Who is this choice for?

Households keeping an eye on fibre

For anyone who wants to alternate a familiar currant bun with a verifiably wholemeal bun, while also taking a different colour, flavour or texture into account.

Households looking for smaller portions

For anyone who wants to offer a small amount of a new bun. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends offering small portions and not forcing children who don’t want to eat.

Households checking allergens

For anyone who needs to know the ingredients and allergens in each individual bun. The grains and other ingredients used can vary, even between wholemeal buns.

What should you look for when choosing?

A wholemeal raisin bun, a regular currant bun and a wholemeal bun without currants don’t answer exactly the same shopping need. First decide which flavour and portion you want to offer, then check the product information.

Mini wholemeal raisin bun

A good fit if: you want to start with a small portion and raisins are similar to something the eater already knows.

Trade-off: the mini size doesn’t tell you anything about fibre or allergens, so check the packaging.

Wholemeal bun without currants

A good fit if: a clearly labelled wholemeal bun matters more than a currant or raisin flavour.

Trade-off: this is a different type of bun; a multigrain option may also contain seeds or other ingredients you’ll want to check first.

Regular currant bun

A good fit if: you’d prefer to stick with a familiar flavour and texture for now.

Trade-off: a regular currant bun isn’t confirmed as wholemeal. For example, Jumbo describes its Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat currant buns.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to most
Wholemeal and fibre For bread, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre on the same basis, for example per 100 g. If I want to switch, I need to be able to see whether the bun is genuinely wholemeal and how much fibre it contains. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Acceptance and portion size Check the size and, if needed, offer a small piece first without insisting. I want to be able to offer a new bun without expecting a large portion to be finished straight away. Around 29% of consumers give highest priority to a small, familiar portion.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen. When ingredients matter to my household, I want to know exactly what’s in the bun. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers.
Availability and storage Check current availability, the date and the storage instructions on the packaging. If only a small amount is eaten at a time, I want to choose a pack I can use in time. This practical consideration matters most to around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming dark or multigrain means wholemeal

    Colour and visible seeds don’t prove that a bun is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bread labelled ‘wholemeal’ is made from 100% wholemeal flour.

    Check the wording on the packaging, then compare the fibre per 100 g of the products you’re considering.

  • Assuming a product page means a product is still available

    Jumbo’s product page says its Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen Volkoren are no longer available; Lidl describes its Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen as an in-store product.

    Check availability when you’re ready to buy and consider which other bun might suit your needs.

    If a product is only available in store, you may need to make a separate trip if you usually shop online.

  • Guessing allergens from the product category

    Wholemeal buns don’t all have the same ingredients. For its Korenlanders Volkoren meergranenbollen, PLUS lists wheat, rye, barley, oats, soya, milk and sesame, among other ingredients.

    Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.

  • Offering a large portion to help them get used to it

    You don’t have to offer a whole large bun at once. For children who don’t want to eat, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends small portions and advises against forcing them.

    If you like, start with part of a bun or choose a mini size; offer more if they want it.

Brands compared

Always compare the individual bun: a wholemeal bun without currants isn’t the same product as a wholemeal currant or raisin bun.

Albert Heijn

AH Volkoren bollen are an alternative if you’re also considering a wholemeal bun without currants.

  • Albert Heijn lists 7,2 g of fibre per 100 g for these buns.
  • They aren’t currant buns. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo highlights the difference between a regular raisin and currant bun and a mini version labelled wholemeal.

  • Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat currant buns and lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The product page for Mini Rozijnen-Krentenbollen Volkoren says this version is no longer available; check the current range.

Lidl

Lidl lists Mini volkoren rozijnenbollen in a 360 g pack as an in-store product.

  • The mini size could suit you if you want to start with a small portion.
  • Check the fibre, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before choosing this version.

ALDI

ALDI lists wholemeal buns and a wholemeal bun as options for anyone also considering buns without currants.

  • The product names make it clear that these are wholemeal buns.
  • They aren’t currant or raisin buns; check the ingredients and nutritional information for each version.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Volkoren meergranenbollen are an alternative without currants if you want to compare ingredients.

  • PLUS lists 7,8 g of fibre per 100 g for these buns.
  • They aren’t currant buns; PLUS lists wheat, rye, barley, oats, soya, milk and sesame, among other ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a currant or raisin bun is wholemeal?

For bread, look for the word ‘wholemeal’ on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, this means the bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; a brown colour or the word ‘multigrain’ doesn’t confirm this.

Is a regular currant bun wholemeal too?

Not necessarily. Jumbo describes its regular Rozijnen Krentenbollen as white wheat currant buns and lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g. For any other version, check whether the packaging says ‘wholemeal’ and compare fibre on the same weight basis.

How can I offer a new bun to a fussy eater?

Start with a small portion and don’t put pressure on them to finish it. For children who don’t want to eat, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends offering small portions and not forcing them; a mini bun or part of a regular bun makes this easy.

Should I still check for allergens in wholemeal or multigrain buns?

Yes, check the allergens for the individual product on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels; PLUS, for example, lists several grains, soya, milk and sesame in its Korenlanders Volkoren meergranenbollen.

Does every currant bun contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t tell from the product category alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the use of iodised baker’s salt in bakery products, but that doesn’t confirm which salt is used in a particular currant bun. Check the product’s ingredients list.