For a Christmas celebration, look for a currant bun that is explicitly labelled wholemeal on the current packaging; a standard currant bun isn’t necessarily wholemeal. If raisin buns are also suitable, a wholemeal mini version can be handy for a buffet. Compare the fibre per 100 g too, check allergens for your guests and buy an amount that suits your storage plans.
You want a bun for your celebration with a clear wholemeal claim you can check, not just a product that looks like a standard currant bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the fibre in wholemeal bread; when comparing buns, check the nutrition information per 100 g.
For a Christmas breakfast or buffet, you want buns that guests can help themselves to without cutting them up. Lidl Netherlands lists a 360 g pack of Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns. These are raisin buns, so check that they’re suitable for what you plan to serve.
Before serving, you need to know which allergens the buns you choose contain, and whether there are warnings about possible cross-contamination. Check the information on the exact packaging; for unwrapped buns, ask the seller for allergen information.
First decide whether wholemeal is essential and whether you’re happy to serve raisin buns as well as currant buns. Then choose the size and check the packaging for nutrition information, allergens and storage advice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal claim on the current packaging. Compare fibre only on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | I don’t want to assume a currant bun is wholemeal based on its name when wholemeal is my priority. Around 33% of consumers would make choosing wholemeal their main consideration. |
| Size and portions | Check the number of buns and the total weight; don’t estimate the number of portions from the pack weight alone. | For a buffet, I want to serve small buns and know how many guests they’ll serve. Portion planning would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible cross-contamination on the exact packaging. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in their bun before I buy it. This check would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Storage | Check the date and storage instructions on the packaging, and decide whether you want to freeze some of the buns. | If I’m shopping well ahead of Christmas, I want to avoid leaving an opened pack for too long. Around 17% of consumers would focus mainly on storage and freshness. |
The product name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t confirm that wholemeal flour has been used. PLUS describes its standard currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns.
Look for an explicit wholemeal claim on the packaging you choose. If you’re comparing products, then check the fibre per 100 g.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and brood.net, using iodine-enriched baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands. So you can’t tell whether it’s been used just from the product category.
If iodine matters to you, check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or ask the baker which salt they used.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide, currant buns generally keep for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard after opening, and for 1 to 3 months in the freezer. Always follow any product-specific instructions on the packaging.
Work out how many buns you’ll need for your celebration and freeze some in good time if you’re buying them early.
A wholemeal claim doesn’t tell you which allergens a particular bun contains or whether there are warnings about possible cross-contamination.
Check the exact packaging for each variety you choose. For unwrapped buns, ask for allergen information before you buy.
Lidl Netherlands lists 360 g packs of Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns as a product available in store.
Jumbo has a product page for Mini Wholemeal Raisin and Currant Buns, 9 pieces.
Albert Heijn offers a recipe for wholemeal currant buns through Allerhande, as well as standard raisin and currant buns.
PLUS lists currant buns in packs of 6 and 8.
ALDI lists wholemeal buns and raisin and currant buns as separate products in its fresh bread range.
Bolletje sells wholemeal crispbread.
No. The label ‘multigrain’ on its own doesn’t confirm that a bun is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, multigrain means that several types of grain have been used. For this purchase, also look for an explicit wholemeal claim on the packaging you choose.
Before you buy, read the allergen information on the exact packaging and look out for warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods. For unwrapped buns, ask the seller for this information.
That depends on when you open the pack and whether you freeze the buns. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide says that currant buns generally keep for 2 to 4 days in a kitchen cupboard after opening, or for 1 to 3 months in the freezer. Follow any different instructions on the packaging.
No, you can’t assume that they do. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and brood.net, using iodine-enriched baker’s salt is not a legal requirement in the Netherlands. If this affects your choice, check the ingredients list or ask which salt has been used for unwrapped buns.
