Households having breakfast straight away on Sunday
You want to put out enough individual currant buns without having too many left over. The number in each pack helps you plan; for example, Jumbo and PLUS list packs of 6.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers keeping an eye on fibre
You’re comparing the nutritional information for a standard currant bun with that of a wholemeal alternative. Check the fibre per 100 g and the product description, not just the colour.
Shoppers who need to check allergens
You want to know whether the ingredients and any statements about the possible presence of allergens are suitable for your household. Check the packaging of the exact pack you’re buying.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many buns you’ll use on Sunday and what you’ll do with any leftovers, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information. If you’re specifically looking for medium sliced, check the listing to see whether it means pre-sliced currant buns: the packs discussed here contain individual buns.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| How many you need for Sunday | Count the people eating and compare the number of buns per pack; Jumbo and PLUS list options containing 6. | If I’m making breakfast for several people, I want enough buns without unnecessary leftovers. Having the right number for Sunday is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any statement about possible traces on the current packaging. | If I need to consider an allergen at home, I want to be able to assess the ingredients in this particular pack. This is the first concern for around 30% of consumers. |
| Fibre and product type | Compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether an alternative is actually described as wholemeal. | If fibre is my main concern, I compare a standard currant bun with a wholemeal alternative rather than judging by colour. This is the top priority for roughly 20% of consumers. |
| Keeping some for later | Read the storage advice and check whether, and when, this particular variety can be frozen. | If I want to save some buns for a later breakfast, I need to follow the packaging instructions. This is the most important consideration for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all currant buns contain the same allergens
The currant buns listed by PLUS contain, among other things, wheat, rye and milk. That doesn’t tell you which allergens are in another currant bun, and product information can change.
Check the current packaging every time you buy, including any statement about the possible presence of allergens.
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Assuming a dark bun is wholemeal
According to the Voedingscentrum, bread can be dark in colour without being made from wholemeal flour. So colour alone doesn’t tell you how much fibre the product contains.
Check whether it’s described as wholemeal and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fibre is your main priority.
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Choosing a larger pack without a plan for the leftovers
A pack of 8 won’t necessarily suit every Sunday breakfast. According to PLUS, its 8-pack variety can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within 1 month.
Decide how many buns you’ll use straight away, and follow the storage and freezing instructions for the variety you choose.
Without a plan for the leftover buns, some may go unused.
Brands and shops compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has an online category for currant buns and muesli buns, including AH currant buns.
- The online selection makes it easy to browse individual product varieties.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists standard white wheat, raisin and currant buns in packs of 6, as well as a wholemeal mini variety in packs of 9.
- For its standard variety, Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g and advises storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Compare the standard and mini varieties separately, as their size and product descriptions differ.
PLUS
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of 6 and a longer-lasting variety in packs of 8.
- For its 8-pack variety, PLUS advises freezing on the day of purchase and using within 1 month.
- Check the current ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging for each variety.
ALDI
ALDI describes a pack of 6 soft raisin and currant buns.
- The stated number of buns makes it easy to compare the pack with the portions you’re planning for breakfast.
- Check the packaging for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens in the pack you choose.
Lidl
Lidl describes soft currant buns in packs of 6 as an in-store product.
- A pack of 6 gives you a clear starting point for planning breakfast.
- Check the packaging in store for the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
Are currant buns labelled medium sliced already sliced?
Don’t assume so without checking the product information: the packs discussed here contain individual currant buns and don’t confirm that they’re pre-sliced. Check the specific listing to see what medium sliced means.
How should I store currant buns for a later breakfast?
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your currant buns. Jumbo and PLUS advise storing the varieties discussed here in a cool, dry, dark place. According to PLUS, its longer-lasting 8-pack variety can be frozen on the day of purchase and should then be used within 1 month.
Do all currant buns contain gluten and milk?
You can’t tell from the product type alone whether every currant bun contains these ingredients. For the variety discussed here, PLUS lists wheat, rye, gluten-containing cereals, milk and lactose, among other things. Check the current packaging for the product you’re buying, including any statements about the possible presence of other allergens.
Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?
Don’t assume that it does. A general rule about the use of baker’s salt doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in a particular currant bun; check the ingredients list on the current packaging.