For a sweet addition to an Asian-themed evening, look for a currant or raisin bun explicitly described as wholemeal, then check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging. Albert Heijn lists wholemeal flour and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g in its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns, among other details. Baking them yourself gives you more control over the recipe, but takes time to prepare. A sweet fruit bun is not automatically a suitable substitute for savoury rolls.
You’re looking for a sweet option for your Asian-themed evening and want to check whether a bun contains wholemeal flour and how much fibre is listed in the nutritional information. The colour or name of a fruit bun alone isn’t enough to tell you.
You want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens before putting the buns on the table. This is particularly important if you need to take account of ingredients such as milk or cereals containing gluten.
You’re looking for buns that are easy to share, but also want to check the packaging information before you buy. Lidl, for example, lists Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns in a 360 g pack.
First decide whether verified wholemeal ingredients, checking the label or the serving size matters most for your table. Then check the exact variety you want to buy: currant buns and raisin buns don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal ingredients and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal claim, check which flour is listed in the ingredients and read the fibre content per 100 g. | I want to be able to confirm that the sweet option is wholemeal without relying on its brown colour. For around 46% of consumers, verified wholemeal ingredients are the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information and compare the sugars and salt per 100 g; if you have questions about iodine, check whether the type of salt used is specified. | When buying for guests, I want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the label. For around 36% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
| Portion size and ease of serving | Check the number of buns or pack weight, and the storage instructions if you’re buying them in advance. | For a shared table, I want to serve small buns without baking them myself. Ease of serving is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
PLUS describes its standard currant buns as white wheat buns with raisins and currants. So the presence of dried fruit doesn’t tell you whether the flour used is wholemeal.
Check that the exact variety is described as wholemeal and look at the ingredients list.
Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre, 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns. The product information also lists milk, lactose, rye, wheat and cereals containing gluten.
Read all the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging you buy.
The fact that Albert Heijn lists iodised salt for this variety tells you nothing about the salt in other products.
Check the ingredients on the exact pack if the type of salt matters to your choice.
The listing for Jumbo Mini Wholemeal Raisin and Currant Buns says that the product is no longer part of its online range. Product details for a variety can also change.
Check that the variety you want is available just before buying, and read the current label.
According to Albert Heijn, its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns are wholemeal wheat and rye buns with raisins and currants.
Lidl lists 360 g packs of Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns as an in-store product. They’re worth considering if you want to serve smaller buns.
Jumbo has a listing for Mini Wholemeal Raisin and Currant Buns, packed in a 9-bun pack.
PLUS describes its currant buns as white wheat buns with raisins and currants, not as a wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists wholemeal buns and raisin and currant buns separately in its fresh daily range.
Check for a wholemeal claim and see which flour is listed in the ingredients; the colour and the presence of currants or raisins aren’t enough. Also compare the fibre per 100 g on the label of the variety you want to buy.
No. Wholemeal doesn’t mean allergen-free. Albert Heijn lists milk, rye and wheat, among other ingredients, in its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns. Always read the allergen information on the exact pack.
Don’t assume so. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes iodine in bread and other bakery products in relation to the use of baker’s salt, but that doesn’t establish which salt is used in an individual currant bun. Albert Heijn specifically lists iodised salt in its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns.
Yes, as long as the storage instructions for your chosen variety suit your plans. Albert Heijn says its Extra Long-Fresh Raisin and Currant Buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase, should be used within one month and need to be defrosted before use. Follow the instructions on the packaging for other varieties.
If it suits your menu, serve a currant bun as a sweet addition or to finish the meal, rather than assuming that wholemeal makes it a savoury roll. Albert Heijn’s variety contains raisins and currants and lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g.
