Shoppers prioritising wholemeal
For households looking to choose a wholegrain product for an advent calendar treat, the product description and fibre per 100 g and per bun matter more than the bun’s colour or size.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Families looking to portion out smaller treats
Mini buns are easy to divide between recipients or calendar days. Also check the type of bread: the mini versions from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison are white wheat buns.
Shoppers who need to check ingredients
If the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients, always go by the latest packaging. The products included in this comparison contain wheat and milk; warnings about other possible allergens vary by product.
What should you consider when choosing?
Wholemeal currant bun
A good choice when: you want both currants or raisins and an explicitly wholemeal base in one bun.
Things to consider: check current availability; Jumbo says its mini wholemeal version is no longer in its online range.
White mini currant or raisin bun
A good choice when: a small, individual bun matters more to you than a wholemeal base.
Things to consider: the mini versions from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison are white wheat buns.
Wholemeal bun with raisins on the side
A good choice when: you want to put together your own treat using a bun explicitly labelled as wholemeal.
Things to consider: this isn’t a ready-made currant bun; check the ingredients of both items.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal description and compare the fibre per 100 g and per bun. | I want the type of bread to matter more than the mini size, so I’m looking for an explicitly wholemeal base. For around 36% of consumers, wholemeal would be the top priority. |
| Small size | Check the number of buns and the weight per bun; ‘mini’ tells you nothing about the type of bread. | If I’m dividing buns across several calendar days, I want to be able to give a small treat each time. A suitable size would be the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, along with both the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging. | If the recipient needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the specific product. Ingredients and allergens would be decisive for around 21% of consumers. |
| Storage and waste | Check current availability, the use-by date and any freezing instructions. | I only want to buy buns I can use in time or store according to the packaging. Avoiding waste would be the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
What could you get wrong?
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Assuming a dark or small bun is wholemeal
Colour and size don’t tell you what type of grain has been used. The mini buns from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison are described as white wheat buns.
Look for an explicit wholemeal description on the current label, then compare the nutritional information.
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Comparing fibre alone
A suitable fibre content doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients. The buns included in this comparison contain wheat and milk.
Before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Treating a product page as confirmation that it’s in stock
Jumbo says its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are no longer in its online range. So an existing product page doesn’t mean you can buy that version.
Check current availability before planning your calendar around a specific product.
Brands with relevant product information
Jumbo
Jumbo describes its regular raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns. There’s also a product page for mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns.
- For its regular version, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Jumbo says its mini wholemeal version is no longer in its online range; check current availability.
Albert Heijn
AH Extra Lang Lekker mini raisin buns are an option if you want to portion out smaller buns.
- Albert Heijn lists a pack of nine and provides freezing instructions.
- Albert Heijn describes these mini buns as white buns, not wholemeal.
PLUS
PLUS sells mini currant and raisin buns, as well as separate wholemeal buns. These two products serve different purposes in this choice.
- PLUS explicitly describes its separate wholemeal buns as wholemeal wheat buns.
- The mini currant and raisin buns are white wheat buns; the wholemeal buns aren’t ready-made currant buns.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a mini currant bun automatically wholemeal?
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size, not the type of grain. The mini buns from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison are white wheat buns; check for an explicit wholemeal description and compare the fibre per 100 g and per bun.
How much fibre is in a regular currant bun?
The Voedingscentrum lists 2 g of fibre for a 50 g currant bun. The recipe and weight may differ for a specific product, so check the nutritional information on the packaging.
What should I check if the recipient needs to avoid gluten or milk?
Check the current label before choosing a currant bun: the versions from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this comparison contain wheat and milk. Also check which other allergens the product may contain.
How can I plan buns for several calendar days?
Choose a pack of buns you can use according to the storage or freezing instructions. Albert Heijn provides freezing instructions for the mini raisin buns included in this comparison; follow the directions on each product’s own packaging.