Fussy eaters and the people who shop for them
A soft currant bun is still appealing, but you may also want to consider its grain base and fibre content. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal wheat and rye version lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers looking to grab a bag quickly
For school or when you’re out and about, it’s important that the number and size of the buns suit the planned snack time. Jumbo, PLUS and ALDI each offer a six-pack.
Households saving buns for later
If you won’t eat them all straight away, clear storage instructions can be useful. For its eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
What should you look for when choosing?
Wholemeal wheat and rye bun
Best for: someone who wants a soft currant bun, with fibre playing an important part in the choice.
The trade-off: Albert Heijn’s version reviewed comes in a pack of four. If you’re comparing other products, don’t rely on the name alone.
White currant bun
Best for: someone who prefers the familiar white bun for this purchase.
The trade-off: Jumbo and PLUS’s white six-packs reviewed list less fibre per 100 g than the Albert Heijn version mentioned above.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal flour and fibre | Check which wholemeal flour is listed in the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If a fussy eater enjoys currant buns, I want to be able to weigh up a softer option without losing sight of the fibre content. Around 40% of consumers would make wholemeal flour and fibre their top priority. |
| Familiar white bun | Check whether the product description says white or wholemeal, and look at the allergens on the packaging. | For an impromptu top-up shop, I’d rather choose something the person eating it is likely to enjoy. For around 30% of consumers, that familiar choice would matter most. |
| Size and quantity | Compare the number of buns and the weight of each one with the planned snack time. | For school or when I’m out and about, I want to take a bun that’s the right size for the occasion. For around 20% of consumers, size would be the main reason for choosing one. |
| Keeping some for later | Read the storage advice and, if you want to freeze them, check when to freeze them and how long to keep them. | If the bag needs to last for several snack times, I want to know what to do with the leftover buns. Around 10% of consumers would prioritise keeping some for later. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a currant bun is wholemeal
The standard versions reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS are white wheat buns with raisins and currants. So the product name alone doesn’t tell you which type of flour you’re buying.
Read the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6,1 g for the wholemeal wheat and rye version reviewed; PLUS and Jumbo list 3,3 g and 2,8 g for their white versions.
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Assuming every currant bun contains bakers' salt
According to the Voedingscentrum, bread does not have to be made with bakers' salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s present just from the product category.
Check the ingredients on the exact pack for bakers' salt or iodised salt. If you’re buying unwrapped buns, ask which ingredients have been used if this matters to your choice.
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Choosing a bigger bag without a plan for storing it
The number of buns only helps you choose if you know when they’ll be eaten.
Check the instructions on the bag before freezing any of them. For its eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
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Skipping the allergen label
The white versions reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, cereals containing gluten and milk. Information about other possible allergens may vary by product.
Read the label on the bag you’ve bought before eating the buns, even if you’ve bought the same product before.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
The Extra lang lekker raisin and currant bun reviewed is a soft wholemeal wheat and rye bun, sold in a pack of four.
- Albert Heijn lists 35% wholemeal wheat flour, 3,4% wholemeal rye flour and 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Compare the four-pack with how many you actually need, and check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Jumbo
The raisin and currant buns reviewed are white wheat buns sold in packs of six.
- Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g and specifies raisins and currants in its product information.
- The product information lists wheat, cereals containing gluten and milk as allergens. Also read the information about possible cross-contamination.
PLUS
The products reviewed include a white six-pack and an eight-pack with storage advice.
- The white six-pack lists 3,3 g of fibre per 100 g. For the eight-pack, PLUS advises freezing the buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month.
- Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use the buns, and check the information on the packaging you select.
ALDI
ALDI describes the six-pack reviewed as soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.
- The product description gives the number of buns and specifies that they’re made with wheat.
- If you’re choosing based on wholemeal flour, fibre or allergens, read the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging.
Lidl
The giant raisin and currant buns reviewed are sold as a pack of four buns weighing 100 g each.
- Lidl lists butter and the weight of each bun, making it easy to compare the size with your snack time.
- The product page says this version is only available in store. Check the nutritional information and allergens there too.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I find a currant bun made with wholemeal flour?
Check the ingredients for wholemeal flour, then compare the fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn’s soft wheat and rye version reviewed lists 35% wholemeal wheat flour, 3,4% wholemeal rye flour and 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
Can I freeze currant buns after a top-up shop?
Follow the instructions on the packaging you choose. For the eight-pack reviewed, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and should use them within one month. Albert Heijn gives the same advice for the four-pack reviewed.
Does every Dutch currant bun contain bakers' salt?
No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread does not have to be made with bakers' salt. If bakers' salt or iodised salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list for the exact product.
Where can I check the allergens in currant buns?
Read the allergen information on the packaging you buy. The white versions reviewed from Jumbo and PLUS list wheat, cereals containing gluten and milk. Also check the exact product for any cross-contamination warnings.