If you’re looking for a currant bun for a late-night snack and fibre matters to you, compare wholemeal versions with standard white buns. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for the wholemeal version reviewed, compared with 2.8 g per 100 g for the white version reviewed by Jumbo. Also check the size of each bun, the allergens and the storage advice. A chocolate selection is a good choice as a gift or to share, but it isn’t a substitute for a currant bun if that’s the bread snack you’re after.
If you’re mainly comparing the fibre content of currant buns, check the nutritional information per 100 g. The wholemeal version reviewed by Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g; this figure doesn’t apply to other wholemeal products.
If you want a white currant bun with raisins and wholemeal isn’t your main selection criterion, still check the nutritional information on the pack you choose. Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for the white version reviewed; ingredients and portion size can vary between products.
If you’re buying a bag to have another bun later or to share, the number of buns and storage advice matter too. The packs reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS say the buns can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
First, decide whether you’re looking for a currant bun for yourself or chocolate to give as a gift or share. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g, the size of each bun and how much of the bag you want to store.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether the bun you’ve chosen is actually labelled as wholemeal. | If fibre matters more to me than choosing a standard white bun, I want to be able to see the difference on the label; around 45% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Standard currant bun | Check the product description and compare the nutritional information for the options you’re considering. | I’m mainly looking for the familiar white currant bun with raisins, rather than choosing based on fibre; around 33% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Portion and storage | Check the number of buns, the size of each one and the storage or freezing advice on the pack. | If I want to spread a bag across several snack occasions, the portions and storage advice need to suit my plans; this is the main consideration for around 22% of consumers. |
The wholemeal version reviewed by Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, while the white version reviewed by Jumbo lists 2.8 g per 100 g. So the product category alone won’t tell you how much fibre a particular bun contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packs you’re actually thinking of buying.
A bag with more buns doesn’t necessarily mean smaller portions. A larger bun could be more than you want for a single snack.
Check the number of buns and the size of each one before choosing between a smaller snack, a larger bun or a bag to keep for later.
The currant buns reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk ingredients. Information about other possible allergens varies by product.
If you have an allergy or other dietary restriction, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the bun you’ve chosen.
The publication in the Government Gazette concerns an agreement on the use of baker’s salt. According to Brood.net, using iodised baker’s salt is not a legal requirement for every product.
If you want to know what type of salt a particular currant bun contains, check its ingredients list.
The product differences described apply to the versions reviewed; they don’t necessarily apply to a brand’s or supermarket’s entire range.
The range includes standard and wholemeal currant buns with raisins in various pack sizes.
The white currant buns with raisins reviewed come in a bag of six.
The range reviewed includes standard currant buns, a longer-lasting version and larger currant or raisin buns.
Lidl describes its currant buns as a bakery product sold in a bag of six.
ALDI lists bags of six currant buns with raisins, as well as individually wrapped larger raisin buns sold in packs of four.
These Joybuy products are chocolate selections to give as a gift or share. They’re suited to that separate occasion, not to anyone looking for currant buns for a late-night snack. Before choosing, compare the contents and ingredients of the specific pack.
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A chocolate gift or selection to share, rather than an alternative to a specific currant bun you’re looking for.
The pack is labelled as 288 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack if they’re important to your choice.
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A smaller chocolate selection for a gift or sharing occasion; choose a currant bun if you’re after a bread snack.
The pack is labelled as 125 g. Check the specific ingredients and allergen information before buying.
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A chocolate selection for a casual sharing occasion, not for anyone specifically looking for currant buns.
The pack is labelled as 143 g. Check the ingredients and allergens of the product you receive.
You can’t tell from the product name alone for every currant bun. The versions reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk ingredients. Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the one you choose, including details of any other possible allergens.
Yes. The packs for the versions reviewed from Albert Heijn and PLUS say they can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For any other bag, follow the storage advice on the pack.
No, there’s no general legal requirement for every currant bun to be made with iodised baker’s salt. The publication in the Government Gazette concerns an agreement, and Brood.net clarifies that its use isn’t required by law. Check the ingredients list to see what type of salt a specific product contains.
