Who is this choice relevant to?

Fibre-conscious households during exam season

You’re looking for an easy-to-grab bun with dried fruit, but want to make sure it’s genuinely made with wholemeal flour. A brown colour or the words ‘multigrain’ aren’t enough to tell you that.

Families planning short study breaks

You want to be able to share the buns during study breaks, so you check the number of buns and the size of each one, rather than looking only at the pack as a whole.

Consumers who need to check the label

You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the product you’ve chosen before buying it. If baker’s salt is important to you, check whether it’s listed on the label or ask about it when buying loose buns.

What should you look for when choosing?

Use ‘wholemeal’ as your first selection criterion. Then consider which portion suits your study break and how you plan to store the buns.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Wholemeal and fibre Check that the bun is labelled ‘wholemeal’, then compare the fibre per 100 g in the products that suit you. If I’m specifically looking for a wholemeal bun for a study break, I don’t want to base my choice on colour or a fibre claim alone. For around 42% of consumers, verified wholemeal ingredients and fibre are the top priorities.
Portion size and convenience Check the number of buns and the weight of each one; don’t mistake nutritional values per 100 g for values per bun. For a short break, I want to be able to grab or share a bun without losing track of the portion size. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenient snacks that suit their needs.
Availability and storage Check availability at your shop and follow the storage instructions and any freezing advice for the product you choose. When I’m planning snacks for several days of studying, I want to know whether I can get them and how to store them according to the packaging. For around 25% of consumers, this is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking brown or multigrain for wholemeal

    A dark colour or several types of grain don’t, on their own, mean that a currant bun is wholemeal. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

    Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the bread product before comparing its fibre content.

  • Assuming a regular currant bun is wholemeal

    PLUS describes its regular currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns. Its separate PLUS wholemeal rolls are a different product and don’t contain currants.

    Check that the fruit filling you want and the wholemeal base are both in the same bun.

  • Assuming baker’s salt is always used

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So don’t assume that every currant bun has the same ingredients.

    Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt, or ask about it when buying loose buns.

  • Relying on outdated product information

    A product page you looked at previously may not match the packaging you buy. For example, Jumbo says its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are no longer in its online range.

    Check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and storage instructions, and check availability at your shop.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen combine a wholemeal wheat and rye base with raisins and currants.

  • The product information lists four 75 g buns and 6.1 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The stated 25 g of sugars per 100 g isn’t the amount per bun; check the packaging for ingredients and allergens too.

Lidl

Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack, available in store.

  • The mini size may suit buns that you want to share during short study breaks.
  • Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before comparing these buns with another variety.

Jumbo

Jumbo listed Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen - Volkoren - 9 Stuks.

  • The product name makes both the mini size and the wholemeal variety clear.
  • Jumbo says this product is no longer in its online range; check in store if you’re looking for this particular variety.

PLUS

PLUS lists regular currant buns and separate wholemeal rolls; they aren’t different versions of the same currant bun.

  • According to the product information, the regular currant buns contain 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g, while the separate wholemeal rolls contain 6.3 g per 100 g.
  • The regular PLUS Krentenbollen are described as white wheat, raisin and currant buns, so they don’t meet the requirements if you’re looking for a wholemeal currant bun.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns and wholemeal rolls as separate products in its bread range.

  • These product types make it easy to check which filling and grain base you’re looking for.
  • Don’t treat regular raisin and currant buns as a wholemeal variety without checking the label on the product you’ve chosen.

Bolletje

Bolletje Light Volkoren Crackers are a different type of snack from a soft currant or raisin bun.

  • Joybuy’s product information describes the crackers as made with 100% wholemeal grains.
  • Don’t choose them as a substitute if you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal bun with raisins or currants.

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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 product and read the ingredients list. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; a brown colour or the word ‘multigrain’ doesn’t prove that it is.

Is a regular currant bun automatically wholemeal?

No. PLUS describes its regular currant buns as white wheat, raisin and currant buns. If you’re looking for a wholemeal option, choose a product that is labelled ‘wholemeal’.

Does every Dutch currant bun contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No, you can’t assume that: according to the Voedingscentrum, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on a packaged bun, and ask about it if the bun is sold loose.

What should I check if allergens are important to me?

Read the label on the packaging you’re buying, including the ingredients and allergen information. Albert Heijn lists, among other things, cereals containing gluten and milk ingredients in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns; don’t assume that other brands or varieties contain the same ingredients.

Can I freeze wholemeal raisin and currant buns for exam week?

You can if the instructions for the product you’ve chosen allow it. For its Extra lang lekker rozijnen krentenbollen, Albert Heijn advises freezing them on the day of purchase, using them within one month and defrosting them before use. For other buns, follow the instructions on the packaging.