Which option is right for you?

The BBQ organiser looking for sourdough

You want a currant bun with a sourdough starter listed among the ingredients. Bear in mind that you’ll need extra time if you choose a product that has to be defrosted and baked before serving.

The shopper buying for a larger group

You’re looking for soft, individual currant buns and want to match the number in the pack to your guests. If you’re buying ahead, it’s important to check the storage advice for your chosen variety.

The shopper checking ingredients

You want to know which allergens and ingredients the buns contain. Check the packaging for the specific product: its name or raising agent won’t give you the full picture.

What should you look for when choosing?

Sourdough currant bun

Choose this if: you specifically want to serve an individual bun made with a sourdough starter.

Bear in mind: the Bakkerij Miche bun listed by Chef Centraal also contains baker’s yeast. It’s sold frozen and needs to be baked after defrosting.

Regular currant bun

Choose this if: you mainly want individual buns that you can serve at your BBQ without baking them first.

Bear in mind: the Jumbo and PLUS varieties described contain baker’s yeast. Don’t assume a regular currant bun is made with sourdough.

Sourdough currant loaf

Choose this if: you want sourdough with currants and are happy to slice and share a loaf.

Bear in mind: AH Krent rogge isn’t an individual currant bun. It also contains baker’s yeast, and Albert Heijn advises against freezing it at home.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sourdough or regular bun Look for sourdough starter or sourdough in the ingredients list, and check separately whether baker’s yeast is listed. I want to serve currant buns specifically because they contain sourdough, rather than mistake a regular yeast bun for the product I’m looking for. Around 40% of consumers put this choice first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g if nutritional values matter to you. If any of my guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what each product contains. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Portions and storage Compare the number of buns in each pack and follow the storage or freezing advice for that variety. When buying for a group, I want enough individual buns without being left with a pack I can’t store appropriately. This is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming sourdough means there’s no baker’s yeast

    A product can contain both ingredients. Chef Centraal lists both sourdough starter and baker’s yeast in Bakkerij Miche Zuurdesem Krentenbol. Albert Heijn also lists both in AH Krent rogge.

    If the way a product is leavened matters to you, check both entries in the ingredients list.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The products reviewed have different ingredients and allergens. For example, Albert Heijn lists milk, gluten-containing cereals, rye and wheat among the allergens in its Extra Lang Lekker currant buns.

    Check the latest packaging every time you buy if a guest has an allergy or intolerance to consider.

  • Buying a larger pack without a storage plan

    Freezing advice varies by product. PLUS says the currant buns reviewed can be frozen on the day of purchase, while Albert Heijn advises against freezing AH Krent rogge at home.

    Choose a quantity that suits your group, and read the storage instructions before buying ahead.

    A pack with more portions than you need could lead to food waste if you can’t store the leftovers according to the product instructions.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodised salt

    Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Krent rogge. That product detail doesn’t tell you which type of salt is used in another currant bun.

    If this matters to you, check the ingredients list of the product you’re actually buying.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells currant buns as well as AH Krent rogge, a bread made with currants and sourdough.

  • AH Krent rogge lists 6.5% sourdough and 0.7% baker’s yeast.
  • This is a loaf, not an individual currant bun. The Extra Lang Lekker currant bun lists milk, rye and wheat among its allergens.

Jumbo

The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen described come in a pack of six.

  • The product information lists raisins, currants and the ingredients in this variety.
  • The ingredients list includes wheat flour and baker’s yeast; this isn’t confirmed as a sourdough currant bun.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in several pack sizes.

  • For the varieties described, PLUS says they can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month.
  • The varieties reviewed contain baker’s yeast. Check the ingredients and allergen information on your chosen pack before buying.

Lidl

Lidl describes soft currant buns in a bag of six, available in store.

  • The number of buns in each bag makes it easy to plan portions.
  • Check the packaging of your chosen buns for sourdough and allergen information.

ALDI

ALDI describes wheat-based raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The product description makes clear that these are individual buns containing raisins and currants.
  • Before choosing them for your guests, check the full ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje is a bakery brand whose products include rusks, crackers and snacks.

  • Choose a sourdough currant bun based on the ingredients list for a specific product, not on the brand name.

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Frequently asked questions

Does sourdough mean there’s no baker’s yeast?

No. A product can contain both sourdough and baker’s yeast. Chef Centraal lists both in Bakkerij Miche Zuurdesem Krentenbol, while Albert Heijn lists 6.5% sourdough and 0.7% baker’s yeast in AH Krent rogge. Check the ingredients list if this distinction matters to you.

How can I tell whether my currant bun contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in AH Krent rogge, but you can’t assume the same applies to other currant buns.

Can I buy currant buns ahead of time for a BBQ?

Yes, as long as you can follow the storage instructions for your chosen variety. PLUS says the currant buns reviewed can be frozen on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Albert Heijn, on the other hand, advises against freezing AH Krent rogge at home.

What should I bear in mind when serving them at a BBQ?

Pay particular attention to the toppings and other perishable foods you serve with the currant buns. The Voedingscentrum advises throwing food away if it has been out of the fridge for more than two hours. Also keep utensils for raw meat separate from those used for cooked food.