Who is this choice for?

If you’re keeping an eye on fibre

You want a currant bun for a snack, but you’re looking for a wholegrain base on the label and comparing the fibre content.

Fussy eaters

The soft texture of a white bun is what matters most to you. At the same time, you want to know how it compares with a wholemeal version on the label.

If you check ingredients and allergens

You read the ingredients on the exact product you’re buying, as information about wheat and milk, for example, can vary from one product to another.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the grain base or the soft white texture matters more for this morning break. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check how much one bun weighs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Grain base and fibre Check the wholemeal description and ingredients; compare fibre per 100 g for fruity buns of the same type. I want to keep the flavour of a raisin and currant bun, but prioritise a clearly stated wholemeal base. Around 36% of consumers put fibre and the grain base first when making this choice.
Soft texture Check whether the product is described as a white wheat raisin and currant bun, and look at the weight of one bun. If a wholemeal bun doesn’t appeal, I’d rather have the familiar texture of a white bun for my morning break. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check both the ingredients and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging. I want to be able to check exactly which ingredients and potential allergens are listed on my pack before eating. This is the top priority for around 21% of consumers.
Pack size and storage Check how many buns are in the pack and the storage instructions, especially if you want to freeze some. I’m buying for several morning breaks and want to avoid having buns left over that I can’t use in time. Around 14% of consumers prioritise pack size and storage.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming wholemeal automatically means less sugar

    Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for both its white and wholemeal raisin and currant buns, although their fibre content differs.

    Compare the sugars and fibre per 100 g on both labels, then check the weight of one bun.

  • Choosing a white currant bun without checking allergens

    The products reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk or milk ingredients; the potential presence of other allergens varies by product.

    Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact version each time you buy, rather than relying only on an earlier product page.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, not all bread is baked with baker’s salt. So you can’t tell what’s in a currant bun just from its product category.

    Check the ingredients list of the bun you’re buying for baker’s salt or iodised salt.

  • Buying a large pack without a storage plan

    A pack containing several buns is less suited to a single snack occasion if you can’t eat or store the rest in time.

    Choose a suitable number and follow the freezing instructions on the packaging if you want to store your buns.

    Buns you don’t eat in time or freeze according to the packaging instructions may go to waste.

Brands compared

Albert Heijn

The white and wholemeal raisin and currant buns described here make it easy to compare products from the same brand.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal wheat and rye version, and 2.9 g for its white wheat version.
  • Both product pages list 25 g of sugars per 100 g. Check that your preferred version is available before counting on it.

Jumbo

The white raisin and currant buns in a pack of six are an example of the classic white version.

  • Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre and 24.0 g of sugars per 100 g for this version.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens; a mini wholemeal version on a separate product page isn’t necessarily the same choice.

PLUS

Alongside white currant buns, PLUS sells plain wholemeal rolls, so you can switch things up for different snack occasions.

  • PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white currant bun and 6.3 g per 100 g for its plain wholemeal roll.
  • A plain wholemeal roll isn’t a currant bun and doesn’t offer the same raisin and currant flavour.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns and mini wholemeal raisin buns as separate products in its shops.

  • The product information describes a pack of six currant buns; the mini wholemeal raisin buns are listed as a separate product.
  • Compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging in store before choosing between these versions.

ALDI

ALDI describes wheat-based raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The product description confirms that these buns contain both raisins and currants.
  • Use the nutritional information and allergen statement on the packaging to compare them with other versions.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a wholemeal currant bun contain less sugar than a white one?

Not necessarily: Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for both its white and wholemeal raisin and currant buns. The listed fibre content does differ, at 2.9 g and 6.1 g per 100 g respectively; compare both figures on the packaging you buy.

How do I check the allergens in currant buns?

Read the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current packaging of the exact version. The products described from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list wheat and milk or milk ingredients, among other things, but information about other potential allergens varies by product.

Can I freeze currant buns for a later snack?

You can if the storage instructions on your pack allow you to freeze them at home. For the products described from Albert Heijn and PLUS, the instructions say to freeze them on the day of purchase and use them within one month; check whether the same instructions appear on your pack.

How can I tell if a currant bun is made with baker’s salt?

Check the ingredients list for the currant bun in question for baker’s salt or iodised salt. According to the Voedingscentrum, the label on bread states whether it’s made with baker’s salt; don’t rely on the name ‘currant bun’ alone.