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Last updated: 08 March 2023
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We blind taste test and review 21 supermarket and bakery hot cross buns, traditional fruit and chocolate (four gluten free) from brands including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Bakers' Delight to see which ones are the best for both nutrition and taste.

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How we test

How we test

Products

We tested hot cross bun products available in major Australian supermarket chains and bakeries, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Bakers Delight, as well as wholesale warehouse Costco. Traditional fruit buns and chocolate buns were tested separately. Price is for the pack size specified and bought in Sydney stores (not on special).

Tasting

Our experts tasted the hot cross bun samples 'blind' (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order, which was different for each expert.

Scores

Experts independently judged all hot cross bun products. The CHOICE score consists of 90% sensory and 10% nutrition (based on the Health Star Rating). Of the 90%, 50% of the score represents the toasted bun sample and the other 50% represents the fresh (untoasted) bun sample.

Here's a breakdown of the sensory weightings:

  • flavour (50%)
  • appearance (20%)
  • aroma (15%)
  • texture (15%)

We recommend products with a CHOICE score of 70% or more.

Matthew Steen
By Shadia Djakovic
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    We tested traditional fruit as well as chocolate hot cross buns.

      Toasted score

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      Fresh (untoasted) score

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            • Taste test score
            • Toasted score
            • Fresh (untoasted) score
            • Nutrition score
            • Health Star Rating
            • Taste test notes
            • Pack size (g)
            • Buns per pack
            • Price
            • Price per bun
            • Energy per 100g
            • Protein per 100g
            • Fat per 100g
            • Saturated fat per 100g
            • Sugars per 100g
            • Fibre per 100g
            • Sodium per 100g
            • Percentage of fruit or chocolate
            • Claims to be gluten free
            • Claims to be vegan
            • Ingredients
            • Nutrition and health claims
            • Shop Ethical rating
            • Recyclable bag
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            • Percentage of Australian ingredients
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