Who is this choice relevant to?

If you’re looking for a strictly sugar-free option

You only want to take a currant bun with you if its total sugar content meets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’. ‘No added sugars’ isn’t enough.

If you want to compare sugar content

You’re looking for a currant bun to eat on the go and want to check the total sugars, any added sugars and the nutritional values of different products before you buy.

If you mainly want to take a currant bun with you

You prioritise a suitable portion and packaging that’s easy to take on your train journey, without needing it to be sugar-free.

What should you look for when buying?

First, decide whether sugar-free is a must. If it isn’t, compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then choose packaging that suits your train journey.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Strictly sugar-free Check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g. If I only want to take a sugar-free currant bun with me, the nutrition information for that exact variety must confirm it meets the threshold. Around 42% of consumers make this strict requirement their priority.
Comparing sugars Compare similar products by total sugars per 100 g; check added sugars separately, then look at the portion size. I want a currant bun to eat on the go, but don’t want to confuse total sugars with added sugars. Choosing less sugar is the main priority for around 33% of consumers.
Convenience on the go Check the portion size, the condition of the packaging and the storage instructions on the label. For my train journey, I want to be able to take a currant bun with me and dispose of the packaging afterwards. Convenience while travelling is the priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

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

    A currant bun can also contain sugars from raisins and currants. So, a statement about added sugars doesn’t tell you whether the product meets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’.

    If this is a strict requirement, check the total amount under ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ at no more than 0.5 g per 100 g.

  • Looking only at the value per portion

    If portions differ in weight, the figures per bun aren’t directly comparable.

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the nutrition information for similar products per 100 g first. Then check how much you’ll actually be taking with you.

  • Expecting every currant bun to have the same ingredients

    Ingredients and allergens vary by product. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the ingredients in its Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the variety you’re buying, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.

  • Taking a damaged pack with you without checking it

    The packaging and storage instructions matter if you buy currant buns before your journey and eat them later.

    Check that the packaging is intact and follow the storage instructions and date on the label. Don’t eat a currant bun with visible mould.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a category for currant and muesli buns, including raisin and currant buns.

  • There are different types of products to compare.
  • Before treating your chosen currant bun as sugar-free, check its total sugars per 100 g.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own variety of raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • Jumbo states that this variety contains 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The fibre content doesn’t tell you whether the product meets the sugar-free claim; check ‘of which sugars’ on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS provides nutrition information for its Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker, sold in a pack of eight.

  • PLUS lists 25.5 g of sugars and 1.61 g of added sugars per 100 g, so you can see the difference between the two figures.
  • This variety does not meet the threshold for ‘sugar-free’ set by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The product description makes clear that these buns contain raisins and currants.
  • If you need a sugar-free option, check the nutrition information on the packaging you choose.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in a pack of six as an in-store product.

  • The product description states that the buns contain currants.
  • Before choosing this product to meet a strict sugar-free requirement, check the sugars per 100 g on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, not automatically. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ‘sugar-free’ means no more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g; sugars from dried fruit, for example, count towards the total. So check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g.

Are PLUS Krentenbollen lekker lang lekker sugar-free?

No. PLUS lists 25.5 g of sugars per 100 g for this variety, above the 0.5 g per 100 g threshold that the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets for ‘sugar-free’. Don’t assume this applies to currant buns from other brands; check their own nutrition information.

How should I store currant buns if I buy them before my journey?

For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and date on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends keeping an opened currant bun in a kitchen cupboard for two to four days; always check the product before eating it.

What should I bear in mind if I eat a currant bun on an NS train?

Take packaging that you can put away and dispose of your rubbish. NS asks passengers to put rubbish in the bin and stow their luggage so that seats, the aisle and doors remain clear.