bought product, and information about one variety doesn’t automatically apply to other products from the same brand.
The Sourdough Currant Bun is sold through a food-service retailer as a pack of 40 frozen buns, each weighing 90 g.
Albert Heijn has a product page for regular raisin and currant buns, as well as a recipe for wholemeal currant buns.
Jumbo’s Raisin and Currant Buns come in a standard pack of six white wheat buns.
Lidl describes a pack of six currant buns which, according to the product page, is only available in store.
PLUS lists, among other things, a long-life pack containing eight currant buns.
You can’t tell from the term ‘sourdough’. Bakkerij Miche’s Sourdough Currant Bun lists wheat flour and gluten from wheat. For any other bun, check the allergen information for the exact product.
Compare the type of flour, portion size and nutritional information with the other snacks you’re considering. The Voedingscentrum lists fruit and a slice of wholemeal bread, among other things, as snacks for children. A sourdough description won’t tell you how much fibre or sugar a currant bun contains.
Read the current allergen information and ask about the school or childcare setting’s policy. The Jumbo Raisin and Currant Buns reviewed list gluten, milk and wheat. Don’t assume another product, or a later purchase, will have the same ingredients.
No, don’t assume this applies to every product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be used in bakery products. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its regular currant buns, while the ingredients for the Bakkerij Miche variety mentioned above list sea salt. So check the ingredients of the bun you choose.
Follow the storage advice for the specific product. Albert Heijn says its regular currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within a month. According to the retailer, Bakkerij Miche’s frozen buns must not be refrozen once defrosted.
