For a quick breakfast, first choose a croissant that is explicitly labelled gluten-free, then check for any other allergens. Consenza gives microwave instructions of 20 seconds at 800 W, while AH recommends using an oven or air fryer. Schär is a frozen option, so you’ll also need to follow the defrosting instructions. The most convenient pack for you will depend on the appliances and storage space you have when you want to eat breakfast.
You’re looking for an explicit gluten-free label, and you’ll also want to check the ingredients and allergen information. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ‘gluten-free’ means less than 20 mg of gluten per kg of product. Albert Heijn also states that its AH Gluten-Free Croissants are made in a completely gluten-free environment.
You can warm a croissant briefly, but you’ll want to know which appliance you need. Jumbo says to heat Consenza croissants for 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave; Albert Heijn says to cook its ready-to-bake croissants in an air fryer for 5 to 6 minutes.
As well as gluten, egg, milk, soya or wheat may affect your choice. The allergen information for the AH, Consenza and Schär products discussed here varies, so always check the label on the pack you buy.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and allergen information. Then see whether the preparation method, storage requirements and pack size suit your breakfast routine.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label and allergens | Look for an explicit ‘gluten-free’ label and read the full allergen information, including for products containing wheat starch. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to be able to find the gluten-free label and see which other allergens are listed too. For around 36% of consumers, this clarity comes first. |
| Preparation time | Check whether you need a microwave, air fryer or oven, and follow the stated wattage or temperature. | If I need to leave the house in a hurry, I want a breakfast I can prepare with the appliance I have available. Around 29% of consumers prioritise preparation time. |
| Storage and defrosting | Check how to store the pack and what to do once it’s opened or defrosted. | I want to stock up on croissants for several breakfasts without being left with defrosted ones that I’m not allowed to freeze again. For around 21% of consumers, storage is the main consideration. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of croissants and the pack weight with how often you plan to eat them. | If I’m having breakfast on my own, I want a pack whose contents I can use in time. For around 14% of consumers, finding the right portion size comes first. |
The Schär croissant discussed here lists wheat, egg and milk as allergens. The Consenza croissants list egg, milk and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean these differences disappear.
Read the full allergen information on the current pack. If you also have a wheat allergy, don’t judge a product solely by its ‘gluten-free’ label.
AH says its croissants need to be cooked in an oven or air fryer. Schär is sold frozen and must not be refrozen once defrosted. Both options need a little planning before you head out.
Check which appliance you’ll have available at breakfast time, and read the storage and defrosting instructions before stocking up.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell which salt a croissant contains just from its product category.
Check the ingredients list if the presence of baker’s salt or iodised salt matters to your choice.
Albert Heijn offers its own AH Gluten-Free ready-to-bake croissants, which can be cooked in an oven or air fryer.
Jumbo provides product information for both Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants and the frozen Schär Croissant à la Française.
PLUS lists Consenza Croissants in a pack of three, weighing 180 g.
Lidl describes a temporary additional range of gluten-free products.
According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, the label means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. If you have coeliac disease, check the current pack for an explicit gluten-free label and check the other allergens separately.
The Schär Croissant à la Française discussed here contains gluten-free wheat starch and lists wheat as an allergen. ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘wheat-free’, so if you also have a wheat allergy, check the full allergen information.
Jumbo says to heat Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants for 20 seconds at 800 W. For its ready-to-bake croissants, AH instead recommends using an air fryer or oven. When you buy them, follow the instructions on the current pack.
No, you can’t tell from the product name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list for the specific croissant to see which type of salt is listed.
