Who is this relevant to?

Dark chocolate lovers

You’re looking for a pronounced cocoa flavour in a currant bun. Check the ingredients and, if it matters to your choice, look for a stated cocoa percentage rather than relying on the word ‘dark’.

Anyone sharing currant buns during a film

Choose a pack that suits the number of people and check the storage advice in case you have any buns left over. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS shows that pack sizes vary between products.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients and allergens

Read the latest ingredients and allergen information before buying. This matters for plain currant buns too; a chocolate version may have a different recipe.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want cocoa in the currant bun itself. If a plain currant bun with chocolate on the side would also suit you, you can then check the pack and label of both products.

Currant bun with cocoa or chocolate

Choose this if: you want the chocolate flavour in the currant bun itself and cocoa or chocolate appears in the latest ingredients list.

Bear in mind: the word ‘dark’ on its own doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage.

Plain currant bun with dark chocolate on the side

Choose this if: you want to decide for yourself which chocolate to serve with the currant bun.

Bear in mind: you’ll be choosing two separate products, so you’ll need to check the ingredients of both.

Plain currant bun

Choose this if: soft buns with currants or raisins matter more to you than a cocoa flavour.

Bear in mind: this option won’t give you chocolate in the bun.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Cocoa flavour Look for cocoa, cocoa powder or chocolate in the ingredients. Compare cocoa percentages only if they’re stated for the products you’re considering. I want chocolate in the currant bun itself, not just a dark appearance; for around 50% of consumers, a clearly identifiable cocoa flavour comes first.
Sharing and storage Compare the number of buns in each pack and follow the storage or freezing advice for that product. When we’re watching a film with several people, I want a pack that’s the right size, without unnecessary leftovers; for around 30% of consumers, sharing and storage matter most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings about cross-contamination. If I have an allergy, I want to check the label before anyone else shares the food; around 20% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘dark’ as proof of a high cocoa content

    A product name or dark-coloured wrapper doesn’t tell you whether a currant bun contains cocoa.

    Check the latest ingredients list. If the cocoa percentage matters to your choice, look for a percentage stated for that particular product.

  • Mistaking a plain currant bun for a chocolate version

    The ingredients lists for the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns we checked don’t mention cocoa or chocolate.

    Choose between a currant bun with cocoa listed in the ingredients and a plain currant bun served with chocolate on the side.

    With the second option, you’ll also need to choose and buy the chocolate separately.

  • Relying on an old product description for allergen information

    The ingredients in the pack you buy are what matter. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

    Check the latest ingredients and allergen information every time you buy, including any warnings about cross-contamination.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers currant, raisin and muesli buns in a range of pack sizes.

  • The category page makes it easy to compare pack sizes.
  • Check the ingredients of a specific product before assuming it contains cocoa.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for its pack of 6 raisin and currant buns.

  • The product information helps you compare ingredients and nutritional values.
  • This product’s ingredients list doesn’t mention cocoa or chocolate.

PLUS

PLUS gives details for its bag of 6 currant buns, including ingredients, allergens, nutritional information and freezing advice.

  • For this product, PLUS says you can freeze the buns on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • This product’s ingredients list doesn’t mention cocoa or chocolate.

Lidl

Lidl describes a bag of 6 currant buns.

  • The number of buns in each bag helps you plan for a film night.
  • If you want cocoa in the bun, check the ingredients on the pack you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of 6 raisin and currant buns.

  • The pack size helps you work out how many bags you’ll need.
  • Check the ingredients on the pack you choose before expecting a cocoa flavour.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a currant bun contains cocoa?

Check whether cocoa, cocoa powder or chocolate appears in the ingredients list of the currant bun you’ve chosen. Don’t rely on the word ‘dark’ in the name; compare cocoa percentages only when one is stated for the product.

Would a plain currant bun go with dark chocolate for a film night?

Yes, if you want to choose and serve the chocolate separately, but that doesn’t make the bun itself a chocolate currant bun. The ingredients lists for the Jumbo and PLUS products we checked don’t mention cocoa or chocolate.

Should I check allergens in plain currant buns too?

Yes, read the label on the pack you buy. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists ingredients including wheat and milk; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Follow the advice for the product you’ve chosen. PLUS says its bag of 6 currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; don’t automatically apply that advice to other products.

Can I assume that every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that every currant bun uses the same type of salt. Check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen or ask the manufacturer what salt it uses if this matters to your choice.