Which option is right for you?

Regular buyer

You often buy currant buns and want a pack you can finish, without leaving yourself with more than you need.

Buyer looking for a larger lunch bun

You’d like one larger bun for a meal. The portion size and ingredients of the variety you choose both matter.

Label-conscious buyer

You compare the sugars, salt, fibre, allergens and use of baker’s salt on the packaging of the currant buns you’re considering.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what size you want and how many buns you’ll get through. Then check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific variety if they’re important to your choice.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Pack size and how you’ll use it Check how many buns are in the pack, their shelf life and the storage instructions. If I buy currant buns regularly, I want to finish the pack without any being left over. For around 42% of consumers, making good use of the pack comes first.
Larger size Compare the size and number of buns; don’t treat ‘super’ or ‘giant’ as a mark of quality. For one meal, I sometimes prefer a larger bun to several standard ones. A portion that’s the right size is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Label information Check the ingredients, allergens, sugars, fibre, salt and any mention of baker’s salt for the exact variety. If I eat currant buns often or need to watch certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in this particular variety. For around 25% of consumers, the label information makes the difference.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a larger pack without thinking about how you’ll use it

    A pack with more buns won’t automatically suit your household better. Buns you don’t use in time can dry out or go mouldy.

    Choose a pack you can finish, and check the storage instructions if you want to freeze some of the buns.

  • Taking ‘giant’ or ‘super’ as proof of quality

    These words describe the variety on offer, but don’t prove that the bun tastes different or has better nutritional value.

    Choose a larger bun if the portion suits your meal. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the labels of the specific varieties.

  • Assuming all currant buns contain baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether it’s included just from the product category.

    Check the ingredients list for the currant buns if baker’s salt is relevant to your choice.

Brands compared

ALDI

ALDI offers a standard pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • A pack of six is comparable with standard six-packs from other shops.
  • Check the label on the pack you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Albert Heijn

The range includes standard raisin and currant buns, as well as a larger variety labelled ‘super raisin buns’.

  • You can compare a standard pack of six with a larger pack of four to decide which size you prefer.
  • A super raisin bun isn’t necessarily the same product as a standard raisin and currant bun; compare the labels for each variety.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers a standard pack of six raisin and currant buns, with nutritional information available.

  • For this six-pack, Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre and 1,02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The variety listed contains wheat and milk. Always check the label on the pack you buy for allergen information.

PLUS

PLUS offers standard currant buns in packs of six and eight, as well as giant raisin and currant buns in packs of four.

  • The different pack sizes let you choose a bun size and quantity that suit the way you shop.
  • The varieties checked contain wheat and milk; check the nutritional values and allergens for the exact variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini and giant raisin and currant buns as separate product varieties.

  • The varieties give you a choice of smaller or larger buns.
  • For a meaningful comparison, check the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Are all currant buns made with baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. Check the label for the specific currant buns to see whether it’s listed as an ingredient.

What should I check if I need to avoid wheat or milk?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. The standard varieties listed from Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk; check the label separately for other varieties.

Can I freeze currant buns if I don’t finish the pack?

You can, if the pack gives instructions for freezing. PLUS advises freezing its standard currant buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. For a different pack, follow the instructions on that product.

Does a larger currant bun automatically have different nutritional values?

The size alone won’t tell you how much sugar, fibre or salt the bun contains. Compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties, and check whether the values are given per 100 g or per portion.