Who is this choice for?

People working from home with a short lunch break

An individual currant bun needs no slicing. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs described each contain six buns; check the portion size on the pack you buy.

Anyone who wants to cut their own thick slices for toppings

With a whole currant loaf, you choose how thick to slice it. As well as currant buns, Lidl stocks raisin and currant loaf; check when buying that you’ve chosen a whole loaf to slice yourself.

Anyone comparing products by their labels

If fibre, sugars, salt or allergens matter to your choice, compare the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack. The product format or brand name won’t tell you these values.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want a ready-to-eat bun or a loaf you can slice yourself. Then compare the portions and label information for the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Thick slices or individual buns Check whether it’s a whole currant loaf you can slice yourself or individual buns. A giant-sized bun isn’t the same as a thick slice. I want to choose the thickness of my slices for toppings. For around 40% of consumers, slice thickness is said to be the most important thing they look for when buying.
Convenience and portions Compare the number of buns, portion size and storage instructions if you won’t use them all at once. I want something I can grab without slicing during a short break from work. Around 30% of consumers are said to be looking mainly for a ready-to-eat portion.
Nutritional information and ingredients Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g; read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Look for iodised salt or baker’s salt if that’s relevant to your choice. If I eat this for lunch regularly, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, label information is said to be the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a larger currant bun for a thick slice

    A giant bun is still an individual bun. If you want to choose the thickness of your slices for toppings, simply buying a bigger bun won’t solve the problem.

    Choose a whole currant loaf to slice yourself when the thickness of each slice is what matters most. If you want a larger individual bun, check the size of the giant variety instead.

  • Assuming the fibre content from the product name

    A currant bun isn’t a high-fibre lunch option just because of its name. According to Jumbo, the white variety described lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.

    Compare the fibre content per 100 g of the products you’re considering. Include wholemeal or brown bread in your comparison too if fibre is an important factor in your choice.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell what kind of salt has been used from the name of a bread product.

    Read the ingredients list on the exact pack if you want to know whether it contains baker’s salt or iodised salt.

  • Relying only on online ingredient information

    Recipes and packaging can change. Lidl also says it doesn’t provide a general online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products.

    Check the current packaging, especially if allergens or specific ingredients will determine your purchase.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s bread range includes raisin and currant buns, along with several other varieties.

  • For the standard variety described, Albert Heijn publishes the ingredients, allergens, nutritional values, portion size and freezing advice.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose: information for the standard variety doesn’t automatically apply to other buns.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes white wheat, raisin and currant buns sold in a pack of six.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and storage instructions.
  • The stated 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g applies to the variety described and doesn’t represent all Jumbo currant buns.

ALDI

ALDI describes packs of six raisin and currant buns and also includes giant raisin buns in its bread range.

  • The product format helps you distinguish between standard buns and a variety described as giant.
  • Check the packaging of the variety you choose for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.

Lidl

Lidl stocks both packs of six currant buns and raisin and currant loaf: two product formats for different lunch preferences.

  • Raisin and currant loaf is a good option if you’re looking for a whole loaf to slice yourself.
  • Check the information for the specific product for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; Lidl doesn’t provide a general online list of food products.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns the same as thick slices of currant loaf?

No. A currant bun is an individual bun, whereas you can slice a whole currant loaf yourself. If you want to choose the thickness of your slices for toppings, check that you’re buying a whole loaf to slice yourself.

What should I compare if fibre matters to me at lunchtime?

Compare the fibre per 100 g in the specific products, including any wholemeal or brown bread you’re considering. Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for the white raisin and currant buns described; that value doesn’t apply to every currant bun.

Does baker’s salt mean every currant bun contains iodised salt?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on the product you’re buying rather than assuming from the product category.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Always read the allergen information on the exact pack. The varieties described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain wheat and milk, but ingredients and statements about the possible presence of other allergens can vary between products.

How should I store currant buns if I don’t work from home every day?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. For the variety described, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry and dark place; Albert Heijn gives advice on freezing its described variety at home on the day of purchase. Don’t automatically apply these instructions to another product.