Who might these options suit?

Fibre-conscious planners

You want to serve a sweet bun for fakeaway night, but only choose a currant bun if you can check that it is wholemeal and see how much fibre it contains on the label.

Households sharing smaller portions

You want to share out smaller buns. A mini size can make it easier to choose a portion, but it says nothing in itself about nutritional value or allergens.

Label and allergen checkers

You’re buying for several people and want to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen bun before you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the type of bun you want to serve: a wholemeal currant bun, a standard currant bun or a wholemeal bun without currants. Then compare products per 100 g and check how many you’ll need.

What to look for What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Wholemeal and fibre Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label and compare fibre per 100 g. Check the ingredients list too. I want a currant bun whose wholemeal status I can verify, so I compare the fibre content on the same basis. For around 46% of consumers, this is the main priority.
Portions and sharing Check the number of buns, the total weight and, where provided, the nutritional information per portion. If we’re sharing buns, I want to know how big each one is and how many are in the pack. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this practical way of dividing them up.
Label information Read the allergen information and compare sugars and salt per 100 g. Check the ingredients if baker’s salt is relevant to you. If I’m buying for different people, I need to know which ingredients and allergens are in the product I’ve chosen. For around 27% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a dark or multigrain bun is wholemeal

    Colour and the word ‘multigrain’ don’t confirm that the grain ingredient is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can only be called ‘wholemeal’ if its grain ingredient consists entirely of wholemeal flour.

    Check the product description and ingredients list, then compare the fibre content per 100 g.

  • Treating a standard currant bun as the same choice

    Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns. The white raisin and currant buns checked from Jumbo and PLUS list 2.8 g and 3.3 g per 100 g respectively. They are different products.

    Choose a standard currant bun if that’s the type you want, rather than assuming it’s wholemeal.

  • Ignoring the rest of the label after checking it’s wholemeal

    The wholemeal label doesn’t tell you how much sugar or salt the bun contains, or which allergens it includes. Albert Heijn also lists 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns.

    Check the nutritional information and allergen declaration when you buy, especially if you’re choosing for several people.

  • Assuming every bun contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt in baking isn’t compulsory. So you can’t tell whether it’s present just from the type of bun.

    If you want to know whether your chosen product contains baker’s salt, check the ingredients list.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its AH Extra Long-Lasting Raisin and Currant Buns as wholemeal wheat and rye buns with raisins and currants.

  • The product information lists 6.1 g of fibre, 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Check the current pack for ingredients and allergens, and make sure the product is available when you need it.

Lidl

Lidl lists 360 g packs of mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product.

  • The mini size may suit you if you want to serve smaller buns.
  • Check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the pack before comparing these buns with other products.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes its standard raisin and currant buns as white wheat buns with raisins and currants. They’re not the same as a wholemeal variety.

  • For this standard variety, Jumbo lists 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product page for the mini wholemeal variety said it was no longer part of the online range. Check current availability if that’s the variety you’re looking for.

PLUS

PLUS lists both standard currant buns and a separate wholemeal bun. The latter isn’t a currant bun.

  • PLUS lists 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g for its white currant buns and 8.8 g per 100 g for its separate wholemeal bun.
  • The wholemeal bun is a different type of product, so check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you choose too.

ALDI

ALDI lists high-fibre wholemeal buns and raisin and currant buns as separate products in its bread range.

  • A wholemeal bun is an option if the type of bread matters more to you than currants or raisins.
  • Check the shelf and label for each product. The two separate listings don’t confirm that a wholemeal currant bun is available.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I recognise a wholemeal currant bun?

Look for the ‘wholemeal’ label on the product and check the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product’s grain ingredient must consist entirely of wholemeal flour for it to be called ‘wholemeal’. A brown colour or the word ‘multigrain’ is no substitute.

What else should I compare when choosing a wholemeal currant bun?

As well as fibre, compare the sugars and salt per 100 g, the size of each bun and the allergens. Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of fibre, 25 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for its wholemeal raisin and currant buns. Check the current pack for the product you’re buying.

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

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, it isn’t compulsory to bake bread with baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list if you want to know whether your chosen bun contains it.

Which allergens should I check when sharing buns?

Check the current allergen declaration for each product you choose. The product information reviewed lists allergens including cereals containing gluten, milk and sesame, depending on the bun. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same as in another variety.

Can I freeze currant buns in advance?

You can if the pack for your chosen product says so. For the wholemeal raisin and currant buns reviewed, Albert Heijn advises freezing them on the day of purchase and using them within one month. PLUS gives the same advice for its standard currant buns. Follow the instructions on your pack.