Who is this choice for?

If you’re looking for a familiar, soft bun

If you prefer the familiar white currant bun, you can choose one and compare its fibre content with a wholemeal version.

If you want currants and raisins with more fibre

You’re looking for a currant bun that demonstrably contains wholemeal flour, and comparing its fibre per 100 g with that of a white version.

If you want to share your snack

For a film night with a group, the number of buns per bag, portion size and storage advice all matter.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the type of flour and the fibre per 100 g. Then choose a size that’s easy to take with you and share, and check the current label before buying.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Type of flour and fibre Check the description—white, brown or wholemeal—and compare the fibre per 100 g. The presence of wholemeal flour in the ingredients list doesn’t automatically make a bun fully wholemeal. I want to keep my currant bun as a sweet snack, but I’m also looking for wholemeal flour and more fibre. This combination is a priority for around 45% of consumers.
Size and sharing Compare the number of buns, the weight of each bun if stated, and the storage advice. If I want to share buns during a film night, smaller portions may be a better fit. Around 33% of consumers say size and convenience are the main factors in their choice.
Familiar white bun Check the product description, fibre per 100 g and allergens on the pack you choose. I’m mainly looking for a familiar, soft white currant bun for my group. This familiar option is the most important factor for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a dark bun or the name ‘multigrain’ means it’s wholemeal

    Colour and product name alone don’t tell you whether a bread roll is fully wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Bakery Centre, bread must be labelled as white, brown or wholemeal.

    Check the description and compare the nutritional information per 100 g too. A multigrain bun isn’t automatically a currant bun, either.

  • Assuming every currant bun is made with baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The presence of iodised salt therefore varies from product to product.

    For packaged buns, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unpackaged bread, ask which salt has been used.

  • Judging mini buns by their size alone

    A smaller bun doesn’t automatically change the ingredients per 100 g. The PLUS mini currant and raisin buns tested are white wheat buns with 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g.

    Use the number of buns to decide how you want to share them; compare the product description and nutritional information to check what they contain.

  • Checking allergens only after you’ve bought them

    The currant buns tested list wheat and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients; other allergens may also be listed, depending on the product.

    Read the allergen information on the current packaging, especially if someone you’re sharing with needs to avoid certain ingredients.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The white currant bun tested and the version with wholemeal wheat and rye flour make it possible to compare flour types and fibre content.

  • Albert Heijn lists 2.9 g and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for these products.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack you choose.

Jumbo

Worth considering if you want to compare standard, mini and extra-large versions by pack size.

  • Jumbo lists packs of six standard raisin and currant buns, nine mini raisin buns made with butter, and four extra-large raisin buns.
  • Check the current product description and ingredients for each version you choose; size alone tells you nothing about fibre content.

PLUS

The standard and mini currant buns can be compared with a separate wholemeal multigrain bun.

  • PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g for the standard currant buns tested, 3.2 g for the mini version and 7.8 g for the wholemeal multigrain bun.
  • The multigrain bun isn’t a currant bun. Check the allergens for each version separately.

ALDI

An option to look at if you’re after a bag of six raisin and currant buns.

  • ALDI describes the buns tested as soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • Check the label and availability of the pack you choose in store.

Lidl

Worth considering if the main difference you’re interested in is between standard and mini buns.

  • Lidl lists bags of six standard currant buns or nine mini raisin and currant buns.
  • Read the nutritional information and allergen details on the pack in store before choosing a version.

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Frequently asked questions

Are all currant buns made with iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume they are: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. For packaged currant buns, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask if you’re buying unpackaged bread.

How can I recognise a fully wholemeal currant bun?

Look for the product description ‘wholemeal’, then read the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Bakery Centre, bread must be labelled as white, brown or wholemeal; a dark colour or the name ‘multigrain’ is no substitute.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Always check the allergen information on the specific pack. The white buns and wholemeal versions tested list wheat and cereals containing gluten; other listed allergens vary by product.

Can I keep leftover currant buns for another film night?

Follow the storage advice on the pack of buns you’ve chosen. For some versions tested, Albert Heijn and PLUS say they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; check whether that advice applies to your pack.