Easter brunch hosts looking for a dark chocolate flavour
They want to be able to see whether a currant bun contains cocoa or chocolate. A search term or dark appearance is no substitute for checking the ingredients list.
Who is this guide for?
Hosts looking to tailor portions
They’re choosing between mini, standard and giant sizes to suit the Easter table and the portions they want to serve. PLUS, ALDI and Lidl offer currant or raisin buns in different sizes.
Shoppers with an allergy or specific labelling requirements
They need the information on the actual packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of checking labels when you have a food allergy; Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether chocolate is a must-have or whether you’re mainly looking for a size that suits your Easter table. Then check the label and storage instructions for the version you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Check whether cocoa or chocolate is listed in the ingredients. Only compare a cocoa percentage if it’s clear what the percentage refers to. | I want to choose a chocolate flavour for Easter brunch based on the label, not a search term. Around 40% of shoppers put that clearly stated flavour first. |
| Portion size | Compare the size description and the number of buns per pack; mini, standard and giant versions suit different portion preferences. | If guests want smaller portions or are being served one larger bun, I want to choose a size to suit. Portion size is the first consideration for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. | If I have an allergy or another labelling requirement, I need to know what’s in this particular pack. This is the main consideration for around 20% of shoppers. |
| Buying in advance | Follow the storage and freezing instructions for the version you choose; these can vary by product. | I do my Easter food shopping in advance and want to know how to store the buns until it’s time to serve them. This is the most important buying question for around 10% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes
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Taking ‘dark’ as a product specification
A search term doesn’t tell you whether a currant bun contains cocoa or dark chocolate, let alone what cocoa percentage it contains.
Check the ingredients on the current packaging, and only use a stated percentage alongside the product description it relates to.
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Assuming size tells you about flavour or nutritional value
A mini or giant size tells you nothing by itself about chocolate, sugars or fibre.
Choose a size to suit the portions you want, then check the ingredients and nutritional information separately.
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Relying on an old product page
Albert Heijn warns that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information can change. This is particularly important if someone at the table has an allergy.
Before eating, check the label and any warnings on the pack you actually bought.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a category for currant buns and muesli buns, including AH Extra-long-lasting raisin and currant buns.
- A standard raisin and currant bun option for the Easter table.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging because product information can change; check there too if you’re looking for a chocolate flavour.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns, as well as an In2bake currant bun mix for home baking.
- The standard pack contains six buns; Jumbo states that they provide 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The baking mix isn’t the same as a ready-made currant bun with dark chocolate. Check the ingredients and preparation instructions on the pack you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists, among other options, a bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns, packs of four giant buns, and packs of eight currant buns that stay fresh for longer.
- For the longer-lasting version mentioned, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
- Don’t automatically apply that freezing advice to other versions; check each pack for chocolate or cocoa too.
ALDI
ALDI lists packs of six raisin and currant buns, as well as packs of four giant raisin buns.
- The packs listed give you the choice between a standard size and a larger raisin bun.
- A giant raisin bun isn’t automatically the same type of product as a raisin and currant bun; check the product name and ingredients.
Lidl
Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns and giant raisin and currant buns.
- The products listed come in different sizes; the mini wholemeal raisin bun is a separate version.
- Don’t assume ‘wholemeal’ or the size means the bun has a dark chocolate flavour; check the ingredients of the exact product.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ‘dark’ in a search result mean the currant bun contains dark chocolate?
No, a search term doesn’t confirm an ingredient or cocoa percentage. Check the current packaging to see whether cocoa or chocolate is listed, and what any stated percentage refers to.
What size is best for an Easter brunch?
Mini buns suit smaller portions, while a giant bun makes for a larger serving. Also compare the number of buns per pack; size tells you nothing about whether the buns contain chocolate.
Should I check the allergens on the packaging again?
Yes, if you have an allergy, check the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of label information for food allergies, and Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
Can I buy currant buns before Easter and freeze them?
It depends on the instructions for the version you choose. For its currant buns that stay fresh for longer, PLUS recommends freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month; don’t automatically apply that advice to other currant buns.