For a weekend breakfast for one or two people, buying a croissant individually or choosing a pack you expect to finish is the most straightforward option. Choose frozen or ready-to-bake croissants if you want to bake them at home and have the oven and storage space you need. Either way, compare the number of croissants, preparation method and storage advice to help avoid leftovers.
If there are one or two of you at breakfast, work out in advance how many croissants you’re likely to eat that weekend. Buying one individually or choosing a suitably sized pack can help you shop more carefully; a larger pack is only practical if you know what you’ll do with the rest.
If you’d like to serve croissants warm from the oven, look for frozen croissants, ready-to-bake croissants or croissant dough. Check the preparation instructions and consider how much space the product needs before use.
If you have an allergy or are comparing nutritional values, the exact product variant matters more than just the product name. Check the label on packaged croissants. For unwrapped ones, ask about allergen information before buying.
Start by working out how many croissants you need. Then decide whether you want to serve them straight away or prepare them at home, and check the information that matters for your chosen product and household.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable quantity | Count the croissants in each pack and match the quantity to the number of people and breakfasts. | When there are one or two of us having breakfast, I don’t want to be left with an unexpected pack of leftovers. For around 33% of consumers, getting the right quantity would be the main consideration. |
| Preparing at home | Check whether the croissants are ready to eat, need defrosting or need to go in the oven; follow the instructions for the product you choose. | I want to serve croissants warm and can set aside the time and oven space. For around 27% of consumers, preparing them at home would be the most important consideration. |
| Ingredients and nutritional value | Check the allergen information for the exact product variant and compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g or per portion. | If I need to watch out for an allergen or a particular nutritional value, I want to know what’s in this specific croissant. For around 20% of consumers, this product information would be the top priority. |
| Packaging and product variant | As well as the number of croissants, compare the total weight and storage advice; check which product variant you can buy. | I want to compare packs of different sizes and choose a product variant I can actually use. For around 20% of consumers, this comparison would come first. |
Half a loaf won’t solve the problem if you’re looking for a smaller quantity of croissants. Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, ALDI, PLUS and Dirk offer croissants in various forms, including individually, in packs, as dough or frozen.
If you’re choosing a quantity for a small breakfast, search by number of croissants and product type.
Packs can vary in both the number of croissants and their total weight. So the same number of croissants doesn’t necessarily mean the same quantity.
Compare the contents with what you expect to use this weekend, and check how to store an opened pack.
A description such as ‘plant-based’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are relevant to your choice. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed products is shown on the label; for unwrapped products, it must be available in another way.
Read the current label or ask for information about the unwrapped croissant before buying.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists, among other values, 5 g of saturated fat and 0.53 g of salt for a 45 g croissant. These figures don’t apply to every size or brand.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products, paying attention to the serving size.
A shop where you can browse both croissants ready to eat and options to prepare at home.
A shop where you can compare packs of different sizes and product types.
Worth considering if you want to bake croissants at home.
An option if you’re looking for an individual all-butter croissant.
A shop where you can compare an individual small croissant with croissant dough for baking at home.
A shop with a dedicated category that includes croissants.
These Joybuy products are croissants for a breakfast where the quantity in each pack matters. Compare the contents listed and check whether you need to plan ahead for preparation or storage.
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A pack of 4 is worth considering if that quantity suits your weekend breakfast.
Joybuy says these croissants need to go in the oven. Check the packaging for the exact preparation and storage instructions.
If you have allergies, read the current ingredients and allergen information.
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The 85 g croissant is an option to consider if you’re looking for an individual portion; check how many are included in the pack.
When you buy, check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens and any warnings, including information about E102 and E110.
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With 4 croissants and a listed total weight of 180 g, you can check whether this pack suits the number of people you’re serving.
Check the packaging to see whether the croissants need warming or baking, and read the current allergen information.
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Mini croissants are an option if you’d like to serve smaller croissants. Before planning portions, check the number of croissants and total weight on the packaging.
Also check whether the croissants are ready to eat or need preparing, and read the current allergen information.
No, half a loaf is a bread size, not a pack of croissants. If you’re looking for croissants for a small weekend breakfast, compare the number of croissants and the choice between loose, packaged and home-baked options instead.
Ask the seller before you buy, or check how the shop provides this information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for unwrapped foods must be available in a different way from the label used for pre-packed products.
You can’t tell from the product category alone. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out conditions for iodine compounds from baker’s salt in bakery products; this doesn’t mean that every individual croissant contains iodised baker’s salt. If this matters to you, check the ingredients for the product variant you’ve chosen.
Follow the storage advice for the specific product; there’s no single rule that applies to all croissants. For example, Jumbo says its plant-based croissants should be refrigerated after opening, at a maximum of 7 °C, and only have a limited shelf life. Also check the use-by date and any instructions for freezing.
