Who are these options for?

Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre

You want to compare options based on clear wholemeal labelling and fibre per 100 g, rather than the colour of the bun. Product information from Albert Heijn and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre can help you do that.

Planning weekday breakfasts

You’re buying several breakfasts’ worth at once and want to know how many buns are in the bag and whether you can freeze them. Follow the instructions for the product you buy.

Checking ingredients and allergens

You check the ingredients and allergens for the exact option before buying. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists ingredients such as cereals containing gluten and milk; additional allergens vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether cocoa, fibre, easy storage, a suitable bag size or the ingredients matter most to you. Then compare the information on the packaging of the specific currant bun.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Look for clear wholemeal labelling and compare the fibre per 100 g of the exact options. If I mainly want to keep an eye on fibre, labelling on the pack tells me more than the colour of the bun. This would be the top buying priority for around 33% of consumers.
Storage and freezing Check whether the product can be frozen at home and how long the packaging says it can be kept afterwards. For several weekday breakfasts, I want to be able to store buns without having to buy a new bag each time. This would be the main priority for around 27% of consumers.
Suitable bag size Check how many buns are in the bag and choose a size that matches how many you’ll use. The bag should suit the number of breakfasts I’m planning, so I don’t end up with buns left over. Around 20% of consumers would put bag size first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for your chosen option, including any ‘may contain’ statements. If certain ingredients are a concern for me, I need to be able to check the exact packaging before I choose. For around 20% of consumers, this would be their main priority.

If you’re specifically after a cocoa flavour, treat cocoa as a separate consideration: check whether it’s listed as an ingredient on the packaging, and look there for any stated cocoa content. Don’t infer it from the word ‘dark’.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun is wholemeal

    Fibre values vary between specific options: Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g per 100 g for its wholemeal option, compared with 2.8 g for a standard Jumbo option and 3.3 g for the standard PLUS options reviewed.

    Compare the wholemeal labelling, ingredients and fibre per 100 g of the products you’re actually considering.

  • Taking ‘dark’ as proof that it contains cocoa

    A flavour description doesn’t tell you which ingredients a specific currant bun contains or how much cocoa is in it.

    Check whether cocoa is listed in the ingredients. Only assume a particular cocoa content if it’s stated for the product.

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    A pack with more buns isn’t convenient if you can’t use them in time. The product information reviewed for certain Albert Heijn and PLUS options includes instructions for freezing them at home.

    Choose a bag size that suits how many you’ll use, and follow the freezing and storage instructions on the packaging you choose.

    Buns that you don’t use or store in time can contribute to food waste.

  • Guessing the type of salt from the product name

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt is in the ingredients. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal option reviewed lists iodised salt.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients of the exact option and ask the manufacturer for clarification if the labelling isn’t clear.

Brands compared

These brands give you a starting point for comparing specific currant buns by packaging, ingredients and nutritional information. The features listed apply to the options described.

Albert Heijn

Alongside standard options, Albert Heijn describes a wholemeal version of its AH Extra lang lekker raisin currant buns.

  • For this wholemeal option, Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
  • Check the current ingredients, storage instructions and availability of the specific pack.

Jumbo

The Jumbo raisin currant buns described are a standard option in a pack of six.

  • For this option, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g and provides ingredients and allergen information.
  • Check the current label for wheat, milk and any other listed allergens.

PLUS

PLUS describes standard currant buns in packs of six and eight.

  • The options reviewed list 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g, and the product information also includes storage instructions.
  • Check the pack you choose for ingredients, allergens and freezing instructions.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns sold in-store in bags of six.

  • A pack of six gives you a clear reference point for comparing the bag size with how many you’ll use.
  • Check the label on the bag you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

ALDI

ALDI describes raisin currant buns in a pack of six as part of its daily fresh range.

  • The stated pack size can help you plan how many breakfasts you’ll need.
  • In-store, check the label on the specific pack for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a currant bun automatically wholemeal?

No, the product name doesn’t confirm that a currant bun is wholemeal. Check the product description and ingredients for clear confirmation, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for fibre content.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Always check the label for the exact option. The Jumbo and PLUS products described list wheat or other cereals containing gluten, as well as milk; the Albert Heijn wholemeal option reviewed also lists cereals containing gluten and milk. Check for any additional allergens and ‘may contain’ statements too.

Can I freeze currant buns for later weekdays?

For the Albert Heijn and PLUS options reviewed, the product information says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Follow the instructions on the packaging of the option you buy; don’t assume the same time limit applies to other currant buns.