Which choice is right for you?

Working from home and want one bun as your lunch portion

Consider the size and ingredients of the bun. A giant variety may be a better fit for the portion you want, but it isn’t automatically wholemeal or higher in fibre than a smaller one.

Choosing lunch regularly and keeping an eye on fibre

Compare the type of bread and the fibre content per 100 g. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread contains more fibre than white bread. A name featuring ‘premium’, currants or raisins doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used.

Planning ahead and want to compare labels

If you’re buying currant buns for several days of working from home, clear freezing advice is useful. If ingredients or allergens matter to you, the information on the current packaging is what counts when making your choice.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by thinking about how the bun will fit into your lunch: are you mainly after a larger portion, do you care about the type of bread, or are you buying ahead? Then compare the nutritional information and the label of the variety you’re actually planning to buy.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Lunch portion Compare the size, number of buns and fruit content; check the nutritional values per 100 g as well as per portion. If I want one bun as my lunch portion, I check whether the size is right for me without assuming it offers nutritional benefits. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this lunch portion.
Type of bread and fibre Check whether it’s labelled white, brown or wholemeal, and look at the ingredients list and fibre per 100 g. When lunch is a regular fixture, I want to know what type of bread I’m eating, not just how wholesome the bun looks. This is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Stocking up and freezing Check whether the product can be frozen at home and what storage period is recommended. If I’m buying for several days of working from home, I want to be able to store the buns as directed on the label. Around 23% of consumers prioritise convenience when stocking up.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information, any ‘may contain’ warnings and the salt declaration. If I need to watch out for certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the packaging before choosing a bun. For around 15% of consumers, checking the label is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a larger bun is wholemeal

    According to the product description, PLUS Korenlanders Giant Currant and Raisin Bun is a white wheat bun. So its larger size doesn’t mean it’s wholemeal.

    If the type of bread is a priority, look specifically for brown or wholemeal and compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming every currant bun can be frozen

    Storage instructions apply to the specific product. For the varieties in question, Albert Heijn and PLUS advise freezing on the day of purchase and using within one month.

    Check the advice on the packaging before stocking up, and divide the buns into portions you can use separately if needed.

  • Relying on general assumptions about the label

    Ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings vary by product. You can’t tell from the product category alone whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used.

    Check these details on the current packaging of the currant buns you want to buy.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The product information for AH Raisin and Currant Buns gives you details to help assess the ingredients and storage advice.

  • For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 30% raisins, 4.2% currants and 2.9 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the current product listing and packaging before buying; earlier product information may not apply to the variety currently available.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s standard Raisin and Currant Buns are white buns sold in a pack of six.

  • Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for this standard variety.
  • If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, don’t rely on the specifications for the standard white variety; check the packaging of the specific variety instead.

PLUS

PLUS describes both standard currant buns and larger Korenlanders Giant Currant and Raisin Buns.

  • The different sizes make it easier to choose a bun that suits the lunch portion you want.
  • The giant variety described is a white wheat bun. Consider its fruit content, portion size and nutritional values separately from the type of bread.

ALDI

ALDI describes standard raisin and currant buns in packs of six, as well as larger raisin buns in packs of four.

  • The two product descriptions offer a choice between a standard currant bun and a larger raisin bun.
  • A giant raisin bun isn’t necessarily the same type of product as a raisin and currant bun. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a giant currant bun wholemeal too?

Not necessarily: the Korenlanders Giant Currant and Raisin Bun described by PLUS is a white wheat bun. Check the product description and ingredients list for the type of bread, and compare fibre per 100 g if that matters to your choice.

Can I freeze currant buns for days when I’m working from home?

For the varieties described by Albert Heijn and PLUS, the advice is to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Follow the storage advice on the current packaging for your buns.

Can I choose a standard currant bun if I need to avoid milk or gluten?

Don’t choose one without checking the packaging: the varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain wheat or gluten, and milk or milk derivatives. For the specific product, also check the latest allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings.

How can I tell whether a currant bun contains iodised salt?

Check whether the ingredients list mentions baker’s salt or iodised salt. Don’t assume what type of salt has been used based on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.