Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers who want to serve Fairtrade cocoa

They are looking for a chocolate product with a product-specific Fairtrade label. A plain currant bun need not contain cocoa, so check the chocolate separately.

Shoppers serving currant buns to a group

For them, the ingredients, allergens, pack size and storage instructions all matter. The packaging of the buns you choose is the best guide.

Shoppers checking for baker’s salt

They want to see on the ingredients list whether their chosen currant buns contain baker’s salt. According to the Voedingscentrum, using it in bread is not compulsory.

What should you look for when choosing?

Check the Fairtrade label on the chocolate itself. Then compare the allergens, pack size and baker’s salt information for the currant buns.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Fairtrade chocolate Check the Fairtrade label on the chocolate product you choose, and see whether the currant bun itself contains cocoa or chocolate. If cocoa is the theme of the evening, I want to know which product the Fairtrade label applies to. For around 44% of consumers, this product-specific choice comes first.
Ingredients and serving Read the allergen information on the packaging and compare the pack sizes and storage instructions. When catering for a group, I want to account for allergens and know how many buns I can serve. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this kind of group planning.
Baker’s salt Look for baker’s salt on the ingredients list; don’t assume it is present based on the product name. I want to know whether my chosen buns contain baker’s salt, as it matters to my choice. This label check is the most important factor for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming the Fairtrade label on chocolate applies to the currant bun

    The PLUS currant buns described here do not list cocoa or chocolate. A separate Fairtrade chocolate bar does not make the bun itself Fairtrade-certified.

    Present the bun as a bread item, and mention the Fairtrade label only alongside the chocolate product it applies to.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. So the product category alone won’t tell you whether a particular bun contains it.

    Check the ingredients list on the packaging you choose for baker’s salt.

  • Judging allergens by the name ‘currant bun’

    The PLUS varieties described here contain, among other things, wheat, rye and milk. The six-pack variant also lists other possible allergens.

    If you’re catering for guests with allergies, read the latest allergen information on each pack you choose and set aside a suitable alternative.

  • Reading a general Fairtrade mention as a product certification

    A mention of Fairtrade products in a shop’s range doesn’t tell you whether a specific currant bun or chocolate bar carries that label.

    Check the packaging or product page for the exact product you plan to serve.

Brands to consider

PLUS

PLUS describes currant buns in packs of six and eight, with ingredients and allergen information on the product pages.

  • The varieties described list baker’s salt and provide information to help you compare ingredients.
  • The ingredients lists described do not mention cocoa or chocolate; a general Fairtrade mention for own-brand cocoa does not confirm that these buns are certified.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six white wheat, raisin and currant buns, and also stocks Fairtrade products, including cocoa powder.

  • The product description makes clear what type of currant bun it is.
  • Check the bun packaging for full ingredient and allergen details; the Fairtrade label on a separate cocoa product does not apply to these buns.

Lidl

Lidl stocks currant buns in its bakery range and offers Way To Go as a separate product range that includes chocolate.

  • According to Lidl, Way To Go products, including chocolate, are Fairtrade-certified.
  • Check the current packaging of the chocolate you choose, and check the ingredients and allergens on the currant buns; the Way To Go label does not automatically apply to the buns.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The product description names the type of bun and the pack size.
  • Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and any product-specific certifications; a Fairtrade mention for other products does not apply to these buns.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a range category for currant buns and muesli buns, and also mentions Fairtrade in other product categories.

  • The range category makes it easy to browse currant buns as a separate product category.
  • Check the ingredients and certifications for the specific currant bun; a Fairtrade mention for chocolate tells you nothing about that bun.

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Frequently asked questions

Are plain currant buns Fairtrade chocolate products?

Not automatically: the PLUS currant buns described here do not list cocoa or chocolate. If you want to serve Fairtrade chocolate, check the label on the separate chocolate product; don’t attribute it to the bun.

Do currant buns always contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. The PLUS varieties described here do list it; for other currant buns, check the ingredients list.

Which allergens should I check when serving currant buns to guests?

Read the latest allergen information on the packaging you choose. The PLUS varieties described here contain wheat, rye and milk; the six-pack variant also lists other possible allergens. Check a separate chocolate product for its own allergens.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

The PLUS 8-pack described here can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other packs, follow the storage instructions for that product.

Is a supermarket’s Fairtrade page enough to choose a product?

No. A range page doesn’t automatically link the label to the currant bun or chocolate you want to serve. Check the current packaging or product page for the exact product.