Families who plan breakfast in advance
If everyone is having a whole croissant, you’ll want to know how many packs to buy. Jumbo and Dirk, for example, offer packs of four and six.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Families who want oven-baked croissants
You’ll need time and oven space for the preparation method you choose. Chilled dough still needs to be shaped; according to the product information, PLUS’s small butter croissant needs to be defrosted before baking.
Families who need to check ingredients
If someone has an allergy or dietary restriction, the ingredients in the specific product matter. The examples below differ in how they list wheat, milk and egg.
What should you look for when choosing?
First work out how many you need, then choose an option that suits the amount of preparation you want to do at breakfast, and finally check the ingredients in the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Enough croissants | Count the croissants in each pack and work out how many packs you need. | If everyone’s eating, I don’t want to discover at breakfast that there aren’t enough. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough pieces. |
| Preparation time | Check whether the croissants are ready to eat, need defrosting, or still need to be shaped and baked. | For an early breakfast, I want to know how much work is still involved. Preparation time is the top consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | For packaged croissants, read the current ingredients and allergen information. For unpackaged ones, ask for allergen information. | If a family member needs to avoid certain ingredients, suitability comes before other considerations. Ingredients and allergens are the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming one pack will feed the whole family
Croissants are available individually and in packs of four or six, among other options. So one pack may not be enough for everyone.
First count how many whole croissants you want to serve, then choose the number of packs you need.
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Confusing baking time with the total preparation time
Chilled dough still needs to be shaped. According to PLUS, its small butter croissant needs around 20 minutes to defrost, followed by about 14 minutes in the oven.
Read the full preparation instructions before working out when breakfast will be ready.
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Relying on the product name to identify allergens
Terms such as butter, margarine and plant-based don’t tell you which allergens the specific croissant contains or may contain.
Check the current packaging. If you’re buying unpackaged croissants, ask about allergens before you buy; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says sellers must provide this information.
Brands and shops to consider
Albert Heijn
An option if you want to make six croissants from chilled dough.
- According to Albert Heijn, AH Fresh Original Croissants contains 240 g of dough for six portions; the stated baking time is 12 to 15 minutes at 200 °C.
- The dough still needs to be prepared. Check the ingredients and storage instructions for the pack you choose.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to compare pack sizes and quantities.
- Jumbo’s category page includes croissants in packs of four and six.
- Preparation methods and ingredients can vary between products, so compare the specific options.
Lidl
A shop to consider if a savoury croissant would suit your breakfast.
- Lidl lists a cheese croissant as an in-store product.
- A cheese croissant isn’t necessarily interchangeable with a plain one. Check the ingredients and allergens for the option you choose.
ALDI
A good option if you want to put together your own quantity of individual croissants.
- ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually as an in-store product.
- If allergens are a concern for a family member, ask about them when buying individual croissants.
PLUS
An option if you want to compare an individual croissant with dough that you bake at home.
- PLUS says its small butter croissant needs defrosting before baking. It also lists Danerolles dough for six croissants.
- According to the stated instructions, the small butter croissant isn’t ready to eat as soon as it has defrosted. Also follow the storage and refreezing instructions.
Dirk
Worth considering if you’re looking for bake-off croissants in a pack with a clear quantity.
- Dirk lists, among other options, four own-brand butter croissants in a 180 g pack, as well as other croissant varieties.
- Check the preparation method and ingredients for the pack you choose.
Croissants at Joybuy
This selection includes packs with a stated quantity or weight, a mini variety and a Danish croissant. For a family breakfast, count the croissants in each pack you choose and check whether they need to be prepared at home.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
With four croissants in a pack, you can work out how many packs your family needs.
Joybuy’s product information for these SCHOOF croissants lists wheat and possible traces of sesame, lupin, milk and soya. Check the current packaging, including the preparation instructions.
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g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
The pack of four makes it easy to count how many you’ll need for a family breakfast.
The stated net weight is 180 g. Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.
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G'woon mini butter croissants, 200 g
This mini variety may suit you if you’d like to serve smaller croissants.
The product name states 200 g. Before buying for the family, check the number of croissants, preparation method and allergens on the pack you choose.
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Bakery Village Danish Croissant, 85 g
If you’re considering this variety for several family members, check how many croissants are included in one purchase.
The product name states 85 g. Check the packaging for the flavour, ingredients, allergens and any preparation instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Are medium-sliced croissants a useful product option?
No, not as a description of the croissant types covered here. These are sold as whole croissants, in multipacks or as dough that needs shaping. If you mean medium-sliced bread, look in the bread category instead.
Where can I check allergens in individual croissants?
Ask the seller for allergen information before you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must also be available for unpackaged food, so don’t rely on the croissant’s name or appearance alone.
Does the rule about baker’s salt mean every croissant contains iodised salt?
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says iodine compounds may be present in baked goods because baker’s salt containing up to 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt has been added. This doesn’t tell you whether it has been used in a particular croissant; check the ingredients list for the variety you choose.
Can chilled croissant dough go straight on the table?
No, it needs to be prepared and baked first. Albert Heijn states that its dough for six croissants takes 12 to 15 minutes to bake at 200 °C. Allow time for shaping and preheating too, and follow the instructions on the pack you choose.