Who is this choice relevant to?

Families with fussy eaters

If you want a familiar, sweet bun, consider a white raisin and currant bun as a separate bread course or a sweet addition to your Sunday meal.

People keeping an eye on fibre

Want a bun with raisins or currants, but also looking for a wholemeal option? Check the product name and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging.

Hosts looking for savoury bread

If you want bread to go with the roast or gravy, compare the sweet currant bun with a plain, neutral bun.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide what role the bread will play in the meal: a sweet accompaniment or a neutral addition to the main course. Then compare the grain type, fibre and portion size of the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Wholemeal and fibre Check that the product is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging. I want a sweet bun, but the grain type and fibre content are what matter most to me. This would be the top buying priority for around 45% of consumers.
Flavour and texture Check whether it’s made with white or wholemeal wheat, and choose a suitable size. For fussy eaters, I mainly want to serve a familiar, sweet bun, even if fibre isn’t my first consideration. This would matter most to around 33% of consumers.
How it fits into the meal Decide whether you want a sweet accompaniment or a plain bun to go with the savoury dish. With a roast, I want bread that goes with the savoury flavours; I might save a sweet bun for another time. Around 22% of consumers would prioritise this meal pairing.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a darker bun is wholemeal

    The colour doesn’t tell you how much fibre a particular currant bun contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between wholegrain and white grain products, but when choosing a product, you should check the information on the packaging.

    Check that the product is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Thinking of a currant bun as a plain bun to have with gravy

    Raisins and currants make this a sweet option. For reference, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12,2 g of sugars for a 50 g raisin bread roll; this isn’t a fixed value for every currant bun.

    If you want bread to go with the savoury flavours of the main course, consider a plain bun and check the nutritional information for the product you’re buying.

  • Relying only on an old product listing

    Ingredients and allergen information may differ from what you expect if a product’s recipe has changed. Albert Heijn notes in its product information that these details can change.

    For packaged currant buns, read the label on the bag you’ve bought. Before buying unpackaged buns, ask where you can find the allergen information.

  • Assuming every currant bun is made with iodised baker’s salt

    The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you what salt was used in that particular product.

    If this matters to you, check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the baker.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists white raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, as well as mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns in packs of 9. Plain wholemeal rolls are a separate option if you don’t want a sweet bun with your main course.

  • Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for its white raisin and currant buns, and 7,0 g per 100 g for its plain wholemeal rolls. These figures apply to these two different products.
  • Check the label on the mini wholemeal option if you want to compare fibre content and allergens.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Raisin and Currant Buns and AH Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns.

  • The two product names distinguish between the regular and Extra Long-Fresh options.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. Always read the label on the pack you buy.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin rolls for anyone looking for a smaller size and an explicit wholemeal label.

  • The product name specifies both the mini size and the wholemeal variety.
  • Compare the information on the current packaging for fibre, ingredients and allergens.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, as well as wholemeal rolls as a separate type of bread.

  • ALDI describes its raisin and currant buns as soft wheat rolls with raisins and currants.
  • The wholemeal label on the separate rolls doesn’t tell you anything about the fibre content of the raisin and currant buns.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in bags of 6, as well as plain wholemeal rolls as a separate option for the savoury part of the meal.

  • You can choose the type of bread to suit either a sweet snack or a more neutral accompaniment.
  • PLUS notes that product information can change. Check the packaging for ingredients, nutritional values and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns go with a Sunday roast?

A currant bun works best if you’re deliberately looking for a sweet accompaniment or a separate bread course. If you want bread to go with gravy or other savoury flavours, a plain bun is a more natural choice.

How do I compare the fibre content of white and wholemeal buns?

Compare the fibre per 100 g on the specific packs and check that ‘wholemeal’ actually appears in the product description. Don’t rely on the colour of the bun alone.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the type of bread. Check the ingredients on packaged currant buns, or ask the baker what salt was used for unpackaged buns.

Where can I find the allergen information?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packaged currant buns is shown on the label. Before buying unpackaged buns, ask the seller where you can find this information.