If several family members eat breakfast at the same time, first choose a pack with enough croissants and a portion size that suits them. Ready-to-eat croissants need little preparation; croissant dough and frozen croissants work well for a planned breakfast, but require oven time and suitable storage space. Check the allergens and nutritional information for each variety, and choose wholemeal bread separately if fibre is a priority.
If everyone eats breakfast at the same time, the number of croissants in the pack isn’t the only thing that matters. The weight of each one and how much preparation is needed also determine whether a pack suits your family’s breakfast.
For a planned breakfast, you can choose between croissant dough and frozen croissants. Both need time in the oven, but storage requirements and instructions for after opening or defrosting vary by product.
If family members need to watch out for allergens or want a wholemeal option, check the label on the exact croissant you’re considering. A plant-based croissant, for example, isn’t automatically free from wheat or gluten.
First, work out how many portions you need and when you want to serve them. Then compare preparation and storage requirements, and check the label of your chosen variety to meet specific dietary needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number and size | Check the number of croissants and the weight of each one. Six small croissants aren’t necessarily equivalent to six larger ones. | If lots of family members are eating at the same time, I want enough suitable portions without leftovers I can’t store. Around 40% of consumers put this portion requirement first. |
| Preparation and storage | Check whether the croissants are ready to eat or need to go in the oven, and read the storage instructions and guidance for after opening or defrosting. | For a planned breakfast, I want to be able to bake them at home, but only if I have the time and fridge or freezer space. This planning is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Label and dietary choice | Read the ingredients, allergens, any may-contain warnings and nutritional information. Consider the need for wholemeal bread separately from your choice of croissants. | If someone at the table needs to avoid certain allergens, or I also want to offer wholemeal bread, I need to be able to assess the exact products. For around 30% of consumers, label and dietary choices are a priority. |
The same number of croissants can have a different total weight or require a different method of preparation. So the number alone doesn’t tell you whether the portions will suit everyone.
Check the weight of each croissant and choose an amount you can use according to the storage and preparation instructions.
Jumbo’s plant-based croissants list wheat and gluten as allergens. So the plant-based label doesn’t tell you whether they contain these allergens.
If someone has an allergy, check the full allergen statement and any may-contain warning on the current packaging.
The fact that your family enjoys croissants doesn’t mean they contain wholemeal ingredients. The Voedingscentrum advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible when choosing bread.
If you want to offer a wholemeal option alongside croissants, choose it as a separate bread product and check the label.
The Danerolles dough mentioned needs to be shaped and baked. According to PLUS product information, the Délifrance frozen croissants reviewed need around 18 minutes in the oven and must not be refrozen after defrosting.
Before choosing, check the instructions on the exact pack and make sure the quantity suits the oven and storage space you have available.
These supermarket ranges show some of the pack sizes and preparation options you may come across. Before making your choice, always check the product page or packaging for the exact variety.
Albert Heijn’s croissant range includes own-brand, butter and multiseed varieties.
Jumbo offers own-brand croissants in packs of four and six, as well as plant-based, filled and frozen varieties.
Lidl lists a pack of Délifrance croissants, 6 × 55 g.
ALDI offers Delicious Home croissant dough for making six croissants at home.
PLUS offers both an individual butter croissant and a 330 g pack of Délifrance frozen butter croissants.
Dirk’s search results include own-brand butter croissants and varieties from Schoof, Danerolles and Délifrance.
These croissants offer different portion options: a pack of mini croissants, a four-pack to bake at home and a Danish croissant for an individual serving. For a family breakfast, check how many croissants you need altogether.
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For several people: check how many mini croissants are in the pack and whether the portions are right for breakfast.
Read the current preparation instructions and allergen information before choosing them for your family.
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Four croissants give you a clear starting point for planning portions, but may not be enough for everyone in your family.
For a planned breakfast, allow time to bake them and follow the instructions on the pack for timing and temperature.
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This Danish croissant may suit an individual serving. For a family breakfast, work out how many packs you’ll need.
If ingredients or allergens are a concern for anyone eating, check the current label.
Don’t treat a regular croissant as a wholemeal bread option. The Voedingscentrum advises replacing white bread with wholemeal or brown bread as much as possible; if you want to offer both, choose wholemeal bread separately.
Read the allergen statement for every variety you choose, especially if someone needs to avoid certain ingredients. The products reviewed list wheat or gluten, milk and egg, among other allergens; the Délifrance variety mentioned also warns that it may contain traces of soya and nuts. For unwrapped croissants, ask for the allergen information.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack: according to the product information, the Délifrance butter croissants mentioned at PLUS must not be refrozen after defrosting. So plan how many you want to bake for breakfast.
