Who is this choice relevant to?

Organisers looking to serve larger portions

Compare croissants labelled large or super with dough you can shape into larger croissants yourself. If you’re making a filled snack, you’ll still need to test it with your chosen filling.

Vendors with limited preparation time

Weigh up serving straight away, briefly baking the croissants and keeping frozen stock against the baking space, storage and time available before serving.

Vendors who need to provide allergen information

You’ll need the information for each exact product to tell visitors about the allergens present when serving croissants unpackaged.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide how large and filled you want your croissant to be, then choose a preparation method that suits the baking space and storage options available at the festival.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important for?
Size and filling Compare the number of croissants, total weight and size label. Test your chosen croissant with the intended filling: size doesn’t tell you how firm it will be once cut open. I want to serve one larger, filled festival snack that holds together when eaten. Around 25% of consumers prioritise size and filling.
Preparation and storage Read the baking and storage instructions, and work out how many croissants you can prepare per batch. If you’re using frozen products, factor in defrosting time too. If I bake them just before serving, it needs to fit the time and baking space I have available. Around 31% of consumers prioritise preparation and stock planning.
Allergen information Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements for every option you choose. Keep the product information available when serving croissants unpackaged. When serving unpackaged croissants, I want to be able to tell visitors about the allergens in the exact product. Around 25% of consumers name this as their main consideration.
Number of portions Compare the number of croissants in each pack with the portion size you want; the same number of croissants can have a different total weight. When buying for a group, I want to know how many individual snacks I can serve. Portion planning comes first for around 19% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing festival croissants

  • Taking ‘large’ or ‘super’ as proof they’ll stay firm

    A size label or higher pack weight doesn’t tell you whether a croissant will hold together when filled or how much it will crumble.

    Bake and fill a test batch in advance. Assess it at the temperature you plan to serve it, using your intended packaging and serving method.

  • Leaving defrosting and chilled storage until the day itself

    According to the product information, Jumbo frozen luxury butter croissants must not be refrozen after defrosting and must be prepared and eaten within 24 hours. PLUS butter croissant dough must be stored at a maximum of 7 °C and, according to the product information, prepared and eaten immediately after opening.

    Before buying, plan how you’ll store and transport the product you choose, and prepare it in batches.

  • Assuming allergens from the croissant’s name

    A variety with a different filling may contain different allergens. Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, for Danerolles Original, and wheat, soya and pistachio, among others, for Danerolles Pistache.

    Check the latest information for each variety, and keep it accessible for visitors to refer to when serving croissants unpackaged.

Brands with relevant croissant options

Jumbo

Jumbo offers croissants labelled super, among other options, as well as frozen butter croissants.

  • With the 6-piece, 340 g Super Croissants, you can compare the number of croissants and total weight with other packs.
  • Jumbo’s frozen butter croissants have specific instructions for defrosting and use afterwards.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn offers Danerolles croissant dough and flavoured varieties, among other options.

  • The product information for Danerolles Original and Pistache lists the ingredients and allergens for each variety.
  • Use the current packaging for the variety you choose; the allergen information for Original isn’t interchangeable with that for Pistache.

PLUS

PLUS offers bake-at-home croissants and butter croissant dough that you can shape yourself.

  • According to PLUS, its butter croissant dough can be used to make mini and maxi croissants.
  • The dough needs to be kept chilled, prepared and baked; choosing your own size doesn’t guarantee a filled snack that holds together.

Dirk

Dirk lists Danerolles Supercroissants and Délifrance butter croissants, among other options.

  • Each of the packs mentioned contains 6 croissants, with total weights of 340 g and 330 g respectively.
  • Compare the individual products and their preparation instructions too; the total weight doesn’t show how well they’ll work when served with a filling.

Lidl

Lidl offers croissants to bake at home, among other options.

  • A bake-at-home option is worth considering if you can bake the croissants before serving.
  • Check the number of croissants, preparation method and allergens for the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘thick cut’ mean when it comes to croissants?

Don’t take ‘thick cut’ as proof that a croissant is thicker or firmer. Compare the size and test a baked croissant with the filling and serving method you’re planning for the festival.

How can I make larger croissants for the festival?

Choose dough whose product information allows you to make larger shapes: according to PLUS, you can also make maxi croissants with its butter croissant dough. Bear in mind that it needs to be kept chilled, shaped and baked, so make sure you have enough baking space.

Do I need to provide allergen information for unpackaged croissants?

Yes. If you’re a business serving unpackaged croissants to consumers, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says you must provide information about the allergens present in a way other than on a label. Make sure you have the information for every variety you serve available at the point of service.

Are plain croissants automatically free from allergens?

No. Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients, for Danerolles Original; the Danerolles Pistache variety lists wheat, soya and pistachio, among others. Always check the latest packaging or product information for the exact item.