For a children’s party attended by a child with coeliac disease, choose a croissant whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’, and keep it separate from regular croissants during preparation and serving. A pack of three Consenza Croissants may suit a small number of gluten-free portions; the four-pack of frozen Schär Croissant à la Française requires freezer space and some preparation. For both, check the allergen information too if the child has any additional dietary restrictions.
You’re looking for a croissant labelled gluten-free that can be served without coming into contact with crumbs from regular croissants. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease.
You want to know in advance how many gluten-free portions you’ll need and how to prepare and serve them separately. If a child has another food allergy, you’ll also need to check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging.
You’re choosing between croissants that can be stored in a cool, dry place and a frozen option that needs freezer space and time to bake. Your plans will depend on the preparation and storage instructions on the pack you buy.
First, check the gluten-free label and any other allergen information. Then choose a pack size and preparation method that suit the party.
A good fit if: Consenza Croissants may suit you if you want to buy a few portions in advance and warm them shortly before the party; the pack found at PLUS and Jumbo contains three 60 g croissants.
Consider: One pack may not be enough if you have more gluten-free guests. If there are additional allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy.
A good fit if: Schär Croissant à la Française may suit you if you want to bake four croissants at once and have the freezer space and an oven to do so.
Consider: According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety must be stored at −18 °C and must not be refrozen after thawing.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Read the gluten-free label on the current packaging. Set aside a clean plate and dedicated serving utensils, away from regular croissants. | If a child has coeliac disease, I want to prevent their party food from coming into contact with crumbs from regular croissants. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Additional allergens | Ask what other dietary restrictions apply and read both the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you buy. | If the child also has a food allergy, I need to know whether the croissant I’ve chosen is suitable. This check matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Number of portions | Count the gluten-free guests and compare pack sizes: the Consenza pack found contains three croissants, while the frozen Schär pack contains four. | If there are several gluten-free guests, I want to have enough croissants ready to serve separately. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Preparation and storage | Read the preparation and storage instructions, and check that you have the necessary equipment and a clean preparation area. | If I want to serve the food warm, baking it needs to fit in with the party preparations. This practical planning is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
The Voedingscentrum points out that even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease. Contact with regular croissants therefore remains a concern after you’ve chosen the product.
Set the gluten-free croissants aside first, and use a clean plate and dedicated tongs.
The product information for the Consenza and Schär croissants found also lists other ingredients and potential allergens. A gluten-free label doesn’t automatically tell you whether these are present.
Ask about any additional dietary restrictions the child has and check the current packaging before serving.
Three croissants per Consenza pack and four per Schär pack mean different things for your planning. The Schär variety also has specific freezing and thawing instructions.
Count the gluten-free guests in advance, work out how many packs you’ll need and read the preparation instructions for your chosen variety.
According to the Voedingscentrum, Dutch baker’s salt has iodine added to it, but the product category alone doesn’t tell you which salt was used in a specific gluten-free croissant.
Check the ingredients list if the type of salt matters to your choice. Don’t estimate a child’s iodine intake based on one party snack.
Albert Heijn has an online category for gluten-free rolls, bread rolls and croissants, as well as a page for AH Gluten-Free Croissants.
Jumbo lists Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants online in a pack of 3 × 60 g, and Schär Croissant à la Française as a frozen four-pack.
PLUS lists Consenza Croissants online in a pack of three, weighing 180 g in total.
Dirk has an online search page for gluten-free products.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a gluten-free frozen option, with four croissants per pack.
Consenza Croissants were found at PLUS and Jumbo in a pack of three 60 g croissants.
Choose a croissant whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, but keep it separate from regular croissants during preparation and serving too. According to the Voedingscentrum, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms in someone with coeliac disease.
Yes. If they’re for a child with coeliac disease, it’s important to serve them separately to prevent contact with regular croissants and crumbs. Use a clean plate and dedicated serving utensils.
No. ‘Gluten-free’ doesn’t mean that these other allergens are absent. The product information for the Consenza and Schär varieties found lists other allergens or possible traces of them; check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you buy for the child in question.
It depends on the variety and its storage instructions. The Consenza Croissants found are stored in a cool, dry place, and the PLUS product information gives instructions for oven and microwave preparation. The Schär variety found is a frozen product with specific thawing instructions. Always follow the guidance on the pack you buy.
No, you can’t tell from the ‘gluten-free’ label. The Voedingscentrum describes iodine being added to Dutch baker’s salt, but you’ll need to check the ingredients list to find out which salt is used in a specific croissant.
