If you’d like a wholemeal currant bun with your coffee or cake, look for one explicitly labelled as wholemeal and compare the fibre per 100 g. Also check the portion size, sugars, allergens and availability: a standard currant bun and a wholemeal bun without fruit won’t necessarily meet the same needs.
Households looking for a currant bun to have with their coffee, and specifically wanting a wholemeal option. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre defines wholemeal bread as bread made from 100% wholemeal flour; you can also compare the fibre per 100 g on the label.
People sharing buns for a coffee break or lunchbox, so size and pack quantity matter. A mini raisin bun isn’t automatically a currant bun, so check the product name and packaging.
For some people, ingredients and allergens come before choosing a fruity or wholemeal bun. Product information from Jumbo and PLUS shows that allergens vary by product, so check the current packaging.
First decide whether you’re looking for a wholemeal currant bun or whether another type of bun would do. Then compare the labels and choose a size to suit your coffee break.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Check that it’s a wholemeal currant bun and compare the fibre per 100 g. | I want a fruity bun with my coffee and would like to check that it’s wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. This would be the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Size and portion | Check the pack quantity, weight and any portion information; distinguish mini raisin buns from currant buns. | When I’m serving something with coffee to several people, I want suitable portions without too much left over. This would be the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and compare sugars and salt on the same basis. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the bun before I buy it. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label would be the most important factor. |
| Availability and storage | Check where it’s sold, its use-by date and the storage instructions on the packaging. | I want to be able to buy the buns when I need them and store any leftovers according to the packaging. This would be the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour, while brown bread also contains white flour. A wholemeal bun without raisins or currants is also a different product from a wholemeal currant bun.
Look for a clear wholemeal label on the currant bun and compare the fibre per 100 g.
A product title doesn’t give you the full picture of its ingredients, nutritional value or allergens. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change.
Check the packaging when you buy, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
Albert Heijn listed its wholemeal raisin and currant buns, and Lidl its mini wholemeal raisin buns, as in-store purchases.
Before you go shopping, check current availability at your preferred retailer or sales channel.
A multipack may leave you with leftovers after a coffee break. Albert Heijn says its wholemeal raisin and currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase.
Choose a suitable quantity and follow the instructions on the packaging for freezing and storage.
Albert Heijn describes its Extra-long-lasting raisin and currant buns as wholemeal buns containing raisins and currants.
Jumbo lists standard raisin and currant buns; a mini wholemeal version has been available separately.
Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns. Raisin buns aren’t necessarily the same as currant buns.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns and wholemeal buns as separate product types.
PLUS lists wholemeal rolls and wholemeal multigrain rolls as alternatives without raisins or currants.
Check that the currant bun is explicitly labelled as wholemeal, then read the label for its ingredients and fibre per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; a standard currant bun isn’t automatically wholemeal.
You can’t assume that of every currant bun; compare the values per 100 g for the products you’re considering. Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for its standard raisin and currant buns, compared with 6,1 g per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns.
Albert Heijn’s product information says its wholemeal raisin and currant buns can be frozen on the day of purchase. For other products and storage times, follow the instructions on the packaging.
Read the allergen information on the specific packaging. Jumbo lists wheat and milk, among other things, in its standard raisin and currant buns; the ingredients in other currant buns or wholemeal buns may differ.
