Who is this choice relevant to?

If you only have a currant bun now and then

If you want one bun with your coffee, a multipack may contain more than you need at the time. So compare the number of buns, their size and the storage instructions.

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

If you’d like a currant bun made with wholemeal flour, look specifically for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than products made with white flour.

If you need to check ingredients or allergens

If you have an allergy or specific dietary requirements, the information on the packaging you choose matters more than the general product name. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the current label.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether portion size, the type of grain, a traditional bread-style bun or the ingredients matter most to you. Then compare the exact pack you’re thinking of buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size and storage Compare the number of buns, their size and any freezing instructions on the packaging. If I only have one bun with my coffee now and then, I don’t want to be left with a pack I can’t use in time. For around 31% of consumers, finding a suitable portion size and storage option is the top priority.
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutritional information. If I mainly want a wholemeal bun, the type of grain determines my choice, even if another bun comes in more convenient packaging. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this fibre-focused choice.
Traditional bread-style bun Read the product description and choose between a standard, mini or giant bun. With coffee and cake, I sometimes mainly want a soft bun with raisins and currants, in a size that suits the occasion. This traditional bread style is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack. If buying loose buns, ask for allergen information before you buy. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular bun before I eat it. For around 19% of consumers, this check is the first condition when choosing.

Common mistakes

  • Expecting to buy a single currant bun

    The shop-bought options mentioned come in packs of several buns. If you want one bun with your coffee, you’ll have the rest of the pack left over.

    Compare the number of buns and their size. If you want to spread out your supply, follow the freezing instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.

    A pack you can’t use or store in time may go to waste.

  • Assuming currant buns are wholemeal

    Jumbo describes its standard pack of six raisin and currant buns as made with white wheat. So the word ‘currant’ in the name doesn’t mean the bun is made with wholemeal flour.

    Look specifically for wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the options you’re considering.

  • Relying on an old online product description

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. If you have an allergy, check the information for the bun you’re buying and eating.

    Read the current label on the exact pack. If you’re buying loose currant buns, ask for allergen information before you buy.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online category for currant buns and muesli buns, including raisin and currant buns and options in other sizes.

  • You can compare pack sizes and bun sizes across the range.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the packaging you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white-wheat raisin and currant buns in packs of six, and wholemeal mini raisin and currant buns in packs of nine.

  • These two options let you compare white wheat with a wholemeal mini size.
  • The 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g quoted by Jumbo applies to the standard option, not necessarily the mini buns.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in its fresh-from-the-oven range and provides separate ingredient and allergen information for fresh bread.

  • When shopping in store, you can check the information for the relevant freshly baked product.
  • Check which ingredient and allergen information applies to the specific bun.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six, and larger raisin buns in packs of four.

  • The options listed give you a choice between a standard bun and a larger raisin bun.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the product you choose.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six, a longer-lasting option in packs of eight, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and giant buns in packs of four.

  • The different sizes make it easier to choose a portion and a pack for several coffee breaks.
  • PLUS says its longer-lasting pack of eight can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other options.

Bolletje

Bolletje sells products including rusks, crackers, biscuits and snacks: other options if you’re looking for something to have with your coffee.

  • You can consider these product types separately if you’re not specifically looking for a currant bun.
  • A cracker, rusk or snack bar isn’t a currant bun, so compare the portion size and ingredients of the product you actually choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy a single currant bun for one coffee break?

Don’t assume you can buy a bun individually: the shop-bought options mentioned are sold in packs of four, six, eight or nine. If you only want one, compare the bun size and number in the pack, and check whether the pack can be frozen.

When should I choose a wholemeal currant bun?

Choose an option clearly labelled wholemeal if the type of grain and fibre content are your priorities. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products contain more fibre than products made with white flour. Also compare the nutritional information and portion size of the exact buns you’re considering.

Can I freeze currant buns?

Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. PLUS says its longer-lasting pack of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month. This isn’t a general instruction for all currant buns.

Is an online product description enough if I have an allergy?

No. Check the allergen information for the exact bun before you eat it. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. If you’re buying loose buns, ask for allergen information before you buy.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’. If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients on the specific pack or ask the manufacturer.