For a guest with coeliac disease, choose a pre-packaged croissant clearly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the latest allergen and preparation information. Consenza offers three shelf-stable croissants that, according to PLUS, can be warmed in the oven or microwave; Schär has a pack of four frozen croissants, so you’ll need freezer space. Serve the croissant separately from gluten-containing dishes, using clean crockery and utensils.
They need a croissant clearly labelled gluten-free, which won’t come into contact with gluten-containing food while it’s being warmed or served. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises keeping gluten-containing and gluten-free food separate.
They’re looking for a suitable portion for a snack, dessert or breakfast during an Asian-themed evening. According to PLUS, the shelf-stable Consenza croissants can be warmed in the oven or microwave.
They need to check the latest allergen information as well as the gluten-free label. PLUS lists egg and soya in Consenza croissants, and says they may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts.
If you’re catering for a guest with coeliac disease, first check the gluten-free label and how the croissant should be served. Then decide how many you need, how you’ll store them and whether other allergens are a concern.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Check the ‘gluten-free’ label on the packaging. Use clean utensils and serve separately from gluten-containing dishes. | If there’s also gluten-containing food on the table, I want to make sure the croissant doesn’t come into contact with it. For around 50% of consumers, confidence that a product is gluten-free is the top priority. |
| Portions and preparation | Compare the number of croissants, total weight, storage requirements and preparation instructions on the packaging. | If I want to keep croissants for more than one occasion, the pack needs to suit the space and equipment I have available. Around 30% of consumers give portions and preparation top priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. For Consenza, check in particular for egg, soya and any mention of possible traces of sesame, lupin and nuts. | If a guest has another food allergy too, I want to know whether this croissant is suitable for them. For around 20% of consumers, other allergens are the top priority. |
For a guest with coeliac disease, choosing a gluten-free product is only part of the picture. You also need to consider what happens after opening. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises keeping gluten-containing and gluten-free food separate.
Check the physical packaging and use clean, separate utensils when warming and serving the croissant.
PLUS says that Consenza croissants contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts. The ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you anything about these allergens.
Ask guests about any other allergies and compare their needs with the allergen information on the current packaging.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell which type of salt a particular croissant contains just from the product type.
Check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen and ask the manufacturer for product-specific information if the type of salt matters to you.
PLUS lists a shelf-stable pack of three gluten-free croissants, with a total weight of 180 g.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Glutenvrij as a frozen pack of four, with a total weight of 220 g.
Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Glutenvrij Croissants.
Not on that information alone. Choose a croissant with an explicit gluten-free label on the current packaging: gluten can also come from other grains. You should also prevent contact with gluten-containing food during preparation and serving.
Keep the croissant separate from gluten-containing bread, snacks and dishes. Use a clean work surface, clean crockery and separate serving tongs. The Dutch Coeliac Association advises keeping gluten-containing and gluten-free food separate.
No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean allergen-free. According to PLUS, Consenza croissants contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts. Before serving, read the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.
You can’t tell from the product type alone. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients and ask the manufacturer for product-specific information if this matters to you.
