Choose a currant or raisin bun explicitly labelled as wholemeal if both qualities matter for your celebration; then check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the packaging. Lidl lists mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product, but you’ll need to check the packaging for the other product details. If you can’t find a suitable fruit bun, you could consider a plain wholemeal bun with fruit added, bearing in mind that this isn’t a currant or raisin bun.
For households looking to serve a sweet bread option at New Year while keeping an eye on wholegrains and fibre. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholegrain cereal products as a source of fibre; compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the buns you choose.
For consumers whose choice of bun depends on its ingredients. Recipes vary from product to product, so read the allergen information on the packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated on the labels of prepacked foods.
For consumers who want to know how many buns come in a bag, where to buy them and how to store them. Lidl lists its mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product; follow the packaging instructions for the product you choose.
Start by deciding whether the bun itself needs to contain fruit and be explicitly labelled as wholemeal. Then compare the nutritional information and check that the packaging, allergen details and availability suit your plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal and fibre | Look for an explicit wholemeal label and compare the ingredients and fibre per 100 g. | If I want to serve fruit buns at New Year, I want to know whether the bread itself is wholemeal, not just brown. For around 33% of these consumers, wholemeal bread with a focus on fibre would be the main priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variant you’ve chosen. | If someone has a relevant allergy, I want to check first whether everyone at the table can eat the bun I’ve chosen. Allergens are likely to be the first thing around 27% of these consumers consider. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the number of buns or bag weight, where it’s sold, its use-by date and any freezing instructions. | When I’m buying buns for several guests, I want to find the right quantity and be able to store them. This would be the main consideration for around 20% of these consumers. |
| Nutritional value and portion size | Compare sugars, salt and fibre per 100 g, and check how much one bun weighs. | If I’m choosing between mini buns and larger ones, I want to compare their nutritional value on the same basis. This comparison would be the main consideration for around 20% of these consumers. |
The colour, seeds and fruit don’t tell you whether a currant or raisin bun is wholemeal. PLUS describes its currant buns as white-wheat raisin and currant buns, while its separate wholemeal buns are described as wholemeal wheat buns.
Check the product description and ingredients for the fruit bun itself before choosing it as a wholemeal option.
Jumbo no longer lists its mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns in its online range. Lidl describes its mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store-only product.
Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy them and look at the packaging there. A plain wholemeal bun with fruit added could be an alternative if you can’t find a suitable fruit bun.
A wholemeal label doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. PLUS lists wheat, barley, soya and milk among the ingredients to be aware of in the wholemeal buns it has reviewed.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging you choose every time you buy.
The name currant bun or wholemeal bun doesn’t tell you what type of salt was used in that particular product.
If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list or ask the baker about loose buns.
Lidl lists 360 g packs of mini wholemeal raisin buns as an in-store product.
PLUS lists both wholemeal buns and separate currant buns; these are different types of product.
Jumbo has a listing for mini wholemeal raisin and currant buns in a pack of nine.
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns and wholemeal buns as separate products.
No. Check that the currant bun you choose is explicitly labelled as wholemeal, and read the ingredients list. PLUS describes the currant buns it has reviewed as white-wheat raisin and currant buns; its separate wholemeal buns are described as wholemeal wheat buns.
No, wholemeal and gluten-free don’t mean the same thing. The wholemeal buns reviewed by PLUS contain wheat and barley. If you have a specific dietary requirement, always check the allergen information for the variant you choose.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you choose. PLUS says its Lang lekker bollen volkoren can be frozen on the day of purchase and used within one month; don’t assume the same applies to other buns.
No, don’t assume which type of salt has been used based on the name currant bun. Check the ingredients for the specific product, or ask the baker which salt is used in loose buns.
Ask before you buy them. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for non-prepacked foods must be available in writing or electronically.
