A white currant bun can be a familiar choice if you have a fussy eater to consider; choose a wholemeal raisin bun if you’re looking for a wholemeal base. If your family has different preferences, you could offer both. Compare the ingredients, allergens, fibre per 100 g and number of buns in each pack.
If you want a wholemeal base for an autumn half-term snack, look beyond the colour of the bun. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is high in fibre. For a wholemeal raisin bun, check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g on the product label.
Offering a familiar white currant bun alongside a wholemeal raisin bun can help cater for different preferences. According to their product descriptions, Jumbo’s and PLUS’s standard raisin and currant buns are made with white wheat flour.
For a day out during the holidays, the number of buns in a pack can matter just as much as their size. Compare what you want to take with you against what you want to keep at home, and follow the storage instructions on the pack if you plan to freeze them.
First, decide whether a wholemeal base or a familiar white option matters more. Then consider which size and pack will suit your plans for the holidays. The product name alone doesn’t tell you everything about its nutritional value.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal base and fibre | Check the ingredients and compare fibre per 100 g. Also check whether the product contains raisins or currants if that’s what you’re looking for. | If you want a wholemeal bun with dried fruit for a holiday snack, check which flour has been used. Around 40% of consumers put this first. |
| What fussy eaters prefer | Check whether it’s a white wheat bun or a wholemeal option, and choose a smaller size to try if needed. | If someone prefers a familiar white currant bun, you won’t want your entire snack plan to depend on one wholemeal option. For around 40% of consumers, finding something they’ll accept is the main concern. |
| Size and packaging | Compare the number of buns, their weight and the storage or freezing instructions on the pack. | For a day out, you’ll want enough buns to take with you without being left with an awkward amount at home. Practical planning comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
A wholemeal bun without raisins or currants won’t do the same job if you’re looking for a snack with dried fruit. For example, PLUS’s wholemeal multigrain bun is a separate product, not a currant bun.
Check the product name and ingredients list. Choose a bun without dried fruit only if that also suits your snack plans.
Raisins and currants don’t tell you how much sugar a product contains overall. PLUS lists 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g in its standard currant buns, including 1.59 g of added sugars per 100 g.
Compare the ‘of which sugars’ figure per 100 g and read the ingredients list. When comparing portions, also allow for differences in bun size.
A name such as currant bun doesn’t give you the full allergen picture. Jumbo’s and PLUS’s product information lists wheat and milk among the ingredients in their standard options, as well as warnings about possible traces of other allergens.
Check the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if you need to take an allergy into account.
The online product page for Jumbo mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns says the product is no longer available. So a variant you found previously may not be an option for your shopping list.
Check which options are available shortly before you buy, and reassess any alternative by checking its ingredients, nutritional information and packaging.
These supermarket brands list relevant products or categories. Always compare the specific bun: white currant buns, wholemeal raisin buns and wholemeal buns without dried fruit are different products.
Albert Heijn has a category that includes currant buns and muesli buns in a range of pack sizes.
Jumbo lists white wheat raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack as an in-store product.
ALDI describes wheat raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.
PLUS lists standard white wheat raisin and currant buns, as well as wholemeal multigrain buns as a separate product.
Not quite: they’re made with different types of flour, even if both contain dried fruit. If you want a wholemeal base, check the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. If you need to cater for a fussy eater, you could offer a familiar white option alongside the wholemeal one.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Calorie Checker, an average 50 g currant bun contains 134 kcal, 15.9 g of sugars, 2 g of fibre and 0.42 g of salt. These figures won’t apply to every currant bun, so check the nutritional information for the brand and size you choose before buying.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. PLUS says its standard currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and used within one month. Don’t automatically apply these instructions to other products.
No, the term ‘bakers’ salt’ doesn’t tell you how much iodine is in each bun. Jumbo and PLUS list bakers’ salt among the ingredients in their standard currant buns. If you need an exact amount for a specific product, ask for information about that particular option.
Always read the allergen statement on the pack you choose. The product information for Jumbo’s and PLUS’s standard currant buns lists wheat and milk among the ingredients. Also check for warnings about possible traces, as these can vary between products.
