If you’re looking for a wholemeal currant or raisin bun to enjoy with your coffee, check that the exact product packaging says ‘wholemeal’ and compare the fibre content per 100 g. A regular currant bun and a separate wholemeal roll are different products, so check the ingredients, allergens and availability too.
You’re looking for a wholemeal currant or raisin bun to enjoy with your coffee and want to compare its fibre content with that of your usual bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain cereal products as a source of fibre, so check the value per 100 g on the packaging before you choose.
You’re serving the buns to people for whom certain ingredients or possible traces may be relevant. Check the allergen information for the exact product: PLUS and Jumbo’s product details show that soft rolls can differ in this respect.
You want to know whether the buns will be available for your coffee break and how to store them at home. Check the store’s availability and follow the storage or freezing instructions on the packaging you buy.
When choosing a currant or raisin bun for coffee time, first decide what matters most to you. Then compare the information on the packaging of the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it is labelled wholemeal and compare the fibre content per 100 g. | If I want to replace my usual currant bun, I want to know whether the new one is wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. For around 42% of consumers, this is the most important question when buying. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging, including any relevant warnings about traces. | When serving someone with a food allergy, I need to be able to check the ingredients and possible traces beforehand. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Availability and storage | Check the store’s availability and read the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I’m planning a coffee break, I want to be able to buy the buns in time and know how to store them at home. For around 25% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most. |
The colour doesn’t tell you what type of flour has been used. PLUS describes its regular currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns; its separate wholemeal rolls are a different product.
Read the product name and ingredients list. Only compare fibre values on the same basis, for example per 100 g.
Wholemeal doesn’t mean that a product is free from allergens. PLUS’s product information lists wheat, soya and milk, among other ingredients, in its wholemeal rolls.
Before buying and serving, check the allergen information on the exact packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
Lidl lists its Mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product, while Jumbo says its Mini Raisin-Currant Buns - Wholemeal are no longer available.
Check current availability at the store where you plan to shop.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t necessarily use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the type of product.
Check the ingredients list, or ask which type of salt has been used for unwrapped buns if this matters for your purchase.
Jumbo lists both regular raisin and currant buns and a wholemeal mini version.
Lidl lists Mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack.
At PLUS, you can compare regular currant buns with separate wholemeal rolls, but they’re different products.
Check whether ‘wholemeal’ appears in the product name or legal description, and read the ingredients list. Don’t judge by the colour of the bun or the presence of currants and raisins alone.
No. The term ‘wholemeal’ isn’t the same as a ‘high in fibre’ claim. Compare the fibre content per 100 g on the packaging of the bun you want to buy.
Yes. Even a wholemeal version can contain ingredients that matter to someone with a food allergy. Always read the current allergen information and, where necessary, check the warning about possible traces.
No, you shouldn’t assume that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers don’t necessarily use baker’s salt. For a packaged product, check the ingredients list, or ask the baker which type of salt has been used.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for the specific product. PLUS says its regular currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other buns without checking.
