Families with fussy eaters
A soft currant bun can suit diners who like something fruity alongside their savoury split pea soup. Adding a wholemeal roll gives others a different type of bread to choose from.
Who is this choice for?
People looking for fibre and wholemeal options
If you’re looking for a wholemeal base for your roll with soup, compare the ingredients lists and fibre per 100 g of the rolls available.
People who need to check labels carefully
If you have a food allergy, the current ingredients and allergen information for the bun you choose are what matter. If you’re specifically checking for baker’s salt, check the product details for that too.
What should you look for when choosing?
A white currant bun and a plain wholemeal roll don’t quite meet the same need alongside split pea soup. A wholemeal raisin bun combines both product characteristics in its name, but you should still check the packaging before deciding.
White currant bun
A good choice for: diners who want a soft bun with raisins and currants alongside their soup.
Things to consider: the white Jumbo and PLUS examples contain less fibre per 100 g than their wholemeal rolls mentioned here.
Wholemeal roll
A good choice for: anyone who values a wholemeal roll with their soup more than a fruity bun.
Things to consider: a plain wholemeal roll doesn’t have the raisins and currants found in a currant bun.
Wholemeal raisin bun
A good choice for: anyone looking for fruit bread with a wholemeal name; Lidl lists Mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product.
Things to consider: check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the packaging you choose before comparing the bun with other products.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Especially relevant for |
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| Soft, fruity bun | Read the product description to find out what type of bread it is, and check which fruits it contains. | If a fussy eater mainly wants a familiar currant bun alongside their soup, that preference will be important when choosing. Around 40% of consumers say this flavour preference comes first. |
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that the product is described as wholemeal and look at the first ingredient; compare fibre per 100 g. | If you’re choosing a roll with soup mainly for its wholemeal base, look beyond the fruity flavour. Around 30% of consumers say this need takes priority. |
| Ingredients and baker’s salt | Read the current allergen information and, if it’s relevant to your choice, look for baker’s salt or iodised salt. | If you have an allergy or a specific question about baker’s salt, you’ll need to know what the bun contains first. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority. |
To compare specific products, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its white raisin and currant buns and 6.9 g for its wholemeal rolls. PLUS lists 3.3 g per 100 g for its currant buns and 6.3 g for its wholemeal rolls. These figures don’t tell you how much fibre another variety or a portion contains.
Common mistakes
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Assuming multigrain means wholemeal
A mix of grains doesn’t in itself mean that the whole roll is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread can be made with white flour, wholemeal flour or a combination of the two.
If you prefer wholemeal bread, look for that description on the product and check which type of flour is first in the ingredients list.
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Assuming every bun contains baker’s salt
Not all bread is made with baker’s salt, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. So the type of bread alone won’t tell you whether it contains it.
If it’s relevant to your choice, check the ingredients for baker’s salt or iodised salt. If the bread doesn’t have an ingredients list, ask which salt was used.
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Relying on the product photo if you have an allergy
The white and wholemeal rolls reviewed list different allergens and possible traces. Ingredients and allergen information can also change.
If you have an allergy, read the current packaging. Don’t choose the product if you can’t check the allergen information you need.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists several currant buns and muesli buns in its bread range; these are separate types of product.
- For one white raisin and currant bun, Albert Heijn lists 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- Check the current packaging and range before relying on these product specifications.
Jumbo
The Jumbo products described include both white raisin and currant buns and separate wholemeal rolls.
- Jumbo lists 2.8 g and 6.9 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for these products.
- A wholemeal roll isn’t the same product as a wholemeal currant bun, so check which variety you’re choosing.
PLUS
PLUS describes its currant buns as white wheat raisin and currant buns, and also lists wholemeal rolls.
- According to PLUS, its currant buns contain 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g; its wholemeal rolls contain 6.3 g.
- PLUS says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change. Check the packaging of the variety you buy.
Lidl
Lidl lists Mini wholemeal raisin buns as a product available in store only.
- The product name combines wholemeal and raisins in one bun.
- Check the packaging of this specific product to compare its fibre and allergens.
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns and wholemeal rolls separately in its bread range.
- These separate product types let you choose between a fruity bun and a wholemeal roll.
- Check the packaging of the variety you choose to compare ingredients, fibre and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Do currant buns have to contain iodised baker’s salt?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. If the type of salt used is relevant to your choice, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt on the specific currant bun.
What should I serve with split pea soup if people have different preferences?
You could offer white currant buns for anyone who wants a soft, fruity bun, as well as wholemeal rolls for those who prefer wholemeal bread. They’re two different products, so compare the labels if ingredients or fibre matter to you.
Can I freeze currant buns?
The product instructions for the Albert Heijn and PLUS currant buns described here say they can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other varieties, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Which allergens should I check in these rolls?
If you have an allergy, always check the allergen declaration for the currant bun or wholemeal roll you choose. The products described list ingredients including wheat or gluten, and some varieties also contain milk; other ingredients and possible traces vary between products too. Always refer to the current packaging.