If you want a generously filled croissant
If you want to make a croissant with a savoury or sweet filling after school, compare the weight per croissant and the number in the pack. You can also shape croissant dough into a larger size yourself.
Who is this choice important for?
If you want to prepare something hot quickly
If there’s little time between school and other activities, it makes a difference whether you’re warming up a pre-baked croissant or shaping and baking raw dough first. Follow the preparation instructions for the option you choose.
If you need to check for allergens
If there are dietary requirements or school rules to consider, it’s important to check the full allergen information for the specific croissant. A product labelled gluten-free may still contain other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
If the snack is going to school, first check which allergens are relevant. Then compare the size of each croissant with the time you have available to prepare it.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Size for filling | Compare the pack weight and number of croissants together. Jumbo and Albert Heijn each list 340 g for six super croissants. | If I want to fill a croissant generously, each one needs to be big enough for my snack; around 40% of consumers put this size first. |
| Preparation time | Check whether you’re buying pre-baked croissants or raw dough, and follow the oven time for that option. | I want to serve something hot quickly after school without shaping dough first; for around 30% of consumers, speed is the main consideration. |
| Allergens | Read the full allergen information for the product and take the rules at school or childcare into account. | If the croissant is going to school, I want to know whether the ingredients meet the dietary requirements and rules there; around 30% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens
A croissant labelled gluten-free may still contain other relevant allergens. For example, the Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts.
Check the full allergen information for the product you choose, and make sure a snack for school meets the rules there.
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Relying on ‘thick cut’ without comparing sizes
That description doesn’t tell you how much an individual croissant weighs. A standard croissant, a super croissant and dough that you shape yourself won’t necessarily meet the same requirements for a snack you can fill.
Compare the pack weight with the number of croissants, or choose dough if you want to shape them to your preferred size.
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Preparing raw dough as if it were a pre-baked croissant
For the pre-baked butter croissants examined, PLUS lists 4–6 minutes at 200 °C; the croissant dough examined takes around 15–20 minutes and must be baked all the way through.
Check the product type and follow the preparation instructions on the pack. Don’t eat raw croissant dough without baking it.
Shaping and baking the dough also takes longer when you need to get a snack ready quickly.
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Assuming every croissant contains iodine
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. The fact that a specific croissant lists iodised salt doesn’t tell you anything about a different product.
Look for iodised salt or baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask about it when buying an unpackaged croissant.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
A useful starting point if you’re comparing the size of oven-ready croissants at one supermarket.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Super croissants at 340 g for six portions, with an oven time of 12–15 minutes.
- This product contains wheat and gluten-containing cereals, and may contain milk. Check the latest allergen information if it matters for your snack.
Jumbo
A good place to compare different oven-ready sizes side by side.
- Jumbo lists standard croissants weighing 240 g, among other options, and Super Croissants weighing 340 g for six.
- A category overview is no substitute for checking the allergen information for each individual product.
Lidl
Worth considering if you’re looking for a butter croissant from the in-store bakery.
- Lidl describes the butter croissant examined as made with butter and available in store.
- If you’re buying an unpackaged croissant, ask for the allergen information before choosing.
PLUS
A useful option if you’re choosing between a quick bake and shaping croissants yourself.
- PLUS lists an oven time of 4–6 minutes for the pre-baked butter croissants examined. The dough examined can also be shaped into mini and maxi croissants.
- Preparation methods and allergens vary by product. The Consenza product examined, which is labelled gluten-free, also contains egg and soya.
Dirk
A useful starting point for comparing pack weight and the number of croissants together.
- Dirk lists four butter croissants with a total weight of 180 g and six Danerolles croissants weighing 240 g in total.
- Check the information on the specific pack for ingredients and allergens.
Croissants for different snack plans
These Joybuy products give you different pack sizes to compare for an after-school snack. Before deciding whether a product suits your plans, read its preparation instructions and allergen information.
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Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g
An individual 85 g croissant to consider as a snack portion.
Check the label for gluten-containing cereals, egg, milk and possible traces of nuts. The product information also warns that E102 and E110 may affect children’s activity or attention; bear this warning in mind if the snack is for a child.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants 200 g
A 200 g pack of mini croissants for anyone who wants smaller croissants in their snack plan.
Check the pack for preparation instructions and how long they take. Also read the allergen information, paying particular attention to gluten-containing cereals, milk, lupin, sesame and soya.
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g'woon Butter Croissants 4 pcs, 180 g
Four croissants with a total weight of 180 g: compare the quantity and weight with the portions you want to make.
Before planning a quick snack, check the preparation method and baking time on the pack. Read the allergen information, including details about gluten-containing cereals, milk, lupin, sesame and soya.
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SCHOOF Croissants 4 pcs
Four croissants for a snack where you’ll need to check the pack to find out whether each one is the size you want.
Before choosing them for a busy afternoon, check the weight per croissant, baking time and oven temperature. Check the allergen information for wheat and possible traces of sesame, lupin, milk and soya.
Frequently asked questions
What does ‘thick cut’ mean when describing croissants?
Don’t use ‘thick cut’ as a measure of a croissant’s size. Compare the weight per croissant instead: if six super croissants weigh 340 g in total, they work out at around 57 g each when divided equally. With croissant dough, you can shape them yourself to be larger or smaller.
What should I check if a child needs to avoid gluten or other allergens?
Check the full allergen information for the specific croissant before choosing it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists gluten-containing cereals among the allergens that must be disclosed. You’ll also need to check a gluten-free product for other allergens: the Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts.
If you’re short on time after school, are pre-baked croissants or dough better?
A pre-baked option is better if you’re looking for a quick finish in the oven: PLUS lists 4–6 minutes at 200 °C for the butter croissants examined. You can shape the croissant dough examined into mini or maxi croissants yourself, but allow around 15–20 minutes for preparation and bake the dough all the way through.
Does every croissant in the Netherlands contain iodine?
No, don’t assume it does: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. One PLUS product examined lists iodised salt, but for other croissants you’ll need to check the ingredients list or ask the baker.