Who is this guide for?

Busy breakfast eaters

You want something you can eat straight away on working days, so you pay attention to the size of the buns, how many are in a bag and how to store the rest.

Shoppers comparing ingredients

You check ingredients and nutritional information, such as fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g. The product name alone won’t tell you how varieties differ in these respects.

Shoppers checking allergens

You need to know which allergens are present in the specific currant bun you’ve chosen and what warnings appear on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many buns you’ll need for your working days. Then compare the ingredients and check whether you can store any leftover buns according to the product instructions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion and pack size Check the number of buns and the weight of each one, especially if you’re comparing a standard bun with a mini version. If I want a quick breakfast on a working day, the size needs to suit what I feel like eating at the time. A practical portion is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients Compare ingredients and nutritional information on the same basis, for example fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g. A wholemeal label prompts me to check the ingredients too. Ingredients are the main factor in choosing for around 30% of consumers.
Allergens Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. If an allergen limits my choice, I want to know the information for this exact pack. This check matters most to around 20% of consumers.
Storage Choose a pack size that suits the breakfasts you’ve planned, and follow the freezing advice for the variety you’ve chosen. I don’t want to be left with buns I can’t eat in time. Being able to store a supply is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all currant buns are the same

    Ingredients and nutritional values can vary between varieties. For example, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard raisin and currant buns; that figure doesn’t apply to another variety.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients lists of the products you’re choosing between.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains bakers’ salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with bakers’ salt. So the product category won’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular currant bun.

    If you want to know, check the ingredients on the packaging or ask the retailer.

  • Choosing a bigger bag without a storage plan

    Freezing instructions apply to the specific variety. PLUS says that its bag of eight currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and that the buns should be eaten within a month.

    Choose a bag you can finish, or check before buying whether and how your variety can be frozen.

  • Overlooking a warning about possible allergens

    As well as listing allergens that are present, product packaging may warn that other allergens could be present. This information can affect whether you choose a particular pack.

    Check the warnings on the current label too. If you’re buying unwrapped buns, ask about allergen information before you buy.

Brands compared

These brands offer different currant buns or related raisin buns. When comparing them, check the exact product type: information about mini wholemeal raisin buns doesn’t automatically apply to currant buns.

Albert Heijn

The AH raisin and currant buns reviewed are white wheat buns sold in a pack of six.

  • The product information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g, as well as advice on freezing at home.
  • This variety is listed as discontinued. Check the label again if you choose an alternative.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers standard raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values are listed for this standard variety, including 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • A mini wholemeal raisin bun previously sold by Jumbo is no longer listed online; don’t treat it as the same variety.

PLUS

PLUS offers currant buns in packs of six, as well as a separate eight-pack variety called ‘keeps fresh for longer’.

  • Ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and freezing advice are available for the varieties described.
  • Freezing instructions apply to the specific variety, so check the pack you’re buying.

Lidl

Lidl offers giant raisin and currant buns in a 4 × 100 g pack, as well as separate mini wholemeal raisin buns.

  • The product names and pack information make it clear how the sizes and product types differ.
  • In store, check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen before comparing it with a currant bun.

ALDI

ALDI offers raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as raisin buns in other sizes.

  • The range distinguishes standard raisin and currant buns from products including giant and mini butter-enriched raisin buns.
  • Check the allergens and nutritional values on the pack of the standard variety you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Do currant buns in the Netherlands have to be made with bakers’ salt?

No. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers’ salt isn’t compulsory when baking bread. Check the ingredients of the specific currant bun or ask the retailer which salt has been used.

Why should I check the allergen information again on a different pack?

Because the allergens and warnings apply to the currant bun you’re actually buying, not to the product category as a whole. Check the current label. For unwrapped products, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be available before purchase.

Can I freeze currant buns for later working days?

You can freeze varieties where this is stated in the product information. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing the products described at home on the day of purchase. Follow the storage and use instructions on the pack you choose.