Parents buying several snacks at once
A pack of four is practical if several children will have a croissant, or if you can use the remaining ones in line with the storage instructions. Jumbo and Dirk both offer packs of four croissants.
Which quantity works best for you?
Parents who need one snack
A loose croissant means you don’t have to store any leftovers. ALDI and Dirk list individual butter croissants; for a loose option from PLUS, check the preparation instructions first.
Parents who need to check ingredients
If your child has a relevant allergy, it’s important to check the information for the exact variety you’ve chosen. Check the label or ask for allergen information if you’re buying an unpackaged croissant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises against giving children croissants as a snack too often.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how many croissants you’ll use and when the snack needs to be ready. Then check how to prepare your chosen variety and what it contains.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Number of croissants | Check how many croissants are in the pack and how you can store any leftovers. | If I’m giving several children a snack, I want to be able to use every croissant without having any left over. For around 33% of consumers, getting the right number of items comes first. |
| Ready to eat | Check whether the croissant is ready to eat or needs to be defrosted or baked first. | If the snack needs to be ready as soon as the children get home from school, I don’t want to wait for it to be prepared. Around 27% of consumers give top priority to having food ready straight away. |
| Preparing at home | Read the instructions for defrosting, baking time and any equipment needed for the specific variety. | I can plan a snack time and want to bake a croissant at home. For around 20% of consumers, being able to prepare it this way is the main reason for choosing a particular variety. |
| Ingredients and variety | Check the label for relevant allergens, or ask about them if the product is unpackaged. Also make sure snacks are varied. | If a child needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to know the details before buying. Around 20% of consumers put checking ingredients or choosing a variety of snacks first. |
Common mistakes
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Buying a pack of four without a plan for the leftovers
A pack of four croissants is less practical if you only use one and can’t store or eat the rest in time.
Choose a quantity that suits the snack times you’re buying for, and read the storage instructions on the pack.
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Assuming a loose croissant is ready to eat
Even a loose croissant may need preparing. PLUS says its small butter croissant needs to defrost for around 20 minutes, then bake for about 14 minutes.
Read the preparation instructions before choosing a croissant for a snack that needs to be ready straight away.
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Relying on the product name to check allergens
The ingredients and allergens listed vary between croissant varieties. So a previous purchase won’t tell you enough about a different pack or an individual product.
Check the current label. If you’re buying an unpackaged croissant and the information isn’t visible, ask about any relevant allergens.
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Making croissants a regular everyday snack
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes croissants among the snacks that children shouldn’t have too much of, or too often.
Alternate croissants with other snacks, such as fruit, vegetables or wholemeal bread.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers individual croissants and packaged varieties, including packs of four butter croissants.
- Different pack formats make it easier to choose a quantity that suits your plans.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the information on the packaging, as product details can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers butter croissants in packs of four, with each croissant weighing 45 g.
- The number of croissants and the weight of each one make it easier to plan for several snack times.
- The product information lists ingredients including cereals containing gluten and milk; check the label if you have relevant allergies.
Lidl
Lidl lists a butter croissant that’s available in store only.
- You can consider the in-store option if you’re already shopping at Lidl.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging in store, or ask a member of staff for information.
ALDI
ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually.
- An individual croissant suits a snack time when you don’t need a whole pack.
- Ask for allergen information when you buy it if it isn’t displayed with the product.
PLUS
PLUS offers both a small individual butter croissant and packaged butter croissants to bake at home.
- For the packaged variety, PLUS gives a baking time of 4–6 minutes in an oven at 200 °C.
- According to PLUS, the small individual croissant needs to defrost for around 20 minutes, then bake for about 14 minutes. It’s not the right choice for a snack that needs to be ready straight away.
Dirk
Dirk offers an individual 65 g butter croissant and a pack of four butter croissants weighing 180 g in total.
- You can choose between one croissant and a pack for several snack times.
- Check the current allergen information on the packaging or in store for the variety you choose.
Croissants on Joybuy
These croissants are most relevant if you want to use several, or can plan a snack time that allows for baking. Before choosing one for a child, check the preparation and storage instructions and the ingredients for each product.
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g'woon Butter Croissants, 4 stuks, 180 g
This pack of four croissants suits several people or snack times, as long as you can store and use the remaining ones according to the instructions. Before buying, check how to prepare them and whether the label lists any allergens relevant to your child.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g
The mini version may suit you if you’re looking for smaller croissants. The pack states 200 g; when planning portions, also check the number of croissants, how to prepare them and the label for any relevant allergens.
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SCHOOF Croissants, 4 stuks
This pack of four croissants is an option for a planned snack time when you have time to bake them. Beforehand, check the pack for preparation instructions and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is a croissant suitable as an everyday after-school snack?
It’s best not to make croissants a regular everyday snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes them among the foods children shouldn’t have too much of, or too often, and recommends offering a variety of snacks, including fruit, vegetables and wholemeal bread.
How can I check allergens in an individual croissant?
If the information isn’t visible and you need to avoid a particular allergen, ask for the allergen details. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers must be able to tell consumers about any allergens present in unpackaged products before they buy them.
Do all butter croissants contain the same allergens?
No. Ingredients and possible traces can vary between varieties. The butter croissants from Jumbo and PLUS that were reviewed list cereals containing gluten and milk; the small PLUS variety also lists egg. So always check the information for the exact product you’re choosing.