If a guest has coeliac disease, choose a croissant labelled ‘gluten-free’ and keep it separate from regular croissants and crumbs during preparation and serving. Then compare the cooking instructions and number of croissants: Consenza gives instructions for both the oven and microwave, Schär has a frozen option, and AH lists a pack of two. Always check the packaging for other allergens and ingredients such as baker’s salt.
You want to offer a gluten-free croissant without it coming into contact with regular croissants or breadcrumbs when served. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that even a stray crumb can matter to someone with coeliac disease.
You have little time to prepare and want to know what equipment you’ll need and how long it takes. Jumbo and PLUS give Consenza croissants instructions for both the oven and microwave; check the instructions on the pack you buy.
You’re not just looking for a gluten-free product; you also want to check whether it’s suitable for your guests’ other allergies. The information shown by Jumbo for Consenza croissants lists egg, milk and soya, and warns that they may contain lupin, nuts and sesame.
Start by looking for the ‘gluten-free’ label and preparing the croissants separately for your guest with coeliac disease. Then choose a pack size and cooking method to suit your gathering, and check the label for other allergens and ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free and served separately | Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label and set aside a clean, separate plate and serving tongs. | If I’m hosting someone with coeliac disease, I want to make sure regular croissants or crumbs don’t touch their food. Around 36% of consumers prioritise choosing a gluten-free option and serving it separately. |
| Cooking time | Read the cooking instructions and check whether an oven or microwave is available. Jumbo and PLUS state that Consenza croissants take 10 minutes in the oven at 200 °C or 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave. | Just before drinks, I want to know whether I can serve the croissants warm in time. For around 29% of consumers, preparation is therefore the first thing they consider. |
| Allergens and pack size | Compare the number of croissants with the size of your group and check the latest allergen information, including allergens other than gluten. | If guests have other allergies too, I want to choose a suitable pack without leaving anyone out. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this combination of allergens and portions. |
| Baker’s salt on the label | Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt; don’t assume it’s included based on the product category. | If I want to know whether iodised salt has been used in a gluten-free croissant, I need to check the ingredients list. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this label check. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, even a stray breadcrumb can matter to someone with coeliac disease. The label on the pack won’t prevent the croissant coming into contact with gluten while it’s being served.
Open the pack on a clean surface and use a separate plate, serving tongs and knife, away from regular croissants and snacks that shed crumbs.
Jumbo’s product information lists egg, milk and soya in Consenza croissants, and says they may contain lupin, nuts and sesame.
Ask which allergens are relevant to your guests and read the declaration on the pack you buy.
A frozen option needs freezer space, and preparation may depend on the equipment available.
Check the pack instructions in advance and make room in the oven or microwave. Jumbo and PLUS give Consenza croissants instructions for both the oven and microwave; Schär describes its Croissant à la Française as a frozen product.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell whether it’s in a gluten-free croissant from the product name.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt. Treat this as a separate check from whether the croissant is labelled ‘gluten-free’.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free Croissants in its gluten-free range as a pack of two.
Schär describes Croissant à la Française as a frozen product; Jumbo lists a pack of four, weighing 220 g.
Jumbo and PLUS list Consenza croissants as a pack of three, weighing 180 g, with instructions for both the oven and microwave.
Under European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the label can only be used if the food sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Look for this label if you’re buying for a guest with coeliac disease; ‘wheat-free’ doesn’t mean the same thing on its own.
Keep the gluten-free croissants separate until you serve them, and use a clean plate, serving tongs and knife. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that even a stray breadcrumb can matter to someone with coeliac disease.
Jumbo and PLUS state that Consenza croissants take 10 minutes in an oven at 200 °C or 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
No, the ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t tell you anything about those other allergens. The information shown by Jumbo for Consenza croissants lists egg, milk and soya, and says they may contain lupin, nuts and sesame; check the allergen declaration on every pack you choose.
No, you can’t tell from the product category. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt, so check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodised salt.
