Who are currant buns handy for?

Breakfast on the go

You want to take a bun with you or eat it straight away on a working day. Check how many buns are in the bag and the weight of each bun shown on the packaging.

Those planning ahead

You’re buying enough for several mornings and want to store some for later. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that their selected long-lasting varieties can be frozen on the day of purchase.

Label checkers

You want to know whether a bun is wholemeal, how much fibre and salt it contains, or which allergens are listed. Compare nutritional values on the same basis and check the current label each time you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most to you on a working day, then compare the packaging and nutritional information for the variety you want to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quick breakfast Check the number of buns and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists a 65 g portion for its standard raisin and currant buns. If I need to head straight out, I want to be able to take a bun with me without having to prepare anything. For around 33% of consumers, that convenience would be the main consideration.
Fibre and type of bread Check the ingredients if you’re looking for wholemeal, and compare fibre per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible. If I eat this regularly for breakfast, I want to know whether I’m choosing white wheat buns or a wholemeal alternative. That would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Stocking up and storage Compare the number of buns with the breakfasts you have planned, and follow the freezing instructions on the packaging you choose. If I’m buying enough for several working days, I want to avoid leaving the last buns uneaten. That’s why being able to freeze them would be the main priority for around 25% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. If I need to avoid an ingredient or allergen, I want to check the specific packaging rather than rely on the product name. That check would come first for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming raisins and currants mean a bun is wholemeal

    The standard currant buns from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in this review are made with white wheat flour. The filling doesn’t tell you what kind of flour the bun is made from.

    If you specifically want a wholemeal product, look for wholemeal flour in the product description and ingredients list. Also compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Buying a large bag without a storage plan

    Albert Heijn says its Extra long-lasting variety and PLUS says its Keeps tasty for longer variety should be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to every bag.

    Choose a quantity that suits your breakfasts and follow the storage advice on the packaging.

    Any buns left over may go to waste if you don’t use or freeze them in time.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The standard varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this review list wheat or gluten and milk. Warnings about other allergens may vary from product to product.

    Check the label on the variety you choose every time you buy it, even if you’ve bought the same product before. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking food labels if you have a food allergy.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. However, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its standard raisin and currant buns.

    If the type of salt used matters to you, check the ingredients list on the bun you’re buying.

Brands to consider

The varieties listed differ in pack size and storage instructions, among other things. Check the details on the packaging you choose.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells standard raisin and currant buns in packs of six, and its Extra long-lasting variety in packs of ten.

  • The standard variety lists 2.9 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; the Extra long-lasting variety says to freeze on the day of purchase.
  • The varieties included in this review are white wheat buns containing gluten and milk. Check the current label if these ingredients matter to your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells standard white raisin and currant buns in a bag of six.

  • The product information lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The standard variety lists wheat, gluten and milk. Check any wholemeal alternative separately.

PLUS

PLUS sells currant buns in packs of six and a Keeps tasty for longer variety in packs of eight.

  • For the pack of eight, PLUS says to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. It lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The varieties included in this review list wheat, rye and milk, among other ingredients. Also read any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

ALDI

ALDI describes its packs of six raisin and currant buns as soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • A pack of six makes it easy to compare the number of buns with the breakfasts you have planned.
  • Check the packaging for nutritional values and allergens before comparing this variety with other products.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns among its freshly baked bread range.

  • You can include this type of product when choosing a bun for breakfast.
  • Check the label or packaging for the ingredients, allergens and nutritional value of the variety you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns automatically wholemeal?

No. Currants and raisins don’t make a bun wholemeal. The standard varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in this review are white wheat buns. Check the product description and ingredients if you specifically want a wholemeal product.

Can I freeze currant buns for working days?

You can freeze varieties whose packaging says they’re suitable for freezing. Albert Heijn Extra long-lasting and PLUS Keeps tasty for longer say to freeze the buns on the day of purchase and use them within one month. For other varieties, follow their own storage advice.

Can I choose these currant buns if I need to avoid gluten or milk?

The standard varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS included in this review list wheat or gluten and milk, so they aren’t suitable if you need to avoid those ingredients. Check the current label on any other product, including warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised salt?

No, don’t assume that without checking the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list on the bun you choose to see whether it lists iodised salt or baker’s salt.