Who are these options for?

The host who pays attention to fibre

Looking for a currant bun with a clearly wholemeal base, and compares the ingredients and fibre per 100 g to find one.

The host with fussy eaters

Wants to offer a familiar white currant bun, as well as a wholemeal option for guests who prefer it.

The host serving smaller portions

Looking for mini buns or smaller portions that guests can help themselves to, depending on how hungry they are.

What to look for in currant buns for a get-together

First, decide whether wholemeal and fibre, a familiar white bun or the size matters most for your get-together. A mini bun can be white or wholemeal, so assess its ingredients and portion size separately.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal and fibre Check the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 35% wholemeal wheat flour, 3.4% wholemeal rye flour and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen-krentenbollen. I want to choose a bun for my get-together whose wholemeal base and fibre content I can check on the label. For around 45% of consumers, this would be the main reason for their choice.
A familiar white bun Check the product description and allergens for the option you choose. Jumbo describes its Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat, raisin and currant buns. If guests prefer a familiar white currant bun, I want to be able to serve one alongside another option. That familiar taste would be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Smaller portions Compare the number of buns and their size; check separately whether the mini option is white or wholemeal. PLUS describes its bag of nine mini currant and raisin buns as white wheat buns. Guests with different appetites can more easily help themselves to a small bun. For around 22% of consumers, a portion that’s easy to share would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a dark bun is wholemeal

    The colour doesn’t tell you how much wholemeal flour a currant bun contains. To compare fibre, you need figures given on the same basis.

    Read the product description and ingredients list, and compare the fibre per 100 g shown on the packaging.

  • Assuming mini means wholemeal

    The size tells you nothing about the type of grain or the allergens. PLUS describes its mini currant and raisin buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns.

    Choose mini for the portion size you want, but check the ingredients and allergens for each option.

  • Relying on a product page you viewed earlier

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. The option you looked at before may also differ from the one you eventually pick up.

    Check the name and size just before buying, and read the information on the packaging itself.

Relevant brands to explore

Albert Heijn

According to the product information, AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen-krentenbollen are wholemeal wheat and rye buns with raisins and currants.

  • Albert Heijn lists the ingredients, fibre per 100 g and allergens for this option.
  • Check the current packaging if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat, raisin and currant buns.

  • For the pack of six, Jumbo lists the ingredients, allergens and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal mini option mentioned earlier is listed on the product page as no longer available online.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant and raisin buns in different sizes, including a bag of nine mini buns and a pack of four extra-large buns.

  • The different pack sizes and quantities can help you plan portions for a get-together.
  • According to PLUS, its mini currant and raisin buns are white wheat buns; their size doesn’t make them wholemeal.

Lidl

Lidl lists 360 g packs of mini wholemeal raisin buns. Raisin buns aren’t necessarily the same product as currant buns.

  • The mini size offers a separate wholemeal raisin bun option for smaller portions.
  • Check the ingredients, fibre and allergens on the packaging before comparing this option with currant buns.

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The product description and number of buns give you a starting point when choosing a regular currant bun.
  • Check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging. ALDI’s separate wholemeal buns aren’t a confirmed currant bun option.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a wholemeal currant bun for every guest at my get-together?

No, let your guests’ preferences guide you. If wholemeal and fibre matter, compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. You can also offer a classic option for guests who prefer a white bun.

What should I check if someone has an allergy or intolerance?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact option you’re buying. Ingredients vary from product to product, so the packaging is the one to rely on when making your choice.

How should I store currant buns for a get-together later on?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that certain options can be frozen on the day of purchase; check whether this is also stated on your packaging.

Can I tell how much iodine a currant bun contains from the mention of baker’s salt?

No, the mention of baker’s salt doesn’t give the exact amount of iodine in each currant bun. If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients on the packaging of the option you choose.