Who are these options suitable for?

If you want to serve them straight away

You’re looking for soft currant buns that are ready to serve without baking. Check the number of buns, portion size and storage instructions on the pack.

If wholemeal and fibre matter to you

You want a sweet bread snack, but prefer a wholemeal base. According to the Voedingscentrum, you can identify wholemeal bread by the explicit ‘wholemeal’ label, not by its colour.

If you want to bake your own for guests

You want to choose the filling yourself and can plan ahead. A currant bun mix requires ingredients, proving time and an oven, among other things; it isn’t a snack you can serve straight from the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Before your snack night, decide whether you want to serve the buns straight away, are looking for a wholemeal option or have time to bake your own. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information of the products you’re considering.

What to consider Check Who it matters to
Ready to serve Whether the buns are ready to eat, how many are in the pack and what the storage instructions are. I want to serve currant buns to my guests without any preparation. For around 42% of consumers choosing this kind of snack night, serving them straight away comes first.
Wholemeal and fibre Whether the pack says ‘wholemeal’ and how much fibre the nutritional information lists per 100 g. If I’m looking for a wholemeal bun, I don’t want to judge by its dark colour. For around 33% of these consumers, a wholemeal base is the top priority.
Baking your own Which ingredients and how much filling you’ll need, as well as the preparation and baking time required by the recipe. I plan to bake in advance and want to choose the fruit filling myself. Baking your own is the main priority for around 25% of these consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating ‘premium’ as a product feature

    Eye-catching packaging or a product name won’t tell you how many raisins and currants a bun contains, which grain has been used or how large a portion is.

    Compare the stated fruit content, type of grain, portion size and ingredients of the products available to buy.

  • Assuming an old product page shows a current option to buy

    The product listings for AH Rozijnen Krentenbollen and Jumbo Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen Volkoren say that these varieties are no longer available.

    Check the latest product or retailer information before you buy, and choose another variety if necessary.

  • Judging whether a bun is wholemeal by its colour

    A white currant bun doesn’t become wholemeal because it contains more fruit, and you can’t tell that a dark bun is wholemeal just by looking at it.

    Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label on the pack and compare the fibre content of different products on the same basis, for example per 100 g.

  • Making assumptions about salt and allergens

    Ingredients and allergens vary from product to product. Jumbo lists baker’s salt, as well as wheat and milk, among the ingredients in its Rozijnen Krentenbollen; AH listed iodised salt in its Rozijnen Krentenbollen.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually bought.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a pack of six ready-to-eat white Rozijnen Krentenbollen.

  • The product information lists 29,6% raisins, 6,1% currants, nutritional values and allergens.
  • This variety isn’t wholemeal. Jumbo Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen Volkoren is listed separately as no longer available.

Albert Heijn

The product information for AH Rozijnen Krentenbollen describes six soft white buns.

  • The listing states 30% raisins, 4,2% currants, nutritional values and allergens.
  • This specific variety is listed as discontinued, so it isn’t currently available to buy.

In2bake

The In2bake All-in Krentenbollen-mix is designed for baking your own currant buns with a filling of your choice.

  • The suggested method allows for 300 g of filling of your choice.
  • The mix isn’t ready to eat and contains cereals with gluten, milk ingredients and soya. The Jumbo listing says it is no longer available in the online range.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a currant bun is wholemeal?

Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label on the pack. According to the Voedingscentrum, when used for bread, this label means it is made from 100% wholemeal flour; a brown colour or the name ‘multigrain’ isn’t a substitute.

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

Read the allergen information on the pack of currant buns you’re serving. For its Rozijnen Krentenbollen, Jumbo lists wheat, gluten and milk, as well as possible traces of nuts, egg, soya and sesame, among other allergens. The ingredients of another product may differ.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

Follow the instructions for the product you buy. The AH Rozijnen Krentenbollen, which are now listed as discontinued, could be frozen on the day of purchase and had to be used within one month. Don’t automatically apply those instructions to other buns.

How can I tell whether currant buns contain iodised salt?

Check the salt information in the ingredients list for the specific currant buns. The RIVM describes Dutch iodine policy as encouraging the use of iodised salt, particularly in bread; this doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in every individual currant bun.