Choose individual currant buns if you want to give each guest a sweet bun. If you’d rather arrange slices on a platter or add a topping, look for a sliced or partly sliced currant loaf: it’s a different type of product. Before buying, check the number of pieces, storage advice and the latest nutritional and allergen information on the packaging.
Individual currant buns make an easy sweet addition to an informal Italian evening, as you can give one to each guest. Check the number of pieces: Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list bags of currant buns, including packs of six or eight.
If fibre, sugars, salt or ingredients matter to you, compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis because portion sizes can vary between products.
Read the packaging of your chosen product before serving it. For its bag of six currant buns, PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the allergens, for example. Don’t assume this information applies to other products.
First decide whether you want to serve individual buns or slices. Then compare the labels of products in your chosen format.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Serving format and quantity | Check how many buns are in the bag and whether the currant loaf is actually sliced or partly sliced. | If I’m handing them out, I want enough individual buns; for a platter of slices, I need a different type of loaf. For around 40% of consumers, the serving format is the deciding factor. |
| Nutritional value and ingredients | Compare fibre, salt and sugars per 100 g, and read the ingredients list for similar products. | When comparing products, I want to be able to assess their nutritional information on the same basis. For around 30% of consumers, this comparison comes first. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings about traces on the latest packaging. | If I need to avoid certain allergens, I want to know exactly what’s in this product before serving it. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Individual currant buns and partly sliced currant loaves are different types of product. A bag of buns won’t give you the slices you need for a platter or topped sandwiches.
Before you buy, decide whether you want to serve individual buns or slices. If you want slices, specifically look for a sliced or partly sliced currant loaf.
Six or eight pieces in a bag tells you nothing about the nutritional value for an equal quantity. Nor is a claim on the front of the pack a substitute for the nutrition table.
Compare similar products per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, and read the ingredients list too.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn therefore advises you to read the packaging rather than relying solely on the online product listing.
Check the packaging of the exact product you’re buying, including any warnings about possible traces.
Albert Heijn sells AH Rozijnen krentenbollen and has a range page for currant buns and muesli buns.
Jumbo lists raisin currant buns in a bag of six.
PLUS lists currant buns in bags of six and eight, including a variety called ‘lekker lang lekker’.
ALDI lists raisin currant buns in packs of six, as well as a partly sliced 700 g Drenthe loaf.
Lidl lists currant buns as freshly baked bread, with six in each bag.
No. The Dutch products mentioned are individual currant buns containing currants or raisins. Serve them as a sweet addition if they suit your menu, rather than assuming they’re a natural substitute for savoury Italian bread.
Specifically look for a sliced or partly sliced currant loaf. For example, ALDI lists a partly sliced 700 g Drenthe loaf. Check the serving format of the product you choose rather than relying solely on the term ‘medium sliced’.
Compare similar currant buns per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis when comparing labels. Also read the ingredients list, and don’t use the values for one variety as a guide to another.
No. Check the latest packaging for the exact product. For its bag of six currant buns, PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the allergens, for example. Other products may have different ingredients or warnings.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen. PLUS says its currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. Don’t apply this product-specific advice to other varieties without checking first.
