For a strictly sugar-free Easter breakfast, the standard currant buns from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS mentioned here are not suitable: according to their product information, they contain 24.0 to 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is not an absolute requirement, compare the fibre and sugar content per 100 g in wholemeal and standard currant buns, and check the allergens and serving sizes on the packaging before serving them to your guests.
You’re looking for currant buns for Easter breakfast and don’t want ‘no added sugars’ to be mistaken for ‘sugar-free’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that a sugar-free claim refers to the sugar in the product.
You want to serve currant buns and compare wholemeal flour and fibre, without overlooking the sugars. For example, according to Albert Heijn, the wholemeal AH Extra lang lekker variant lists both 6.1 g of fibre and 25 g of sugars per 100 g.
You’re buying for several people and want to match the number of buns and serving sizes to your group. If allergens or the type of salt matter, check the information on the exact pack before serving the currant buns.
First, decide whether sugar-free is an absolute requirement. Only then can you weigh up fibre, ingredients and serving sizes.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free | Check the exact claim and the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g; don’t confuse sugar-free with no added sugars. | If sugar-free is a must for my Easter breakfast, I don’t want to rely on a search term or the front of the pack. For around 33% of consumers, checking this claim is the top priority. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g, as well as the sugars and added sugars. | I’d rather choose based on the grain and fibre, but I also want to know how much sugar the currant bun contains. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this nutritional profile. |
| Allergens and salt | Check the allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact pack; check the ingredients if iodised salt matters. | When I’m buying for someone with a food allergy, the pack I choose needs to suit their dietary needs. For around 20% of consumers, checking the ingredients is the top priority. |
| Servings and storage | Compare the number of buns and the weight of each one; follow the product’s storage instructions if freezing. | For an Easter brunch, I want to serve enough buns without buying more than I need. For around 20% of consumers, this practical planning matters most. |
According to their product information, the standard variants from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain 24.0 to 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g. A search term tells you nothing about the nutritional value of the currant bun you’re buying.
If you have a strict sugar-free requirement, check both the claim and the ‘of which sugars’ row on the current packaging.
According to Albert Heijn, the wholemeal AH Extra lang lekker variant lists 6.1 g of fibre, but also 25 g of sugars per 100 g. So choosing wholemeal answers a different question from choosing sugar-free.
Compare fibre and sugars separately if both matter to your purchase.
Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary between variants. A familiar product name is no substitute for checking the allergen information on the packaging.
Before serving, check the allergen information and ‘may contain’ warning on the buns you’ve actually bought.
Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt in its wholemeal variant. A listing that only says ‘baker’s salt’ doesn’t give you the same product-specific information.
If the type of salt affects your choice, check the ingredients list for the variant you’ve chosen.
Albert Heijn offers both standard and wholemeal raisin and currant buns. Its wholemeal AH Extra lang lekker variant is worth considering if you’re mainly comparing fibre content.
Jumbo sells a pack of six white raisin and currant buns for anyone looking for standard currant buns for Easter breakfast.
PLUS also offers a long-lasting variant. Check the size and storage instructions for the variant you choose for your Easter brunch.
ALDI describes a pack of six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
Lidl describes giant raisin and currant buns made with butter, in a pack of four, each weighing 100 g.
You can’t tell from the product name alone: check the sugar-free claim and the nutritional information for the specific currant bun. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that ‘sugar-free’ refers to the sugar in the product, not just whether sugar has been added.
No. Under the EU rules for this claim, no sugars or other ingredients may be added for their sweetening properties, but sugars that occur naturally may still be present in the product. So when buying currant buns, also check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutrition table.
The standard variants described here are not sugar-free. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 24.0 to 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g for these products; always check the information for the exact variant when you buy.
Don’t assume so without checking. Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt in its wholemeal AH Extra lang lekker variant; for another currant bun, check the ingredients list on the pack you choose if the type of salt matters to your purchase.
