For a coffee break, choose a raisin and currant bun explicitly labelled wholemeal if your main concerns are the grain and fibre content. If you’d rather have a classic white currant bun, compare the fruit filling and portion size: the white varieties from Jumbo and PLUS we looked at contain less fibre per 100 g than the wholemeal variety from Albert Heijn. Whichever you choose, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
You’re after a fruit bun for a short break and want to distinguish the wholemeal option from a white bun. Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g; a brown colour or visible seeds aren’t enough to tell you.
You’re mainly after a soft white wheat bun with raisins and currants. Compare the product description, fruit filling and size of each bun, as classic varieties don’t all have the same ingredients.
You’re looking for a compact bun or a pack you can share, but you also pay attention to ingredients and allergens. Check the current packaging before you choose, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
First decide whether a classic white bun or a fruit bun explicitly labelled wholemeal is a better fit for your coffee break. Then compare the portion size and ingredients of the product you’re actually planning to buy.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g. Check whether it’s a bun with raisins or currants. | If I mainly want a wholemeal fruit bun rather than a white bun with my coffee, this is my first selection criterion; around 43% of consumers say this matters most to them. |
| Classic flavour and fruit filling | Read the product description and check the proportion of raisins and currants. If you wish, compare the sugars per 100 g and per portion. | If I mainly want the familiar soft texture of a white currant bun, the fruit filling takes priority over choosing a wholemeal option; around 29% of consumers prefer this classic variety. |
| Portion size and storage | Check the number of buns, the weight per portion and the storage instructions on the packaging. | For a short coffee break, I want to choose how many to have or share without wasting the rest; portion size and convenience are the main priorities for around 14% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen statement and any mention of possible traces. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I rely more on the packaging than the name of the bun; around 14% of consumers put this check first. |
A brown colour, seeds or the word ‘multigrain’ don’t confirm that a currant or raisin bun is wholemeal. And a wholemeal multigrain bun without dried fruit isn’t the same product.
Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and read the product name and ingredients if you specifically want a fruit bun to enjoy with your coffee. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre links the wholemeal label to the grain ingredient used.
The wholemeal label doesn’t tell you how much sugar a fruit bun contains. For the wholemeal raisin and currant buns we looked at, Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the size of your portion, rather than using a single label to judge the whole product.
Jumbo’s page for its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns says the product is no longer in its online range. Lidl says its mini wholemeal raisin buns are only sold in store.
Before placing an order or visiting a shop, check current availability and read the packaging of the product you find in store.
The currant buns we looked at list ingredients including wheat and milk; PLUS also warns that its variety may contain traces of, among other things, egg, soya, sesame and nuts. Similar product names don’t mean the allergen information is the same.
Check the current ingredients and allergen statement every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the bun before.
Alongside its regular currant buns, it offers a raisin and currant bun labelled wholemeal, so you can compare products of the same type.
The white raisin and currant buns we looked at are a classic wheat option to enjoy with coffee.
It offers a white raisin and currant bun, as well as other wholemeal bun products; make sure you’re comparing the same type of product.
It lists mini wholemeal raisin buns for anyone looking for a smaller option to enjoy with coffee.
It lists packs of six raisin and currant buns alongside separate wholemeal bun products.
Check whether the packaging says ‘wholemeal’. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the label refers to the grain ingredient; a brown colour, the word ‘multigrain’ or visible seeds aren’t proof in themselves. Also check that the product actually contains raisins or currants.
No, the wholemeal label describes the grain ingredient, not the amount of sugar. For the wholemeal raisin and currant buns we looked at, Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and also check the portion size.
Yes, if the instructions for your product allow it. For the products we looked at, Albert Heijn and PLUS say you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within a month. Follow the instructions on the current packaging for storage and defrosting.
Always check the ingredients and allergen statement on the packaging you’ve chosen. The varieties we looked at from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk; PLUS also mentions possible traces of, among other things, egg, soya, sesame, almonds and hazelnuts. Information from another brand or an older pack isn’t a substitute for checking the current label.
No, the words ‘iodised salt’ don’t tell you exactly how much iodine is in each bun. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the wholemeal raisin and currant buns we looked at; check the current ingredients and nutritional information for details about the product’s composition.
