Who is this choice relevant to?

Consumers with a strict sugar-free requirement

You’re looking for a currant bun that genuinely meets the ‘sugar-free’ limit. That means checking all sugars per 100 g, not just added sugar.

Oranje fans comparing labels

You want currant buns to enjoy during the match, and you compare total sugars, added sugars, fibre, salt and the amount per bun before choosing a pack.

Consumers checking ingredients and allergens

You take allergies and other dietary restrictions into account when sharing currant buns. So you check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether ‘sugar-free’ is essential or whether you want to compare added sugar. Then check the other information on the label and choose a size that suits your match-day plans.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Sugar-free or less added sugar For a ‘sugar-free’ claim, check that ‘of which sugars’ is no more than 0.5 g per 100 g. Check added sugars separately. If I’m looking for a strictly sugar-free snack, a low figure for added sugar won’t reassure me if total sugars are higher. For around 36% of consumers, this strict requirement comes first.
Comparing nutritional values Compare like-for-like currant buns per 100 g for total sugars, fibre and salt; then check the amount per bun. I want to keep eating currant buns, but I’d like to see how the nutritional values of different packs compare. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety. If I’m sharing the buns with guests, I need to know whether the variety I choose suits their dietary restrictions. For around 21% of consumers, this is the first thing they check.
Portions and packaging Check the number of buns and, if listed, the weight of each one; check the current packaging when you buy. When I’m watching a match with others, I want to know how many buns I can share and how much each one weighs. Around 14% of consumers put this practical consideration first.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘low in added sugar’ as ‘sugar-free’

    The total sugar figure also includes sugars that occur naturally in currants and raisins. So a lower figure for added sugars doesn’t tell you whether the bun meets the ‘sugar-free’ limit.

    If sugar-free is essential, check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g in the nutrition table.

  • Looking only at the value per portion

    It’s difficult to compare a figure per bun when the buns don’t all weigh the same. Voedingscentrum recommends comparing labels per 100 g.

    Compare them per 100 g first, then check the weight and the number of buns you plan to eat or share.

  • Relying on allergen information from a previous purchase

    Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. For example, the product information for Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen lists wheat and milk.

    Check the allergen information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen every time you buy, especially if you’re offering the buns to someone else.

  • Assuming the product name tells you how much sugar it contains

    The name ‘currant buns’ or the number of buns shown on a shop page tells you nothing about the amount of sugars per 100 g.

    Check the nutrition table and ingredients on the current packaging before deciding whether a product meets your requirements.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s product page describes AH Rozijnen krentenbollen as a pack of six.

  • The product information distinguishes between total sugars and added sugars.
  • The listed 25 g of total sugars per 100 g is above the ‘sugar-free’ limit.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Rozijnen Krentenbollen in a pack of six.

  • The product information includes nutritional values per 100 g and allergen details.
  • At 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g, this variety isn’t sugar-free; the allergen information lists wheat and milk.

PLUS

PLUS lists currant buns in various pack sizes, including a bag of six and a giant variety.

  • For the bag of six, PLUS lists total sugars and added sugars separately: 25.2 g and 1.59 g per 100 g, respectively.
  • Neither the bag of six nor the giant variety meets the ‘sugar-free’ limit: they contain 25.2 g and 25.7 g of total sugars per 100 g, respectively.

Lidl

Lidl describes currant buns in a bag of six.

  • The number of buns helps you choose a pack to share.
  • If you need a sugar-free option, check the total sugars per 100 g on the pack. The product name and pack size aren’t enough.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a currant bun be called ‘sugar-free’?

Under EU Regulation 1924/2006, a ‘sugar-free’ claim can be used for a solid food if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. To check this, look for ‘of which sugars’ in the nutrition table; a statement about added sugar doesn’t answer the question.

Is a currant bun with little added sugar also sugar-free?

No, not necessarily: the total sugar figure also includes sugars that occur naturally in fruit. PLUS lists 1.59 g of added sugars for its bag of six currant buns, but 25.2 g of total sugars per 100 g.

How do I compare currant buns of different sizes?

First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, as Voedingscentrum recommends. Then check the weight of each bun, if listed, so you can estimate how much you plan to eat or share.

Can I keep currant buns for another match?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the exact variety. PLUS says that its Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker can be frozen at home on the day of purchase; don’t assume the same applies to other currant buns.