Hosts catering for different tastes
You want to serve croissants alongside the soup, but not everyone likes the same flavour or texture. Offering a plain option alongside a separately chosen alternative gives your guests a choice.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Diners who prefer familiar flavours
You’re looking for a simple croissant without a savoury or sweet filling, so the split pea soup remains the star of the meal.
Diners who check ingredients and allergens
You’ll need the information on the specific pack before choosing a croissant. A plant-based label alone doesn’t tell you which allergens or possible traces may be present.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check your guests’ dietary requirements and allergies. Then decide which flavour and texture will go best with the soup, and whether you have time to bake or defrost the croissants.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| A simple accompaniment | Check whether the croissant is unfilled and whether it’s fresh, ready to bake or frozen. | I want to serve something with the soup without adding a strong filling. For around 36% of consumers, a simple accompaniment like this is the top priority. |
| A familiar flavour | Check whether you’re choosing a plain or butter croissant, and how many are in the pack. | For fussy eaters, I’m looking for a familiar croissant and don’t want to pick up a filled one by mistake. Around 29% of consumers give this familiar flavour top priority. |
| Seeds and texture | Read the product description and ingredients list; multiseed doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal. | I want to offer a seeded option alongside the classic croissant. For around 21% of consumers, this variety of texture matters most. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the current label, including allergen information and warnings about possible traces. | I need to know whether a croissant meets my guests’ dietary requirements or is suitable for their allergies before serving it. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multiseed croissant is wholemeal
Seeds on or in a croissant don’t prove that it’s made with wholemeal ingredients. If you’re specifically looking for bread made with wholemeal ingredients, you can’t tell from the word ‘multiseed’.
Check the product description and ingredients list. If you want wholemeal bread with your meal, choose it separately from the croissants.
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Making assumptions about allergens based on ‘butter’ or ‘plant-based’
These words don’t tell you which other ingredients or possible traces a specific croissant contains. For example, the product information for a PLUS butter croissant lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and lactose.
Check the current allergen information for the exact product you plan to serve every time you buy it.
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Leaving preparation until just before the meal
A ready-to-bake croissant and a frozen croissant may need different preparation. That means the pack you choose might not suit the time you plan to serve the soup.
Before buying, check the instructions for baking, defrosting and storage, and make sure you have enough oven space.
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Assuming a product contains iodine based on its type
The word ‘croissant’ doesn’t tell you whether iodised baker’s salt has been used. Voedingscentrum points out that bakers don’t necessarily use baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients list or ask the baker which salt was used if you want to know.
Brands and shops to explore
These shop ranges give you an idea of the types of croissants you might find. Check the information for the specific product you choose.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists fresh, ready-to-bake and frozen croissants, including butter and multiseed options.
- The multiseed croissant is an option for guests who like seeds.
- Some options are only available in store; check the ingredients for each product.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a range that includes plain, butter, plant-based and frozen croissants.
- The plant-based option is listed separately in the range.
- That label doesn’t confirm that the product is free from specific allergens; read the product information.
Lidl
Lidl lists a butter croissant in its bakery range.
- An in-store option if you’re looking for an individual butter croissant.
- This croissant is listed as available in store only; check its ingredients and allergen information there.
Aldi
Aldi lists individual butter croissants.
- An individual croissant could be a good choice if you only want to serve a few with the soup.
- Check the label on the product you buy for ingredients and allergen information.
Plus
Plus lists both individual small butter croissants and packs of ready-to-bake butter croissants.
- The preparation instructions on the packaged option can help you plan ahead.
- Ingredients and allergens may change; check the current packaging.
Dirk
Dirk lists individual 65 g butter croissants and packs of four butter croissants.
- You can choose the pack size to suit a small or larger group.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the pack you choose.
Croissants to enjoy with split pea soup on Joybuy
These croissants are worth considering if you’re looking for a simple accompaniment to split pea soup. Compare the number of croissants, their size and the preparation instructions on the pack.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
A buttery option for guests who want a familiar flavour alongside the soup.
The pack contains four croissants and weighs 180 g. Check the preparation instructions and current allergen information on the pack.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
An option if you want to serve several croissants alongside the soup without choosing a butter variety specifically.
The product name specifies four croissants. Allow time for baking, and check the temperature, timing and allergen information on the pack.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
The mini size is a good option if you’d like to serve smaller croissants alongside the soup.
The product name specifies 200 g. Check the number of croissants, preparation method and current allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a plain croissant or a butter croissant with split pea soup?
Choose a plain, unfilled croissant if you’re looking for a simple accompaniment; choose a butter croissant if you specifically want a buttery flavour. For both options, check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you buy.
Is a multiseed croissant wholemeal too?
Not necessarily: the word ‘multiseed’ doesn’t confirm that the product contains wholemeal ingredients. Check the product description and ingredients list if you’re looking for wholemeal bread or a wholemeal croissant.
Which allergens should I check in croissants?
Check the allergen information for the specific croissant, even if it’s labelled as plant-based. For example, the product information for a PLUS butter croissant lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and lactose; another variety may have a different composition.
How should I plan to serve ready-to-bake croissants with soup?
Follow the preparation instructions on the pack you choose, and allow enough oven space and time before serving. Instructions for a ready-to-bake product won’t necessarily apply to a frozen one.
Do croissants always contain iodised baker’s salt?
Don’t assume they do: the product name doesn’t tell you which salt has been used. Check the ingredients list or ask the baker if you want to know about a specific croissant.