Choose pre-sliced currant bread or currant loaf if you want to portion out the slices in advance; choose individual or mini currant buns if you’d rather divide a bun at each mealtime. A pack containing five slices doesn’t tell you how thick they are or whether the pieces will be the right size for your child. Also check the type of grain, the latest allergen information and storage instructions for the variety you choose.
A pre-sliced product can be handy if you want to portion out breakfast ahead of time. Jumbo lists five slices in its Currant Loaf Slices; cut a slice into smaller pieces if needed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that pieces of food for young children and toddlers shouldn’t be too large.
A currant bun isn’t automatically wholemeal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that wholegrain cereal products contain more fibre than white products made with flour. So check the type of grain and the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Check the latest allergen information on the packaging and ask about the school or childcare provider’s policy. Albert Heijn points out that online product information about ingredients and allergens can change.
First, decide which product shape will be easiest to portion for your child. Then compare the type of grain and read the label on the variety you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and size | Check whether the pack contains slices or individual buns, and whether you can divide them into smaller pieces. | I want to be able to serve breakfast in pieces that suit my child, even if the bread is already sliced; this is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Type of grain and fibre | Check whether the variety you’ve chosen is wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g shown on the packaging. | If I want to buy wholemeal, I won’t rely just on the currants or raisins in the name; the type of grain and fibre information are top priorities for around 36% of consumers. |
| Label and storage | Read the latest allergen information and storage instructions for the specific product. | If breakfast is going to school or childcare, I want to be able to check the ingredients and any arrangements for allergens; up-to-date product information is the main concern for around 28% of consumers. |
Jumbo lists five slices in its Currant Loaf Slices, but the number doesn’t tell you how thick they are. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that pieces of food for young children and toddlers shouldn’t be too large.
Use the pre-sliced loaf to prepare breakfast, then cut a slice into smaller pieces if your child needs it.
Jumbo describes one variety as white wheat bread. The presence of fruit doesn’t tell you what type of grain has been used.
Check the type of grain on the packaging and, if needed, compare the fibre per 100 g.
Albert Heijn says that ingredient and allergen information can change. Schools and childcare providers may also have their own policies.
Read the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen before packing it, and ask about the school or childcare provider’s policy.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which ingredients have been used in that variety.
Check the ingredients list for the specific product if baker’s salt or iodine is relevant to your choice.
Worth exploring if you want to compare buns with pre-sliced currant loaf.
Worth exploring for standard and mini raisin buns, as well as longer-life varieties.
Worth exploring for standard, mini and giant currant or raisin buns.
Worth exploring for a standard pack of raisin and currant buns or larger raisin buns.
Worth exploring for standard currant buns and mini raisin and currant buns.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bread can be part of breakfast and lunch for children aged 1 to 3. There isn’t a set conversion between a currant bun and a number of slices of bread; when choosing a variety, consider the portion, type of grain and ingredients.
No. Pre-sliced doesn’t mean that a slice, or the final piece, will be suitable for every child. Jumbo lists five slices in its Currant Loaf Slices; cut a slice into smaller pieces if needed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that pieces of food for young children and toddlers shouldn’t be too large.
Read the latest ingredient and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety. The white wheat varieties described contain gluten, but don’t rely solely on the category name or an older online listing when checking another product.
You can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’. Check the ingredients list for the specific product if baker’s salt or iodine is relevant to your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your pack. For a specific longer-life variety, PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dark place. PLUS says you can freeze it at home on the day of purchase, then use the product within one month. Don’t assume these instructions apply to other varieties.
