Which option suits you?

Vegans who read labels

If you avoid milk, egg and other animal-derived ingredients, start by checking the ingredients list. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn currant buns we looked at contain dairy ingredients.

Vegans who keep an eye on fibre

If you want to factor in a wholemeal base and fibre, compare the nutritional information of products that meet your vegan requirements. Wholemeal, on its own, tells you nothing about whether a product contains milk or egg.

Fussy eaters willing to try wholemeal

If you like the texture of a white currant bun, making your own lets you choose the balance of white flour and wholemeal flour. Remember to check that all the ingredients you use are vegan, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the ingredients are suitable for a vegan diet. Then compare the type of grain and fibre, and decide whether you want a ready-made product or have time to bake your own.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is it important to?
Vegan ingredients Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Look out for milk, milk protein, whey powder and egg, among other things. When I buy a currant bun for a vegan diet, I want to be able to rule out animal-derived ingredients. For around 46% of consumers, this certainty is their main concern when buying.
Wholemeal and fibre Check which types of flour are used and compare fibre on a like-for-like basis, for example per 100 g. Check separately that the ingredients are vegan. I’m looking for a vegan currant bun with a wholemeal base, so I also check the fibre content. For around 36% of consumers, this is their main concern when buying.
Texture and preparation Decide whether you want a ready-made product or would rather choose the flour ratio yourself and make time for kneading, proving and baking. For a fussy eater, I want a familiar texture without compromising on vegan ingredients. For around 18% of consumers, this practical consideration is their main concern when buying.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal means vegan

    A wholemeal grain base doesn’t rule out dairy ingredients. The Albert Heijn wholemeal raisin currant buns we looked at list whey powder and milk protein.

    Check the ingredients for animal-derived ingredients first, and only then compare the types of flour and fibre content.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    An earlier product description may not match the packaging you buy. A listed variety may also have been removed from the online range.

    Check the current packaging when you buy and make sure it’s the same variety.

  • Assuming a white currant bun is vegan

    The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen we looked at contain milk protein. So a white wheat base doesn’t tell you whether the other ingredients are suitable.

    Read the full ingredients list, even if the bun contains no wholemeal flour or is made with vegetable oil.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

A useful reference if you want to compare wholemeal raisin currant buns by grain base, fibre and ingredients.

  • The AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen we looked at have a wholemeal base; the product information lists 6,1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • This variety contains vegetarian whey powder and milk protein, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

Jumbo

A useful reference if you want to compare a white raisin currant bun with a wholemeal or homemade option.

  • The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen we looked at are white wheat currant buns, sold in a pack of six.
  • This variety lists milk protein, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet.

Lidl

A supermarket option to assess by checking the packaging itself.

  • The product description lists currant buns in a bag of six.
  • For a vegan diet, check the ingredients on the packaging; the product type alone doesn’t tell you whether they’re suitable.

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Frequently asked questions

Are wholemeal currant buns automatically vegan?

No. Wholemeal describes the grain base, not all the other ingredients. The Albert Heijn wholemeal raisin currant buns we looked at contain whey powder and milk protein. For another variety, check the current label again.

Are regular Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen suitable for a vegan diet?

The Jumbo Rozijnen Krentenbollen we looked at aren’t: their ingredients list includes milk protein. Check the packaging ingredients to assess any other Jumbo variety.

Why should I check the label again if a product seemed suitable before?

Ingredients and product information can change. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that a product may contain milk or egg. So check the variety you’re actually buying.