If you’re looking for a distinct dark chocolate flavour to go with your coffee, check whether cocoa or chocolate is actually listed on the label: the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here don’t list either ingredient. If fibre content matters more to you, Albert Heijn’s wholemeal option, with 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, is a different choice from Jumbo’s standard option, with 2.8 g per 100 g. Then choose the size and packaging according to how many buns you want to eat or store.
If you want cocoa or dark chocolate with your coffee, the ingredients list is what matters. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here don’t list cocoa; the raisins and currants don’t indicate a chocolate flavour.
If you want a wholemeal base, you can compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal option described here; the standard options from Jumbo and PLUS list 2.8 g and 3.3 g respectively.
If you’re planning several coffee breaks, the number of buns, the weight of each one and the storage instructions all matter. PLUS says its pack of eight can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Lidl lists a giant option at 4 × 100 g, available in store only.
First, decide whether you’re specifically looking for cocoa: an ordinary currant bun won’t automatically satisfy that craving. Then compare the flour type and nutritional information, and choose a size that suits your coffee breaks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate flavour | Look for cocoa or chocolate in the ingredients list; don’t assume the flavour from the word ‘dark’. | With my coffee, I want the taste of cocoa, not just the sweetness of raisins and currants. Around 40% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Fibre and flour type | Compare whether it is labelled wholemeal and how much fibre it contains per 100 g. | If the flour type matters more to me than a different flavour, I want to be able to compare my options. Around 30% of consumers give fibre the highest priority. |
| Portions and storage | Check the number of buns, the weight of each one and the storage or freezing instructions for the pack you choose. | For several coffee breaks, I want to be able to store the buns or share a portion. For around 30% of consumers, practical convenience matters most. |
A description that sounds dark doesn’t necessarily mean the bun contains chocolate. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here don’t list cocoa in their ingredients.
If you specifically want to taste cocoa or dark chocolate, check the ingredients for the exact option before buying.
Albert Heijn’s wholemeal option described here lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g. For their white wheat options, Jumbo and PLUS list 2.8 g and 3.3 g per 100 g respectively.
Compare the product description and nutritional information per 100 g rather than relying on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.
The options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS described here contain wheat and milk ingredients. Other allergen information may vary between options.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact bun you’re buying, even if you’re familiar with another pack from the same brand.
A larger number of buns or a bigger bun won’t necessarily suit the number of coffee breaks you have planned. PLUS’s freezing instructions apply to its pack of eight described here, not automatically to other options.
Check the size and storage instructions for the pack you choose. For its option of eight, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
The wholemeal raisin and currant buns described here are a useful option if you want to compare flour types and fibre content.
The pack described here contains six white wheat raisin and currant buns.
PLUS describes both a standard pack of six currant buns and a pack of eight with a longer storage life.
ALDI describes a pack of six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
Lidl describes giant raisin and currant buns weighing 4 × 100 g, made with butter.
No, the name alone doesn’t prove that it contains cocoa. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here don’t list cocoa or chocolate; for another option, check the current ingredients list.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check whether the option is described as wholemeal. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal option described here; Jumbo and PLUS list 2.8 g and 3.3 g per 100 g respectively for their standard options described here.
The options from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS described here contain wheat and milk ingredients. Check the packaging for the exact option for other ingredients and any information about cross-contamination too, as these may vary.
For the pack of eight PLUS currant buns described here, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. Follow the storage and freezing instructions for any other pack.
Check the ingredients list for the option you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the wholemeal raisin and currant buns described here. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that special baker’s salt can contribute to iodine intake from bread, but that doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in every individual currant bun.
