Who is this choice for?

If you live alone and only have a sweet breakfast now and then

If you don’t eat currant buns every day, the number in the pack, shelf life and freezing instructions will determine whether you can finish the pack.

If you want to compare nutritional information

If taste isn’t your only consideration, compare the serving size and the fibre, sugar and salt content per bun and per 100 g.

If you need to check ingredients or allergens

If certain ingredients matter to you, read the current label on the exact variant you’re buying, including any warnings about cross-contamination.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by considering how many buns you’ll actually eat and store. Then use the nutritional information and ingredients list to compare variants on the same serving-size basis.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Pack size and storage Compare the number of buns and the shelf life. Check whether the pack says you can freeze that variant on the day you buy it. If I only eat a currant bun now and then, I don’t want to be left with an open pack. Around 42% of consumers would reportedly consider avoiding waste their main priority.
Nutritional information Compare fibre, sugar and salt per 100 g and per bun, taking the serving weight into account. For a sweet breakfast, I want to know what’s in my own portion, not just what’s shown on the front of the pack. For around 33% of consumers, this comparison would reportedly be their first priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings on the current label. If iodine is a concern, check which type of salt is listed too. If I need to avoid an ingredient, the information on the pack needs to suit my circumstances. For around 25% of consumers, this check would reportedly come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pack of six is one breakfast portion

    Jumbo, PLUS, Lidl and ALDI each list a variant containing six buns. Even if you’re buying for one, you’ll need a plan for the rest of the pack.

    Choose the pack size to suit your eating habits, and follow the instructions for the specific variant if you freeze any.

    Buns you don’t eat in time or store according to the instructions may go to waste.

  • Looking only at the currants or fibre

    Sugar and salt are also part of the nutritional comparison. The weight of each bun can vary between products too.

    Compare fibre, sugar and salt per 100 g, and work out the values for your breakfast using the portion you actually eat.

  • Relying only on a product page if you have an allergy

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. The current label on the pack you buy is the best source to check.

    Read both the listed allergens and any cross-contamination warnings before using the product.

  • Trying to identify the type of salt from the product name

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in that variant’s recipe.

    Check the ingredients list if baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to you.

Brands compared

When comparing supermarket brands, look at the specific currant bun variant: pack size, ingredients and storage advice can vary from product to product.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers standard, mini and longer-lasting raisin and currant buns, among other options.

  • The AH Extra lang lekker variant contains ten buns, and Albert Heijn says you can freeze it at home on the day you buy it.
  • If you only eat one bun occasionally, a pack of ten means you’ll need to think about storage and shelf life.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a white wheat, raisin and currant bun in a pack of six.

  • Jumbo gives a serving size of 65 g for this variant and lists its ingredients and nutritional values.
  • The listed ingredients include wheat and milk. Check the current label if you need to avoid either.

PLUS

PLUS offers currant buns in packs of six and eight, as well as mini currant and raisin buns.

  • PLUS says the packs of six and eight that were reviewed can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • The reviewed variants list ingredients including wheat, rye and milk. Check the ingredients on each pack.

Lidl

Lidl lists a shop-bought variant with six currant buns per pack, as well as mini raisin and currant buns.

  • The number of buns in the standard variant is clear in advance: six per pack.
  • Check the label in store if ingredients, allergens or nutritional values will affect your choice.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The pack size makes it easy to compare with other packs of six.
  • Check the pack itself for the ingredients and nutritional information that matter to you.

Bolletje

Bolletje offers breakfast and snack products, including crispbakes and crackers—different types of product from currant buns.

  • Its range may be worth considering if you’re also thinking about a different kind of sweet breakfast.
  • Don’t compare an alternative as if it were a currant bun; check the product type, serving size and ingredients separately.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a pack of six currant buns practical for one person?

A pack of six may suit you if you eat the buns before they go out of date or store some according to the product instructions. If you don’t have breakfast regularly, check how many you’re likely to use and whether that particular variant can be frozen.

Can I freeze currant buns?

You can freeze variants where the product information says it’s allowed. For the reviewed packs of six and eight, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using them within one month. Check the instructions on your own pack.

Do currant buns contain gluten or milk?

The reviewed variants from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list wheat and milk ingredients, but that doesn’t tell you what every currant bun contains. If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the ingredients and warnings on the current label of the exact variant.

Can you tell from the name ‘currant bun’ whether it contains iodised salt?

No, the product name doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used. Check the ingredients list on the specific pack if baker’s salt or iodised salt is relevant to you.

Which nutritional values should I compare for a sweet breakfast?

At the very least, compare the serving size and the stated energy, fibre, sugar and salt per 100 g and per bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general values for a 50 g currant bun of 134 kcal, 2 g fibre, 15,9 g sugars and 0,42 g salt; use the values for your chosen variant when making your purchase.