For a pronounced cocoa flavour, choose a currant bun with a separate piece of dark chocolate. That way, you can check the cocoa percentage and ingredients of the chocolate bar. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the terms ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ do not have a legally defined cocoa percentage. Choose a wholemeal currant bun if fibre matters, or a regular one for a simple base. If you’re serving guests, check the allergens on both packets.
You want to serve currant buns with a separate topping or dip, so you can choose the dark chocolate to go with them. Compare the cocoa percentage on the bar: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the terms ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ don’t indicate how much cocoa it contains.
You’re looking for a wholemeal base for your barbecue platter. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its Extra-long-lasting wholemeal raisin and currant buns; Jumbo lists 2.8 g per 100 g for its regular raisin and currant buns. Compare the ingredients too, and consider the portion you’ll be serving.
Before serving, you need to check what’s in both the currant buns and the chocolate. The varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include wheat and milk; product packaging may also warn that traces of other allergens could be present.
First decide how strong you want the cocoa flavour to be. Then choose a currant bun that suits your plans, and check the ingredients of both products before serving them to guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa flavour | Compare the stated cocoa percentage and ingredients of the separate chocolate bar; don’t rely on ‘extra bitter’ alone. | If I want a pronounced cocoa flavour, I want to choose the chocolate myself rather than rely on a flavour description. For around 45% of consumers, having this control over the cocoa flavour comes first. |
| Preparation and sharing | Check how many buns are in the pack and follow the storage or freezing advice for your chosen variety. | For a barbecue platter, I want to be able to shop in advance and divide the buns up easily. Around 33% of consumers place the greatest importance on this kind of convenience. |
| Fibre and ingredients | Compare fibre per 100 g and read the allergen information on both the buns and the chocolate. | When I’m buying for guests, I want to know which ingredients I’m serving and whether a wholemeal option suits my needs. Around 22% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
A description in a search result doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in the currant bun or how much cocoa any chocolate it contains has.
Read the bun’s ingredients. If you want to choose the cocoa flavour yourself, pick a separate dark chocolate bar and check the percentage on the packaging.
The cocoa percentage can help you choose a flavour, but on its own it doesn’t tell you whether the combination suits someone’s dietary preferences.
Choose chocolate for its flavour, and compare the nutritional information and portion size on the packaging.
The currant buns described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk. Some packaging also warns that traces of other allergens may be present; you should check the chocolate separately too.
Before buying, read the latest allergen information for both products and take your guests’ needs into account.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the product category alone won’t tell you whether a particular bun contains it.
Read the ingredients on the packaging, or ask your baker which salt they use if that information matters to your choice.
Its Extra-long-lasting wholemeal raisin and currant buns are worth comparing if you’re looking for a wholemeal base or want to shop in advance.
Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns make a simple base for adding your own dark chocolate.
PLUS offers currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-lasting variety in a pack of eight, so you can choose a size that suits your barbecue plans.
ALDI describes its six-pack of raisin and currant buns as a base for a topping of your choice.
Lidl describes six-packs of currant buns and separate Way To Go chocolate bars, including a dark variety.
Read the ingredients of the specific currant bun; the word ‘dark’ in a search term isn’t enough. If you want to choose the cocoa percentage yourself, pair a currant bun with a separate dark chocolate bar and check its packaging.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the terms ‘bitter’ and ‘extra bitter’ don’t have a legally defined cocoa percentage. So check the percentage stated on the chocolate you choose.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients of the currant bun you choose, or ask the baker which salt they use if you want to know.
Yes, as long as you follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. PLUS says its longer-lasting pack of eight can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other varieties, check the instructions on the packaging.
