For a birthday party, only choose a currant bun as sugar-free if the nutrition information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. This is the threshold for the claim under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. According to their product information, the currant buns from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain between 24.0 and 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g, so they do not meet this threshold. For any option you’re considering, also check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the packaging.
You’re looking for a currant bun that genuinely meets the sugar-free claim. Check the total sugars per 100 g: under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, this must be no more than 0.5 g for the claim to apply.
If your guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll need the allergen information for the specific packaging you choose. The product information for the currant buns discussed here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists wheat and milk, among other allergens.
You’ll want to plan how many buns to buy and when to shop. Compare the number of buns in each pack and read the storage or freezing advice for the product you buy.
If you have a strict sugar-free requirement, start by checking the total sugars per 100 g. Then consider which pack suits your guests and your plans: a regular currant bun doesn’t become sugar-free just because it comes in a convenient pack size or has a low figure for added sugars.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar-free claim | Check that the nutrition information lists no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; don’t look only at the amount of added sugars. | If the treat really needs to be sugar-free, I want to know how much sugar it contains in total. This would be the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ll actually be serving. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know in advance whether these currant buns are suitable for them; this would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Compare the number of buns in each pack and follow the storage and freezing instructions for the pack you choose. | If I’m shopping in advance, I want to make sure I have enough buns and can store them as instructed on the packaging. Portions and storage would take priority for around 20% of consumers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, no added sugars doesn’t mean that a product is sugar-free. Raisins and currants can contain naturally occurring sugars.
If you have a strict sugar-free requirement, check the total sugars per 100 g and compare the figure with the threshold for the sugar-free claim.
According to their product information, the currant buns discussed here from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain 25 g, 24.0 g and 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g respectively. Other nutrition figures don’t change the total sugar content.
If sugar-free is your buying criterion, always compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
The supermarket products discussed here list wheat and milk; other ingredients and warnings vary by product. So a pack that’s suitable for one guest may not be suitable for everyone.
Ask in advance which allergens are relevant and check the information on every pack you plan to hand out.
Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use it. Its inclusion in one product tells you nothing about another currant bun.
Check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used in the product in question.
AH Extra-long-lasting raisin and currant buns are a useful comparison if you’re weighing up pack information against a sugar-free requirement.
Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns come in a pack of 6, so you can factor the number of buns into your party shopping.
PLUS Currant Buns, which stay fresh for longer, come in a pack of 8; the pack size and storage instructions can help you plan the party food.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a currant bun can only be called sugar-free if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. So check the nutrition information for the specific product.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product with no added sugars can still contain sugars; in currant buns, these can come from raisins and currants, among other ingredients. Check the total sugars per 100 g.
No. Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for the variety discussed, Jumbo lists 24.0 g and PLUS lists 25.5 g. All of these figures are above the threshold of 0.5 g per 100 g for a sugar-free claim.
No, don’t assume that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients for the currant bun you’ve chosen or ask the baker.
It depends on the packaging. Albert Heijn and PLUS provide freezing advice for the varieties discussed here; follow the instructions on your pack for freezing, storage and defrosting.
