For Flag Day, choose based on portion size and preparation, not just the ‘thick cut’ label: the weight of an individual croissant doesn’t prove that it’s thicker or sturdy enough to hold a filling. A larger croissant ready to bake doesn’t need shaping; with croissant dough, you can choose the size and shape yourself. Whatever you choose, check the preparation instructions and allergens, and look for iodised salt on the label if that matters to you.
For a platter of snacks, it matters whether you want to serve a larger portion, choose the shape yourself or check the label first.
If you want to serve a larger individual croissant without shaping it yourself, compare the number of croissants with the total pack weight. For example, Jumbo lists Super Croissants in a pack of 6, weighing 340 g. This gives you an idea of portion size, not thickness or how well they’ll hold a filling.
Croissant dough lets you adjust the size and shape if you have time, space in the fridge and room in the oven. PLUS says you can make mini and maxi croissants with its butter croissant dough, and add sweet or savoury fillings.
If you have an allergy or a question about iodine, check the label on the exact product. PLUS lists wheat, milk and iodised salt in its butter croissants, but that ingredient information doesn’t automatically apply to other croissants.
First decide whether you want a larger portion that’s ready to serve or prefer to shape the dough yourself. Then check how to prepare the croissants and read the label of the product you’re actually choosing.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Most relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the number of croissants and the total weight. The calculated weight per croissant doesn’t tell you for certain how thick it is or how well it will hold a filling. | If I’m serving individual croissants, I’m mainly looking for a larger portion without having to shape the dough myself. Portion size is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Shaping them yourself | Check whether the dough is suitable for your preferred shape and filling. Allow for chilling time, oven space and preparation time. | For a savoury snack, I want to be able to choose the size and shape myself, even if that means some preparation. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the product you’ve chosen. Check the ingredients list if iodised salt matters to you. | I want to make my choice only once I know whether the specific croissant meets my ingredient requirements. Checking the label is the first concern for around 19% of consumers. |
For a savoury topping, size doesn’t necessarily mean strength: if needed, try the intended filling on one prepared croissant first rather than assuming from its weight that it will hold a topping well.
A higher weight per croissant can help you compare portions, but it doesn’t prove that the croissant has a thicker cross-section or will hold a savoury filling.
Compare the number of croissants and the total weight to assess the portion. If you want to control the shape, choose dough you can shape yourself.
PLUS lists iodised salt in its butter croissants. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through bakers’ salt; that doesn’t mean every croissant contains them.
If the presence of iodised salt affects your choice, check the ingredients list on the exact pack.
PLUS butter croissants list wheat and milk, among other ingredients, and also mention that other cereals containing gluten may be present. The name alone doesn’t tell you everything you need to know if you have an allergy.
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the product you’ve chosen.
Dough that needs shaping must be kept chilled and prepared before serving. It’s not ideal if you don’t have time or oven space.
Plan ahead, follow the storage and baking instructions on the pack, and don’t eat the dough raw.
These brands can help you identify different types of croissant; the features listed apply to the specific products described, not to each brand’s entire range.
Jumbo’s croissant range includes butter, plant-based, mini and larger croissants.
PLUS offers both pre-baked butter croissants and butter croissant dough to shape yourself.
Délifrance butter croissants are available ready to bake, including a pack of 4 × 45 g at Jumbo.
These croissants and mini croissants offer different portion sizes for a Flag Day snack. Compare the stated weight and check how to store, serve or prepare each product; none of these options is automatically proven to be ‘thick cut’.
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An individual 85 g croissant if you want to offer one per person. If you’re planning a savoury filling, don’t rely on the weight alone: check whether the croissant will suit your serving plans after preparation or opening.
If you have allergies, check the label for wheat, egg and milk. If serving to children, also note the warning about the colourings E102 and E110, which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention.
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A pack of four croissants to serve as individual snacks. The total weight is 180 g; don’t judge their thickness or suitability for a filling on weight alone.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. Check for iodised salt there too if it matters to your choice.
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A mini version if you want to add smaller croissants to a snack platter. The pack states a total weight of 200 g; check the pack for the number of croissants if portion size per person matters.
Before serving, check the preparation and storage instructions, and read the full allergen information if you have allergies.
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Four croissants for baking before serving. Check the pack for the baking time and oven temperature, and use the pack information to work out the portion size you need.
Read the ingredients and any warnings about traces of allergens on the label of the pack you’ve chosen.
No. Don’t rely on that description unless the pack gives a specific measurement. You can compare the number of croissants and the total weight to get an idea of portion size, but that won’t tell you how thick or sturdy a baked croissant is. Croissant dough does let you choose the shape yourself.
Read the allergen information for the exact croissant, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. PLUS lists wheat and milk in its butter croissants and says they may also contain rye, barley and oats; don’t assume the same applies to other products without checking their labels.
You can’t assume that every croissant does. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says iodine compounds may be present in bakery products through bakers’ salt, while PLUS specifically lists iodised salt in its butter croissants. Check the ingredients list on the exact pack to make your choice.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says an opened croissant can be kept for two days in a kitchen cupboard or for one to three months in the freezer; freezing may affect its quality. For an unopened pack, follow the use-by date and storage advice on the label.
Yes. You could serve one as an extra snack with a savoury filling: PLUS says its croissant dough is suitable for this. Follow the dough preparation instructions, and check the allergens and storage instructions for your chosen filling separately.
