People keeping an eye on fibre
You’re looking for a sweet bun to take with you on your night shift, but don’t want to automatically opt for a white currant bun. Check whether the packaging explicitly says ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
People who like to shop ahead
You want to have buns ready for several shifts. Check the storage instructions and freezing advice on the packaging you buy.
People checking ingredients and allergens
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the specific product. Ingredients and allergen warnings can vary between currant buns and wholemeal rolls.
What should you look for when choosing?
A plain wholemeal roll without dried fruit isn’t a currant bun, but it may suit you if you don’t need the flavour of raisins and currants. Decide which feature matters most to you, then compare the specific products.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, packaged wholemeal bread must be labelled ‘wholemeal’. | If I want to take a wholemeal currant bun with me, I don’t want to base my choice solely on its colour or the term ‘multigrain’. For around 42% of consumers, clearly stated wholemeal ingredients and fibre matter most. |
| Availability and storage | Check current availability and freezing advice. Lidl lists its mini wholemeal raisin buns as available in store only. | If I’m preparing for several night shifts, I want to be able to buy and store buns in advance. For around 33% of consumers, this practical consideration is the deciding factor. |
| Nutrition information and allergens | Compare sugars and salt per 100 g, and read the allergen declaration on the packaging you choose. | If I’m looking for a less sweet bun or need to check the ingredients, I want to compare the specific products side by side. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every currant bun is wholemeal
The regular currant buns described by PLUS and Jumbo are made with white wheat flour and contain raisins and currants. So the product name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t confirm that you’re buying a wholemeal version.
First check that the packaging says ‘wholemeal’, then compare the fibre per 100 g.
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Assuming ‘wholemeal’ means ‘sugar-free’
Albert Heijn’s wholemeal raisin and currant buns list 25 g of sugars per 100 g. On its own, ‘wholemeal’ says nothing about how much sugar this product contains.
If you’re looking for a less sweet bun, also compare wholemeal rolls without dried fruit using their nutrition information.
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Mistaking a product page for current availability
Jumbo says its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are no longer part of its online range. Lidl lists its mini wholemeal raisin buns as available in store only.
Check the latest store information before relying on a specific product, and read the label when you buy it.
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Assuming the allergens from the product category
Currant buns and plain wholemeal rolls may contain different ingredients and have different allergen warnings. A declaration for one bun doesn’t automatically apply to another product.
Use the allergen information on the current packaging of the specific product you’re choosing.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its AH Extra lang lekker raisin and currant buns as wholemeal wheat and rye buns with raisins and currants.
- The product information lists 6.1 g of fibre, 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, and includes advice on freezing.
- Check the current packaging when you buy, as product information can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a comparison with regular white currant buns and a mini wholemeal version that was previously listed online.
- The regular raisin and currant buns list 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g, which is useful when comparing them with a specific wholemeal version.
- Jumbo says its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are no longer part of its online range.
Lidl
Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack. Raisin buns are not the same as raisin and currant buns.
- The product page identifies the wholemeal version and gives the pack size.
- Lidl says the product is available in store only. Check in store for current availability, nutrition information and the allergens listed on the packaging.
PLUS
PLUS offers regular currant buns and wholemeal rolls without currants as two different options to compare.
- PLUS product information lists 6.3 g of fibre per 100 g for wholemeal rolls and 7.8 g per 100 g for wholemeal multigrain rolls.
- The PLUS currant buns reviewed are made with white wheat flour and contain raisins and currants. The wholemeal rolls won’t give you the flavour of raisins and currants.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a currant bun is wholemeal?
Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging of the specific currant bun. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, packaged wholemeal bread must be labelled ‘wholemeal’. Also compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g.
Does a white currant bun always contain less fibre than a wholemeal version?
You can’t assume that this is true of every currant bun. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns, compared with 2.8 g for the white Jumbo currant buns reviewed and 3.3 g for the white PLUS currant buns reviewed. Compare the packaging of the products you’re considering.
Can I freeze currant buns for several night shifts?
Follow the freezing advice for the currant buns you buy. The product pages for the AH and PLUS versions reviewed recommend freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month. Check whether the same instructions are on your packaging.
Does baker’s salt tell me how much iodine is in a currant bun?
No. You can’t tell how much iodine is in one currant bun from the mention of baker’s salt. Check the ingredients on the packaging you choose, but don’t treat this as an amount per bun.