Holidaymakers with a small kitchen
If you want to serve warm croissants, first check whether the holiday cottage has a suitable oven or air fryer. Frozen options also need freezer space, while shelf-stable, ready-to-bake croissants do not.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Families with fussy eaters
If one size or flavour will not suit everyone, you could look at mini, filled and dough options. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a range of croissant styles; check the ingredients and allergen information for each product you choose.
Breakfast shoppers comparing labels
If allergens, ingredients, saturated fat or salt matter to you, compare the latest nutritional information for the products you are considering. Information for one croissant does not automatically apply to another variety.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking the appliances and storage space available at your holiday cottage. Then choose a pack size that suits the number of breakfasts you have planned, and check the label if ingredients or nutritional values are important to you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Check which oven or air fryer is available and follow the time and temperature on the packaging. | If breakfast needs to be ready quickly, I do not want to arrive and find I cannot bake the croissants. Around 25% of consumers prioritise a practical preparation method. |
| Stock and freezer space | Check the storage advice, the freezer space available and what the packaging says to do after defrosting. | For several breakfasts, I want to spread out what I have without being left with croissants that cannot be refrozen. Around 31% of consumers prioritise planning their supplies. |
| Packaging and portions | Compare the number and size of the croissants with the number of people and breakfasts you have planned. | A large pack is not practical for my travel group if some are left over; around 19% of consumers prioritise suitable portion sizes. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the allergen information and, if needed, compare saturated fat and salt per 100 g and per serving. | If someone at the table needs to watch what they eat, I want to assess the exact product rather than rely on its name. For around 25% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
-
Taking ready-to-bake croissants without checking the kitchen
Preparation varies from product to product. PLUS says its pre-baked butter croissants need 4–6 minutes in an oven at 200 °C or 4 minutes in an air fryer at 180 °C; frozen croissants and dough may need to be prepared differently.
Before buying, ask what appliances and baking space are available at your holiday cottage, and choose an option with suitable packaging instructions.
-
Assuming the product name tells you everything about the ingredients
Terms such as butter, fresh and plant-based do not give you the full allergen or nutritional profile. The labels on the supermarket products mentioned vary, including in their information about egg, milk, wheat and the possible presence of other allergens.
Check the label on the exact pack. If you are buying unpackaged croissants in store, ask for allergen information.
-
Buying frozen croissants without a storage plan
Jumbo and PLUS state that their named frozen products must not be refrozen once defrosted. This makes the freezer space available and the length of your stay important when deciding how many to take.
Choose a quantity that suits your breakfast plans and follow the storage and defrosting instructions on the packaging.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
A place to shop if you want to compare fresh, ready-to-bake and frozen croissants with other options.
- Albert Heijn also lists mini, filled and plant-based options in its croissant range.
- Check which varieties are available at each store and read the label on the product you choose.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to compare ready-to-bake, frozen, plant-based and filled croissants.
- Jumbo provides storage and defrosting instructions for its frozen-fresh croissants.
- Do not apply those instructions to another variety; check its own packaging instead.
Lidl
An option to consider if you are looking for mini butter croissants in store.
- Lidl lists its mini butter croissants as an in-store product.
- Check availability and product information at your chosen store.
ALDI
A place to shop if you want to pick up a fresh butter croissant individually.
- ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually.
- If you need allergen information to make your choice, ask when you buy it.
PLUS
Worth considering if you want to choose between ready-to-bake croissants, frozen croissants, smaller in-store options and croissant dough.
- PLUS provides preparation methods, ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for specific products.
- PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the packaging you receive too.
Dirk
A place to shop if you want to compare a pack of several ready-to-bake croissants with other croissant products.
- Dirk lists, among other options, butter croissants in a pack of four.
- Check which products are available at your chosen store.
Croissants for a holiday breakfast at Joybuy
This selection includes a ready-to-bake option, a croissant that is ready to eat, and two varieties where you should check the packaging for preparation instructions before setting off.
Image unavailable
SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
A ready-to-bake option if you want to serve warm croissants at your holiday cottage and have a suitable oven.
The pack contains four croissants. Check the pack for the required baking time and temperature, and read the allergen information if it matters to your group.
Image unavailable
Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g
A ready-to-eat option if you do not want to bake anything for breakfast at your holiday cottage.
The croissant is individually wrapped and the product name states 85 g. Check the packaging you receive for ingredients and nutritional values, as well as the best-before date.
Image unavailable
g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
A pack to consider if you want to take croissants for several people.
The product name states that the pack contains four croissants weighing 180 g in total. Before buying, check whether this variety is ready to eat or needs baking, and read the latest allergen information.
Image unavailable
G'woon Mini Butter Croissants 200 g
A mini option to consider if smaller croissants would suit your holiday breakfast better.
Check the packaging for the exact quantity and number of croissants. Also check how to prepare them and read the allergen information before choosing this option for your trip.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check if allergens in croissants are important?
Read the allergen information on the exact packaging and ask for allergen information when buying unpackaged croissants. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels; ingredients and the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
Can I refreeze frozen croissants after defrosting them?
Not for the frozen-fresh croissants from Jumbo and frozen croissants from Délifrance mentioned here: their product instructions say not to refreeze them after defrosting. For any other product, always follow the instructions on its packaging.
Do croissants always contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, do not assume they do. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged products, or ask about it when buying an unpackaged product.
Can a croissant replace wholemeal bread at a holiday breakfast?
A croissant is not automatically a wholemeal product, even if its appearance or name might suggest otherwise. If you want to offer both croissants and wholemeal bread for fussy eaters, assess them separately and check the description and ingredients on the packaging.
Is online nutritional information enough to choose croissants?
Use online nutritional information to compare products, but check the label on the pack you actually have before eating it. PLUS notes that a product’s ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.