Stock-up shoppers with limited freezer space
If you want to plan several breakfasts without filling your freezer, look for bake-off croissants in a multipack. Check the use-by date and choose an amount you can use in time.
Which type of stock-up is right for you?
Families who want to plan portions
A frozen pack could suit you if you want to bake croissants at different times. Before buying, check that the pack will fit in your freezer, and follow the storage and baking instructions.
Shoppers with an allergy or dietary restriction
A product name or supermarket shelf won’t tell you enough about the ingredients. Check the allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on every pack, including croissants labelled gluten-free.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how you want to store the croissants and how many you’ll use at a time. Then check the preparation instructions and the label on the specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Usable portions | Compare the number of croissants and the pack weight with what you’ll use before the use-by date. | I want to stock up without having croissants left over. For around 37% of consumers, the number of usable portions would be the main concern. |
| Storage and freezer space | Check the storage method, use-by date and instructions for freezing at home. | If I’m spreading croissants across several breakfasts, the pack needs to suit my available storage space. Storage and food waste would be the main concerns for around 27% of consumers. |
| Preparation | Check whether you’ll need an oven or air fryer, and whether the pack contains bake-off croissants or dough that still needs shaping. | I want to know how much work breakfast will take before I stock up. Preparation convenience would be the main concern for around 18% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product variant. | If not everyone at home can eat the same ingredients, each pack needs to be suitable for the people who’ll be eating it. Checking this would be the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every multipack is suitable for freezing
A pack of bake-off croissants isn’t automatically suitable for freezing at home. Albert Heijn explicitly states that its standard 4-pack of croissants is not suitable for home freezing.
If you mainly want to stock your freezer, choose a frozen product or check the storage instructions for the exact product before buying.
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Assuming all croissants contain the same allergens
Different varieties can contain allergens even if their ingredients differ. For example, a gluten-free croissant isn’t automatically suitable for someone who needs to avoid egg or soya.
Check the current ingredients list and any warnings on the pack every time you buy.
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Assuming iodised salt is always included
The fact that one croissant contains iodised salt tells you nothing about the ingredients in another variety.
Check the ingredients list if the presence of iodised salt matters to your choice.
Brands and supermarket ranges to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo stocks standard croissants, including a multipack of 6 weighing 240 g.
- The number of croissants and total weight can help you match the pack to your planned breakfasts.
- Check the use-by date and storage instructions before buying several packs.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn stocks standard croissants in packs of 4, as well as frozen butter croissants in packs of 12.
- You can weigh up a pack for use without a freezer against one for planned freezer storage.
- According to its own product information, the standard 4-pack is not suitable for freezing at home.
PLUS
PLUS stocks butter croissants, chilled croissant dough and a gluten-free option from Consenza.
- These product types offer different options for storage and preparation.
- Compare the labels separately: storage, preparation and allergens vary between products.
Dirk
Dirk stocks 1 de Beste butter croissants in a pack of 4 weighing 180 g.
- A pack of 4 could work well if you’re planning smaller breakfasts.
- Check the pack to see how long you can store these croissants and under what conditions.
ALDI
ALDI stocks fresh, individually sold butter croissants, as well as croissants in its range for baking at home.
- A fresh croissant sold individually is ideal for eating straight away or adding to a small shop.
- If you’re planning to stock up, check the specific pack and storage instructions before choosing a bake-off product.
Croissants to stock up on at Joybuy
These multipacks of croissants are worth considering if you want to stock up without planning to use the freezer. Before buying more than one pack, check the use-by date, storage instructions and any preparation steps for each product.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 pieces
A pack for anyone who wants to spread croissants across a few breakfasts without needing freezer space.
Before buying, check the use-by date and baking instructions on the pack.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g
A multipack for anyone planning to include four croissants in breakfasts over several days.
The pack contains 4 pieces with a total weight of 180 g. Check the label for the use-by date, storage instructions, preparation and allergens.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
A smaller croissant option to consider if you want to plan smaller portions for each breakfast.
The stated pack weight is 200 g. Check the label for the number of pieces, use-by date, preparation and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Which croissants are best for stocking up?
Frozen croissants work well for portions to enjoy on different occasions if you have freezer space. Bake-off croissants are suitable if you want to stock up without a freezer and can use them in time. Fresh croissants sold individually are best for eating straight away. Always follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the pack.
Can I freeze any pack of bake-off croissants at home?
No. Check the instructions on the specific pack first. Albert Heijn states that its standard 4-pack of croissants is not suitable for freezing at home, so don’t rely on the product category alone.
What should I check if I have an allergy or coeliac disease?
Every time you buy, read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. For example, PLUS’s product information lists egg and soya in its gluten-free Consenza croissants. Gluten-free doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens.
Do Dutch croissants always contain iodised salt?
No, don’t assume that they contain iodised salt. PLUS lists it in its butter croissants, but you’ll need to check the ingredients list for any other variety.
How can I avoid having croissants left over?
Match the number of croissants to your planned breakfasts and available storage space. Check the use-by date and storage instructions before buying. If you’re freezing them, Voedingscentrum advises that their quality may decline the longer they’re stored.