If you’re keeping an eye on fibre
You want to take a sweet bun with you, but would rather compare whether it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains than focus only on how it’s made.
Who might find this choice relevant?
If you’re looking for a sourdough flavour
You’re after the flavour or texture of sourdough and want to know whether the product you choose is actually made with sourdough.
If you read labels carefully
You compare sugars, salt or allergens before choosing a snack, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want a ready-made currant bun or are specifically looking for a sourdough flavour. Then compare the products themselves for wholemeal content, nutritional information and ingredients.
Wholemeal currant bun
Choose this when: You want a ready-made sweet bun and are mainly looking for wholemeal flour and fibre.
The trade-off: Wholemeal flour alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or salt there is per serving.
Regular raisin and currant bun
Choose this when: You want a ready-made bun and don’t require it to be wholemeal or sourdough.
The trade-off: The white wheat version described by Jumbo contains 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g; compare this with the version you’re considering.
Wholemeal sourdough bread with fruit
Choose this when: The flavour of sourdough matters more to you than having a ready-made currant bun.
The trade-off: This isn’t a currant bun: you choose the fruit and put the snack together yourself.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal flour and fibre | Check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g in similar products. | I want to take a sweet bun with me, but wholemeal flour and fibre are what matter most to me. This is the main priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Whether it’s actually sourdough | Check whether sourdough appears in the name or ingredients of the product you’ve chosen; don’t rely on the type of bread alone. | If I’m looking for a sourdough flavour, I want to know that I’m actually choosing a sourdough product. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Sugars, salt and allergens | Compare sugars and salt per 100 g, and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | Before taking a bun with me, I need to be able to check whether its ingredients suit my needs. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on sourdough alone as an indicator of nutritional value
Sourdough describes how bread is made; it doesn’t automatically mean the bread is wholemeal or high in fibre. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sourdough bread is not necessarily more nutritious than ordinary bread.
For the version you choose, also check whether it’s wholemeal and compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Assuming there’s nothing else to check once you’ve chosen wholemeal
The Extra Lang Lekker raisin and currant buns described by Albert Heijn contain 6.1 g of fibre, as well as 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g.
Look at fibre, sugars and salt together, and check the size of the bun you’re buying.
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Assuming you know the allergens based on the type of bread
The currant buns described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list allergens, including cereals containing gluten and milk. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information may change.
If you need to avoid certain allergens, check the information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes both a wholemeal raisin and currant bun and a separate wholemeal sourdough bread. These are different types of product to consider.
- According to Albert Heijn, its Extra Lang Lekker raisin and currant buns contain 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g and iodised salt.
- The separate sourdough bread isn’t a currant bun. Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of both products.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes raisin and currant buns made with white wheat flour, sold in packs of six.
- For this version, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre and 1.02 g of salt per 100 g, as well as ingredients and allergen information.
- If you specifically want a wholemeal or sourdough product, check that the version you choose has this feature.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a sourdough currant bun automatically more nutritious?
No. The fact that it’s made with sourdough isn’t, in itself, a reason to consider a currant bun more nutritious. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sourdough bread is not necessarily more nutritious than ordinary bread. Check whether the bun is wholemeal and look at its nutritional information too.
Can I choose a currant bun if I need to avoid gluten or milk?
Only choose a product if its current allergen information meets your needs. The versions described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo list cereals containing gluten and milk; also check the packaging for any warnings about traces.
How should I store currant buns for later in the week?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the version you choose. Jumbo recommends storing its described raisin and currant buns in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn says its described wholemeal version can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
How can I check whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?
Read the ingredients on the packaging of the currant bun you choose. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its described wholemeal version, while Jumbo lists baker’s salt in its described version. The Agreement on the Use of Baker’s Salt, published in the Government Gazette in 2008, defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt. Don’t assume every currant bun contains the same ingredients.