Who is this combination for?

Hosts who want to serve dark chocolate

With a separate bar, you can choose the cocoa percentage to complement the flavour of the currants and raisins in the buns.

Hosts who want to serve smaller portions

Mini buns or regular buns cut into pieces are an option for a standing drinks party. Check which sizes are available in advance.

Hosts who need to cater for allergies

You’ll need to check the ingredients of the buns and the chocolate separately before serving them together.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what kind of chocolate flavour and portion size you want to serve. Then check the information on both packs: the cocoa percentage doesn’t tell you which allergens are present in the combination.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
Dark chocolate flavour Check the cocoa percentage and ingredients of the individual bar. Albert Heijn lists Delicata as containing 85% cocoa. If you want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour alongside the currant bun, choose a chocolate to suit your guests first; this flavour is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Easy-to-eat portions Check the size, number of buns and current availability of mini versions. For a standing drinks party, I want to be able to hand out a bite without serving large buns to each person; portion size takes priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the labels on both products, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to assess both items before serving; this check comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means a ready-made chocolate currant bun

    The search term doesn’t tell you whether the chocolate is already in or on the bun. Dark chocolate bars and currant buns are separate products.

    Choose both items separately, or ask a bakery about the ingredients in any chocolate version it sells.

  • Looking only at the cocoa percentage

    A high cocoa percentage doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the chocolate or the bun. Ingredients also vary from product to product.

    Check both labels before serving the snack to guests with allergies.

  • Counting on one specific mini version being available

    Jumbo lists its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns as no longer part of its online range. The size you want may therefore affect your serving plans.

    Check current availability and consider cutting regular buns into pieces.

  • Inferring iodine content from the term ‘baker’s salt’

    The name of an ingredient alone isn’t enough to establish the iodine content of a particular currant bun.

    If iodine is relevant to your choice, check the information on the packaging or ask the manufacturer for clarification.

Brands to consider

These brands offer different options for buns, dark chocolate or both. Always check the specific product you want to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists packs of six raisin and currant buns, as well as dark chocolate bars with different cocoa percentages.

  • You can choose the bun and chocolate separately.
  • The mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are listed as no longer part of the online range.

Albert Heijn

The Delicata bar with 85% cocoa is an option for the chocolate.

  • The cocoa percentage and ingredients are listed for this bar.
  • The bar isn’t a ready-made chocolate currant bun, so choose the bun separately.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in packs of six.

  • According to the product information, you can freeze these buns at home on the day you buy them and should use them within one month.
  • The buns listed contain wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Check the full label if allergens are a concern.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The number of buns in each pack is clear.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before pairing them with chocolate.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and smaller raisin bun varieties as possible sizes for a drinks party.

  • Different sizes give you a choice of portion sizes.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and current availability for each pack you choose.

Dark chocolate to serve with currant buns

These bars are options for the separate chocolate element of a birthday drinks party. Buy the currant buns separately and check the information on both packs before serving them together.

Lindt Excellence 85% cocoa dark chocolate, 100 g

Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 100 g

For anyone who wants to serve a bar with 85% cocoa separately alongside currant buns. The pack contains 100 g of chocolate; the buns are sold separately.

Before serving, check the allergen information on both the bar and the currant buns.

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Lindt Excellence 78% cocoa, 100 g

Lindt Excellence 78% Cocoa, 100 g

For anyone who wants to offer chocolate with 78% cocoa separately alongside currant buns. This pack contains 100 g; the currant buns aren’t included.

Check the allergen information for both products if you need to cater for guests who have to avoid certain ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the dark chocolate have to be inside the currant bun?

No, you can serve dark chocolate separately alongside a currant bun. If you want to buy a ready-made version, check the packaging to make sure chocolate is actually part of the product.

What size works well for a standing birthday drinks party?

Mini buns or regular buns cut into pieces make it easy to serve small portions. Check whether mini versions are available before planning your party around them. If you want to serve smaller bites, a giant raisin bun will need to be cut up.

Where can I find allergen information for loose buns?

Ask the seller for allergen information before buying unwrapped buns. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must be provided to consumers in another way for unpackaged food; for prepacked products, it appears on the label. Check the chocolate separately too.

Does a higher cocoa percentage make this party snack healthier?

No, the cocoa percentage alone doesn’t tell you that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that chocolate contains calories and saturated fat. Choose a bar for the flavour you want, and check the nutritional information if it matters to your decision.

How can I tell whether currant buns contain iodine?

Check the ingredients information for the specific buns rather than trying to infer the iodine content from the product category. If the salt used isn’t clearly specified and this affects your choice, ask the manufacturer for clarification.