Who is this relevant for?

Consumers with a strict sugar-free requirement

You’re looking for a product for your baking recipe that keeps the total sugar content within the limit for ‘sugar-free’. Simply leaving sugar out of the dough isn’t enough: the filling counts too.

Home bakers looking to limit added sugar

You want to choose how much sugar, currants or raisins to use in a cake or bread-style recipe. If you’re using a baking mix, check which ingredients it already contains. Baking from scratch doesn’t automatically make the finished product sugar-free.

Consumers comparing ready-made buns

You want to use a currant bun without making the dough yourself. Comparing the nutritional information per 100 g lets you check sugars, fibre and salt side by side, even if the serving sizes differ. Also read the allergen information on the packaging.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is a strict requirement or whether you mainly want to control the added sugar and filling. Then choose between a different baking base, baking from scratch with currants or raisins, or a ready-made currant bun.

What to look for What to check when buying Who is it most relevant for?
Genuinely sugar-free Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the EU claim ‘sugar-free’ requires a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I need a sugar-free base for my cake, a recipe with no added sugar isn’t enough on its own. This strict requirement would be the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Recipe and filling For a baking mix, read the ingredients and preparation instructions. If you’re using separate ingredients, you can decide how many currants or raisins to add. I want to bake from scratch and choose how much added sugar and dried fruit to use, even if the result isn’t sugar-free. This level of control over the recipe would come first for around 30% of consumers.
Convenience and labelling Compare ready-made buns per 100 g for sugars, fibre and salt. Also check the packaging for ingredients and allergen information. If I want to use a bun straight away, I want to compare labels without baking from scratch. For around 20% of consumers, that convenience would be the main consideration.

Common mistakes

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

    The total sugar content also includes sugars from the filling. For example, Voedingscentrum lists 13.8 g of sugar in a 20 g handful of raisins.

    Check the nutritional information for the product or finished recipe before calling it sugar-free. Don’t just look at what you added to the dough yourself.

  • Assuming any currant bun meets a sugar-free requirement

    Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for the raisin and currant buns reviewed; Jumbo lists 24.0 g per 100 g for the variant reviewed. Both figures are above the limit for the claim ‘sugar-free’.

    Before buying, check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g on the current label, even if you like the product name or packaging.

  • Focusing only on the filling

    The other ingredients in a bun or baking mix matter too. The In2bake mix reviewed, for example, lists sugar, iodised sea salt and ingredients containing allergens.

    For a mix, read both the ingredients list and allergen information. Check them again on the packaging of the product you actually use.

Relevant brands to compare

Albert Heijn

AH Raisin and Currant Buns are an example of a ready-made option to assess by its nutritional values and ingredients.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 30% raisins, 4.2% currants and 2.2 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • The same product information lists 25 g of total sugars per 100 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.

Jumbo

Jumbo Raisin and Currant Buns offer another ready-made option to compare by its label.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, the variant reviewed contains 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Jumbo also lists 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g for this variant, along with ingredients containing gluten and milk. Check the current packaging if you plan to use this bun.

In2bake

In2bake currant bun mix is an option to consider if you want to bake from scratch and choose the filling yourself.

  • The preparation instructions shown by Jumbo call for 500 g of mix, 270 ml of water and 300 g of filling of your choice.
  • The mix already contains sugar and iodised sea salt. Check the allergen information too before choosing it for your recipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a standard currant bun sugar-free?

Not the ready-made variants reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo: their product information lists 25 g and 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g, respectively. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the EU claim ‘sugar-free’ requires a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Will a homemade currant bun be sugar-free if I don’t add sugar?

Not automatically: currants and raisins add sugars to the finished product. Voedingscentrum lists 13.8 g of sugar in 20 g of raisins, so check the total sugar content if ‘sugar-free’ is a requirement for your recipe.

How do I compare ready-made currant buns?

Compare similar products using their nutritional values per 100 g, rather than just per serving. Voedingscentrum recommends this basis for comparison because serving sizes can differ. Also read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

What should I look for in a baking mix if I’m making a cake from scratch?

Before adapting the recipe, check which sugar, filling and other ingredients are already in the mix. For example, the In2bake currant bun mix described by Jumbo contains sugar and iodised sea salt. Follow the packaging of the mix you use for quantities and preparation instructions.

Which allergens are listed for the ready-made currant buns reviewed?

The product information reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists ingredients containing gluten or wheat and milk. Albert Heijn also mentions the possible presence of sesame, soya and nuts, among other allergens. Always check the current allergen information on the packaging before buying.