Buyer with a firm favourite
Your child already eats a familiar currant bun, but may leave extra buns uneaten. For this buyer, the number of buns in the pack matters more than buying a larger quantity.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Parent or carer checking allergens
If there is a diagnosed allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the actual pack. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described contain wheat, gluten and milk, among other ingredients.
Buyer keeping an eye on fibre
This buyer wants to compare a currant bun with an ordinary wholemeal bun. That means looking not only at fibre per 100 g, but also considering whether the different taste and texture will be accepted.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with a taste and texture your eater likes. Then compare the pack size and nutritional information, and check the label on the variety you actually plan to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and food waste | Check how many buns are in the pack and whether any leftovers can be frozen, as stated on the packaging. | If appetites vary, I don’t want some of the pack to go uneaten. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding food waste. |
| Familiar taste and texture | Check the description of the bread type and, where stated, the amount of raisins and currants. | If the only bun they’ll eat is a familiar soft currant bun, a different texture could make all the difference. Familiarity is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Fibre and bread type | Compare fibre per 100 g and decide whether an ordinary wholemeal bun would be accepted as a different type of bread. | If I can offer a non-sweet bun, I want to compare the fibre content without treating the two types of bread as equivalent. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the current label, including the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements. | If an allergen needs to be avoided, the suitability of the specific pack comes before other preferences. Around 14% of consumers put this check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a discontinued variety is still available
Albert Heijn marks the six-pack of AH Rozijnen krentenbollen described here as discontinued. Its product specifications therefore don’t necessarily describe a pack you can buy now.
When choosing an alternative, check the current product name, pack size and ingredients again.
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Assuming a currant bun and a wholemeal bun taste the same
An ordinary wholemeal bun differs in taste and texture from a sweet currant bun. For a fussy eater, that difference could determine whether they’ll eat the alternative.
Compare the nutritional information, but only choose the wholemeal bun if your eater accepts this different type of bread.
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Relying on an allergen list you checked before
Ingredients and allergen information can change. A product page you looked at previously is no substitute for checking the label on the pack you’re using.
Check the current ingredients and warnings on the pack every time you buy it.
Brands to consider
ALDI
ALDI describes its Rozijnen-krentenbollen as a six-pack.
- The number of buns is clearly stated.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack before choosing this variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Rozijnen Krentenbollen in a six-pack, as well as ordinary wholemeal buns as a different type of bread.
- For the currant buns described, Jumbo lists the ingredients and allergens, a 65 g serving size and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The currant buns described contain gluten and milk; the ordinary wholemeal buns are not a like-for-like alternative in taste.
PLUS
PLUS describes currant buns in packs of six and eight.
- For the varieties described, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
- The varieties described contain wheat, gluten, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. Also check for warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Lidl
Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six, available in store only.
- The in-store availability and pack size are clearly stated.
- Check the label in store if the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information will influence your choice.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a category for currant and muesli buns. The six-pack of AH Rozijnen krentenbollen described here is marked as discontinued.
- The information for this specific variety lists white wheat buns, iodised salt and 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Don’t assume these product specifications apply to a different variety that’s currently available.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a larger pack of currant buns a good choice for a fussy eater?
Only if the buns will be eaten in time or can be frozen as instructed on the packaging. For the six- and eight-packs described, PLUS advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
Does an ordinary wholemeal bun have as much fibre as a currant bun?
It depends on the specific products: Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for the currant buns described and 7.0 g per 100 g for its ordinary wholemeal buns. However, those wholemeal buns have a different taste and texture. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.
Do all currant buns contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume they do without checking the label. The AH variety described lists iodised salt; check the ingredients on the specific pack of currant buns you buy.
Which allergens are listed for the currant buns described?
The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described contain wheat, gluten and milk; PLUS also lists rye and lactose. Both product listings also mention the possible presence of egg, soya, sesame and nuts, among other allergens. Always check the current label on your chosen variety before use.