Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers with a strict sugar-free requirement

Looking for a currant bun that meets the threshold for the ‘sugar-free’ claim: no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

Shoppers looking to limit added sugar

Want to compare ingredients and nutritional values, even if the dried fruit in a currant bun means it still contains sugars.

Shoppers who prioritise taste and convenience

Looking for currant buns for breakfast or on the go, and taking the fruit filling, fibre, allergens and storage instructions into account.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether sugar-free is an absolute requirement for your breakfast range. If it isn’t, compare similar currant buns by their ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g, then consider the features that matter for how you’ll use them.

What to look for What to check before buying Who it matters to
‘Sugar-free’ claim Check that ‘of which sugars’ is listed as no more than 0.5 g per 100 g, the limit set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. If sugar-free is an absolute requirement for my breakfast range, I don’t want to choose a currant bun that merely contains less added sugar. For around 46% of consumers, this strict sugar-free requirement comes first.
Total and added sugars Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and check the ingredients list for added sweetening ingredients. I want to limit added sugar, but also understand how much sugar comes from the dried fruit. For around 36% of consumers, this distinction is their main concern.
Ingredients and use Check the stated fruit content, fibre and salt per 100 g, and look at the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging. For breakfast or on the go, I’m mainly looking for a currant bun with a filling and storage requirements that suit the way I’ll use it. Taste and convenience come first for around 18% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ‘less added sugar’ with ‘sugar-free’

    Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘sugar-free’ claim has a limit of no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. The currant buns mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 24 to 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g, so they do not meet this limit.

    For a strict sugar-free requirement, use the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. If you want to limit added sugar, check the ingredients list too.

  • Comparing sugars per bun only

    The amount per bun depends on the portion size, so it doesn’t provide a like-for-like basis for comparing different packs.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g first; you can then use the per-portion value for your own planning.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt, so this can vary from product to product.

    Check the current ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.

  • Treating online product information as definitive

    Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is especially important if you have a strict sugar limit or an allergy.

    Check the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen just before buying and eating it.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

AH Extra Long-Lasting Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns are white wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • Albert Heijn lists 30% raisins, 4.2% currants and 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • At 24 g of sugars per 100 g, this variety is not sugar-free. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens too.

Jumbo

Jumbo Raisin and Currant Buns come in packs of six.

  • Jumbo lists 29.6% raisins, 6.1% currants and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This variety contains 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g and is not sugar-free; cereals containing gluten and milk are listed as allergens.

PLUS

PLUS sells currant buns in packs of six.

  • PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g and says the buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
  • At 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g, this variety is not sugar-free. Check the current packaging for allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI sells freshly baked raisin and currant buns in packs of six in store.

  • The product name makes it clear that this variety contains both raisins and currants.
  • If you’re looking for a sugar-free option, check the nutritional values per 100 g on the packaging; the product name alone doesn’t prove that it meets the requirement.

Lidl

Lidl sells oven-fresh currant buns in packs of six in store.

  • Each pack contains six currant buns.
  • If you have a sugar-free requirement, check the nutritional values per 100 g on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a currant bun be called ‘sugar-free’?

In the Netherlands, a currant bun can only be called ‘sugar-free’ under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This refers to total sugars, not just added sugar.

Does ‘no added sugars’ also mean sugar-free?

No. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘no added sugars’ means that no mono- or disaccharides, or other foods used for their sweetening properties, have been added. A currant bun may still contain sugars from currants and raisins, so check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g as well.

Which details should I compare between currant buns?

First compare similar currant buns per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Check ‘of which sugars’, fibre and salt, and also read the ingredients list and, if relevant to you, the allergen information.

Does every currant bun contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that based on the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.

What should I look for if I have an allergy?

Check the allergens on the current packaging of the specific currant buns. The varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list cereals containing gluten and milk, but the information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.