Families keeping an eye on fibre
If you’re looking for a currant bun with a wholemeal base, the product name tells you more than the colour of the bun. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
Who might find this choice useful?
Parents comparing portions and sugars
If you serve currant buns at lunchtime or as a snack, both the nutritional values per 100 g and the weight of one bun are relevant. The Voedingscentrum gives an average sugar content of 15.9 g for a 50 g currant bun; the values for your chosen product may differ.
Families checking allergens
If someone has an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergens on every pack. Information about cereals containing gluten, milk, soya and possible traces varies by product.
What should you look for when choosing?
Wholemeal currant bun
A good choice if: you want a currant bun and specifically want it to have a wholemeal base.
Keep in mind: check the name and nutritional information on the pack you buy; a standard currant bun isn’t necessarily wholemeal.
Standard currant bun
A good choice if: you mainly want a fruit bun and wholemeal isn’t a requirement.
Keep in mind: Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns, for example, are described as white wheat, raisin and currant buns.
Standard wholemeal roll
A good choice if: having a wholemeal roll matters more than having a fruit bun.
Keep in mind: it isn’t a currant bun, and you can choose what to put on it separately.
| What to consider | What to check | Especially relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | For bread, look for ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging and compare the fibre per 100 g. | If I want a currant bun with a wholemeal base, I need to see that wording on the pack. For around 40% of consumers, wholemeal status and fibre content come first. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on every pack. | If someone has an allergy or intolerance, I want to know whether this particular roll is suitable for my family. This check is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Portion size and sugars | Compare the sugars per 100 g, then check the weight of one bun. | If a currant bun is part of the lunch, I want to know how much sugar the chosen portion contains. Portion size and sweetness come first for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a dark colour means it’s wholemeal
A brown appearance or a multigrain name doesn’t confirm that a currant bun is wholemeal. The Voedingscentrum advises looking for the word ‘wholemeal’ on bread packaging.
Check for that wording, then compare the fibre per 100 g with the other rolls you’re considering.
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Overlooking allergens when choosing wholemeal
‘Wholemeal’ describes the flour used, not whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. Ingredients and warnings about possible traces vary by product.
Check the current allergen information on every new pack, even if you’ve bought the same type of roll before.
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Comparing nutritional values per bun without checking its weight
The Voedingscentrum bases its average nutritional values on a 50 g currant bun. A bun of a different weight won’t give you a directly comparable value per bun.
Compare products per 100 g first, then check what the nutritional values mean for the portion you choose.
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Assuming ‘baker’s salt’ indicates a set amount of iodine
A mention of baker’s salt doesn’t tell you how much iodine an individual bun contains.
So don’t treat the ingredient information as a product-specific nutritional value.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
At Jumbo, you can compare the name of standard raisin currant buns with that of separate wholemeal rolls.
- Jumbo Raisin Currant Buns are described as white wheat, raisin and currant buns and contain 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g.
- Jumbo also lists Mini Wholemeal Raisin Currant Buns, but the product page says this variant is no longer available in its online range. Check current availability and packaging if this is the variant you’re looking for.
PLUS
PLUS product information shows the difference between currant buns and standard wholemeal rolls.
- PLUS Currant Buns are described as white wheat, raisin and currant buns, with 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g. The separate PLUS Wholemeal Rolls contain 6.3 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The wholemeal rolls mentioned aren’t currant buns. If you want both, check the name of the currant bun itself.
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The currant and muesli bun category includes products such as raisin currant buns and mini raisin buns.
- The category makes it easy to view different types of fruit buns and pack sizes side by side.
- A category listing doesn’t confirm that an individual bun is wholemeal; check the product packaging to find out.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a currant bun is wholemeal?
Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the bread packaging. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled this way is made from 100% wholemeal flour; its colour and the presence of currants don’t confirm this.
Are standard currant buns the same as wholemeal rolls?
No. Jumbo describes its standard Raisin Currant Buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns with 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g; its separate Jumbo Wholemeal Rolls contain 7.0 g of fibre per 100 g and aren’t currant buns. Always check the packaging of other products.
Which allergens should I check in currant buns?
Check the full allergen information on the specific pack. Cereals containing gluten and milk may be relevant in currant buns; information about soya or possible traces of other allergens varies by product.
Does baker’s salt tell me how much iodine is in a currant bun?
No, the mention of ‘baker’s salt’ doesn’t indicate the amount of iodine per bun. Don’t use this ingredient information as a substitute for product-specific nutritional values.