Who is this choice relevant for?

Shoppers with a strict sugar-free requirement

You want to be sure a currant bun genuinely meets the limit for the sugar-free claim. The ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g is decisive here; ‘no added sugars’ means something different.

Breakfast shoppers looking to limit added sugars

You’re happy to have sugars from raisins and currants, but you also want to know whether ingredients such as sugar, dextrose or glucose syrup have been added. Check the ingredients list as well as the nutritional information.

Commuters comparing portions and fibre

You’re looking for a currant bun that’s easy to take with you, and checking the weight of each bun and its fibre content. Assess total sugars separately: a higher fibre content doesn’t make a currant bun sugar-free.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether sugar-free is a must for you. If it isn’t, compare added ingredients, total sugars and the portion you’ll actually take with you.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Strictly sugar-free Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the label. Under EU rules, the sugar-free claim can only be used when a product contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If sugar-free is a must for me, I can’t judge an ordinary currant bun by its name or ingredients. For around 42% of consumers, this is the most important requirement.
Added sugars Check the ingredients for sugar, dextrose and glucose syrup, among other things; also compare total sugars per 100 g. I’m happy with sugars from raisins or currants, but want to know what else has been added. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this distinction.
Portion and fibre Compare fibre per 100 g and the weight of each bun. If you’re taking breakfast with you, check the storage advice too. When I’m out and about, I mainly want to know how big each bun is and how it should be stored. For around 25% of consumers, portion size and practicality come first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘no added sugars’ means ‘sugar-free’

    Raisins and currants naturally contain sugars. So even with no added sugars, a currant bun can contain more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

    If sugar-free is a requirement, base your decision on the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g, not just wording on the front of the pack.

  • Assuming a wholemeal currant bun is automatically low in sugar

    The AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen list 6.1 g of fibre and 25 g of sugars per 100 g. One figure doesn’t change what the other means.

    Compare fibre and sugars as separate parts of the nutritional information.

  • Relying on information for a different version

    A standard pack and a longer-life version may have different ingredients, portion sizes and nutritional values.

    Check the packaging of the exact currant buns you’re buying, especially if the sugar content or an allergen is decisive for you.

  • Overlooking allergens when comparing products

    Comparing sugars and fibre won’t tell you which allergens a currant bun contains or may contain.

    Check the current label for both the listed ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

Brands compared

For each brand, compare the specific currant bun version: the nutritional values for one pack don’t automatically apply to other products from the same brand.

Albert Heijn

The AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen are worth considering if you want to compare fibre and sugars side by side.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for this version.
  • At 25 g of sugars per 100 g, this version doesn’t meet the sugar-free limit. Its ingredients include raisins, currants, dextrose and glucose syrup.

Jumbo

Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns come in a pack of six; check the portion per bun when taking them with you.

  • Jumbo lists each bun’s weight as 65 g and provides nutritional values per 100 g.
  • According to Jumbo, this version contains 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g, so it isn’t sugar-free.

PLUS

At PLUS, you can compare a standard version and a longer-life version separately.

  • PLUS lists both total and added sugars per 100 g for each version.
  • According to PLUS, the standard currant buns contain 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g, while the longer-life version contains 25.5 g per 100 g. Neither is sugar-free.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of six raisin and currant buns.

  • The product description calls them wheat buns with raisins and currants.
  • If you want to check whether this version is sugar-free, look at the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the pack.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The pack size is useful when comparing how many buns you’ll take with you.
  • If you need a sugar-free option, check the sugar content of your chosen version on the label.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are the currant buns mentioned sugar-free?

The versions from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS that we looked at aren’t sugar-free. Their product information lists between 24.0 and 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with the EU limit of no more than 0.5 g per 100 g for the sugar-free claim. Check the nutritional information on the pack you choose to assess currant buns from Lidl or ALDI.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as sugar-free?

No, the claims don’t mean the same thing. Under EU rules, sugar-free products must contain no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; a product with no added sugars can still contain natural sugars from raisins or currants. So be sure to check the ‘of which sugars’ figure in the nutritional information too.

What should I compare if I’m taking a currant bun for breakfast?

Compare total sugars per 100 g and the weight of each bun, so you know what one portion contains. Also check the fibre, ingredients, allergens and storage advice for the specific version. For example, the AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen contain 6.1 g of fibre, but also 25 g of sugars per 100 g.

Does every currant bun contain iodised salt?

Don’t assume so: check the ingredients list on the pack in question. For the AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen we looked at, Albert Heijn explicitly lists iodised salt; this doesn’t tell you anything about other versions.