Who is this choice relevant to?

Host who prefers sourdough

You want to choose currant buns made with sourdough for your Easter lunch. Check how they are made with the supplier and, if necessary, place your order in advance.

Practical shopper

You want to buy enough currant buns for your guests without a lot of preparation. The number of buns in each bag and the storage instructions can help you plan for any leftovers too.

Label-conscious shopper

You want to check a product’s ingredients and allergens before buying. The name or artisan appearance of a currant bun doesn’t tell you what it contains.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sourdough is essential or simply a preference. Then plan when to buy and check the information that matters to your guests for each product.

Standard currant buns

Choose these: if a bag with a clearly stated number of buns suits your plans and you don’t need a sourdough product.

Bear in mind: a standard currant bun isn’t necessarily made with sourdough; PLUS lists baker’s yeast in the currant buns it has reviewed.

Sourdough currant buns

Choose these: if sourdough is an essential part of your Easter lunch.

Bear in mind: the supplier may require you to order or collect in advance. Check the arrangements before planning your lunch around them.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters most to
Made with sourdough Check that the product is explicitly described as a sourdough currant bun and read the ingredients. If I’m choosing sourdough, I don’t want a standard yeast-raised currant bun as a substitute. Sourdough is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Planning and storage If ordering in advance, ask about the deadline and collection time; if freezing, follow the instructions on the packaging. For lunch on a set day, I want to know when I can collect or store the buns. Around 27% of consumers give planning the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the buns before buying. This check comes first for around 20% of consumers.
Number of buns Work out how many buns you need and compare this with the number in each bag and the storage instructions. I want enough currant buns for my guests without being left with too many. The quantity is the main consideration for around another 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘artisan’ means sourdough

    An artisan look doesn’t tell you which raising agent has been used. PLUS lists baker’s yeast in the currant buns it has reviewed, while a supplier may sell a sourdough version separately and label it as such.

    If you’re unsure, ask how the buns are made and check the product description and ingredients before choosing a sourdough version.

  • Relying on the product name when checking for allergens

    Sourdough currant buns may still contain ingredients a guest needs to avoid. The PLUS version reviewed, for example, lists wheat, rye and milk.

    Check the current packaging, and ask directly about the ingredients and allergens in unwrapped bakery products.

  • Leaving it until the last minute to look for sourdough

    A supplier that takes advance orders may not be suitable if you’re buying just before Easter lunch.

    If sourdough is essential, ask in good time about the order deadline, collection time and ingredients.

  • Treating old online product information as definitive

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. A product page you looked at earlier isn’t enough to assess a bag for your guests.

    Compare the information when you buy with the actual packaging, especially if a particular ingredient or allergen affects your choice.

Brands and shops to consider

These shops give you a starting point for comparing standard currant buns. A sourdough loaf in the range doesn’t mean the currant buns are made with sourdough too.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online category for currant buns and muesli buns, including raisin currant buns.

  • The category makes it easy to browse packaged options.
  • Check whether sourdough is mentioned for the product you choose, and read the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists raisin currant buns online and also describes a separate range of sourdough breads.

  • The raisin currant buns are sold in packs of 6; Jumbo states that this product contains 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Information about Jumbo’s sourdough breads doesn’t confirm that its raisin currant buns are made with sourdough.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in a pack of 6, with an ingredients list for that particular version.

  • The product information lists ingredients including wheat flour, raisins, baker’s yeast and currants.
  • If you’re looking for sourdough, don’t assume this version is made with it based on the name alone; check the current packaging too.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin currant buns in packs of 6 and directs shoppers to buy them in store.

  • The stated number of buns helps you plan your Easter lunch.
  • Check the ingredients, any sourdough information and the packaging in store.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of 6 as an in-store product.

  • The pack size is clear in advance, which helps if you want to plan how many buns to buy.
  • Check the shelf label and packaging if the way the buns are made or their ingredients will affect your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Are standard supermarket currant buns automatically made with sourdough?

No. PLUS lists baker’s yeast in the currant buns it has reviewed. If sourdough matters to you, check that the specific currant bun is explicitly described as a sourdough product and read the ingredients.

Can I freeze currant buns before Easter Sunday?

That depends on the product. PLUS says that you can freeze the currant buns it has reviewed at home on the day you buy them and that you should use them within one month. For any other bag, follow the instructions on its packaging.

What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?

Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific currant buns, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The PLUS version reviewed lists wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients; another version may have a different recipe. For unwrapped products, ask the baker for the current information.

Does ‘artisan’ mean that currant buns are made with sourdough?

No. ‘Artisan’ on its own doesn’t tell you which raising agent has been used in a currant bun. Check the product description and ingredients, or ask the supplier.

Can I assume currant buns contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume which salt has been used based on the product category alone. Check the ingredients information for the currant buns you’ve chosen or ask the baker which salt they use for this product.