Choose a currant bun to suit your preference for organic sourdough only once you’ve checked both the organic certification and the use of sourdough in that exact product. Also compare the grain base, fibre, sugars, salt and allergens. If you regularly eat organic bread, check whether it contains baker’s salt too, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bread made without baker’s salt may contain almost no iodine.
For you, verifiable organic certification matters more than words such as ‘artisan’. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic. You can then check the sourdough, grain base and nutritional information separately.
You want to know whether sourdough was actually used in the preparation. Check the ingredients and product description: sourdough and organic production are two separate product characteristics.
You want to be able to compare the grain base, fibre, sugars, salt and allergens for the exact product. If organic bread is a regular feature at your table, whether baker’s salt has been used may also be worth considering.
Check the organic certification and sourdough separately, then use the nutritional information and ingredients list to compare products for your needs. A claim on the front of the pack is no substitute for these checks.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | For a pre-packed product produced in the EU and sold as organic, check for the EU organic logo and the information on the label. | If organic production is my main requirement, I want to check the certification before looking at other features. This is the top priority for around 28% of shoppers. |
| Sourdough | Check whether sourdough is mentioned in the ingredients or product description; don’t assume it has been used based on an artisan appearance. | If you’re specifically looking for sourdough preparation, you won’t want to rely on the name of a currant bun alone. This method of preparation takes priority for around 22% of shoppers. |
| Grain base and nutritional information | Check whether the product is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre, sugars and salt in the exact products on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | If I eat currant buns regularly, I want the grain base and nutritional information to count alongside organic certification and sourdough. Around 22% of shoppers put this comparison first. |
| Allergens and baker’s salt | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. For packaged bread, check whether baker’s salt is listed; if the bread is unpackaged, ask if necessary. | If I have a food allergy, I want to read the label carefully; if I eat organic bread regularly, I want to know whether baker’s salt has been used. One of these checks is the top concern for around 28% of shoppers. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made. It doesn’t tell you which grain base or raising agent has been used in a currant bun, or how much sugar, fibre or salt it contains.
Check the organic certification, sourdough information and nutritional details separately for the exact product.
Baker’s salt isn’t compulsory. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic bread from artisan bakers is often made without baker’s salt and then contains almost no iodine.
For packaged bread, check the ingredients list; for unpackaged bread, ask the baker whether baker’s salt has been used.
A currant bun isn’t automatically suitable for everyone with a food allergy. The product information for the Jumbo and PLUS currant buns described here lists wheat and additional allergen information.
Check the current allergen information on the packaging of the exact product every time you buy it.
A listing doesn’t necessarily mean you can order a currant bun online or find it in your local shop. Lidl, for example, says its currant buns are only available in store.
Before buying, check the options at your local shop or in your delivery area.
These standard currant buns show the product information you can check for a brand. Always assess an organic sourdough version using the information for that specific product.
Jumbo provides product information for its Raisin Currant Buns, sold in packs of six.
PLUS provides product information for its currant buns, sold in packs of six.
Lidl describes its currant buns, sold in packs of six, as an in-store product.
No, check the organic certification for the exact product. According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold as organic; words such as ‘artisan’ are no substitute. You’ll need to check the sourdough, grain base and nutritional information separately.
No. Sourdough tells you something about how the product is made, not the grain base used. Check whether it’s labelled wholemeal separately and compare the nutritional information for the specific currant buns on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Organic bread doesn’t automatically contain baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, organic bread from artisan bakers is often made without baker’s salt and then contains almost no iodine. If you eat this bread regularly, check the label or ask the baker what type of salt has been used.
Follow the storage instructions for the exact product. PLUS says to store its currant buns, sold in packs of six, in a cool, dry and dark place; according to its product information, you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and use them within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other currant buns.
