If you want something to eat while moving in and don’t have access to kitchen appliances, choose a croissant that’s ready to eat. If you have time and access to an oven or air fryer, you could consider one that needs baking; if you want a larger croissant to fill, compare the weight of each one. Don’t use ‘thick cut’ as a measure of croissant size: check the size, preparation method and storage instructions for the specific product.
If you don’t have an oven or a working fridge on moving day, look for a croissant that’s ready to eat. ALDI lists an individual butter croissant, while Lidl lists its butter croissant as an in-store product. Check whether it’s available at your chosen shop at the time.
If you want to bake croissants at home for several occasions, check the instructions on the packaging. PLUS gives both oven and air fryer instructions for its packaged butter croissants; instructions may differ for other products.
To find a larger size, compare the weight of each croissant rather than relying on the term ‘thick cut’. Albert Heijn lists Danerolles Large as a 340 g pack containing six croissants, with a serving size of 57 g. This chilled dough still needs to be shaped and baked.
First, work out whether you’ll be able to bake and keep food chilled while moving in. Then compare the size, packaging and product information that matter to you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to eat | Check whether the croissant is ready to eat and whether you need to collect it in store. | If my kitchen isn’t ready yet, I want to be able to eat something while moving in without having to bake it. An estimated 33% of consumers prioritise food that can be eaten straight away without equipment. |
| Larger size | Compare the weight of each one and check whether you’re buying a baked croissant or dough that still needs shaping. | If I want a croissant to fill, size matters more than being able to eat it straight away. An estimated 27% of consumers say finding a larger size that can be filled is their main concern. |
| Packaging and stock | Check the number of croissants, the total weight, and the preparation and storage instructions. | If I’m buying croissants for several occasions, I want to know whether I can prepare and store the whole pack. An estimated 27% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the specific product. | If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I can’t rely on the product name alone. This product check is what makes the difference for an estimated 13% of consumers. |
‘Thick cut’ doesn’t tell you the weight, shape or preparation method of a croissant. A larger dough product isn’t the same as a thickly sliced product, either.
Compare the weight of each one and the number in the pack. Also check whether the product is ready to eat or still needs shaping and baking.
A product that needs baking takes time and suitable equipment. According to the product information, Danerolles Large needs to be baked and stored at a maximum of 7°C.
Before buying, check that you have access to the oven or air fryer you need and, where required, somewhere to keep the product chilled. Otherwise, choose a croissant that’s ready to eat.
If you can’t store a chilled product as instructed on the packaging or prepare it in time, some of the pack may go unused.
The product name doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in that particular croissant.
If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list for the product rather than assuming based on the category.
Its online range includes fresh, bake-at-home and frozen croissants, including own-brand products and Danerolles.
The croissant range includes own-brand, plant-based, frozen and larger options.
Lidl lists a butter croissant as an in-store product.
ALDI lists a butter croissant sold individually in store.
PLUS lists both packaged bake-at-home croissants and individual croissant options.
The range includes an individual butter croissant and a four-pack of own-brand croissants.
These croissants offer a few options for moving into student accommodation: eat them straight away, bake them at home or buy a pack for several occasions. For products where the preparation method isn’t confirmed here, always check the packaging; none of the sizes listed is automatically ‘thick cut’.
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An option for moving day when you don’t have an oven: according to the product description, this croissant is ready to eat and individually wrapped.
The listed weight is 85 g. Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information if it’s relevant to your choice.
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A pack for anyone who wants to bake four croissants at home once their kitchen is ready to use.
Check the packaging for the oven temperature and baking time for these croissants, and read the latest allergen information.
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Four croissants in one pack could be a good fit if you’re buying for several occasions.
The total weight is 180 g. Before buying, check the packaging to see whether they’re ready to eat or need preparing, and read the storage instructions.
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The mini size is a good choice if you’d rather buy smaller croissants than one larger one.
The pack lists 200 g. Check the label to see whether they need preparing and what storage and allergen information applies to this option.
Don’t use ‘thick cut’ as a standard measure for these croissants. It’s better to compare the weight of each one, the number in the pack and the preparation method. For example, Albert Heijn lists Danerolles Large at 57 g per croissant, but that doesn’t make it a sliced product.
Not for every option: PLUS lists instructions for its packaged butter croissants for both an oven (4 to 6 minutes at 200°C) and a preheated air fryer (4 minutes at 180°C). Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you actually buy.
Read the allergen information for the specific croissant before buying it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the requirements for declaring allergens on labels. Ingredients vary between options, even when the product names look similar.
