Who is this choice relevant to?

When you’re serving several dishes, your guests’ preference for a soft white bun, a wholemeal option or a smaller number of buns can influence what you buy.

Hosts with fussy eaters

You want to serve a familiar white option, but also offer something for guests who prefer wholemeal.

Shoppers looking for wholemeal and fibre

You’re looking for a product explicitly described as wholemeal among the currant buns, and comparing the stated fibre per 100 g.

Organisers of a small get-together

You’re choosing how many buns to buy based on the number of guests and the other dishes. That’s why you check the pack size and storage instructions.

What should you look for when choosing?

For an Italian night with a range of preferences, first decide which types of product you’d like to serve, then work out how many buns you’ll need. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Soft, familiar bun Check whether the product description identifies it as a white wheat bun, and check the allergens. If my guests mainly expect a soft, familiar bun, I want to have that option on the table. This is the top choice for around 42% of consumers.
Wholemeal and fibre Look for a product description that explicitly says wholemeal, and compare the fibre per 100 g. I also want to be able to serve a wholemeal currant bun and compare its nutritional value. Wholemeal is the top choice for around 33% of consumers.
Quantity and storage Compare the number of buns in each pack and the storage instructions, including if you plan to freeze them. With several dishes on the table, I don’t want to buy far more buns than I need. For around 25% of consumers, getting the right quantity comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a dark bun or one containing some wholemeal flour for a wholemeal currant bun

    A white currant bun may contain wholemeal ingredients without being described as a wholemeal product. For example, Albert Heijn describes its mini raisin buns as white buns.

    If you prefer wholemeal, choose a product explicitly described as such and compare the fibre per 100 g on the packaging.

  • Assuming the salt is iodised

    You can’t tell from the name ‘currant bun’ whether iodised salt has been used.

    If this matters to you, check the ingredients list for an explicit mention, such as iodised salt.

  • Assuming the online product range matches what’s available in your shop

    A wholemeal option you find online may not be available at your chosen store. Albert Heijn’s wholemeal currant buns were listed as an in-store product.

    Before the evening, check where you can buy the white and wholemeal options.

  • Buying more packs than you need

    If you’re serving other dishes too, you may have buns left over.

    First work out how many portions you need, then compare pack sizes. Only freeze any leftovers in accordance with the instructions for the product you’ve chosen.

Brands to consider

The products listed show different ways to put together a white and a wholemeal option. A wholemeal multigrain bun without raisins or currants is not a wholemeal currant bun.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes a white mini raisin bun, as well as a wholemeal raisin and currant bun.

  • The packs described contain 9 mini buns and 4 wholemeal buns respectively. Albert Heijn states that its wholemeal option contains 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check whether the wholemeal option is available at the shop where you do your food shopping.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its pack of 6 raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns.

  • For this product, Jumbo lists 29,6% raisins, 6,1% currants and 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check separately whether you can also buy a suitable wholemeal option; this white pack doesn’t offer that choice.

PLUS

PLUS describes its currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns. It also sells wholemeal multigrain buns as a different type of bread roll.

  • PLUS’s white currant buns come in packs of 6; PLUS states that they contain 3,3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The wholemeal multigrain bun is not a currant bun. Don’t treat it as an equivalent wholemeal version of the same product.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns as a separate product type.

  • The pack listed weighs 360 g.
  • Before serving these alongside a white currant bun, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging in store.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of 6 soft wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The product description makes clear that these are wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • Check the current packaging for allergen and nutritional information.

Joybuy products

Related products will appear soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I clearly serve white and wholemeal currant buns?

Buy each type separately and arrange them in clearly marked sections on the serving plate. When choosing, compare the product descriptions and the fibre per 100 g. Jumbo states that its white currant bun contains 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g, while Albert Heijn states that its wholemeal option contains 6,1 g per 100 g.

How can I check whether currant buns contain iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen and look for an explicit mention of iodised salt or iodine. Don’t rely on the product name alone.

Which allergens should I check for my guests?

Check the current allergen information for each pack you choose, including any ‘may contain’ statements. The white and wholemeal products described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn contain wheat and milk; this doesn’t tell you which allergens are present in another product.

Can I freeze leftover currant buns?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. For the white mini and wholemeal options described, Albert Heijn says you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. Don’t apply this instruction to other products without checking first.