Who are these choices relevant to?

Breakfast and brunch shoppers

You’re looking for a currant bun that’s smart enough to serve at the table, and comparing size, fruit content and the number of buns per pack.

Regular currant bun eaters

You want to compare nutritional information such as fibre, sugars, salt and portion size across different varieties.

Shoppers checking allergens

You check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing a variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by choosing the size and deciding whether you need the buns to be pre-sliced. Then compare the labels of the varieties you’re considering for breakfast, lunch or a snack.

What to look for What to check when buying Who it matters to
Size and ease of slicing Check the number of buns, the weight of each bun if stated, and whether the pack explicitly says they’re pre-sliced. I want to serve buns that are the right size for the occasion, without having to slice them myself; for around 27% of consumers, convenience and presentation come first.
Raisins and currants Compare the stated proportion of raisins and currants in the exact variety, and check the sugars per 100 g. For brunch, I’m looking for a bun with a fruit content that suits my preferences; around 27% of consumers give this top priority.
Nutritional values and allergens Check fibre, sugars and salt per 100 g, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. If I eat currant buns regularly or need to watch out for allergens, I want to check the label for each variety; this is the top consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Storage and freezing Check the storage advice and whether the pack includes instructions for freezing. I buy buns to eat on several occasions and want to know how to store them according to the pack; for around 13% of consumers, having a convenient store cupboard supply is the main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using bakers’ salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. So a general assumption won’t tell you which salt is in the currant bun you’re buying.

    Check the ingredients list for the exact variety if it’s important to you that it contains bakers’ salt or iodised salt.

  • Assuming a larger bun is automatically a better everyday choice

    Standard and giant varieties differ in portion size; a more generous-looking serving doesn’t, in itself, tell you anything about fibre, sugars or salt.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if the buns weigh different amounts, per portion too.

  • Using information from a different variety

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties, and product information may change. A standard bun and a larger bun won’t necessarily have the same ingredients either.

    Use online information to compare varieties, then check the packaging of the product you’re buying.

  • Mistaking a standard currant bun for a pre-sliced one

    A stated size or pack quantity doesn’t confirm that the bun has already been sliced.

    Look for an explicit mention of sliced or pre-sliced on the exact variety. Otherwise, be prepared to slice the buns yourself if that’s how you want to serve them.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The own-brand variety described is a pack of six soft white wheat rolls with raisins and currants.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens, nutritional values and freezing advice.
  • Check the current packaging or replacement variety before relying on that information to make your choice.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes a white raisin and currant bun in a pack of six, with a stated portion size of 65 g.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for this variety.
  • The stated size doesn’t confirm that the buns are pre-sliced.

Lidl

Lidl offers currant buns in a standard pack of six, as well as other sizes, including mini wholemeal raisin buns.

  • The range gives you options when choosing by size and product type.
  • To compare ingredients and nutritional values, check the label for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes raisin and currant buns sold in packs of six, as well as larger raisin buns sold separately.

  • The difference between the standard and larger buns can help you choose the right portion size.
  • Compare the ingredients and nutritional values on the packaging for the exact currant bun variety.

PLUS

PLUS describes standard currant buns in packs of six, a longer-life pack of eight, and larger currant and raisin buns in packs of four.

  • PLUS publishes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for these varieties.
  • The proportion of raisins and currants differs between the standard and larger varieties described, so compare products rather than just brands.

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Frequently asked questions

Does every currant bun contain iodised bakers’ salt?

Don’t assume so. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using bakers’ salt when baking bread isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients list for the currant bun you choose to see whether it contains bakers’ salt or iodised salt.

Is the product name enough if I need to check for allergens?

No. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The varieties described contain wheat and may also list other allergens; ingredients can vary between products.

Can I freeze currant buns for a later breakfast?

You can if the packaging for the variety says it’s suitable. PLUS advises freezing its standard currant buns on the day of purchase and using them within one month. For other varieties, follow the instructions on the pack.