Hosts catering for picky eaters
You want to serve a familiar fruit bun, while also catering for guests who would prefer a wholemeal option. White currant buns and wholemeal fruit buns are separate choices, so check exactly which type you’re buying.
Who is this choice important for?
Games night planners looking for wholemeal and fibre
You’re looking for a fruit bun made with wholemeal flour and want to check the product description, ingredients and nutritional information for the pack you choose.
Practical shoppers buying for a group
You want enough buns to share without having to open more packs than necessary. The number and size of the buns, along with how easy they are to store if there are leftovers, will help you decide what’s practical.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, find out whether your guests would like classic currant buns, wholemeal fruit buns or both. Then choose the right quantity and check the packaging for each option.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Familiar fruit bun | Read the product description and ingredients to tell a white wheat currant bun apart from a wholemeal option. | If my guests are expecting a familiar fruit bun, I don’t want to accidentally serve a different type. For around 36% of consumers, familiarity is the deciding factor. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre content per 100 g or per serving of the specific products. | I want to be able to choose a fruit bun made with wholemeal flour and compare the nutritional values on each pack. For around 29% of consumers, wholemeal or fibre comes first. |
| Servings and storage | Compare the number and size of the buns, and check the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m not sure how many people will come, I want to serve enough without opening every pack at once. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability and convenience | Check whether the option you want is available at your shop or in your delivery area, especially if you’re looking for a particular wholemeal fruit bun. | If I want to do all my shopping in one go, I need to be able to get the option I’ve chosen. For around 14% of consumers, convenience matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming brown or multigrain means wholemeal
If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal, don’t rely on the colour or the grains shown on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes brown bread as a combination of wholemeal flour and white flour.
Look for the word ‘wholemeal’, then check the ingredients of the bun you want to serve.
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Checking for allergens only when your guests arrive
The white currant buns from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list wheat and milk. Check the label of any other option individually, even if the buns look similar.
Ask about food allergies in advance and check the allergen information on every pack.
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Opening every pack straight away
If fewer guests are hungry than expected, unopened packs are easier to store according to their own storage instructions.
Put some of the buns out first and top them up if needed. Follow the packaging and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice for any leftovers.
Brands and shops to consider
Check the exact product description at each shop: a wholemeal bun isn’t necessarily a currant bun too, and pack sizes can vary.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a separate category for currant buns and muesli buns.
- The category includes different pack sizes, including AH Extra Lang Lekker options.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and number of buns on the product page and packaging for the option you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its six-pack of raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns.
- Ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for this white option are available online.
- Don’t assume a wholemeal mini option will be available too; check the specific option you want.
Lidl
Lidl lists 360 g mini wholemeal raisin buns as a separate fruit bun option.
- The mini size gives you a different serving option from a regular currant bun.
- Lidl lists this option as in-store only; check the label for ingredients and nutritional information.
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns, as well as separate wholemeal buns.
- Both listings are for six-packs.
- The wholemeal buns listed aren’t confirmed as fruit buns, so don’t present them as wholemeal currant buns.
PLUS
PLUS lists six white currant buns and four Korenlanders Reuze currant and raisin buns.
- PLUS publishes ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for the white products we looked at.
- Compare the size and information for the specific pack you choose.
Bolletje
The Jumbo range we looked at includes Bolletje products such as wholemeal crackers, crispbread and rusks.
- These products could be a crunchy alternative to serve.
- Crackers and rusks aren’t a like-for-like replacement for a soft currant bun.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a brown or multigrain bun automatically wholemeal?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, brown bread is made from a combination of wholemeal flour and white flour. Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the bun you’re considering and check the ingredients, rather than relying on the colour alone.
Can I serve currant buns to guests with a food allergy without checking the label?
No. The white currant buns from Jumbo and PLUS that we looked at list wheat and milk, among other ingredients, but information can vary between products. Ask your guests about their allergies and read the allergen information on every pack you serve.
How should I store the buns if not everyone turns up?
Don’t open every pack at once, and store the rest according to the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping currant buns in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 4 days or in the freezer for 1 to 3 months. Also check the use-by date and storage instructions for the specific product you buy.
Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodine from baker’s salt?
That isn’t guaranteed by the Commodities Act. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out conditions for using iodine compounds in baker’s salt in bread and bakery products, but this doesn’t confirm the ingredients of any individual currant bun. If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the product ingredients.