Shoppers buying a small quantity
You’re looking for currant buns for a few meals and don’t want to be left with any uneaten rolls. Jumbo and PLUS both list a pack of six.
Who are these options relevant to?
Shoppers comparing ingredients
You want to know whether to choose a white currant bun or one made with wholemeal wheat flour. Compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g; nutritional information for a recipe isn’t necessarily comparable with that for a packaged product.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
Before buying, check the ingredients and any possible traces listed for the product you’ve chosen. The currant buns described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk; check the label on any other pack individually.
What should you look for in currant buns?
If you’re looking for a gift, choosing a box of chocolates answers a different question. For currant buns, the quantity you need, the ingredients and the label are the main things to consider when deciding what suits you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and storage | Compare the number of rolls and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For its pack of eight, PLUS advises freezing the rolls on the day of purchase and using them within one month. | If I don’t eat currant buns often, I want to avoid having rolls left over. Around 40% of consumers prioritise choosing a suitable pack size. |
| Fibre and type of grain | Check which type of flour is used and compare the fibre content per 100 g. Keep nutritional values per portion separate from those per 100 g. | For a regular bread-based meal, I want to be able to choose between a white version and one made with wholemeal wheat flour. For around 30% of consumers, the choice of grain and fibre is the most important factor. |
| Allergens and baker’s salt | Check for wheat, milk and possible traces; separately, see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed among the ingredients. | When ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I want to check the label before choosing a pack. Around 30% of consumers give checking the label their highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So the product category alone won’t tell you which type of salt has been used.
For packaged currant buns, look for baker’s salt or iodised salt in the ingredients list; ask about the salt used for loose rolls.
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Mistaking a white currant bun for a wholemeal one
The standard products described from Jumbo and PLUS are made with white wheat flour. Their stated fibre contents of 2.8 g and 3.3 g per 100 g respectively apply to those specific products.
Check the type of flour in the ingredients list and compare fibre values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
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Guessing allergens from the product name
The products described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk. Product pages also list possible traces of other allergens.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually choosing every time you buy.
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Buying a larger pack without a storage plan
A pack of eight is only a practical amount if you’ll use the extra rolls or store them according to the product instructions. For its pack of eight, PLUS advises freezing the rolls on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
If you only eat them occasionally, choose a smaller pack or check before buying that the storage advice fits your plans.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s product information describes AH Raisin Currant Buns in a pack of six. Albert Heijn says this specific product is no longer in its range.
- The listed ingredients include 30% raisins and 4.2% currants; the nutritional information states 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Don’t use these product details as the label for a different or new version. Check the ingredients again when making your final choice, including whether iodised salt is listed.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its Raisin Currant Buns, sold in a pack of six, as a white wheat version.
- The product information lists 29.6% raisins, 6.1% currants, 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g.
- According to Jumbo, the product contains wheat and milk. Also check the current allergen information and ingredients list, including for baker’s salt.
PLUS
PLUS describes its currant buns as available in packs of six and eight; the product information varies between packs.
- For its pack of six, PLUS lists 31% raisins and 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g. For the pack of eight, PLUS advises freezing the rolls on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
- The products described contain wheat, rye and milk, and also list possible traces of other allergens. Check the pack of the version you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I choose currant buns or a box of chocolates for pea soup day?
It depends on what you want to give or eat: currant buns are rolls for a meal, while a box of chocolates is a gift. Don’t treat them as interchangeable versions of the same product.
Do all Dutch currant buns contain baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell from the product name. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory; check the label on packaged currant buns or ask which salt has been used for loose rolls.
Can I assume ordinary currant buns are gluten-free?
No, the currant buns described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and gluten. For another version, check the allergen information and don’t rely on the product name alone.
How can I avoid leftovers from a pack of eight currant buns?
Choose a quantity you can use or store according to the instructions on the pack. For its pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze the rolls at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.