If you want a quick, sweet breakfast
You’re looking for a soft bun with raisins and currants that you can eat straight away or add a topping to. Check the weight of each bun when comparing packs with different quantities.
Who are these options suitable for?
If you often have currant buns for breakfast and keep an eye on fibre
You don’t want to rely on the ‘currant bun’ label alone. Compare fibre per 100 g and look for an explicit wholemeal claim if that matters to your choice.
If you need to check ingredients and allergens
You’ll need the information on the pack before you choose. The standard varieties mentioned contain wheat and milk; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
What should you compare when buying?
Decide what matters most for your breakfast: fruity flavour, nutritional information if you eat them regularly, or a pack size that suits your breakfast routine. Then compare specific varieties rather than just the brand names.
| What to consider | What to check | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Flavour and fruit filling | Check whether the proportion of raisins and currants is stated, and compare sugars on the same basis. | If you’re mainly looking for a soft, sweet bun with a clearly stated fruit filling, that preference will guide your choice. Around 33% of consumers put this flavour preference first. |
| Fibre and nutritional values | Compare fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, and check the pack for a wholemeal claim. | If currant buns are a regular feature of your breakfast table, you’ll want to know how the nutritional values per bun compare with those per 100 g. Around 42% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Portion size and storage | Check the number of buns, the weight of each one, and the storage or freezing advice for that pack. | If you won’t finish a bag quickly, you’ll want to know whether the buns can be frozen according to the pack instructions. This practical consideration comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
What could you get wrong?
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Looking for ‘medium sliced’ as a type of currant bun
The currant buns mentioned are described as whole buns sold in bags. ‘Medium sliced’ does not refer to a confirmed sliced variety of these products.
Search for currant buns or raisin and currant buns. If you mean pre-sliced bread with fruit, compare currant loaf or raisin bread as a separate product category.
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Choosing based on sweetness alone
A mention of raisins and currants doesn’t tell you how much fibre, sugar or salt a bun contains. The weight of each bun can also vary.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the weight of an individual bun to work out the portion you want to eat.
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Assuming all currant buns contain the same allergens
The standard varieties mentioned include wheat and milk, while warnings about the possible presence of other allergens can vary by product.
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the current packaging each time you buy.
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Assuming iodised baker’s salt is used
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you what kind of salt was used in baking.
If this matters to your choice of product, check the ingredients list or ask the baker. The Voedingscentrum points out that bread labels state whether it was made with baker’s salt.
Brands and product ranges to compare
Packaging, recipes and nutritional values can vary within a single brand. Use the varieties mentioned as points of comparison, and check the information for the product you’re actually buying.
Albert Heijn
AH Raisin Currant Buns are described as soft white wheat buns.
- Albert Heijn states that this variety contains 30% raisins, 4.2% currants and 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Check the latest product information and availability before comparing this variety with another.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its standard raisin and currant buns, sold in packs of six, as white wheat buns.
- For this standard variety, Jumbo states 2.8 g of fibre and 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g.
- A wholemeal mini variety mentioned previously is a different product. Check the current packaging and availability for each variety.
PLUS
PLUS has described white wheat raisin and currant buns in packs of six and eight.
- PLUS states that the varieties mentioned contain 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g. The pack of eight says the buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month.
- Follow the storage and freezing instructions on the pack you choose; they may differ between varieties.
ALDI
ALDI describes a pack of six soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
- The pack of six gives you a clear basis for comparing the number of buns with other bags.
- Check the label on the pack in store for nutritional values and allergen information.
Lidl
Lidl describes currant buns sold in bags of six.
- The product description mentions soft buns with currants.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the shop packaging for the variety you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ‘medium sliced’ a common type of currant bun?
For the currant buns mentioned, ‘medium sliced’ doesn’t refer to a confirmed variety: they’re whole buns. If you’re looking for a pre-sliced product with raisins or currants, look for currant loaf or raisin bread.
Do all currant buns have the same nutritional values?
No, values can vary by brand and variety. The Voedingscentrum gives 134 kcal for a 50 g currant bun. To compare products, use the nutritional information per 100 g and the weight per bun shown on the pack you choose.
Which allergens should you check in currant buns?
Read the full, current ingredients list and check any ‘may contain’ warnings. The standard varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat and milk; for the variety it tested, PLUS also lists the possible presence of other allergens, including egg, soya, nuts and sesame.
Can you freeze currant buns at home?
It depends on the instructions for the specific pack. For its pack of eight mentioned above, PLUS recommends freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. For another variety, follow its own storage advice.