Who is this choice relevant to?

Dark chocolate lovers

You’re looking for a pronounced cocoa flavour for Valentine’s Day and want to check the cocoa content, rather than relying on dark packaging or a product name.

Shoppers who check ingredients

Before sharing or giving your gift, you want to know which ingredients and allergens are in both the currant bun and any chocolate you’re serving with it.

Shoppers who like to plan ahead

You’re looking for currant buns for a Valentine’s Day breakfast or snack, and want to know where to buy them and what the packaging says about storage.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the currant bun itself should contain chocolate or whether you’d prefer to choose dark chocolate separately. Then check the ingredients of both products and the storage instructions relevant to your purchase.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Look for cocoa or chocolate in the bun’s ingredients list. If you choose chocolate separately, check the cocoa content on its packaging. If I want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, I want to know where it comes from. For around 33% of consumers, being able to check the cocoa content is a priority.
Ingredients and allergens Check the latest ingredients list and warnings about possible cross-contamination for both the bun and the chocolate. If I’m giving a gift to someone with an allergy, I want to check both packages before combining them. For around 42% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority.
Buying and storing Check whether you need to buy the currant buns in store, and follow the storage or freezing instructions for the product you choose. If I’m planning a Valentine’s Day breakfast, I want to know whether I can buy the buns in advance. For around 25% of consumers, convenience is the biggest consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means the currant bun contains chocolate

    The ingredients lists for Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen and PLUS Krentenbollen describe plain raisin and currant buns, with no cocoa or chocolate listed as an ingredient.

    Check the bun’s ingredients list. If you want a specific cocoa content, look at the information on a chocolate bar you’ve chosen separately; it doesn’t apply to the bun.

  • Checking only the currant bun’s allergens

    If you’re pairing a currant bun with chocolate, the ingredients and allergens in both products matter. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns listed contain, among other things, wheat and milk.

    If you’re giving them as a gift, ask about any relevant allergies and check both products’ latest labels before buying, including any warnings about possible cross-contamination.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers aren’t required to use it. So Jumbo listing baker’s salt for a particular currant bun doesn’t tell you anything about other buns.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list or ask the baker about unwrapped buns.

  • Taking a store listing as confirmation of stock

    ALDI and Lidl list the currant buns mentioned here as in-store products. A product listing doesn’t tell you what’s available at a particular branch when you visit.

    Check availability at your local store, and read the packaging there before planning to serve the buns at a specific time.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

A useful option if you want to check the ingredients of a plain raisin and currant bun in advance.

  • For its Rozijnen Krentenbollen 6 stuks, Jumbo lists, among other things, baker’s salt, 29,6% raisins and 6,1% currants.
  • This product’s ingredients list doesn’t include cocoa or chocolate, so choose a chocolate component separately if you want that flavour.

PLUS

Worth considering if you want to buy plain currant buns in advance and take the storage instructions into account.

  • PLUS says you can freeze its Krentenbollen at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month.
  • The product described isn’t a currant bun with dark chocolate; check the latest ingredients and allergen information too.

Albert Heijn

An option for looking at currant buns alongside a separate bar of dark chocolate.

  • Albert Heijn lists Lindt Excellence 90% dark chocolate as containing at least 90% cocoa.
  • That information applies to the Lindt bar, not to the currant buns in the range. Check both packages when you buy them.

ALDI

An in-store option for plain raisin and currant buns.

  • ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six as an in-store product.
  • Check the label in store if the exact ingredients or a chocolate component matter to your choice.

Lidl

Worth considering if you want to buy currant buns while shopping and choose dark chocolate separately.

  • Lidl lists bags of six currant buns as an in-store product and also includes a dark chocolate bar in its Way To Go range.
  • The separate bar doesn’t make the currant buns a chocolate product. Check the cocoa content on the bar if that matters to you.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether a currant bun contains dark chocolate?

Check whether cocoa or chocolate appears in the currant bun’s ingredients list. The Jumbo and PLUS buns described are plain raisin and currant buns; the claim of at least 90% cocoa at Albert Heijn refers to a separate Lindt bar.

Does baker’s salt mean currant buns always contain iodine?

No, baker’s salt isn’t always used. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, baker’s salt contains iodine, but bakers don’t have to use it. For packaged currant buns, check the ingredients list; for unwrapped buns, ask the baker.

What should I check if I’m giving currant buns and chocolate as a gift?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on both the currant bun and the chocolate, and ask the recipient about any relevant allergies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the required allergen information on labels for prepacked foods; also look for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.

Can I buy currant buns in advance for Valentine’s Day?

It depends on the storage instructions for the product you choose. PLUS says you can freeze its Krentenbollen at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.