Choose a currant bun for your work-from-home lunch based on the bread, ingredients and allergens that matter to you. If Fairtrade cocoa is a priority, check for the label on a separate chocolate or cocoa product: according to the ingredient lists from Jumbo and PLUS, the currant buns they examined contain no cocoa. If fibre comes first, compare the bun with wholemeal or brown bread, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises when choosing between white and other types of bread.
You want to choose chocolate or cocoa for your lunch based on the label on that product, without assuming the same applies to the currant bun. PLUS describes the cocoa in its own-brand products as Fairtrade; Albert Heijn says its own-brand cocoa is certified by Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance.
You’re comparing the currant bun with another type of bread for your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread where possible. Check the fibre content of the specific product on the label.
You want to know what’s in the bun and which warnings about the possible presence of allergens apply before you eat it. The currant buns examined from Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk; always check the up-to-date packaging for the product you’re buying.
First decide what matters most for your work-from-home lunch: Fairtrade cocoa, the type of bread or checking the ingredients. A currant bun and the chocolate or cocoa product you choose to have with it each need their own label check.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade cocoa | Check for the Fairtrade label on the chocolate or cocoa product itself; don’t assume it applies to the currant bun. | If I want chocolate with my currant bun, the cocoa itself needs to meet my Fairtrade preference. This is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Type of bread and fibre | Check whether the bread is wholemeal or brown, and compare the fibre per 100 g or per portion. | I mainly want to choose a type of bread for my lunch that suits my focus on fibre, even if that means not choosing a standard currant bun. This matters most to roughly 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Read the latest allergen information and, if relevant, check whether baker’s salt is listed among the ingredients. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging before eating the bun. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
The published ingredient lists for the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns examined don’t mention cocoa. So, a retailer’s statement about its cocoa tells you nothing about whether that bun is certified.
Assess the currant bun as a bread product, and check separately for a Fairtrade label on the chocolate or cocoa you choose to have with it.
Fruit in a white currant bun doesn’t make the bread wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun and advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread where possible.
Compare the type of bread and fibre listed for the products you’re actually considering, using the same serving size.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not every baker is required to use baker’s salt. Its presence in the products examined from Jumbo and PLUS doesn’t automatically mean it’s used in other currant buns.
Look for baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask which salt has been used if you’re buying an unwrapped product.
Ingredients and warnings can vary from product to product. Lidl Netherlands directs customers to the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information of its food products.
Before eating the product, read the current packaging for the exact item. If in doubt, ask the shop or manufacturer for clarification.
Worth considering if you want to pair a currant bun with a separate own-brand cocoa product.
Worth considering if you want to assess chocolate or cocoa separately from the currant bun.
Worth considering if you want to compare the ingredients of a currant bun with a separate cocoa option.
These Joybuy products are chocolate and cocoa options to have alongside your work-from-home lunch, not currant buns. Choose the bun itself based on the type of bread and its ingredients; for a separate addition, check the packaging for the Fairtrade label and allergen information.
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A separate chocolate option for lunch, not the currant bun itself. The product description mentions Fairtrade; check the label and allergen information on the current packaging.
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A separate cocoa option for anyone who looks for the Fairtrade label at lunchtime, even when working from home. This powder isn’t a currant bun or a ready-to-eat spread. Check the current packaging before use.
You can’t tell from the currant bun alone: the published ingredient lists for the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns examined don’t mention cocoa. If you want Fairtrade chocolate or cocoa with your lunch, check the label on that separate product.
No, don’t assume that it does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt; the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns examined do list it. Check the ingredients for the bun you choose.
Check the latest ingredients list and all allergen warnings for the exact product. The Jumbo and PLUS currant buns examined list wheat and milk; other ingredients and warnings vary by product.
For the PLUS Currant Buns examined, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other products, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Compare the fibre listed per 100 g or per portion, and check that the bread is actually wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun and advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread where possible.
