Families who want to buy the right amount
If you already know how many people you’re feeding, you can choose a pack that provides enough portions without leaving lots over.
Who is this for?
Families on a tight budget
When every purchase counts, it helps to work out how many croissants you need first and whether buying a second pack would leave you with unused ones.
Families who need to check ingredients
If you have a food allergy or want to know whether iodised salt has been used, the information for the specific variety matters more than the general label ‘croissant’.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many portions you need. Then consider which preparation method and product information suit the occasion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
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| Number of portions | Count how many people you’re feeding and compare the number of croissants in each pack with how many you want to serve. | If everyone is having one croissant, I want enough for everyone without lots left over. Getting the right amount is a priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Family budget | Check whether you’ll need to buy an extra pack to get the number of croissants you need. | I don’t want to spend my family budget on croissants that I haven’t planned to serve. This is the first consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Preparation and storage | Read the preparation and storage instructions, especially for bake-at-home and frozen croissants. | If the croissants need to be on the table at a set time, I want to know whether I have the time and space to store and bake them. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Check the allergen information. If you want to know whether iodised salt has been used, check the label. | If I have an allergy, I need to make sure the variety is suitable before I look at the pack. Around 14% of consumers put checking ingredients first. |
Common mistakes
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Looking at just one pack
A pack of four won’t provide enough croissants if you want to serve six individual portions.
Count how many people you’re feeding in advance and work out how many packs or individual croissants you’ll need.
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Choosing frozen croissants without checking your plans
According to the product information, Délifrance frozen croissants from PLUS need to be stored at −18 °C and take around 18 minutes in the oven at 185 °C. The instructions say that thawed products must not be refrozen.
Before buying, check that you have enough freezer space and that baking them fits into your plans.
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Assuming all croissants have the same ingredients
Allergens and the type of salt used can vary between croissant varieties. PLUS lists wheat, spelt, milk and iodised salt in its bake-at-home butter croissants; its small, freshly baked butter croissant also contains egg.
For pre-packed croissants, check the current label. If you’re buying loose, unpackaged croissants, ask about allergen information before you buy.
Comparing brands and supermarket ranges
Jumbo
Worth considering if you’re looking for a bake-at-home pack for six portions.
- Jumbo lists a pack of six croissants weighing 240 g in total.
- Remember to allow time to bake them, and check the ingredients of the variety you choose.
ALDI
An option if you want to buy loose butter croissants when the number of people you’re feeding varies.
- You can choose the number of individual croissants you want.
- Check what’s available in store and ask for allergen information when buying unpackaged croissants.
Dirk
Worth considering if you want to compare loose croissants with a smaller bake-at-home pack.
- Dirk lists a 65 g loose butter croissant and a 1 de Beste pack of four butter croissants weighing 180 g in total.
- For six individual portions, you’ll need two packs of four.
PLUS
A place to compare bake-at-home, loose and frozen varieties with different preparation methods.
- PLUS provides preparation instructions for the frozen croissants mentioned.
- Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties, so always check the pack you choose.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering if you’re looking for frozen croissants in a larger pack.
- Albert Heijn lists AH butter croissants in a pack of twelve.
- Work out how many you want to use and follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
Lidl
Worth considering if you want to look at freshly baked products during your regular shop.
- Lidl provides ingredient and allergen information for its freshly baked range.
- Lidl says its freshly baked range may vary from store to store.
Croissants and pack sizes on Joybuy
These packs are worth considering if you’re looking for croissants for a smaller group or want to plan the number of portions yourself. For mini croissants, check how many you’ll need for your group.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
A pack for four portions if everyone has one croissant. Check the baking time and temperature on the pack before planning when to serve them.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
Four croissants could be just right for four individual portions. Check the pack for allergen information and whether the croissants need preparing – and, if so, how.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
The mini size means you’ll need to plan portions separately. Check how many croissants are in the 200 g pack and how many you want to serve per person. Also read the preparation and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
How many croissants should I buy for six people?
Allow at least six if everyone is having one. A pack of six will do the job; with a pack of four, you’ll need a second pack, while buying loose croissants lets you count out exactly what you need.
When are frozen croissants a good choice for a family occasion?
Frozen croissants are a good choice if you can store them according to the product instructions and have time to bake them. For the Délifrance variety at PLUS, the instructions specify storage at −18 °C and baking for around 18 minutes at 185 °C.
Do croissants always contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume that every croissant does. PLUS lists iodised salt in its bake-at-home butter croissants; for other varieties, check the individual ingredients list.
How can I check the allergens in loose croissants?
Before buying, ask for the allergen information for the specific loose croissant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must be available for unpackaged foods; for pre-packed croissants, it will be on the label.
Can I refreeze thawed frozen croissants?
Not for the Délifrance frozen croissants from PLUS mentioned here: their product instructions say that thawed products must not be refrozen. For other varieties, follow the storage instructions on the pack.