If you’re buying croissants for a large family, first work out how many you’ll need for each occasion, then compare the weight per croissant. Chilled croissant dough is handy for a planned breakfast; frozen croissants are an option if you want to spread your supply over several occasions. A name such as ‘super’ or ‘thick cut’ doesn’t, on its own, tell you how thick or firm a croissant is.
If you’re planning on one croissant per person, the number of croissants alone doesn’t tell you enough. Jumbo lists its Super Croissants as six croissants weighing 340 g in total. That’s around 57 g each, but it doesn’t indicate their thickness or firmness.
If you’re buying croissants for several occasions, you could consider a frozen pack. Check how many are inside and follow the storage and preparation instructions for the product you choose.
If allergens or specific ingredients matter, check the information for the exact product before considering its size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of checking the current label if you have a food allergy.
First, decide how many you want to bake at a time. Then compare the weight per croissant and choose a storage option that suits when you plan to eat them.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Divide the total weight by the number of croissants. For example, Jumbo lists six Super Croissants weighing 340 g in total, or around 57 g each. | For a family breakfast, I want to know roughly how big each croissant is, not just how many are in the pack. Portion size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Storage | Check whether the product needs to be kept chilled or frozen, and when you plan to bake it. Jumbo says its Super Croissants should be stored at no more than 7 °C and advises against freezing them. | If we’re having croissants on different days, I don’t want to have to bake them all at once. Spreading out the supply matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Quantity | Compare the number of croissants with the size of your group. Jumbo lists both a pack of six standard croissants weighing 240 g and six Super Croissants weighing 340 g. | I want to buy enough croissants for everyone, without confusing the number of croissants with the size of each portion. The right quantity is the deciding factor for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, and check the preparation instructions for the exact product. | If ingredients or the preparation method available to us determine our choice, the packaging needs to make that clear. Checking this comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
The total weight of six croissants can vary considerably. Jumbo lists both a pack of six weighing 240 g and one of six weighing 340 g.
Work out the weight per croissant if the size of each portion matters.
That search term won’t tell you how much one croissant weighs or how firm it will be after baking. Names such as ‘large’ and ‘super’ are no substitute for the information on the packaging either.
Compare the number of croissants and their weight, then assess the ingredients and preparation method separately.
Chilled bake-at-home products and frozen products need to be stored differently. Jumbo says its Super Croissants aren’t suitable for freezing.
Choose how you’ll store them before planning several occasions, and follow the instructions for the product you choose.
Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its Super Croissants and warns that they may contain milk. PLUS lists iodised salt in its 180 g butter croissant; this information doesn’t automatically apply to other croissants.
Always check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Jumbo lists a range of croissants, including standard, plant-based, frozen and Super Croissants. For a family breakfast, the difference in pack size is particularly relevant.
Danerolles offers several bake-at-home formats. Dirk lists the Supercroissants in a pack of six weighing 340 g.
A frozen option if you want to spread your croissants over several occasions. Dirk lists Délifrance butter croissants in a pack of six weighing 330 g in total.
Dirk lists The Dough Factory Croissants in a pack of six weighing 240 g.
This pack of four croissants is an option if that number suits your planned occasion. If you’re feeding a larger group, work out how many packs you’ll need; the weight per croissant doesn’t prove that they’re ‘thick cut’ or firm.
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Worth considering for a planned occasion when four croissants will be enough. The pack weight works out at around 45 g per croissant; check the packaging for the preparation method and current ingredients and allergen information.
No, don’t rely on that term. Compare the number of croissants and the weight per croissant to work out portion size; even a calculated weight doesn’t, on its own, tell you how thick or firm they’ll be after baking.
Chilled bake-at-home dough suits a planned occasion if you can follow the storage instructions; frozen croissants are a good fit if you want to spread your supply over several occasions. Check how many you can bake from each product and which instructions apply.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says croissants can be kept for two days in a kitchen cupboard or for one to three months in the freezer. For a specific bake-at-home product, follow the date and storage instructions on the packaging; Jumbo advises against freezing its chilled Super Croissants.
Read the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen. For example, PLUS lists iodised salt in its 180 g butter croissants, but you can’t assume the same applies to another pack.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact product you’re buying. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of checking the label if you have a food allergy; ingredients and warnings can vary between croissants.
