Which option is right for you?

Students who’ll eat more than one croissant

If you can share a pack or use it across several lunches, check how many croissants it contains and how to store the rest according to the label.

Students who want to eat one croissant straight away on campus

If you don’t have an oven or space to store leftovers, a single fresh croissant may suit your lunch break better than a multipack.

Shoppers checking ingredients and allergens

Check the information for the exact variety you’re buying. This is important for unpackaged croissants from a canteen or bakery, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to eat one croissant straight away or can use the rest of a pack. Then check how it needs to be prepared, its nutritional information and any ingredients that matter to you.

What to considerWhat to check when buyingWho it matters to
Pack size Check how many croissants are in the pack and how to store them if you won’t eat them all straight away. If I’m planning several lunches, I want to use all the croissants in a pack. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Ready to eat Check whether the croissant can be eaten without preparation or needs to be baked at home. I want to eat during my break without needing an oven or having leftovers to store. Around 29% of consumers prioritise being able to eat it straight away.
Nutritional information Compare the serving size and nutritional information per serving; don’t treat values per 100 g as values per serving. When I put my lunch together, I want to know what one croissant adds to it. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the latest label or, for an unpackaged product, ask for the allergen information before buying. If I have an allergy or prefer plant-based food, I need to know what’s in this particular variety. This check is decisive for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a large pack without a plan for the rest

    A pack of several croissants may not be the best fit for one lunch if you won’t use the extras.

    Check whether you can share them or save them for later according to the storage instructions.

  • Taking a frozen croissant with you as if it were ready to eat

    PLUS’s product information says to store its Délifrance butter croissants at −18 °C and bake them in the oven for 18 minutes. That means you’ll need to prepare them before your campus lunch.

    Check the preparation instructions for the variety you choose and bake it at home if necessary.

  • Relying on the name when checking allergens

    A description such as ‘plant-based’ or ‘butter’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the full recipe. PLUS lists wheat, egg and milk among the ingredients in its small butter croissant.

    Read the information for the latest version. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must also be available before purchase for unpackaged products.

  • Confusing a croissant’s nutritional value with that of your whole lunch

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists, among other things, 1.1 g of fibre and 4.3 g of protein for a 45 g croissant. These figures apply to that product and serving, not the other parts of your lunch.

    Check the nutritional information per serving for your croissant, then decide separately what else you want to take with you.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Worth considering if you want several croissants or are looking for a variety labelled as plant-based.

  • Jumbo lists Croissants, 6 pieces, 240 g, as well as a separate Croissant Plant-Based, 4 pieces, 180 g.
  • If you choose a plant-based option, check the full ingredients and allergen information; the product name alone isn’t enough.

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you want to choose between a pack and a single croissant.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Croissants in packs of four, as well as a single AH Petit butter croissant.
  • Check which variety can be eaten without preparation and whether you’ll use the rest of the pack.

ALDI

Worth considering if you want to buy one fresh butter croissant.

  • ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually.
  • If ingredients or allergens affect your choice, ask in store for more information.

PLUS

Worth considering if you want to check the product information for a small butter croissant.

  • PLUS provides ingredients, allergen and preparation information for this variety.
  • Always check the packaging of the product you’re actually buying, as product specifications may change.

Dirk

Worth considering if you’re looking for a single butter croissant.

  • Dirk lists an individually sold butter croissant weighing 65 g.
  • The serving size of this variety doesn’t tell you anything about the nutritional information for another croissant.

Lidl

Worth considering if you want to choose a butter croissant in store.

  • Lidl lists a butter croissant as an in-store item and provides product information on ingredients and allergens.
  • Check the information for the product before choosing based on its ingredients.

Croissants for a campus lunch at Joybuy

This product selection is aimed at anyone taking a croissant to campus. Before buying, check the packaging and whether the variety you’ve chosen can be eaten without preparation.

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

An option to take with you for a campus lunch; check whether you can eat this variety without preparation and how it’s packaged.

The product name states 85 g. Check the latest product information for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I choose a single croissant instead of a multipack?

Choose a single croissant if you want to eat one straight away and can’t use the extras in a multipack. If you can share a pack or store it according to the label, a multipack could work for several lunches.

How do I check allergens in a croissant from the canteen?

Ask for the allergen information for the specific croissant before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must also be available for unpackaged products; for a pre-packed product, check the label.

Does every croissant contain iodine-enriched baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the label of the croissant you’ve chosen or ask the seller.

Is a frozen croissant suitable for lunch at university?

A frozen croissant is only suitable if you can store and prepare it beforehand according to the packaging. For its Délifrance butter croissants, PLUS says to store them at −18 °C and bake them in the oven for 18 minutes; according to this product information, thawed products must not be refrozen.

Can I apply a croissant’s nutritional values to my whole lunch?

No, nutritional values apply to the stated quantity of that particular product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives values for a 45 g croissant; for your lunch, check the serving size and nutritional information for the croissant you choose, as well as for any other products you’re taking.