Hosts working to a tight budget
You’re buying for several guests and want the number of croissants in the pack to match what you’ll actually serve.
Who are these options for?
If you want to bake them just before serving
You want to serve warm croissants and can set aside an oven or air fryer. Also consider how much time you’ll need for preheating and any extra batches.
If you check labels for your guests
You want to know before buying which ingredients and allergens matter to your guests. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises that, in the case of a food allergy, the information on the label is important. Always check the specific option you’ve chosen.
What should you look for when choosing?
Fresh, individual croissants
A good choice if: you’re expecting just a few guests and want to serve them without planning a baking schedule.
The trade-off: for a larger group, you’ll need to estimate how many individual croissants to buy.
Bake-at-home croissants
A good choice if: you want to buy croissants in advance and bake them shortly before serving.
The trade-off: you’ll need to set aside the right equipment and time around when you plan to serve them.
Frozen croissants
A good choice if: you’re buying in advance and have freezer space until your get-together.
The trade-off: follow the preparation and storage instructions on the pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is it most important for? |
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| Number of croissants | Compare the pack size with the number of guests and what you can store. | When I’m buying for a group, I don’t want to be left with more croissants than I can serve or store. Around 38% of consumers say getting the right quantity is their top priority. |
| Serving time | Check the baking time, equipment and storage instructions on the pack. | I don’t want to discover just before dinner that the oven is still in use or there’s no room in the freezer. Around 31% of consumers say this planning is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and warnings about possible traces. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether this particular option is suitable. Around 23% of consumers put this check first. |
| Iodised salt | Check the ingredients list for the specific product; don’t rely on the product category alone. | I don’t want to assume that every croissant is made with iodised salt. For around 8% of consumers, knowing this is their main concern when buying. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing a pack without checking how many croissants it contains
A pack is only right for a budget-conscious get-together if you can serve its contents or store them according to the instructions.
Work out how many croissants you’ll need in advance and check the pack size.
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Relying on the product name for allergen information
The PLUS bake-at-home croissants described contain wheat or spelt and milk. The Délifrance frozen croissants described list wheat, egg and milk, with a warning that they may contain soya and nuts.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for every option you choose. For unwrapped croissants, ask for allergen information.
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Planning baking time separately from the rest of your evening
PLUS gives an oven time of 4–6 minutes at 200 °C for the bake-at-home croissants described. The product information for the Délifrance frozen croissants described states 18 minutes at 185 °C, without defrosting first.
Allow time for preheating and any extra batches, and follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
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Assuming every croissant contains iodised salt
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the conditions under which iodine compounds may be used in bakery products through baker’s salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients list for the croissant in question rather than assuming it contains iodised salt based on the product name.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo’s online croissant range includes own-brand packs, plant-based options and frozen products.
- The range of product types makes it easier to choose a pack that suits your serving plans.
- Check the quantity, allergens and preparation instructions for each option.
ALDI
ALDI describes an individual butter croissant available to buy in store.
- An individual croissant is an option if you only need a few.
- The product page does not confirm that this in-store product can be ordered online or delivered.
Dirk
Dirk lists both an individual butter croissant and a pack of bake-at-home croissants.
- You can choose between croissants ready to serve and ones to bake at home.
- For a pack, check how many you’ll use and what preparation is required.
PLUS
PLUS lists bake-at-home and frozen croissants, including product-specific preparation information.
- Oven and air fryer instructions are provided for the PLUS butter bake-at-home croissants described.
- Use the ingredients, allergen information and baking instructions for the option you choose, not those for another product.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists fresh, bake-at-home and frozen croissants, including own-brand products and other brands.
- There are different product types to compare with your serving plans.
- The petit butter croissant on the category page is marked as available in store only.
Croissants on Joybuy
These products include packs to bake at home, a croissant ready to serve and a mini option. Choose the type that suits when you’ll be serving them, and check the pack quantity and instructions.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 stuks
A pack for anyone who wants to buy several croissants and bake them at home. Check the baking instructions when planning when to serve them, and read the current allergen information.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 stuks, 180 g
The four-piece pack could suit a get-together where you want to serve that quantity. The total weight is 180 g; check the preparation instructions and allergen information on the pack.
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Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g
An option if you want to serve croissants without baking them first. The product is labelled 85 g; for a group, check the pack quantity and read the ingredients and warnings on the label.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
The mini size could be a good fit if you want to serve smaller croissants. The title states 200 g; check the number of pieces, any preparation instructions and the allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Does every croissant in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t tell from the product category alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the conditions under which iodine compounds may be used in bakery products through baker’s salt; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use it. Check the ingredients list for the specific croissant.
Which allergens should I check in croissants?
Check the allergen information for every option you plan to serve. The PLUS bake-at-home croissants described contain wheat or spelt and milk; the Délifrance frozen croissants described list wheat, egg and milk, and warn that they may contain soya and nuts. Check the label again if you choose another brand.
Can I refreeze frozen croissants after they’ve thawed?
Not for the Délifrance option described: its product information says that thawed products must not be refrozen. For other packs, follow their storage instructions and only take as many out of the freezer as you expect to bake.