Who is this choice relevant to?

If you need a sugar-free claim

You want to check before setting off that the packaging explicitly says ‘sugar-free’. A label such as ‘no added sugars’ is not the same thing, as the Voedingscentrum explains.

If you want to limit added sugars

You want to take a regular currant bun with you, but compare the ingredients and nutrition information without expecting the bun to be completely sugar-free.

If fibre is your main concern

You’re looking for a bread-like snack for your journey and are open to a wholemeal roll if it better suits your preference for more fibre. A wholemeal roll isn’t a currant bun.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether a sugar-free claim is essential for you. If not, compare regular currant buns by their sugar content and ingredients, or look at a different type of product if fibre is your priority.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Sugar-free claim Check whether the current packaging says ‘sugar-free’ and also read the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g. According to the Voedingscentrum, ‘no added sugars’ does not mean the same thing. If I only want to take a currant bun with a verifiable sugar-free claim, a different sugar statement isn’t enough. This strict claim is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Added sugars Compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g and read the ingredients list. Check any separate statement about added sugars if one is available for the product. I want a regular currant bun for my journey and am mainly concerned about added sugars, without requiring a sugar-free claim. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Fibre Compare fibre per 100 g and check that the alternative is actually a wholemeal roll; don’t treat it as the same product variant. For the car journey, I’d prefer a roll with more fibre, even if it isn’t a currant bun. This preference is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘no added sugars’ as ‘sugar-free’

    According to the Voedingscentrum, sugars from ingredients such as currants and raisins can still be present even when no sugars have been added.

    If you require a sugar-free claim, check that exact wording on the packaging and the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g.

  • Looking only at the ingredients list

    The ingredients list and the nutrition table answer different questions. PLUS lists 1,59 g of added sugars and 25,2 g of total sugars per 100 g for its regular currant buns.

    Use the ingredients list to check for added sweetening ingredients, and compare the total sugars in the nutrition information per 100 g.

  • Treating a wholemeal roll as the same as a currant bun

    Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for its raisin currant buns and 7,0 g per 100 g for its separate wholemeal rolls. These are different products.

    If you’re mainly looking for more fibre, compare wholemeal alternatives using their own nutrition information and ingredients.

  • Checking allergens and storage instructions only once you’re on the road

    PLUS lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose among the allergens in its regular currant buns. Ingredients and storage instructions can vary from product to product.

    Before setting off, check the current packaging for allergen information and follow the storage or freezing advice for that specific pack.

Brands to compare

Use product names and packaging to distinguish currant buns from other types of roll. Always compare the nutrition information for the specific product.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn groups currant buns and muesli buns in an online category, including regular and mini versions.

  • The category makes it easy to browse different sizes and types of product.
  • Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells raisin currant buns as well as separate wholemeal rolls, which you can compare as a different type of product.

  • Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for its raisin currant buns and 7,0 g per 100 g for its wholemeal rolls.
  • The fibre value for the wholemeal roll doesn’t apply to the currant bun; compare the rest of the nutrition information again too.

PLUS

PLUS sells standard currant buns and a longer-lasting version, with separate product information for each.

  • For its regular currant buns, PLUS lists 25,2 g of sugars and 1,59 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; information for the regular version won’t necessarily apply to the other version.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin currant buns in a pack of 6.

  • The pack size is useful when planning portions for your journey.
  • To compare sugars, fibre or allergens, check the nutrition information and ingredients on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a currant bun with no added sugars also sugar-free?

No, those labels don’t mean the same thing. According to the Voedingscentrum, sugars from ingredients may still be present when no sugars have been added. Check the current packaging for the claim you’re looking for and read the total sugars per 100 g.

How do I compare the sugar content of currant buns?

For currant buns, compare the ‘of which sugars’ value per 100 g so you’re using the same quantity of product as your basis. Also read the ingredients list if you want to know which sweetening ingredients have been added; the Voedingscentrum describes these two parts of the label as separate pieces of information.

Can I take currant buns with me if a traveller has an allergy?

Only choose a particular pack once you’ve checked its current allergen information. PLUS lists wheat, rye, gluten-containing cereals, milk and lactose among the allergens in its regular currant buns; you shouldn’t assume that this information applies to other currant buns.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance for a road trip?

You can if the storage advice for your chosen product says it’s suitable. For its Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, PLUS says they can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within 1 month. For a different pack, follow the instructions on its packaging.