Start with a portion that your fussy eater will accept at the table without pressure: a mini bun is a small first step, while a regular bun may suit them if they would like a larger portion. If currant buns are a regular part of their diet, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g too. Don’t choose a wholemeal variety on nutritional grounds alone if they won’t accept the taste or texture. When buying, check the allergens on the packaging, and look for information about baker’s salt if it matters to your choice.
If a large bun looks like too much, a mini bun or a small piece of a regular bun can be an easier place to start. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises serving small portions and not forcing a child to eat when they’re reluctant to try food.
If currant buns are a regular part of a meal, the ingredients and fibre per 100 g are more useful points of comparison than the name alone. A regular white bun and a wholemeal variety may differ in this respect.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll need the information for the exact variety. The product listings reviewed mention wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk. So always check the current packaging, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
First choose a manageable portion, then compare the nutritional information for varieties your fussy eater will accept. If allergens are a concern, checking the label comes first.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and acceptance | Compare mini and regular buns by portion size, and choose a size you can serve as a small portion. | If my child is put off by a large bun, I want to start with a small, familiar portion without putting pressure on them to eat. For around 42% of consumers, portion size and acceptance would be the main considerations. |
| Fibre and meal occasion | Read the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g of the exact varieties. | If I serve a currant bun as part of a meal more often, I want to know how an accepted variety compares with a white bun for fibre. For around 33% of consumers, this comparison would come first. |
| Allergens and labelling | Check the current ingredients, allergens and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging. | If someone in my household needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to assess the exact variety before serving it. This would be the first purchasing priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The name doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour or fibre a bun contains. Albert Heijn lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g for its Extra lang lekker raisin and currant buns; Jumbo lists 2,8 g per 100 g for its white raisin and currant buns.
Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g of the varieties you’re considering, and bear in mind the taste and texture your fussy eater will accept.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. If you have an allergy, it’s important to check the information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
When you buy, check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any cross-contamination warnings again.
Whether baker’s salt is used varies by product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you can check the label or ask the baker.
Check the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen for information about baker’s salt or iodised salt if this is important to your purchase.
A large portion may be off-putting for a child who finds eating difficult. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises serving small portions and not forcing them to eat.
If needed, start with a mini bun or a piece of a regular bun, and offer more if your child wants it.
Albert Heijn offers mini and wholemeal varieties, among others, so you can compare the size and nutritional information of different products.
Jumbo’s white raisin and currant buns are a useful point of comparison if you’re weighing up a regular bun against mini or wholemeal varieties.
PLUS lists mini, regular and giant currant and raisin buns, with a range of portion sizes to choose from.
ALDI describes its raisin and currant buns as soft wheat buns with raisins and currants, sold in packs of six.
Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six as an in-store product.
No. A mini bun is most useful when a smaller portion helps. A regular bun may also work if it’s more likely to be accepted, or if you offer a small piece to start with. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises serving small portions and not forcing children to eat when they’re reluctant to try food.
Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g of the exact products, and choose a texture your fussy eater will accept. Albert Heijn lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g for its Extra lang lekker raisin and currant buns; Jumbo lists 2,8 g per 100 g for its white raisin and currant buns. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholemeal and brown bread as high-fibre choices, but that doesn’t mean every currant bun is wholemeal.
Check the current ingredients list for allergens that are relevant to your household, including wheat or cereals containing gluten, and milk in the varieties reviewed. Also read any cross-contamination warnings. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that mandatory allergens must be clearly indicated in the ingredients list.
Follow the instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. PLUS says its long-life currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within a month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other currant buns.
