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Community Co Traditional Easter Buns review

Traditional. Priced at $5.5

CHOICE Expert Rating

62%
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Type

Flavour
Traditional

Recommended products

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
62%
Toasted score
63%
Fresh (untoasted) score
60%

Comments

Taste test notes
  • "The bun has good height but the texture is very soft. The dough balls and is quite doughy when eating." n
  • "Flavour lacks spice and was doughy in texture. Flavour was enhanced when toasted and made the bun light in texture." n
  • "Broken fruits through the bun."

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Percentage of Australian ingredients
79%

Cost

Price
$5.50
Price per bun
$0.92

Nutrition

Energy per 100g (kJ)
1180
Protein per 100g (g)
8.5
Fat per 100g (g)
3.1
Saturated fat per 100g (g)
0.5
Carbohydrates per 100g (g)
54.1
Sugars per 100g (g)
20.4
Fibre per 100g (g)
2
Sodium per 100g (mg)
343
Percentage of chocolate
NA
Percentage of fruit
19%
Ingredients
Fruit Bun [Wheat Flour (contains Thiamin, Folic Acid), Water, Dried Fruits (19%) (Currents, Sultanas, Raisins), Yeast, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Canola Oil, Improver (Wheat Flour, Emulsifiers ((471, 481 (Palm Oil)), 472e)), Mixed Spices (0.8%) (Coriander, Cinnamon, Cassia, Ginger, Clove), Iodised Salt, Crossing Mix [Wheat Starch, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Emulsifier (471), Thickener (415 (Soy)), Salt], Bun Glaze [Thickeners (1400, 415), Acidity Regulator (330)].

Specifications

Buns per pack
6
Good to know
Has gone up in price since last year by 1 dollar and 50 cents, no artificial colours or flavours, no added preservatives, suitable for vegetarians

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