Who is this for?

Families looking to serve a larger portion

If a mini croissant is too small for the occasion, the weight per piece can help you compare portions. It won’t tell you how thick a croissant is or how easy it is to slice.

Parents packing food for school or childcare

If a child has an allergy or there are rules about food brought in from home, check the ingredients and allergen information for the croissant you’ve bought. Also check what the school or childcare setting allows.

Families looking to avoid gluten

A specific gluten-free product may be an option, but check the other listed allergens and the preparation instructions too. Gluten-free doesn’t mean a croissant is free from all allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide what size portion you want to serve and how much preparation you’re happy to do. Jumbo lists six Super Croissants at 340 g and six regular croissants at 240 g. These weights can help you compare portions, but they don’t prove a difference in thickness or how well the croissants hold together when sliced.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Portion size and ease of slicing Compare the number of pieces and the total weight. Check the shape and try slicing one at home if you want to serve slices. If I want to serve each child a larger portion or slices that are easy to handle, the croissant needs to suit my serving plans. For around 36% of consumers, portion size is the main consideration.
Allergens and packing Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, and check the rules at the school or childcare setting. When I’m packing food for school or childcare, I want to take both the child’s allergy and the local rules into account. This is the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Preparation and serving time Check the preparation and storage instructions, and make sure you have the equipment and time you need. If I’m serving the croissants at home just before tea, I can plan ahead; packing them to eat straight away is different. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenience at serving time.
Dietary and nutritional choices Check any specific dietary claim against the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for that product. If I’m looking for a gluten-free or other specific option, I want to know what that particular croissant contains, rather than relying on what the product name suggests. This dietary choice is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers.

Pitfalls when choosing

  • Assuming weight means thickness or firmness

    A higher weight per piece doesn’t tell you whether a croissant will hold together after slicing or crumble less.

    Use the weight to compare portions. Look at the croissant itself and try slicing one before counting on neat, sturdy slices for a group.

  • Confusing gluten-free with allergen-free

    Jumbo’s gluten-free Consenza croissants contain egg, milk and soya; according to the product information, they may also contain lupin, nuts and sesame.

    Compare the full allergen information on the pack you’ve bought with the child’s dietary requirements and any rules at the school or childcare setting.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s in stock

    ALDI’s listing for mini butter croissants stated that the product was unavailable. So a listed size won’t necessarily be available for the occasion you’ve planned.

    Check the current range at the shop or delivery service you plan to buy from, and have another size in mind if needed.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular, larger Super, plant-based and frozen croissants in its croissant range.

  • Jumbo lists its regular croissants as six pieces per 240 g pack, and its Super Croissants as six pieces per 340 g pack. This lets you compare the weight per piece.
  • These pack weights don’t tell you how thick the croissants are or how well they hold together after slicing.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists chilled croissant dough to bake at home.

  • The listed pack contains six 40 g portions and includes oven instructions for home baking.
  • The dough contains gluten-containing cereals and wheat. According to the product information, it isn’t suitable for freezing at home.

Lidl

Lidl lists a butter croissant that, according to the product page, is available in store only.

  • The product page lists butter as an ingredient.
  • If you’re choosing based on size or how easy it is to slice, you’ll need to look at the croissant itself.

ALDI

An ALDI listing for mini butter croissants gives you an idea of a smaller portion size to compare.

  • The listing states eight pieces per 200 g, which works out at 25 g per piece based on the pack weight.
  • The product page marked this product as unavailable, so don’t treat the listing as confirmation that you can buy it or that it’s in stock.

Consenza

Jumbo lists a pack of three gluten-free Consenza croissants, weighing 60 g each.

  • This specific pack offers a gluten-free option.
  • According to the product information, it contains egg, milk and soya, and may contain lupin, nuts and sesame. Also follow the preparation instructions on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I choose a regular croissant if a child needs to avoid gluten?

Don’t assume that a regular croissant is gluten-free. The Délifrance butter croissants listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn’s croissant dough contain wheat; check the information on the pack you’ve bought for any other product.

Where can I check the allergens in a pre-packed croissant?

Read the ingredients list on the pack of the croissant you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that mandatory labelling applies to 14 allergens and that allergens must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.

Does every croissant contain iodised salt?

You can’t assume that every croissant does. Jumbo lists iodised salt among the ingredients of its Délifrance butter croissants; if this matters to your choice, check the label on the specific pack.

Can I prepare bake-at-home croissants well in advance?

Follow the storage and preparation instructions for the product you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn states that its chilled croissant dough should be prepared straight after opening and isn’t suitable for freezing at home; check the pack for instructions on storing the croissants after baking.