Who this choice matters to

Households who prefer wholemeal

You want a bun with currants or raisins for Easter lunch, but you don’t want to mistake a white wheat version for a wholemeal one. Checking the specific product label is your first step.

Households looking to share smaller portions

Mini buns can work well on a platter alongside other Easter lunch dishes. Even with a smaller size, check the product description, number of buns and allergen information separately.

Households checking for allergens

If the ingredients matter to someone at your table, read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re actually buying. The wholemeal label doesn’t replace this check.

What should you look for?

If wholemeal is a must for your Easter lunch, start by checking the name and ingredients of the fruit bun. Only then compare the nutritional information and size. An ordinary wholemeal bun without currants or raisins is a different product.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Wholemeal or white wheat Check whether the specific fruit bun is labelled wholemeal, and read the ingredients list. If you want to serve a wholemeal fruit bun, you won’t want to mistake a white wheat currant bun for one. For around 46% of consumers, verified wholemeal ingredients make the difference.
Size and portions Check the number of buns and total pack weight; check whether they’re wholemeal separately from their size. For an Easter lunch with several dishes, you may prefer to serve smaller buns. Shareable portions are the top priority for around 27% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information and, if nutritional information is available, compare fibre and sugars per 100 g. If you’re choosing and serving food for people with different dietary needs, you’ll want to know what’s in the bun you’ve picked. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 27% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking an ordinary currant bun for a wholemeal one

    The currant and raisin buns described by Jumbo Supermarkten and PLUS Retail are white wheat products. Their fruit filling doesn’t make them wholemeal fruit buns.

    Look for the wholemeal label on the specific product and check the ingredients. If wholemeal is a must, rule out products described as white wheat currant and raisin buns.

  • Relying on the online product name alone

    Lidl Nederland lists mini wholemeal raisin buns, but you’ll need the packaging information to compare ingredients, allergens and fibre.

    Before buying, read the label on the buns in store, including the nutritional information and use-by date.

  • Using size as proof of ingredients

    Mini and extra-large sizes tell you how many buns you’re serving or how big they are, not whether the dough is wholemeal.

    First choose the ingredients you want and check for allergens. Then decide which size suits your Easter lunch.

Brands and shops compared

Always compare the specific product: a wholemeal bun, a wholemeal raisin bun and a white wheat currant bun can all sit alongside each other in the same range.

Lidl

Lidl Nederland lists Mini wholemeal raisin buns in a 360 g pack, marked as available in store only.

  • The product name specifies both wholemeal and raisin buns.
  • Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before comparing them with other buns.

Jumbo

The standard currant and raisin buns described by Jumbo Supermarkten are white wheat buns.

  • The ingredients of this specific product are clearly identified as a white wheat version.
  • This standard version doesn’t meet the requirement for the fruit bun itself to be wholemeal.

PLUS

PLUS Retail lists white wheat currant and raisin buns, as well as standard wholemeal buns, as separate products.

  • The product descriptions help you distinguish a fruit bun from a standard wholemeal bun.
  • The currant and raisin buns reviewed aren’t wholemeal, while the standard wholemeal buns don’t contain fruit.

ALDI

ALDI Nederland lists currant and raisin buns and fibre-rich wholemeal buns as separate product types.

  • You can check which of the two product types you’re looking for at Easter lunch.
  • Don’t assume that the wholemeal buns listed are wholemeal currant or raisin buns.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Check whether the specific product is labelled as a wholemeal currant or raisin bun, and read the ingredients list. A bun described as a white wheat currant and raisin bun doesn’t meet this wholemeal requirement.

Are currant buns automatically high in fibre because they contain fruit?

No, the presence of currants and raisins doesn’t prove that. Jumbo Supermarkten lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g for the white wheat currant and raisin buns reviewed; compare the per-100 g value on the label of the products you’re considering.

Which allergens should I check for Easter lunch?

Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging of the specific product. The currant buns reviewed from Jumbo Supermarkten and PLUS Retail contain wheat and milk; ingredients and possible traces can vary from product to product.

Does baking salt mean a currant bun contains iodine?

The Dutch description of baking salt in the Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foodstuffs refers to iodised table salt used in bread-making. It doesn’t tell you whether a specific currant bun was made with baking salt or how much iodine it contains, so check the ingredients of the specific product.

Can I buy the buns before Easter lunch?

That depends on the shelf life and storage instructions for the buns you choose. Check the packaging and plan your purchase around the stated date and storage method.