Who is this choice relevant to?

If you want to serve a classic fruit bun

You’re looking for a soft, easy-to-share currant bun to enjoy with friends over coffee, and raisins and currants matter more to you than a chocolate flavour.

If you want to compare fibre content

You’d like a currant bun with your coffee, but you also check the nutritional information. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal raisin and currant bun lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.

If you’re mainly looking for pure cocoa

For you, ‘dark’ means a distinct dark chocolate flavour. Check whether cocoa is listed in the currant bun you choose, or opt for separate dark chocolate with a stated cocoa percentage.

What should you look for in currant buns to serve with coffee?

First decide whether the bun itself needs to contain cocoa. If a regular fruit bun will do, compare the packaging and, where it matters to your choice, the nutritional information and allergens for the exact variety.

What to consider What to check when buying Particularly relevant if
Pure cocoa Check the ingredients for cocoa or chocolate, and see whether a cocoa percentage is stated. Assess separate chocolate separately from the currant bun. I’m looking for a pronounced dark chocolate flavour and want to know whether I can expect it in the bun itself. For around 30% of consumers, this preference for cocoa is the top priority.
Portions to serve with coffee Compare the number of buns per pack and the stated size; standard, mini and jumbo varieties aren’t the same portion. I want to share the buns without any further preparation and choose a pack that suits my guests. Around 30% of consumers put this serving preference first.
Nutritional information and allergens Check the fibre per 100 g and the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you’ll be serving. If fibre or ingredients determine my choice, I want to be able to compare the right variety. When I have guests, I also need to consider any relevant allergens. Around 40% of consumers say these checks are their top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a regular currant bun is ‘dark’

    A search term or dark packaging doesn’t tell you whether the bun contains cocoa. The currant bun pages reviewed mainly describe raisins and currants.

    If cocoa is a must, check the ingredients of the exact bun before choosing it for its dark chocolate flavour.

  • Assuming the fibre content of one variety applies to all currant buns

    Albert Heijn’s wholemeal raisin and currant bun lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, while Jumbo’s standard raisin and currant bun lists 2.8 g per 100 g. These figures apply to different products.

    Compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging of the varieties you’re choosing between.

  • Assuming you know which salt is used from the product name

    ‘Baker’s salt’ and ‘iodised salt’ aren’t the same ingredient listing. The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which one appears on the packaging you choose.

    Read the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to your choice.

  • Relying only on an online allergen list

    Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties, and product information can change. So a product page you viewed earlier isn’t enough to determine what you’re serving your guests.

    Ask your guests which allergens are relevant to them, and read the label on the packaging you’ll actually be using.

Brands to consider

The details below apply to the product lines or varieties mentioned, not to every product from each brand.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers regular and wholemeal raisin and currant buns, among other options.

  • The wholemeal variety mentioned lists 30% raisins, 5% currants and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the current packaging if ingredients or allergens will affect your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard, mini and jumbo buns with raisins and currants.

  • The standard raisin and currant buns come in packs of six; Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for them.
  • Compare pack sizes and nutritional information for each variety, not just by brand.

Lidl

Lidl describes soft currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The number of buns per pack is stated, so you can compare it with the number of guests.
  • Lidl lists the product mentioned as available in store only.

ALDI

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

  • The product description and pack size make it clear which type of fruit bun and pack you’re comparing.
  • Check the packaging itself if you want to assess nutritional values or allergens.

PLUS

PLUS offers standard currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-lasting variety in packs of eight.

  • For the varieties mentioned, PLUS provides ingredients and storage and freezing information.
  • Only follow storage advice for the variety it appears on the packaging for.

Bolletje

Bolletje offers rusks, crackers and muesli, among other products.

  • When comparing Bolletje products, use the specific product name and packaging as your guide.
  • First check whether the product you’ve chosen is actually a currant bun; other bakery products aren’t comparable varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether a currant bun really contains cocoa?

Check the ingredients of the specific currant bun for cocoa or chocolate. If you’re looking for a particular cocoa percentage, that figure should also be stated explicitly. The currant buns mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS don’t provide a basis for choosing a product with a high cocoa content on the product pages reviewed. Separate dark chocolate, such as Lindt Excellence bars with stated percentages in Albert Heijn’s range, is a different product choice.

Where should I check allergens when serving currant buns to guests?

Read the label for the exact variety you’re serving, and ask your guests which allergens are relevant to them. The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten and milk, among other ingredients. The PLUS variety mentioned also carries warnings about possible traces of other allergens. An online list you viewed earlier is no substitute for the label.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

For the longer-lasting PLUS currant buns mentioned, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For another variety, follow the instructions on its own packaging.

Does ‘baker’s salt’ on a currant bun automatically mean it contains iodised salt?

Don’t assume a currant bun contains iodised salt based on its product name; read the ingredients list on the packaging you choose. The Albert Heijn product information mentioned lists ‘iodised salt’, while Jumbo and PLUS list ‘baker’s salt’.