For a sugar-free currant bun at Christmas breakfast, choose one that contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; this is the threshold for the claim under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. According to the product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, their regular varieties mentioned here contain between 24.0 and 25.7 g of sugars per 100 g, so they do not meet that threshold. If your main aim is to limit added sugars or compare fibre, also check the ingredients and nutritional information for each variety.
For you, the total sugar content is what matters most. Check the nutritional information per 100 g: under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the threshold for the claim ‘sugar-free’ is no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g.
You want to serve currant buns but keep an eye on added sugars. Read both the ingredients list and the ‘of which sugars’ figure: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that ‘no added sugars’ does not mean a product contains no sugars.
You’d rather compare the type of flour and fibre content when choosing currant buns for Christmas breakfast. Keep this separate from checking sugar: Albert Heijn’s wholemeal currant bun recipe lists sugars as well as fibre.
If you’re choosing currant buns for Christmas and keeping an eye on sugar, start by deciding whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. Then compare the other label details and consider what will work best for breakfast.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly sugar-free | Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, ‘sugar-free’ means a maximum of 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. | If sugar-free is a strict requirement for me, a regular currant bun with a higher sugar content is out, whatever the wording on the front of the pack. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Added sugars | Check the ingredients list and also compare total sugars per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean ‘sugar-free’. | I want a currant bun with my Christmas breakfast, but I’m mainly looking at what has been added, while sugars from raisins and currants still count towards the total. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Fibre | Compare fibre and sugars on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check which type of flour is listed in the ingredients. | If fibre is my main criterion, I want to be able to weigh up a wholemeal option without assuming it is sugar-free. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Christmas shopping | Check the number of buns, storage advice, availability at your shop and the allergens listed on the packaging. | For a planned Christmas breakfast, the pack needs to suit the group, and any allergens should be clear in advance. These practical considerations matter most to around 14% of consumers. |
Sugars from raisins and currants count towards the total shown in the nutritional information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses that a product can still contain sugars even if none have been added.
Is sugar-free a strict requirement? Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g against the limit of no more than 0.5 g per 100 g under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
A mention of fruit or wholemeal flour does not, by itself, tell you how much sugar a currant bun contains. According to their product information, the regular varieties mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain between 24.0 and 25.7 g of sugars per 100 g.
When comparing similar products, check the nutritional information per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and serving size.
The product information for the regular Jumbo and PLUS varieties mentioned here lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients. Other warnings vary from product to product.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the allergen information on the specific pack before choosing.
Lidl describes its currant buns as an in-store-only product. If you’re planning a Christmas breakfast, it’s a good idea to check availability at your chosen shop.
If you’re shopping in advance, also check the storage or freezing advice on the pack you choose.
If an item is unavailable at your shop, you may need to make an extra visit or choose something else.
Albert Heijn lists raisin and currant buns, along with other buns, in its range.
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of 6.
PLUS lists standard currant buns and Korenlanders Reuze raisin and currant buns.
Lidl lists currant buns in packs of 6 as an in-store product.
Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a currant bun can only be described as sugar-free if it contains no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. Check the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that a product can still contain sugars even if none have been added. In a currant bun, sugars from raisins and currants count towards the ‘of which sugars’ figure.
No. According to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS, the regular varieties mentioned contain 25.0 g, 24.0 g and between 25.2 and 25.7 g of sugars per 100 g, respectively. These figures are above the EU threshold of 0.5 g per 100 g for the claim ‘sugar-free’.
Don’t assume so. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the conditions under which iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through baker’s salt. So ‘baker’s salt’ on its own does not confirm that every currant bun contains iodine. If iodine matters to your choice, check the label on the pack you’re considering.
That depends on the variety you choose. PLUS says its standard currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. For other packs, follow the storage advice provided.
