For a picnic with a mix of preferences, bring white currant buns as well as separate wholemeal buns, rather than presenting one type of bun as both options. That way, currant bun fans can choose them, while everyone else can have a wholemeal bun. Check the ingredients, allergens, fibre content and storage instructions for each product separately.
If not everyone wants the same bun, you can serve white currant buns alongside plain wholemeal buns. They’re two different types of product, so no one has to mistake a white currant bun for a wholemeal one.
If you’d like to include a wholemeal option at your picnic, check the product name, ingredients and fibre per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes wholemeal bread as higher in fibre than white bread; a currant bun isn’t automatically wholemeal.
Ingredients and allergen information vary from one product to another. If someone has an allergy, check the current packaging for each option you choose, even if you’ve already looked at the online product description.
First decide whether you want to bring both currant buns and a separate wholemeal option. Then choose the number and size of buns, and check the labels on both packs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Particularly useful for |
|---|---|---|
| White or wholemeal | Check whether the bun is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre content per 100 g. | If you’d like to bring a wholemeal bun, don’t mistake a white currant bun for a wholemeal option. Around 31% of consumers prioritise wholemeal and fibre when making this choice. |
| Taste and texture | Check whether they’re white currant buns and how many raisins and currants are listed on the packaging. | If not everyone wants wholemeal buns, a familiar currant bun gives them a separate option on the picnic blanket. Around 31% of consumers prioritise taste and texture. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number and size of the buns, and check the storage and any freezing instructions. | For a small group, you’ll want to hand out the buns without having too many left over. Around 23% of consumers prioritise convenient portions and preparation. |
| Allergens and labelling | Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces. | If you’re sharing with someone who has an allergy, you’ll need to know whether that particular option is suitable. Around 15% of consumers put checking allergens and labelling first. |
Fibre content or a darker colour doesn’t automatically make a white currant bun wholemeal. For example, 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 separate wholemeal buns. These are different products.
Read the product name and ingredients, compare fibre on a like-for-like basis, and bring both types of bun if you wish.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt is not compulsory when baking. So you can’t assume that every currant bun is made with iodised baker’s salt.
Check the packaging of your chosen product to see whether it lists baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between products, and product details may change. Information for one currant bun won’t tell you for certain about another.
Check the current packaging for the exact option you’re bringing, including any warnings about possible traces of allergens.
A large pack could leave you with buns left over after a small picnic. Mini buns make for smaller portions, but the number in each bag still matters.
Choose a pack that suits your needs, and follow the storage or freezing instructions for any buns you’re keeping at home.
AH Extra long-lasting mini raisin buns are a small, easy-to-share white option. Albert Heijn lists nine buns per pack and a 40 g serving.
Jumbo describes its raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns, and lists wholemeal buns as a separate product type.
PLUS lists currant buns in different pack sizes, including bags of six and eight.
ALDI describes its raisin and currant buns as wheat buns with raisins and currants, sold in packs of six.
Lidl lists mini raisin and currant buns in a bag of nine, weighing 360 g in total.
No. A white currant bun is a different type of product from a wholemeal bun. If you want to offer both options, bring separate packs and check the name, ingredients and fibre per 100 g for each product.
No, you can’t assume this is true of every currant bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt is not compulsory when baking. Check the label of your chosen product to see whether it lists baker’s salt or iodised salt.
Follow the instructions on the relevant packaging. For the currant buns consulted, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry place. For certain packs, PLUS advises freezing them at home on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
Check the current packaging for every option and look for all allergens relevant to the person eating it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens which must be declared should be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. Also read any warnings about possible traces.
