Who are these options relevant to?

Anyone ordering currant buns for several occasions

Compare the number of buns and the product type with what you actually plan to use. Then check whether that pack can be ordered for your delivery slot.

Anyone who needs to check ingredients or allergens

The Albert Heijn and Jumbo currant buns we reviewed contain wheat or gluten and milk. Warnings about possible traces may vary by product, so check the exact variant and its packaging.

Anyone adding currant buns to an online order

Factor in the ordering and delivery terms of the supermarket you choose. Albert Heijn has basket requirements that you need to meet before you can complete an order.

What should you look for when ordering?

Compare the pack size with what’s available for your delivery slot, and check the information for that exact pack before buying.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Pack size and availability Check the number of buns and their order status once you’ve chosen a delivery or collection slot. If I’m ordering for several occasions, I want enough buns without choosing a pack that’s too large; the variant I pick also needs to be available to order. A suitable pack that’s in stock is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, listed allergens and warnings about possible traces for the exact variant; check the salt information too, if needed. If I want to avoid an ingredient, I need more than just the product name to make a choice. Ingredients and allergens are the deciding factor for around 33% of consumers.
Delivery terms Check the terms of the supermarket you’ve chosen and whether your basket meets the requirements to complete the order. If I add currant buns to my grocery basket, I want to know whether the order can be delivered. Delivery terms are the most important factor for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pack shown online is available to order

    A variant in an online range won’t necessarily be available for every delivery slot. Albert Heijn also lists products that are only available in store, and the range may change.

    Enter your postcode and choose a delivery slot, then check the order status of the exact pack.

  • Trying to work out allergens from the product name

    The standard variants from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we reviewed contain wheat or gluten and milk. Warnings about possible traces may also vary by product.

    Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen, and check the packaging before eating.

  • Assuming which type of salt is used from the product category

    The name ‘currant bun’ won’t tell you what type of salt is used in a particular pack.

    If it matters to you whether iodised salt is used, check the ingredients list on the packaging.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an online category for currant buns and muesli buns, including own-brand products. These are different types of product, so compare the information for the variant you want to order.

  • The category listing includes packs with different numbers of buns.
  • A variant shown may only be available in store. Albert Heijn recommends checking the product information on the packaging, as it may change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists currant bread and currant buns online, including raisin buns in a pack of six.

  • The pack we reviewed lists its ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
  • Availability to order varies by variant, so check the current status of the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns suitable if I need to avoid gluten or milk?

Don’t assume they are: the raisin buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we reviewed contain wheat or gluten and milk. Check the current allergen information for the exact variant you’ve chosen, and read the packaging too.

How can I check whether currant buns contain iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. Look for terms such as baker’s salt or iodised table salt, and don’t assume which type of salt is used from the product name.

Can I have just one pack of currant buns delivered by Albert Heijn?

Only if your basket meets Albert Heijn’s ordering requirements. Check the terms and available delivery slots before completing your order; other supermarkets may have different requirements.

How should I store Albert Heijn’s standard currant buns?

For the variant we reviewed, Albert Heijn says to store the buns in a dry place. According to the product information, you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them, use them within one month of freezing and defrost them before use. For other variants, follow the instructions on the packaging.