Who is this choice important for?

Shoppers looking for wholemeal options and fibre

You want to put a soft snack on the table, but you’re looking for a currant bun whose wholemeal labelling and fibre content you can check on the label.

Hosts who want to share

When you’re catering for several players, the size and number of buns matter. Mini buns can be easy to hand round; also check that the variety you choose meets your other requirements.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

If ingredients or possible traces matter to your guests, always go by the current packaging. The term ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy or intolerance.

What should you look for when buying?

If wholemeal is your main requirement, start by checking that it’s stated on the label. Then choose a size to suit the number of players and, before serving, read the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the specific pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the exact term ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen. If I want to serve a wholemeal currant bun, I don’t want to have to rely on its brown colour. For around 42% of shoppers, checking the wholemeal content and fibre comes first.
Size and quantity Check the number of buns and the pack weight. Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen, 360 g, as a product sold in store; check the rest of the product information on the packaging. With several players around the table, I want to hand out buns without having to divide larger portions first. For around 33% of shoppers, a shareable size matters most.
Ingredients and storage Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including possible traces. Check the storage and freezing instructions in case you have any buns left over. If guests need to check ingredients or there are likely to be buns left over, I want to know what the packaging says before I buy. For around 25% of shoppers, this check is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brown bun is wholemeal

    According to the Voedingscentrum, the term ‘wholemeal’ on bread packaging has a specific meaning; colour alone doesn’t offer the same assurance. So assess an ordinary currant bun and a wholemeal variety separately.

    Look for the wholemeal claim on the packaging, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.

  • Choosing mini buns based on the product name alone

    Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen, but if your guests need to check ingredients or allergens, you’ll still need to read the label on the pack you choose.

    Before buying, read the ingredients, nutritional information and allergen statement on the in-store packaging.

  • Assuming every currant bun contains iodine

    Baker’s salt contains added iodine, but according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use it. So its presence varies from product to product.

    Check whether the label mentions baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.

  • Buying a pack without a plan for leftovers

    If a pack contains more buns than your group will eat, you’ll need to decide how to store the rest. The Voedingscentrum points out that bread is often wasted.

    Choose a quantity to suit the number of players and follow the storage instructions for your chosen variety if you have any leftovers.

    Buns that are left out and not stored according to the label may end up being thrown away unnecessarily.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen are a wholemeal wheat and rye variety, sold in a pack of four.

  • Albert Heijn lists 35% wholemeal wheat flour, 3.4% wholemeal rye flour and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens, including those present and possible traces.

Lidl

Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen, 360 g, as a product sold in store.

  • The mini size is an option if you want to hand out individual buns to players.
  • In store, check the label for ingredients, fibre and allergens before comparing this product with another variety.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells ordinary raisin and currant buns and has listed a mini wholemeal variety online.

  • Jumbo describes its ordinary variety as a white wheat raisin and currant bun, with 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • Jumbo listed the mini wholemeal variety as no longer available in its online range; don’t treat the ordinary variety as the same wholemeal option.

PLUS

PLUS Krentenbollen are an ordinary currant bun variety, not a confirmed wholemeal option.

  • PLUS describes them as white wheat raisin and currant buns and lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • If you’re specifically looking for wholemeal, check for the wholemeal claim on another product rather than assuming it from the name ‘currant buns’.

ALDI

ALDI describes its pack of six raisin and currant buns as wheat buns with raisins and currants.

  • The stated number of buns helps you plan for a group.
  • If wholemeal and fibre are deciding factors, check the packaging for a wholemeal claim and nutritional information.

Bolletje

Bolletje sells wholegrain products in other categories, including crackers; a cracker isn’t a currant bun.

  • The product category is a useful first distinction when browsing Bolletje products.
  • Check the name and label of a specific currant bun variety before including it in this comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a currant bun is wholemeal?

Look for the exact term ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging and check the ingredients. According to the Voedingscentrum, this term on bread packaging tells you more than a brown colour; then compare the fibre per 100 g of the products you’re considering.

Can I serve wholemeal currant buns to someone who can’t tolerate gluten or milk?

You can’t assume that from the term ‘wholemeal’. For AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen, Albert Heijn lists wheat, rye, milk and lactose, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Read the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying.

What should I do with buns left over after board game night?

Follow the storage advice for your chosen variety. For AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen, Albert Heijn says you can freeze them at home on the day you buy them and recommends using them within one month. Don’t assume this advice applies to other products without checking.

Does every currant bun contain iodine because baker’s salt is used?

No, you can’t assume that based on the product category. According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check whether the label for your chosen currant bun mentions baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask your baker.