Who is this choice for?

People who strictly want to avoid sugars

You’re looking for something that’s both vegan and sugar-free. A standard currant bun with dried fruit doesn’t meet that first requirement, so it’s worth looking beyond the currant bun category too.

People who prioritise vegan ingredients

You’re happy to have sugars from fruit, but want to avoid animal-derived ingredients. Check the full ingredients list for milk, whey, milk protein and egg, among other ingredients. If anything is unclear, ask for product-specific information.

People who want to compare sugar content

You don’t need your food to be strictly sugar-free, but you want to know how much sugar a currant bun contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and consider whether it’s suitable for vegans as a separate requirement.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether sugar-free is a strict requirement. If you’re happy to have sugars from fruit, then compare currant buns by their ingredients and nutritional information.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Strictly sugar-free Check whether the product contains sugars, and don’t assume that a ‘no added sugars’ claim means it is sugar-free. If I really want to avoid sugars, standard currant buns with raisins or currants are out. Around 46% of consumers make this strict requirement their priority.
Vegan ingredients Check the full ingredients list for milk, whey, milk protein and egg; ask for confirmation if any ingredients are unclear. I’m happy to have sugars from fruit, but don’t want animal-derived ingredients in my currant bun. Around 36% of consumers prioritise vegan suitability.
Comparing sugars Compare total sugars per 100 g and, where listed, per portion; check added sugars separately. I want to know how much sugar I’m getting in each bun, without making sugar-free a strict requirement. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this comparison.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ‘no added sugars’ with ‘sugar-free’

    Raisins and currants naturally contain sugars. So a currant bun can still contain sugars even if no sugars have been added.

    If sugar-free is a strict requirement, don’t rely on that claim alone when choosing a product. If you’re mainly comparing products, check the total sugars listed in the nutritional information.

  • Assuming a plant-based ingredient guarantees a vegan product

    A currant bun may contain vegetable oil or a non-animal-derived emulsifier and still contain milk protein or whey.

    Check the full ingredients list. If you’re unsure about the origin of an ingredient, ask for confirmation about the specific variety.

Brands and currant buns reviewed

The information below applies to the varieties mentioned, not to every currant bun from these brands.

Albert Heijn

AH Raisin Currant Buns come in packs of 6 and are labelled as vegetarian.

  • Albert Heijn lists ingredients and nutritional values, including 25 g of sugars and 2,2 g of added sugars per 100 g.
  • This variety contains whey powder and milk protein, so it isn’t suitable for vegans. It isn’t sugar-free either.

Jumbo

Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns come in packs of 6.

  • Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per bun, and states that various emulsifiers and flour improvers are not animal-derived.
  • The same variety contains milk protein and, according to Jumbo, 24,0 g of sugars per 100 g. Information about individual additives doesn’t make the whole currant bun vegan.

PLUS

The PLUS currant buns reviewed are available in packs of 6 and 8.

  • PLUS lists both total and added sugars, so you can check these figures separately.
  • The varieties reviewed contain whey powder, whey protein concentrate or milk proteins. PLUS lists 25,2 to 25,5 g of sugars per 100 g for these varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Are currant buns with raisins or currants sugar-free?

A standard currant bun with raisins or currants isn’t sugar-free, because dried fruit naturally contains sugars. According to their product information, the products from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS discussed here contain 24,0 to 25,5 g of sugars per 100 g.

Does ‘no added sugars’ mean the same as ‘sugar-free’?

No. A product with no added sugars may still contain sugars from raisins or currants. Check the total sugars in the nutritional information and make sure you understand the claim actually shown on the packaging.

How can I check whether a currant bun is vegan?

Check the full ingredients list for animal-derived ingredients, including milk, whey, milk protein and egg. If the origin of an ingredient is unclear, you can ask for product-specific confirmation; the varieties from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS discussed here contain milk ingredients.