Who are these croissants for?

Groups looking to get the quantity right

If you’re serving several people, start by checking how many croissants are in each pack. Jumbo and Dirk, for example, offer packs with different quantities alongside individual croissants.

Shoppers who want to serve them straight away

If you don’t want to use the oven, look for individual fresh-from-the-oven croissants. ALDI and Dirk offer individual butter croissants; bake-at-home and frozen varieties need to be prepared first.

Shoppers with ingredient or allergen requirements

If you prefer plant-based food or need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact croissant. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its plant-based croissant, and says it may also contain milk.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many croissants you want to serve and whether you can bake them on the spot. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the varieties that suit your evening.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Quantity Work out how many croissants you want to serve and compare that with the number in each pack. I’m serving croissants to several people and want to know whether one pack will be enough. For around 36% of consumers, the number of portions would come first.
Preparation Check whether the croissants are ready to serve or need baking. For bake-at-home and frozen products, check the instructions and equipment required. If the oven is already in use, I don’t want to have to bake croissants at the same time. Being able to serve them straight away would be the main priority for around 29% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens For the exact variety, check both the ingredients and the allergens it contains, as well as any warnings about possible traces. If I’m looking for a plant-based croissant or need to avoid an allergen, I let the label guide my choice. For around 21% of consumers, this check would be their top priority.
Nutritional information Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion; also take the size of the croissant into account. I want to see what one croissant adds to my overall snack, even if the packs contain different sizes. Nutritional information would carry the most weight for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack

    The pack alone doesn’t tell you how many people it will serve. Jumbo, for example, lists a pack of six plain croissants, while Dirk also offers packs of four butter croissants.

    Check the quantity and decide whether you want to serve plain croissants or a butter variety.

  • Leaving preparation until the last minute

    Bake-at-home and frozen croissants aren’t ready to serve straight away. PLUS says its bake-at-home butter croissants take 4–6 minutes in an oven at 200 °C; PLUS lists an oven time of around 18 minutes at 185 °C for its Délifrance frozen croissants.

    Read the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen before planning your oven space and serving time.

    You’ll also need freezer space for a frozen variety until you’re ready to prepare it.

  • Assuming plant-based means allergen-free

    Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its plant-based croissant; according to the product information, this variety may also contain milk. So the product name is no substitute for checking the allergen information.

    Read the label on the exact pack. If you’re buying unpackaged croissants, ask about allergen information before you buy.

  • Assuming iodised salt is always an ingredient

    The word ‘croissant’ doesn’t tell you which salt is used in a particular variety. This may matter if you’re specifically looking for salt that contains iodine.

    Check the ingredients list of the product you want to buy.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers plain croissants, butter croissants and frozen varieties.

  • You can compare packs with different quantities and preparation methods side by side.
  • Check whether each variety is ready to serve or needs to be prepared first.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists plain, butter and plant-based croissants, among other varieties.

  • The pack of six plain croissants is an option if you need several.
  • According to Jumbo, the plant-based variety contains wheat and gluten and may also contain milk. Check the label if you need to avoid an allergen.

Lidl

Lidl is another supermarket to consider when comparing croissants for the evening.

  • Check the quantity, variety and any preparation instructions for the croissants you find.

ALDI

ALDI offers an individual fresh butter croissant if you only want to serve one or a few.

  • An individual fresh-from-the-oven croissant doesn’t need baking at home.
  • If you need allergen information to make your choice, ask about it for unpackaged products.

PLUS

PLUS offers 180 g bake-at-home butter croissants and a frozen butter variety from Délifrance.

  • PLUS provides both oven and air fryer instructions for its bake-at-home variety.
  • According to the product information, the Délifrance frozen variety needs to be cooked in the oven; make sure you have enough freezer space.

Dirk

Dirk offers both an individual 65 g butter croissant and a pack of four bake-at-home butter croissants weighing 180 g in total.

  • Depending on your plans, you can choose between serving them straight away and baking them yourself.
  • Don’t compare these varieties as if they have the same preparation method or portion size.

Croissants on Joybuy

This pack of four croissants is a good option if you’re serving several people. Before serving, check the preparation instructions and ingredients on the pack.

SCHOOF Croissants, pack of 4

SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces

With four croissants, you can match the pack to the number of people at the table. Check the preparation instructions and label on the exact pack, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

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Frequently asked questions

How many croissants do I need for a group?

Choose a quantity that suits the number of people eating and what else you’re serving. Then check the number of croissants in the pack. Plain, butter and plant-based croissants aren’t automatically interchangeable if someone has a specific preference.

Can I serve croissants without an oven?

Yes, you can serve an individual fresh-from-the-oven croissant without baking it at home. ALDI and Dirk offer butter croissants like these; for bake-at-home or frozen croissants, follow the preparation instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.

Where can I find allergen information for croissants?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed croissants is shown on the label. If you need to avoid an allergen, ask for information about the exact variety before buying an unpackaged croissant.

Is a plant-based croissant free from milk and gluten?

No, the term ‘plant-based’ doesn’t guarantee that. Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in its plant-based croissant, and the product information says it may contain milk. So always read the label on the exact pack.