If you have coeliac disease, choose a currant bun or bread alternative that is clearly labelled ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging; a regular currant bun or a product labelled only ‘wheat-free’ isn’t suitable. For a single serving, then compare the number of items, storage instructions and nutritional information. Gluten-free raisin bread by the slice or another bread roll may be practical, but it isn’t the same product.
You’re looking for an alternative to a regular currant bun and checking the gluten-free label on the packaging, not just the ingredients list. Contact with crumbs from gluten-containing bread is another thing to watch out for, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You want to plan one breakfast, lunch or snack without unnecessary leftovers. The number of items, how long they keep once opened and the storage instructions can all make a difference.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, you look at the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving. If you don’t eat much bread, whether it contains iodised salt may also be relevant; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights iodine as something to consider if you eat little bread or bread without iodised salt.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free currant bun or an alternative for a single serving, start by checking the label on the packaging. Then compare portions, storage instructions, nutritional information and the type of product.
| What to look for | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Read the current packaging and allergen information. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on how a bun looks or simply on the absence of wheat. Around 36% of consumers put a clear gluten-free label first. |
| Portion and storage | Compare the number of items with how much you need, and check how to store the product once opened. | If I only need one bun, I want to know what I can do with the rest. A suitable portion is the most important factor for around 29% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Compare fibre and salt per 100 g and per serving; check the ingredients list to see whether iodised salt is included. | If bread is a regular part of my diet, I want to take its nutritional value into account without making assumptions about iodine. Around 21% of consumers give this information top priority. |
| Product type and availability | Check whether the product you want is still available to order, and whether a bun, a slice of raisin bread or another bread roll suits your meal. | If I can’t get the raisin bun I want, I look for a currently available gluten-free alternative that I can use as a portion. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A regular currant bun isn’t a suitable alternative for someone with coeliac disease. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises checking for an explicit gluten-free label; cross-contamination can also be a concern.
Check the label and allergen information on every new pack, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free Raisin Buns in packs of two. That doesn’t mean each bun is individually wrapped or that the second bun will keep for the same length of time once the pack is opened.
Read the storage instructions and think about when you’d eat the second one.
If you don’t use the second bun within the stated storage period, it could go to waste.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights eating little bread or eating bread without iodised salt as something to consider for your iodine intake. You’ll need to check each product to see whether a particular gluten-free bread contains iodised salt.
Check the ingredients list and consider the bun as part of your overall diet.
Albert Heijn listed a particular gluten-free raisin bread as discontinued. The Jumbo page for Yam gluten-free raisin bread also said that the product was no longer part of its online range.
Check the current product page or store stock before planning a meal around a product like this.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free Raisin Buns in a pack of two as part of its gluten-free bakery range.
Jumbo’s range includes Mini Cakes, whose product page mentions the Crossed Grain trademark.
Yam gluten-free raisin bread is a loaf that you could use slice by slice instead of having a bun.
These mini baguettes aren’t currant or raisin buns. Consider them only if another type of bread suits your single serving; if you have coeliac disease, check the gluten-free label and allergen information on the current packaging.
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A bread alternative if you’re not looking for a currant or raisin bun. It needs to be baked at home; before buying, check the gluten-free label, allergen information and storage instructions on the current packaging.
No. The position of wheat in the ingredients list doesn’t confirm that a currant bun is gluten-free. Choose a product with a clear gluten-free label on the current packaging, and check the allergen information too.
Yes. An ingredient name alone doesn’t determine this. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg; so check both the label and the ingredients on the current packaging.
Store the bun well wrapped and separately from products containing gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society also advises keeping your kitchen gluten-free, so use a clean work surface and avoid contact with bread crumbs.
No, don’t assume that it does. Check the ingredients list of the specific product for iodised salt; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights iodine as something to consider if you eat little bread or bread without iodised salt.
No, check the current product page or store stock. Albert Heijn and Jumbo said that the different gluten-free raisin breads mentioned here were no longer part of their online ranges.
