If organic is a must for the currant buns you’re sharing, choose a pack with the EU organic logo so you can check its certification. If having enough for everyone is your main concern, a standard pack of eight may work, but it isn’t a substitute for a verified organic option. Either way, compare the allergens, nutritional information and storage instructions for the variety you choose.
Whether you’re planning breakfast, brunch or a casual get-together, you’ll want to choose currant buns whose organic status you can check on the packaging. The Dutch government says that organic products can be identified by the EU organic logo; terms such as ‘natural’ are no substitute.
As well as checking organic status, you’ll want to know whether the currant buns are wholemeal and what the nutritional information and allergens are for the variety you’ve chosen. Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, and check the serving size if one is listed.
You want enough currant buns to share without ending up with lots left over. Match the number of buns to the size of your group, and check the storage instructions before counting on being able to freeze any leftovers.
First decide whether organic is essential for the meal you’re sharing. Then compare the labels and choose a pack size that suits the number of people eating and what you can do with any leftovers.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who should bear this in mind? |
|---|---|---|
| Organic status | Look for the EU organic logo on the packaging and check that it applies to the variety you’ve chosen. | When I bring currant buns to brunch, I want to be sure the pack we’re sharing is organic. For around 42% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Nutritional information | Check the product name and compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g; also look at the serving size shown. | When I’m having currant buns as a snack, I want to weigh up what’s in each bun as well as checking its certification. Around 33% of consumers give priority to comparing this information on the label. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the number of buns with the number of people eating, and follow the freezing instructions on the specific pack. | For a smaller group, I don’t want to buy more than we can eat or store according to the label. Around 25% of consumers are most concerned about limiting leftovers. |
The organic logo tells you about how a product is made, not whether it’s wholemeal or how much fibre, sugar or salt it contains. Ekoplaza describes Voor Dag & Dauw’s organic raisin currant buns as being made with wheat flour; according to the product page, they contain 21.1 g of sugars per 100 g.
First check for the EU organic logo, then read the product name, ingredients and nutrition table separately.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. So you can’t tell from the product category alone which salt has been used in a particular currant bun.
If you want to know whether your chosen variety contains baker’s salt or iodised salt, check the ingredients list or ask about unwrapped currant buns.
If you’re sharing, the pack you choose also needs to suit the people who’ll be eating. The varieties described by Voor Dag & Dauw, PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn contain wheat or gluten-containing cereals; some varieties also list milk or soya.
Ask your guests about any relevant allergens in advance, and check the current packaging for the exact variety you’re buying.
Freezing advice for one pack doesn’t automatically apply to another. PLUS says its pack of eight should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month.
Read the storage instructions on the current packaging before buying a larger pack to share later.
Ekoplaza sells the described 360 g pack of Voor Dag & Dauw raisin currant buns as organically certified.
The PLUS currant buns described as staying fresh for longer come in a standard pack of eight.
The Jumbo raisin currant buns described here come in a standard pack of six.
The AH raisin currant buns described here come in a standard pack of six; Albert Heijn says this variety has been discontinued.
Check the packaging of the currant buns you’ve chosen for the EU organic logo. According to the Dutch government, organic products are identified by this logo; a green look or a description such as ‘natural’ isn’t enough.
No. Organic and wholemeal describe different qualities. According to the product page, the organic raisin currant buns from Voor Dag & Dauw at Ekoplaza are made with wheat flour; to check whether a variety is wholemeal, look at the product name and ingredients of the pack you’re buying.
Yes, if the storage instructions allow it for that specific pack. PLUS says its pack of eight described here should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month; when you buy, follow the instructions on the current packaging.
You can’t assume this applies to all currant buns: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list for your chosen variety to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed.
Don’t assume they are: the varieties described here from Voor Dag & Dauw, PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn contain wheat or gluten-containing cereals. For every pack you choose, check the current ingredients, allergen information and any gluten-free claim.
