Anyone looking for a wholemeal currant bun
You want currants or raisins as well as a wholemeal base. In that case, the wording on the packaging matters more than the bun’s colour; then compare the fibre per 100 g.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Students stocking up
After moving, you’ll want to know how many buns you’re getting and how to store them. Check the number of buns, the date and any freezing instructions on each pack.
Anyone also considering a plain wholemeal bun
You’re mainly looking for a wholemeal bun and can do without the currants or raisins. Bear in mind that a plain wholemeal bun is a different product, even if it suits your shopping list better.
What should you look for?
First, decide whether you want both wholemeal bread and currants or raisins. Then compare the nutritional information and check whether the pack is right for the amount you’ll need to stock up on after your move.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Read the product description and ingredients list. Compare the fibre per 100 g on the labels of the specific products you’re considering. | If I’m buying a currant bun for its wholemeal base, I don’t want to judge by its brown colour. For around 46% of consumers, the wholemeal base would be the top priority. |
| Stock and portions | Check the number of buns, the date, storage instructions and whether the product can be frozen. | After moving, I want to be able to portion out the buns without using the whole pack at once. Around 27% of consumers would put convenience for stocking up first. |
| Finding a suitable option | Also search for wholemeal raisin buns and consider whether you’d be happy with a bun without currants or raisins. | If I can’t find the currant bun I want, I decide whether the wholemeal base matters more than the filling. For around 27% of consumers, finding a suitable alternative would be the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking brown or multigrain bread for wholemeal
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. The bread’s brown colour, seeds or a mention of fibre won’t tell you on their own which types of flour have been used.
Look for the word wholemeal and read the ingredients list. Only then compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
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Assuming the nutritional information for one currant bun applies to every brand
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 15,9 g of sugars for a 50 g currant bun. That figure isn’t the label value for every wholemeal currant or raisin bun.
Compare the sugars and fibre per 100 g on the packs you’re actually considering, and check the weight of each bun too.
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Assuming an old product listing means you can buy it
Jumbo says that its Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen – Volkoren – 9 Stuks is no longer available online. So an existing product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can order it.
Check the product’s current status before adding the buns to your shopping list, and decide whether a wholemeal raisin bun or a plain wholemeal bun would also suit you.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn describes its AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen as wholemeal buns containing raisins and currants.
- This product combines a wholemeal label with both types of dried fruit.
- Check the current packaging for ingredients, nutritional information, allergens and storage instructions, as product information can change.
Lidl
Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen, 360 g, as an in-store product for anyone looking for smaller buns.
- The product name specifies both wholemeal and raisins, and the buns are mini-sized.
- Check the label in store if you want to compare ingredients, allergens, sugars or fibre.
Jumbo
Jumbo has a product listing for Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen – Volkoren – 9 Stuks.
- Jumbo says this product is no longer available online. Check its current status before planning to buy it.
ALDI
ALDI lists wholemeal buns and regular raisin and currant buns as separate product types.
- The listed wholemeal buns come in packs of six, if you’re also considering a bun without fruit filling.
- A regular raisin and currant bun from this range isn’t automatically a wholemeal currant bun.
PLUS
PLUS lists wholemeal multigrain buns alongside currant and raisin buns. The multigrain bun is an alternative without the same fruit filling.
- The ingredients list for PLUS Korenlanders Volkoren meergranen bollen includes 45% wholemeal wheat flour, so you can compare this specific product by its ingredients.
- Don’t treat this multigrain bun as a currant bun, and check the label on the pack you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a currant or raisin bun is wholemeal?
Look for the word wholemeal on the packaging and read the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. Brown colour, seeds or a fibre claim alone aren’t a substitute for checking.
Can I freeze wholemeal currant buns to eat after I move?
Follow the freezing instructions for the specific product. Albert Heijn says its wholemeal raisin and currant buns should be used within one month of freezing and thawed before eating. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other packs.
Where can I check the allergens when choosing between these buns?
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying. PLUS lists wheat, rye, barley, oats, soya, milk and sesame among the allergens in its wholemeal multigrain buns; this doesn’t tell you about the ingredients in currant or raisin buns from other brands.