If you’re looking for a soft currant bun for Mother’s Day breakfast, a standard white variety is a good fit. If you’d prefer more fibre, compare the type of flour and the fibre content per 100 g. For extra bite, check that seeds or kernels are actually listed in the ingredients. Wholemeal flour and seeds are two separate features.
You want to serve currant buns and are comparing the type of flour and fibre content per 100 g. The Albert Heijn wholemeal currant bun described here lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g; the white varieties from Jumbo and PLUS list 2.8 g and 3.3 g per 100 g respectively.
You’re after extra bite and want to know whether a bun really contains seeds or kernels. Check the ingredients list: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread products may contain these ingredients, but the name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you either way.
You’re choosing buns for a group and want to check the allergens in each product. As well as wheat and milk, look out for warnings about the possible presence of ingredients such as sesame, nuts, egg or soya.
First decide whether softness, fibre or the bite of seeds matters most for your Mother’s Day breakfast. Then check the label on the buns you’re actually buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Type of flour and fibre | Check the type of flour and compare the fibre content per 100 g of the products you’re considering. | If I want to keep an eye on fibre at brunch, I won’t choose a bun based on its soft appearance alone. For around 33% of consumers, wholemeal flour or fibre content comes first. |
| Seeds and kernels | Look for specific seeds or kernels in the ingredients list; don’t assume they’re present from the product name. | If I’m after extra bite, I want to know what’s really in the bun, even if it’s sold as a muesli bun. Around 27% of consumers say seeds or kernels are their top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. | When I’m buying for guests, I need to check which ingredients and allergens are relevant to them. For around 20% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
| Pack size and storage | Check how many buns are in the pack and read the storage or freezing instructions for the product you’ve chosen. | If I’m shopping ahead for brunch, I want to make sure I have enough buns and know how to store them until they’re served. For around 20% of consumers, this is the main thing to consider. |
Seeds and kernels are added ingredients; they don’t tell you what type of flour was used to make the bun. Equally, wholemeal doesn’t mean a currant bun contains seeds.
Check the type of flour and any seeds or kernels listed separately.
As well as wheat and milk, a currant bun may carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. This is particularly important if you’re serving guests.
Read the current packaging for each product you choose, even if you’re adding seeds yourself.
A pack of four buns calls for different planning when you’re catering for a group than a pack of six or eight. Freezing instructions can also vary by product.
Work out how many buns you need in advance and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
An option for comparing a wholemeal raisin and currant bun with a standard white variety.
A standard white raisin and currant bun for anyone looking for a soft bun.
A shop where you can compare standard currant buns in packs of different sizes.
A shop to try for standard raisin and currant buns.
A shop to try for a bag of standard currant buns.
No. Seeds or kernels can be added to a bun that isn’t made with wholemeal flour. Check the type of flour and any seeds or kernels listed separately in the ingredients.
You can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’. Check the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen if baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to your choice.
Read the full allergen information on the packaging for each product. The currant buns described include ingredients such as wheat and milk; warnings about the possible presence of ingredients such as sesame, nuts, egg or soya vary by product.
Yes, as long as you store them according to the instructions for the product you’ve chosen. Some of the varieties described say they can be frozen on the day of purchase; check those instructions and the number of buns per pack before you shop for brunch.
