Small households that enjoy currant buns now and then
If there are buns left after your coffee break, it helps to decide in advance how many you’ll keep. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that certain bags of six can be frozen on the day of purchase.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers comparing flour types and nutritional values
If you’re keeping an eye on fibre and sugar, compare the nutrition information per 100 g for the exact varieties you’re considering. The standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS are made with white wheat flour; you’ll need to check a separate product if you want wholemeal.
Shoppers who check ingredients carefully
If you have questions about allergens or the type of salt used, check the label on the variety you choose. The standard products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk ingredients; Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the variety reviewed.
What should you look for when buying?
Work out how many currant buns you’ll actually have around coffee time, then check whether the storage instructions suit that amount. Before choosing a variety, also check the packaging for the flour type, nutrition information and ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Quantity and storage | Check how many buns are in the bag and whether the packaging says you can freeze that variety on the day of purchase. | If you only have a currant bun with your coffee now and then, you won’t want the rest of the bag to go uneaten. For around 39% of shoppers, avoiding leftover stock is the main priority. |
| Flour type and fibre | Look for the word wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in the nutrition information. | You may want to know whether you’re choosing a white wheat bun or a wholemeal variety, rather than judging by the raisins or currants. For around 23% of shoppers, the flour type and fibre content come first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. Check the type of salt on the label if it matters to your choice. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you can’t rely on the product name alone. For roughly 23% of shoppers, checking the ingredients is the top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the size of each bun and the number in the pack with how many you’d like to have during a coffee break. | For one coffee break, you may prefer a small bun to a larger portion that doesn’t suit the way you eat. Around 15% of shoppers prioritise portion size. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a standard currant bun is wholemeal
Raisins and currants don’t tell you what flour has been used. The standard varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS are described as white wheat buns.
If you want wholemeal, look for that description on the exact variety and check the ingredients list too.
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Opening a bag without a plan for the rest
If you only have coffee occasionally, you may have buns left over. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that certain varieties can be frozen on the day of purchase.
Choose an amount you can use up, or divide the buns and freeze them straight away according to the instructions on the packaging.
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Relying on an old ingredients list
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so previous product details are no substitute for checking the label on the buns you’re eating.
Read the packaging again, especially if allergens or the type of salt used matter to your choice.
Brands and varieties to consider
Albert Heijn
The AH Rozijnen krentenbollen reviewed come in a pack of six.
- Albert Heijn says this variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
- These are white wheat buns; if you want wholemeal, check the flour type of another variety.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen reviewed are white wheat buns in a bag of six.
- The product information lists 2.8 g of fibre and 24 g of sugars per 100 g, so you can compare these figures with the nutrition information for other varieties.
- Check the packaging before freezing some of the buns; don’t assume the storage instructions are the same as for another variety.
PLUS
PLUS describes a standard bag of six and a ‘lekker lang lekker’ variety containing eight currant buns.
- For both varieties reviewed, PLUS says to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
- The standard products reviewed are white wheat buns containing wheat and milk ingredients; check the label for the exact variety.
Lidl
As well as currant buns, Lidl lists a 360 g product called Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen.
- The mini size is another option to consider if you’re looking for smaller buns to enjoy with your coffee.
- Check the packaging in store for the ingredients, allergens and nutrition information for this variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Will a bag of six currant buns always prevent waste?
No, it depends on how many you use and how you store the rest. A larger bag can work too if the packaging says you can freeze the variety in portions on the day of purchase; for the varieties reviewed that can be frozen, PLUS recommends using them within one month.
Are standard currant buns wholemeal?
Not necessarily: the standard currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS are white wheat buns. If you want wholemeal, look for that description on the exact product and check the ingredients.
What should I check if I have an allergy?
Read the latest allergen information on the exact packaging, even if you’ve bought the currant buns before. The standard varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk ingredients; also check for any warnings about possible traces.
Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?
You can’t tell from the product category alone. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for the variety reviewed; for another currant bun, check the latest ingredients list.
How should I store currant buns for another coffee break?
Follow the storage and freezing instructions on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. For certain varieties, Albert Heijn and PLUS say to freeze them on the day of purchase, so you can set some aside for later.