For a picnic, first choose a currant bun that is explicitly labelled wholemeal, then compare the nutrition information per 100 g, the size and the ingredients. Mini buns are handy for sharing, but check the label and availability of the pack you choose. Pack any fillings that need to stay chilled separately in a cool bag.
Want to take a bun with raisins and currants and compare its fibre content too? Look for the wholemeal label and check the nutritional values per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can only be called wholemeal if all the grain ingredients are made from wholemeal flour.
Mini buns are easy to share without cutting them up. Check how many are in the pack and whether the product is available: Jumbo says its pack of mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns is no longer available online.
Read the packaging of the specific product before taking it with you. Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose, rye and wheat among the allergens in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns. It’s also worth checking for possible traces if these are relevant to your choice.
Start with the wholemeal label and nutrition information. Then choose a size that suits your group and check the label and availability shortly before you set off.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for the wholemeal label, read the ingredients and compare the fibre per 100 g across different packs. | I want to be sure my currant bun is wholemeal and compare its fibre content; this is a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Size and taking them with you | Compare the number of buns, the total weight and the storage instructions. Use a cool bag for fillings that need to stay chilled. | When I’m having a picnic with a group, I want to be able to share the buns easily; this matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging for allergens and possible traces. For information about the type of salt used, check the ingredients list. | If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I want to know what’s in the bun before I eat it; this is the most important purchasing consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check whether your chosen variety is available in your shop, especially if it’s part of a limited-time range. | I don’t want to rely on finding a product for my picnic if it’s not available; around 14% of consumers prioritise current availability. |
Raisins and currants don’t tell you what type of flour has been used. ALDI describes its standard raisin and currant buns as wheat buns; they are not labelled wholemeal.
Look specifically for ‘wholemeal’, read the ingredients and then compare the fibre per 100 g.
Jumbo says its mini wholemeal variety is no longer available online. A listing for an earlier ALDI promotion doesn’t confirm that the mini buns are currently in your shop either.
Check availability before you shop. Standard wholemeal buns with fruit packed separately are another option, but they aren’t currant buns.
The fibre content doesn’t tell you which sugars, ingredients and allergens a specific fruit bun contains. Albert Heijn also lists allergens and possible traces for its wholemeal variety.
Read the full nutrition information and ingredients list on the pack you buy.
A bun that can be stored at room temperature and a filling that needs to stay chilled require different ways of packing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag for chilled picnic foods.
Keep the filling separate and pack it in a cool bag. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Albert Heijn describes its Extra Long Fresh raisin and currant buns as wholemeal wheat and rye buns with raisins and currants.
Jumbo’s mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns are an example of a pack containing nine buns to share.
Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack.
ALDI lists both standard raisin and currant buns and mini wholemeal raisin buns.
PLUS wholemeal buns are an alternative if having a wholemeal bun matters more to you than having raisins and currants in the bun itself.
Look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the product and check the ingredients list. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, a product can only be labelled wholemeal if all the grain ingredients are made from wholemeal flour. The label ‘wheat bun’ alone doesn’t tell you this.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the buns, and keep any fillings that need to stay chilled separate in a cool bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a cool bag for chilled foods on a picnic.
No. Don’t assume this based on the product category; check the ingredients of the specific currant bun. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, iodine compounds may only be added to bread and other baked goods through baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns.
Always check the current packaging for allergens and any statement about possible traces. Albert Heijn lists milk, lactose, rye and wheat as allergens in its wholemeal raisin and currant buns, and also mentions possible traces of other allergens. The ingredients may differ in another product.
