If you want a currant or raisin bun with wholemeal filling for the office, choose one that is explicitly labelled wholemeal. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour. Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns for in-store purchase, while PLUS’s standard currant buns list wheat flour as the first ingredient. If you’re stocking a shared snack cupboard, also check the allergens, portion size and storage instructions on the pack you choose.
You want to take a currant or raisin bun to work, but you’re specifically looking for a wholemeal option. Look for an explicit wholemeal label and compare the fibre per 100 g on the label. The Voedingscentrum identifies wholegrain products as foods that are high in fibre.
For a meeting or shared snack cupboard, portion size, availability and storage are practical considerations. Lidl lists a 360 g pack of mini wholemeal raisin buns for in-store purchase. Follow the storage instructions for the product you buy.
If colleagues need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, the word ‘wholemeal’ alone isn’t enough to help you choose. Check the current packaging of each option for ingredients, allergens present and possible traces.
Check the wholemeal claim and ingredients for the specific bun, then decide which size and storage method will work best in your office. A standard wholemeal roll could be an alternative if you don’t need the fruit, but it isn’t a currant or raisin bun.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal claim and compare the fibre per 100 g. A dark colour or the term ‘multigrain’ isn’t enough. | If I specifically want a wholemeal currant or raisin bun, I need to be sure the option I choose meets that requirement. For around 33% of consumers, verified wholemeal would be the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any statements about possible traces. | When buying snacks for colleagues with allergies, I want to check whether everyone can eat the option I choose. Ingredients and allergens would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of buns and the pack weight; check whether it’s specifically the smaller option that is wholemeal. | For a meeting, I want to be able to put out buns without having to divide up large portions. Small, shareable portions would be the most important consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Stock and availability | Check the sales channel, current availability and the storage or freezing instructions on the pack. | If I’m buying enough for several working days, the buns I choose need to be available and easy to store. For around 20% of consumers, this would be their main requirement. |
Currants and raisins don’t tell you which flour has been used. PLUS lists wheat flour as the first ingredient in its standard currant buns; according to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour.
First look for an explicit wholemeal claim on the option you’ve chosen, then read the ingredients list.
The smaller size helps with portion planning, but it doesn’t tell you which allergens, sugars or fibre the product contains.
Use the size to plan your stock, and check the nutrition information and allergens on the pack before buying for your team.
Jumbo says its Mini Wholemeal Raisin-Currant Buns - 9 Pieces are no longer part of its online range. So a product name alone isn’t enough to place an online order.
Check shortly before you buy whether the option you want is available through your chosen sales channel.
Lidl lists 360 g Mini Wholemeal Raisin Buns, available in-store only. That’s a specific product name to look for if you want small wholemeal raisin buns.
Jumbo has a listing for Mini Wholemeal Raisin-Currant Buns - 9 Pieces, but says this product is no longer part of its online range.
PLUS lists standard currant buns and separate wholemeal rolls. These are different types of product, so they aren’t interchangeable if you’re looking for both wholemeal flour and currants or raisins.
Albert Heijn’s range includes raisin and currant buns, mini raisin buns and muesli buns.
ALDI lists wholemeal rolls and raisin and currant buns as separate products in its fresh daily range.
Look for the explicit label ‘wholemeal’ on the bun you choose. According to the Voedingscentrum, wholemeal bread is made from 100% wholemeal flour; colour, seeds and the term ‘multigrain’ don’t replace checking the product itself.
No. The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you whether the flour used is wholemeal. PLUS lists wheat flour as the first ingredient in its standard currant buns and 3.3 g of fibre per 100 g; check other brands and options individually.
Check the current packaging of each option you choose for allergens present and possible traces. PLUS lists wheat, rye and milk among the allergens in its currant buns, and wheat, barley, soya and milk among those in its separate wholemeal rolls. Don’t assume the same applies to other products.
PLUS says its wholemeal rolls can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month. For other buns, follow the storage and freezing instructions on their own packaging. A standard wholemeal roll also isn’t a currant bun.
