Who is this choice relevant to?

Households with fussy eaters

You’re looking for a soft, familiar currant bun that suits their tastes, while still being able to choose wholemeal rolls for other meals.

Weekly shoppers comparing fibre

You want to buy currant buns without losing sight of the fibre content of your other rolls. That’s why you compare products on the same basis: per 100 g.

Households that shop ahead

You’re buying for several days and checking whether the number of rolls, use-by date and freezing instructions suit how much your household gets through.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide who you’re buying the currant buns for. Then compare wholemeal rolls for other meals, and choose packs you can use in time or store according to the label.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Taste and acceptance Check whether the product description specifies a white currant bun or another type of bun, and compare the ingredients too. If a fussy eater mainly wants soft currant buns, I look for rolls they’ll actually eat. Taste is the priority for around 40% of consumers.
Fibre and wholemeal Check the wholemeal description and compare fibre per 100 g. Jumbo lists 2.8 g for its white raisin and currant buns and 6.8 g for its separate wholemeal rolls. For everyday meals, I want to be able to choose wholemeal rolls, even if there are currant buns in the bag. Fibre is the priority for around 30% of consumers.
Weekly stock-up Check the number of rolls, the use-by date on the pack and the storage or freezing instructions. I don’t want to be left with a large bag if we can’t eat the rolls in time. That’s why around 30% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a white currant bun is wholemeal

    Among the Jumbo products mentioned, the white raisin and currant bun contains 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g; the separate wholemeal roll contains 6.8 g per 100 g. They’re different products for different preferences.

    If you like, buy both types for the week and compare the fibre content per 100 g on the exact packs.

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    The number of rolls tells you little about how many your household will eat before the use-by date.

    Check the date and freezing instructions on the pack before putting some of the bag aside for later.

    Rolls that aren’t eaten or stored in time may go to waste.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. So the product category alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular currant bun contains it.

    Check the ingredients list on the pack if the presence of baker’s salt matters to your choice.

  • Taking a brown colour as proof that a bun is wholemeal

    In July 2024, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority reported that 51 of 190 products it examined had been incorrectly labelled as wholemeal. This finding applied to the products examined, not to all wholemeal products.

    Use the product name as a starting point, then check the ingredients and nutrition information for the bun you want to buy.

Brands and shops to consider

These examples show how currant buns and separate wholemeal rolls can fit into your weekly shop. Check the information on the pack you buy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 white raisin and currant buns.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this product contains 30% raisins and 4.2% currants; the nutrition information lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • These are white wheat rolls, not wholemeal rolls. Check the date and storage instructions on the pack.

Jumbo

At Jumbo, you can compare white raisin and currant buns with separate wholemeal rolls.

  • Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its white raisin and currant buns, and 6.8 g per 100 g for its wholemeal rolls.
  • The wholemeal rolls aren’t the same product as the raisin and currant buns, so check which types are available to buy.

PLUS

PLUS lists a bag of 8 white currant buns with specific freezing instructions.

  • According to PLUS, you can freeze these rolls on the day you buy them and should use them within one month.
  • They’re still white wheat rolls. For nutritional comparisons, check the current ingredients and values on the pack.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of 6, as well as mini wholemeal raisin rolls as a separate product.

  • These two product types give you an option to consider for a mixed weekly shop.
  • A mini wholemeal raisin roll isn’t necessarily a currant bun. For a comparison, check the ingredients and nutrition information on the pack too.

ALDI

ALDI describes its pack of 6 raisin and currant buns as soft wheat rolls with raisins and currants.

  • The product description and pack size help you compare this type of roll with other currant buns.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values on the pack if they matter to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I replace all currant buns with wholemeal rolls?

No. You can buy currant buns for people who specifically want them, and choose wholemeal rolls for other meals. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; compare the fibre content of the individual products when you shop.

Does every currant bun contain baker’s salt?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list on the specific pack rather than assuming from the name ‘currant bun’.

How should I store currant buns for later in the week?

Follow the use-by date and storage instructions on your pack. PLUS says its currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month; don’t automatically apply that timescale to another product.

Which allergens should I check for in currant buns?

Read the allergen information on the specific pack. The white currant buns from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS that were examined contain wheat and also list milk or milk derivatives; PLUS also lists possible traces of, among other things, egg, soya, nuts, sesame and lupin.

Is a brown roll automatically wholemeal?

No. Don’t judge a roll by its colour alone. Check the product name and ingredients, and compare the fibre per 100 g if you want to buy a wholemeal roll alongside currant buns.