If you have coeliac disease, first choose a croissant clearly labelled gluten-free and check the current ingredients and allergen information. Then consider how many you’ll use: AH’s pack of two is designed for baking at home, Consenza’s can be stored in a cool, dry place, and you’ll need freezer space for Schär’s.
Check the gluten-free label and current allergen information before considering pack size or storage. According to the Voedingscentrum, even small amounts of gluten can matter if you have coeliac disease.
You can store a frozen pack and prepare the croissants according to the instructions. The Schär pack described by Jumbo contains four croissants; once thawed, they must not be refrozen.
Look for a pack size that suits how many you’ll use. Albert Heijn describes a pack of two croissants for baking at home; the Consenza pack described by Jumbo and PLUS contains three croissants that can be stored in a cool, dry place.
Start with the label on the pack. Then compare the number of croissants, storage instructions and other label information with what you need at home.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and allergen information | Read the current gluten-free label and the ingredients and allergen list, especially if you have other allergies. | When buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to check first that the croissant is gluten-free and see which other allergens are listed; around 36% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Pack size that suits your needs | Check how many croissants the pack contains and whether you can use them according to the storage instructions. | If I only use a few croissants, I don’t want the rest to go to waste; around 29% of consumers prioritise a pack size that suits their needs. |
| Storage and preparation | Check how the product should be stored and read the preparation instructions on the pack. | If I don’t have freezer space, I want to be able to store and prepare croissants in a way that works at home; around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Other label information | Check the nutritional information and read the ingredients list if you want to know whether baker’s salt has been used. | When comparing labels, I don’t want to assume that every croissant contains baker’s salt; around 14% of consumers prioritise this other label information. |
An ingredients list that doesn’t include the word wheat is no substitute for a clear gluten-free label. According to the Voedingscentrum, coeliac disease also calls for care around small amounts of gluten and cross-contamination.
Check the current pack for a gluten-free label, then read the ingredients and allergen information.
The packs described contain two, three or four croissants, and each has different storage requirements. A larger pack won’t necessarily suit what you can store and use.
Choose a pack size you can use in line with the instructions, particularly once the pack has been opened or the product thawed.
The Schär croissant described contains egg, milk and gluten-free wheat starch; egg and soya are listed for Consenza. A gluten-free label on its own says nothing about these other ingredients.
Check the full allergen information on the specific pack you choose every time you buy.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. Don’t assume it is used in a croissant either without checking the label.
Check the ingredients list if baker’s salt is something you want to look out for.
Albert Heijn describes a pack of two pre-baked gluten-free croissants, ready to finish baking at home.
Jumbo and PLUS describe a pack of three gluten-free croissants, weighing 60 g each, to be stored in a cool, dry place.
Jumbo describes a frozen pack containing four gluten-free puff pastry croissants, weighing 220 g in total.
Don’t rely solely on the absence of wheat from the ingredients list. Choose a croissant with a clear gluten-free label and check the current pack; according to the Voedingscentrum, even small amounts of gluten and cross-contamination can matter if you have coeliac disease.
It depends on the product. According to Albert Heijn, the AH croissants are not suitable for home freezing; the Schär croissants described are a frozen product and must not be refrozen once thawed. According to the product information, Consenza can be stored in a cool, dry place. Always follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
No. Gluten-free does not mean that these other ingredients are absent. The Schär croissant described contains gluten-free wheat starch, egg and milk; egg and soya are listed for Consenza. Check the current allergen information for the specific product.
Don’t assume that it does. The Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt in bread is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list for the croissant if you want to know whether it has been used in that product.
