Who should consider these points?

Students planning their mealtimes

You’re looking for a quick bread option and want to choose a pack you’ll use all of.

Students with limited cupboard or freezer space

You’d rather choose an amount you can store or eat within your own schedule.

Students comparing labels

You want to check the fibre, ingredients or allergens on the packaging of the variety you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the number and size of the buns. Then decide what you can store, and read the label on your chosen variety if needed.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Number and size Check how many buns are in the pack. If you’re comparing mini and regular buns, check the weight too. If I’m planning several mealtimes, I want to know how many suitable portions a pack will provide. This would be the main consideration for around 42% of consumers.
Storage and leftovers Check the storage instructions and whether you can freeze the buns in individual portions. With limited freezer space, I don’t want to be left with a pack I can’t finish. Avoiding leftovers would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Label information Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details for the specific variety. If I’m keeping an eye on fibre or certain ingredients, the pack I choose needs to give me clear information. For around 33% of consumers, checking the label would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack size

    The packs listed contain between six and ten buns. A larger pack won’t necessarily suit the number of mealtimes you have planned.

    Choose an amount you can finish, or freeze the remaining buns in individual portions on the day you buy them.

    Unused buns take up space and may eventually end up being thrown away.

  • Assuming a currant bun is wholemeal

    The regular currant buns in this selection are made with white wheat flour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible.

    If wholemeal is one of your criteria, check that the specific variety you’re holding is labelled as wholemeal.

  • Expecting every variety to have the same allergen profile

    The product information reviewed for Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists wheat or gluten, and milk or lactose. Warnings about possible traces may vary by product.

    Always check the current allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.

  • Assuming the salt is iodised based on the product name

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in a specific variety.

    Check the ingredients list if the type of salt is important to your choice.

Brands to consider

ALDI

ALDI lists a pack of six raisin and currant buns as an in-store product.

  • A pack of six could suit you if you’ll use that amount within your schedule.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging in store.

Jumbo

Jumbo provides online product information for a pack of six white raisin and currant buns.

  • You can check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details in advance.
  • This regular variety is made with white wheat flour and lists gluten and milk.

Albert Heijn

AH Extra Long-Fresh raisin and currant buns are listed in a pack of ten.

  • According to the product information, you can freeze the buns at home on the day you buy them.
  • A pack of ten is best suited to you if you have room to store and use them.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns in packs of six and mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine.

  • The two sizes let you choose a portion that suits your schedule.
  • Don’t compare mini and regular buns by number alone; check the weight and label too.

Lidl

Lidl lists a pack of six currant buns as an in-store product.

  • The pack size makes it clear what quantity to look for in store.
  • Read the packaging in store if the ingredients or nutritional information will influence your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Are regular currant buns the same as wholemeal bread?

No, the regular currant buns in this selection are made with white wheat flour. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. Check the packaging if you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal variety.

What should I do with currant buns I won’t eat straight away?

Freeze them in individual portions on the day you buy them if you want to use the rest of the pack later. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this as storage advice for bread; also follow the instructions on the packaging of your currant buns.

Should I check the allergens in currant buns?

Yes, check the current packaging of the variety you’re buying. The product information for Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS lists wheat or gluten, and milk or lactose. Any warnings about traces may vary by product.

How can I tell what type of salt is in currant buns?

Check the ingredients list on the specific pack to see what type of salt has been used. Don’t assume based on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.