Who are these options for?

For anyone who wants a quick breakfast or something to take with them

A ready-made currant bun is ready to eat. If you want to spread a pack across several occasions, compare the number of buns, portion size and storage instructions.

For anyone keeping an eye on wholemeal flour and fibre

If currant buns feature regularly on your table, the ingredients list and fibre per 100 g give you a better guide than the product name alone. Check both for the variety you’re buying.

For anyone turning spiced biscuit baking into a longer baking session

Making your own currant buns lets you choose the filling and size, but you’ll need more than just the mix: allow time for the other ingredients, preparation and baking, and make sure you have an oven.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want buns that are ready to eat or plan to bake your own currant buns too. For ready-made options, compare the type of grain, fibre content and packaging.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Ready to eat and portion sizes Check the number of buns, the weight of each bun, and the use-by and storage instructions. If I want something to eat or take with me during a baking day without any preparation, I want to know how many buns I can use now and later. This convenience is the top priority for around 44% of consumers.
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check the types of grain in the ingredients list and compare the fibre per 100 g for the varieties you’re considering. If I eat bread regularly, I don’t want to rely on the name alone: I want to see which flour has been used and how much fibre each bun contains. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Making your own Check what filling you need to add and how much time you’ll need for kneading, proving and baking. If baking my own buns is part of my spiced biscuit baking session, I want to choose the filling and size, and I can set aside time to prepare them. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this.

Looking for a sliced product? Check the product format: a currant bun is not the same as sliced currant loaf. And don’t assume that a bun has a particular slice thickness just because the words ‘medium sliced’ appear on the packaging.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun is wholemeal

    The product name doesn’t tell you which flour has been used. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the wholemeal variety mentioned contains 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g; Jumbo lists 2.8 g per 100 g for its standard variety. These figures apply to these specific products.

    Read the ingredients list and compare the fibre content on the same basis, such as per 100 g, before choosing a variety.

  • Overlooking allergen warnings

    The currant buns and baking mix described contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients; some varieties also list milk and other allergens. If the packaging or recipe changes, check the information again.

    Before buying, read the latest allergen information on the packaging. If you’re buying loose buns, ask for the information for those products.

  • Treating a baking mix like a ready-made bun

    The In2bake mix described requires kneading, resting, proving and baking. It’s a different choice from a bag of buns that you can eat straight away.

    Read through the preparation steps before choosing the mix for the same baking session.

    According to the preparation instructions, you’ll also need 300 g of your chosen filling for 500 g of this mix.

Brands and product ranges compared

These examples can help you compare product formats and label information. The features listed apply to the varieties described, not to every product from each brand.

Albert Heijn

The AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen are a wholemeal wheat and rye variety for anyone mainly comparing ingredients and fibre.

  • Albert Heijn lists 30% raisins, 5% currants and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product information lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose, among other ingredients. Check the label on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

The standard pack described contains six ready-made raisin and currant buns. The separate In2bake mix, by contrast, is for making your own.

  • Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard buns, which weigh 65 g each.
  • The baking mix requires additional filling and preparation time, so don’t compare it as if it were ready-made buns.

PLUS

The PLUS currant buns described come in a pack of eight and have clear storage instructions, making them a practical choice if you want to spread a pack across several occasions.

  • According to PLUS, this variety can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
  • These buns are made with white wheat flour. PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g and allergens including wheat, rye, milk and lactose.

Lidl

The mini wholemeal raisin buns mentioned are a different product format from regular raisin and currant buns.

  • Lidl describes a mini variety in a 360 g pack.
  • For the pack you choose, compare the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the label.

ALDI

The ALDI pack described contains six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The number of buns and product format make it possible to compare the pack with other standard options.
  • To compare fibre, ingredients and allergens, check the information on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare the fibre content of currant buns?

Compare the fibre per 100 g and check which flour is listed in the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal variety described; Jumbo lists 2.8 g per 100 g for its standard variety described. Don’t assume these figures apply to other varieties.

Can I freeze currant buns?

It depends on the storage instructions for the variety you choose. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that the products described can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Follow the instructions on your own packaging.

Do regular currant buns contain wheat or gluten?

The standard products described here contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, as does the baking mix mentioned. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each different variety, including any warnings about possible traces.

Where can I find allergen information when buying currant buns?

Allergen information is shown on the label of prepacked foods, as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains. If you’re buying loose buns, ask for the allergen information for the product you’ve chosen before you buy.

Is the salt in every currant bun iodised?

Don’t assume that every currant bun contains iodised salt. The Albert Heijn variety described lists iodised salt; the ingredients lists for the Jumbo and PLUS products mentioned list baker’s salt. If the type of salt matters to you, check the latest ingredients list for the variety you’re buying.