Who is this relevant to?

A picnic shopper who cares about Fairtrade

You want the certification mark to apply demonstrably to the currant bun you’ve chosen, or to clearly named ingredients in it—not just to other products from the same supermarket.

A practical picnic-goer

You’re looking for currant buns you can take with you safely protected, and want to know how to store any leftovers.

A shopper who checks ingredients

You read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant before buying currant buns for the group.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether Fairtrade is essential to your choice. Then consider which packaging and ingredients are right for taking the currant buns with you and sharing them.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fairtrade claim Check the certification mark on the exact packaging. For a composite product, read which ingredients the claim covers. Fairtrade International distinguishes between certification marks for products and claims relating to named ingredients. If I want to take a Fairtrade option with me, the claim must apply to my chosen currant bun or the named ingredients. For around 46% of consumers, this check matters most.
Freshness and storage Check the packaging and storage advice; take the buns with you dry and protected. If you have any left over, check whether the packaging says they can be frozen. I want to take the buns with me without damaging the packaging and be able to store any leftovers. For around 27% of consumers, practical use comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the up-to-date ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact variant, including if you want to know whether iodised salt has been used. If someone in my picnic group needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the bun I’ve chosen. For around 27% of consumers, this check takes priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a supermarket claim for a product certification mark

    A Fairtrade statement about a supermarket’s own-brand range or the cocoa in other products doesn’t prove that an individual currant bun is Fairtrade certified.

    Check the certification mark for the exact variant. For composite products, also check which ingredients the claim applies to.

  • Skipping the allergen information

    The currant buns discussed list wheat and milk ingredients; warnings about other allergens vary by variant.

    Check the current packaging every time you buy, especially if someone in your picnic group needs to avoid an ingredient.

  • Treating chilled fillings like the currant buns

    A currant bun that can be stored in a dry place and a filling that needs to stay chilled require different ways of transporting them.

    Take products that need to stay chilled in a cool bag, as the Voedingscentrum advises for picnics.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    The fact that the AH Rozijnen krentenbollen discussed list iodised salt tells you nothing about the ingredients in another variant.

    Check the ingredients list on the currant buns you’re actually buying.

Brands to consider

PLUS

At PLUS, you can compare standard currant buns by pack size, ingredients and storage advice.

  • According to PLUS, PLUS Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker contain 29% raisins and 6% currants.
  • A Fairtrade statement about other PLUS own-brand products isn’t proof that these currant buns are certified.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells standard Rozijnen Krentenbollen in a pack of six.

  • For this variant, Jumbo lists 29.6% raisins and 6.1% currants.
  • Check the packaging for up-to-date allergen information and any product-specific Fairtrade certification mark.

Albert Heijn

The product information for AH Rozijnen krentenbollen offers useful details for checking ingredients and storage.

  • For the variant discussed, Albert Heijn lists iodised salt and advises that the buns can be frozen.
  • Don’t use the ingredients for this variant as a substitute for checking the label on another AH currant bun.

Joybuy products

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a currant bun Fairtrade if the supermarket sells lots of Fairtrade products?

No, that tells you nothing about the certification of that currant bun. Check the certification mark on the packaging or the official product page for the exact variant. For composite products, read the accompanying information to see which ingredients are certified.

How should I store leftover currant buns after a picnic?

For an opened pack, the Voedingscentrum recommends 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard or 1 to 3 months in the freezer. For an unopened pack, follow the label, and don’t eat buns that have gone mouldy.

Do currant buns need to go in a cool bag?

For the currant buns discussed, which don’t have chilled fillings, the product advice says it’s fine to take them with you dry and protected. Do use a cool bag for fillings or other products that need to stay chilled, as the Voedingscentrum advises for picnics.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodised salt?

You can’t tell from the product name. The AH Rozijnen krentenbollen discussed list iodised salt; check the ingredients list for any other variant.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Read the up-to-date allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen. The products discussed list wheat and milk ingredients; check each pack for any warnings about other allergens.