Families with fussy eaters
Looking for a currant bun that everyone at home enjoys on busy mornings, while still wanting to assess its nutritional value per serving.
Who are these breakfast options for?
Fibre-conscious breakfast eaters
Want to know whether a bread product is genuinely wholemeal and compare its fibre content per 100 g and per serving.
Weekday planners
Check how many buns are in a pack and how they should be stored, so breakfast takes little preparation.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether people at home mainly prefer a white currant bun, a clearly labelled wholemeal product or a combination of different breakfast foods. Then check the packaging of the product you’re actually planning to buy.
White currant bun
When to choose it: when this is the variety people at home enjoy eating on weekdays.
Consider: a white currant bun isn’t automatically wholemeal, so check the nutritional information for the exact product.
Wholemeal currant bun or another wholemeal bread product
When to choose it: when a wholegrain base is the priority for breakfast.
Consider: check the packaging for a wholemeal label and make sure your chosen variety is available.
Pair a currant bun with other foods
When to choose it: when you want to keep a familiar currant bun on the table alongside, for example, fruit or another bread product.
Consider: what you eat alongside it doesn’t change the ingredients or nutritional value of the currant bun.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging and compare fibre per 100 g and per serving. | If you’re mainly looking for a wholemeal grain product, don’t judge by the colour of a bun; this would be the most important factor for around 40% of consumers. |
| Whether people at home will enjoy it | Check whether the product is white or wholemeal, and choose a pack size you can try at home. | If fussy eaters prefer a familiar white currant bun, that preference can carry a lot of weight on a busy morning; acceptance would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of buns and the storage advice. PLUS recommends freezing its standard currant buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. | If you want to get weekday breakfasts ready in advance, look for a pack that suits your household and storage routine; convenience would be the main reason for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking brown or multigrain bread for wholemeal
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. A dark colour or the label ‘multigrain’ doesn’t mean the same thing on its own.
Check that the packaging says ‘wholemeal’, then compare fibre per 100 g and per serving.
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Judging a currant bun without checking the serving size
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 15.9 g of sugars and 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun. The nutritional value of a specific bun depends on the product you choose and its serving size.
Read the nutritional information per serving and decide which other foods to include at breakfast.
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Relying on an allergen list you read earlier
The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list ingredients including wheat and milk. Ingredients and possible traces vary between products and can change.
If you have allergies, always check the label on the pack you’re going to use.
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Assuming every currant bun contains iodised baker’s salt
The Dutch baking industry describes the use of iodine-containing baker’s salt under an agreement. This doesn’t guarantee that every individual currant bun contains it.
Check the ingredients list for your chosen product if the type of salt used matters to you.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its pack of six raisin and currant buns as white wheat raisin and currant buns.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- This white variety isn’t wholemeal. A wholemeal mini variety previously on sale isn’t an equivalent description of this product.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s online range includes raisin and currant buns in various sizes, as well as muesli buns.
- The range makes it possible to browse different product types and pack sizes separately.
- Compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the page or packaging for the specific product, rather than relying on the category listing.
PLUS
PLUS describes standard currant buns in a pack of six, as well as a larger currant and raisin bun variety.
- PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard currant buns and includes instructions for freezing them at home.
- The varieties described are white wheat raisin and currant buns; their name and size don’t make them wholemeal.
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Frequently asked questions
Are white, brown and wholemeal currant buns the same?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, white bread is made from refined flour, brown bread is a mixture of refined flour and wholemeal flour, and ‘wholemeal’ bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. Check the label on the packaging and compare the nutritional information for the products to check their fibre content.
Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?
Don’t assume so. The Dutch baking industry describes the use of iodine-containing baker’s salt under an agreement, but that doesn’t guarantee it’s used in any particular product. Check the ingredients list if the type of salt used matters to you.
Can you freeze currant buns for weekdays?
Yes, if the packaging for your chosen product includes freezing instructions. PLUS recommends freezing its standard currant buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month; follow the storage advice for other products.
Which allergens should you check in currant buns?
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Jumbo and PLUS varieties described here list ingredients including wheat and milk; PLUS also lists rye and possible traces of, among other things, egg, soya, nuts and sesame for its standard currant buns.