Who is this choice relevant to?

Fibre-conscious match-night planners

Households looking to share currant buns during the match and check whether they contain wholemeal flour, as well as how much fibre they provide per 100 g.

Anyone looking for easy-to-share portions

Viewers who find smaller buns or pre-portioned servings handy when several people want to help themselves.

Households that read labels carefully

Consumers who want to check the ingredients and allergens before sharing a match-night snack. If iodised salt matters to you, check the type of salt used on the label too.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the type of flour and the fibre per 100 g. Then decide which size suits your group, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal flour and fibre Check that the name and ingredients list mention wholemeal flour. Compare fibre figures on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g. I want to choose a currant bun whose wholemeal ingredients and fibre content I can check, rather than going by its colour. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers.
Portions and preparation Check the number of buns or the pack weight. If you’re baking your own, allow time for preparation and proving. If everyone needs to be able to grab a portion easily during the match, size matters a lot to me. For around 33% of consumers, ease of sharing is the deciding factor.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest allergen information and, if you wish, check whether baker’s salt or iodised salt appears in the ingredients list. When I’m putting out currant buns for others, I want to know what ingredients and allergens they contain first. This check comes first for an estimated 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking an ordinary currant bun for a wholemeal one

    PLUS describes its ordinary currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns. Its separate wholemeal multigrain buns are a different product, not a wholemeal version of the same currant bun.

    For the currant bun itself, check the product name, the flour used and the fibre per 100 g.

  • Assuming every baker uses iodised baker’s salt

    According to Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell which type of salt has been used just from the name ‘currant bun’.

    If the type of salt matters to you, read the ingredients list for the specific product.

  • Automatically assuming mini buns are a better source of fibre

    Smaller buns are practical for sharing, but their size alone tells you nothing about the fibre per 100 g.

    Use the packaging to check the flour type, nutritional information and allergens in mini buns.

  • Choosing for a group based on the product name alone

    Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten and milk among the ingredients in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns, and notes that they may contain sesame, soya and nuts.

    If necessary, ask guests about relevant allergens in advance and keep the current packaging available when serving.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers packaged wholemeal raisin and currant buns, as well as a recipe for baking your own wholemeal currant buns.

  • For its packaged version, Albert Heijn lists four buns and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g, along with ingredients and allergen information.
  • The product page says the packaged version is only available in store. Check the latest information on the packaging.

Lidl

Lidl lists Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns in a 360 g pack.

  • The mini size is worth considering if smaller portions are important for your group.
  • If you’re choosing based on fibre or allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a product page for Mini Raisin and Currant Buns – Wholemeal – 9 Pack.

  • Jumbo says on that page that this product is no longer part of its online range. Don’t count on it being available for your match-night plans without checking first.

PLUS

PLUS lists ordinary currant buns as well as separate wholemeal multigrain buns.

  • The product descriptions make it clear that these are different types of bun.
  • The wholemeal multigrain buns aren’t currant buns. Don’t treat them as the same product choice.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns, as well as separate wholemeal buns, in its bread range.

  • A wholemeal bun without currants or raisins isn’t automatically a substitute for a wholemeal currant bun. Check the name and ingredients of the product you want to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise a wholemeal currant bun?

Check that the product name and ingredients list mention wholemeal flour; colour and the word ‘multigrain’ aren’t enough. For example, Albert Heijn lists wholemeal wheat and rye flour in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns.

Is an ordinary currant bun the same as a wholemeal bun?

No, those names don’t necessarily describe the same product. PLUS calls its ordinary currant buns white wheat, raisin and currant buns; its separate wholemeal multigrain buns aren’t currant buns.

Does every currant bun in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?

No. According to Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If you want to know which type of salt your chosen currant bun contains, check the ingredients list.

Which allergens should I check if I’m watching the match with guests?

Check the allergen information for the buns you’re actually serving. Albert Heijn lists cereals containing gluten and milk in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns, and says they may also contain sesame, soya and nuts. Other recipes may differ.

Can I buy the currant buns before the match?

Yes, as long as you can follow the storage instructions for the product you choose. Albert Heijn says its packaged wholemeal raisin and currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other products, check their own packaging.