Who is this choice relevant to?

Shoppers looking for fibre

You want a soft, sweet afternoon snack, but you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal currant or raisin bun. The fibre per 100 g makes it easier to compare products on a like-for-like basis.

Households planning portions

You want to know how much a bun weighs, how much sugar the packaging lists and whether you can freeze any leftover buns according to the instructions.

Shoppers checking allergens

You need to check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product. A wholemeal label doesn’t tell you which allergens the bun contains or may contain.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether wholemeal is a must-have for you. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and check the packaging for the weight of each bun, allergens and storage instructions.

What to consider What to check Who is it important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for an explicit wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g. For a sweet afternoon snack, I mainly want to be sure I’m choosing a wholemeal bun rather than a regular white currant bun. Around 50% of consumers prioritise wholemeal and fibre.
Portion and storage Check the weight of each bun, the sugars per 100 g and the packaging’s freezing instructions. If I’m not eating all the buns at once, I want to be able to have a suitable portion and store the rest according to the label. For around 30% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most.
Allergens and labelling Read the current ingredients and allergen information; if needed, also check whether baker’s salt is listed. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label determines whether this bun is suitable for me. An estimated 20% of consumers give this check top priority.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Mistaking a regular currant bun for a wholemeal alternative

    Jumbo describes its regular raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns, with 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g. PLUS lists 3.3 g per 100 g for its regular currant buns, while Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g per 100 g for its wholemeal Extra lang lekker variety.

    Don’t judge by the colour or the filling. Look for a wholemeal label on the specific product, then compare the fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming wholemeal means low in sugar

    Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns. So don’t assume that a wholemeal label means the product is low in sugar.

    Check the sugars per 100 g as well as the fibre. If you want to know how the listed amount compares with your portion, check the weight of one bun.

  • Relying on product information you checked previously

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Baker’s salt is not necessarily an ingredient either: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, its use in bread is not compulsory.

    Read the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. Check the allergens and look for baker’s salt if it’s relevant to your choice.

  • Choosing a pack without a storage plan

    If you only have a currant bun now and then, you may have some left over. Albert Heijn and PLUS give instructions for freezing the products mentioned on the day of purchase.

    Choose a pack size that suits your snacking habits and follow the storage instructions for the product you buy.

Brands to compare

These brands provide product information that can help you distinguish wholemeal varieties from regular currant and raisin buns. Always compare the specific product, not just the brand name.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen as wholemeal.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre, 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g.
  • When buying, check the current packaging, including the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.

Lidl

Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen in a 360 g pack; the mini size may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller bun.

  • The product name distinguishes these raisin buns from a regular variety without a wholemeal label.
  • Before comparing the size or fibre content with other products, check the weight of each bun and the nutritional information on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s regular raisin and currant buns are white wheat buns; its separate wholemeal buns are a different product.

  • Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g for its regular raisin and currant buns, making them useful for a like-for-like comparison.
  • The fact that separate wholemeal buns are available doesn’t mean the raisin and currant buns are wholemeal.

PLUS

PLUS Krentenbollen are regular white wheat raisin and currant buns, not the wholemeal variety this article focuses on.

  • PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre and 25.2 g of sugars per 100 g, and gives freezing instructions for this product.
  • Wheat flour is listed as the first ingredient; check the packaging if wholemeal is a must-have for you.

ALDI

ALDI lists regular raisin and currant buns as well as separate wholemeal buns.

  • The separate product names make it clear which type of bun you’re looking at.
  • Don’t assume the regular raisin and currant buns are wholemeal just because wholemeal buns are also available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a brown currant bun automatically wholemeal?

No, the colour doesn’t prove that a currant bun is wholemeal. Look for an explicit wholemeal label and read the ingredients: Jumbo and PLUS describe the regular currant buns discussed here as white wheat products.

Do currant buns always contain baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that every currant bun contains baker’s salt. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in baking is not compulsory, so check the label or ask the baker if this ingredient matters to your choice.

Are wholemeal currant buns automatically low in sugar?

No, the wholemeal label alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is low in sugar. Albert Heijn lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal Extra lang lekker raisin and currant buns. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the weight of the bun you plan to have.

Can I freeze packaged currant buns?

It depends on the instructions for the specific product. For the packs discussed here, Albert Heijn and PLUS say they can be frozen on the day of purchase; follow the instructions on the packaging when you buy them.

Which allergens should I check in currant buns?

Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on every pack. The products discussed contain wheat or other gluten-containing cereals, among other ingredients; milk is also listed for some of them. Don’t rely on information for another brand or on packaging you checked previously.