Host planning guest numbers in advance
Wants to buy the right amount for every guest, so checks how many croissants come in each pack.
Which option is right for you?
Small group with varying appetites
Not sure whether everyone will have a croissant, perhaps because there are several courses. Individual croissants make it easier to adjust the quantity.
Host who needs to check allergens
Needs to check before buying which ingredients and possible traces are relevant to a guest. A gluten-free croissant is not automatically free from other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many croissants you need for your Christmas meal and whether anyone has dietary requirements. Then check that your chosen croissants suit when you plan to serve them and the oven space you have available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity and pack size | Count how many croissants you want and compare that with the number in a pack. | If all the guests want the same croissant, I want enough without having lots left over. Around 36% of consumers would put the quantity they need first. |
| When you’ll serve them | Check the product format, baking time and oven space needed. | I want to serve warm croissants, but I may also need the oven for other dishes. For around 29% of consumers, planning when to serve them would be the main consideration. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current label; for loose products, ask for allergen information. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether this particular croissant is suitable. For around 21% of consumers, checking this would be the first priority. |
| Butter and presentation | Check whether butter is listed as an ingredient and how the product is prepared. | For the Christmas table, I specifically want a butter croissant or croissants I can bake just before serving. An estimated 14% of consumers would put this preference first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming gluten-free means allergen-free
According to the product information, the Consenza croissants that PLUS describes as suitable for a gluten- and wheat-free diet also contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts.
Ask which ingredients are relevant to the guest, then check the label on the pack you’re buying.
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Preparing all croissants in the same way
Ready-to-bake croissants, frozen croissants and chilled dough all have different preparation instructions. According to PLUS, the Délifrance frozen product reviewed here goes straight into the oven without defrosting for 18 minutes at 185 °C; Danerolles cinnamon dough needs to be baked and must not be eaten raw.
Read the instructions for your chosen product and fit the baking time around the rest of your Christmas dinner.
Brands to consider
Délifrance
The butter croissants reviewed are a frozen option for anyone who wants to plan ahead and bake them later.
- The pack at PLUS contains 330 g; the product instructions say to bake the croissants from frozen for 18 minutes at 185 °C.
- The product information lists wheat, butter and egg, and notes that soya and nuts may be present. According to the label, defrosted products must not be refrozen.
Danerolles
The cinnamon version reviewed is chilled dough that you shape and bake yourself; it isn’t a standard croissant.
- According to the product information from PLUS, the baking time is 12–15 minutes.
- The dough must be used in full once opened, must not be eaten raw and should be stored at a maximum of 7 °C, according to the label.
Consenza
PLUS describes the pack of three croissants reviewed as suitable for a gluten- and wheat-free diet.
- According to PLUS, the pack contains three croissants weighing 180 g in total.
- The product information lists egg and soya, and notes that traces of sesame, lupin and nuts may be present. Check the label against the guest’s specific requirements.
1 de Beste
The Dirk product reviewed is a pack of four butter croissants to bake at home.
- Dirk lists four croissants with a combined weight of 180 g.
- A fixed pack of four won’t necessarily match the number of guests who want a croissant.
Packaged croissants at Joybuy
These packaged croissants are worth considering if you want to plan how much to serve at your Christmas table. Check the ingredients and preparation instructions for each variety separately.
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SCHOOF croissants, 4 pieces
A pack of four if you know in advance how many guests would like a croissant.
Check the preparation instructions on the pack before planning your oven space.
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g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
A pack of four butter croissants for a group that needs this quantity.
The stated total weight is 180 g. Read the pack for preparation instructions and to check which ingredients are relevant to your guests.
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g'woon mini butter croissants, 200 g
A mini version for anyone who’d like to serve smaller croissants.
The pack states 200 g. When planning your Christmas meal, check the number of croissants and the preparation instructions on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Does every croissant in the Netherlands contain iodised salt?
No, you can’t assume that every croissant does. If iodised salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the specific product.
How do I check allergens in loose croissants?
Before buying, ask for allergen information if it isn’t clearly displayed with the product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about 14 allergens must be available for unpackaged foods. For cereals containing gluten or nuts, ask which types are involved.
Is a gluten-free croissant also free from other allergens?
No. According to the product information, the Consenza croissants that PLUS describes as suitable for a gluten- and wheat-free diet contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts. Check the current label against the guest’s specific requirements.
Can I refreeze defrosted frozen croissants?
Not the Délifrance frozen croissants reviewed here: according to the product instructions, defrosted products must not be refrozen. For other varieties, follow the instructions on the pack.