When choosing a currant bun, don’t rely on a supermarket’s general Fairtrade range. Check that the certification mark or claim on the current packaging applies to that specific bun. If the product contains several ingredients, also check what the claim refers to. For your lunch, compare the allergen information, nutritional details, portion size and storage advice too.
You’re looking for a currant bun for lunch and want to know whether the Fairtrade claim applies to that specific pack. Fairtrade International says that, on products containing several ingredients, a mark may refer to the Fairtrade ingredients used. So read the claim alongside the certification mark.
You need to be able to read the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces before choosing. The variants described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk or whey powder. Always check the current packaging for these products too.
You want to know how many buns to take with you and what to do with the rest. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that their described variants can be frozen on the day of purchase. Compare the nutritional information for the bun you choose too.
Start with the Fairtrade claim on the specific pack, then check which label and portion are right for your lunch.
| What to check | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade claim | Check the certification mark and related claim on the current pack of the specific currant bun. If it contains several ingredients, check what the claim refers to. | If Fairtrade is my priority, I want to know that the claim really applies to the bun I’ve chosen. Around 42% of consumers give this check the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging; don’t rely solely on an older product page. | If I have an allergy, I want to be able to check the current allergen information before choosing a bun. This matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Portion and nutritional information | Compare the portion size and nutritional values per 100 g, and read the storage or freezing advice. | For my lunch, I want to know how much to take and whether I can store the remaining buns. This practical consideration comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
A supermarket may sell Fairtrade products in other categories, but that doesn’t tell you anything about the currant bun you’ve chosen. Fairtrade International also distinguishes between marks on products containing several ingredients.
Check the certification mark and the exact claim on the packaging of the bun you want to buy.
Ingredients and warnings can change between packs. Lidl says that ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products aren’t available as an online list.
Read the label on the pack you’ve bought before eating the product, especially if allergens or a Fairtrade claim affect your choice.
The AH Raisin Currant Buns described here are white wheat buns, sold in a pack of 6.
Jumbo sells its own-brand raisin currant buns in a pack of 6.
The PLUS Currant Buns described here are sold in bags of 6.
Lidl lists currant buns in bags of 6 as an in-store product.
ALDI lists raisin currant buns in a pack of 6.
No. A supermarket’s general range tells you nothing about the certification of a specific currant bun. Check the certification mark and claim on the current packaging. Fairtrade International says that, on products containing several ingredients, a mark may refer to the Fairtrade ingredients used.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirement to declare allergens on labels. The variants described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk or whey powder; warnings about possible traces may vary between products.
Read the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt for the variant described, while the cited product information from Jumbo and PLUS lists baker’s salt. For the ingredients in your bun, rely on the current label.
It depends on the storage advice for the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that their described variants can be frozen on the day of purchase; PLUS also says to use them within one month. Check the advice on the packaging before storing the remaining buns.
