A colleague with coeliac disease
You need a product explicitly labelled gluten-free that won’t come into contact with crumbs from regular bread products. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends preparing gluten-free food separately.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A canteen manager without a dedicated gluten-free kitchen
You also prepare regular rolls or croissants. Separate storage, clean utensils and a suitable preparation area are essential if you’re to offer a gluten-free option with care.
A lunch buyer
You’re looking for a specific gluten-free croissant that suits the canteen’s equipment and storage space. Check the exact product before every order, and keep an alternative in reserve.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, establish whether the canteen can prevent cross-contamination. Then compare the preparation method, storage requirements and other allergens for the specific croissants.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Serving gluten-free food | Check that the pack says ‘gluten-free’, and arrange separate storage and clean equipment for preparation and serving. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to be able to choose a croissant without crumbs from regular rolls getting onto it. Around 36% of consumers would consider this the main priority. |
| Preparation and storage | Compare the microwave, oven or air fryer instructions, and check whether frozen storage is required. | During a short lunch break, I want the canteen to be able to prepare the croissant using the equipment available. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise practicality. |
| Other allergens | Read the latest allergen information, including details for fillings and toppings; check the ingredients and warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid another allergen as well as gluten, I need to know what’s in the whole lunch. For around 21% of consumers, other allergens would be the main concern. |
| Reliable reordering | Check that the specific gluten-free croissant is available to order, and choose a suitable alternative for a future lunch. | When I’m buying lunches, I don’t want to rely on a general range page without confirmation that it includes a croissant. Around 14% of consumers would prioritise being able to reorder reliably. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a product is gluten-free because wheat isn’t listed as an ingredient
An ingredients list without wheat doesn’t rule out cross-contamination during production. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a ‘gluten-free’ label means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
For a colleague with coeliac disease, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging.
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Serving a gluten-free croissant with shared kitchen utensils
Crumbs on a chopping board or pair of tongs, or in a butter dish, could still get onto the croissant.
Store the product separately and use a clean work surface and cutlery, along with fillings that haven’t been in contact with crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends preparing gluten-free food separately.
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Overlooking other allergens
Gluten-free doesn’t mean a croissant is also free from ingredients such as egg, milk or soya. Ingredients and warnings vary from product to product.
Check the current packaging and make sure allergen information is available when serving the croissant without its packaging.
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Assuming a general gluten-free range includes a confirmed croissant
A shop may list gluten-free bread products without confirming that it offers a specific gluten-free croissant.
Check the exact product before ordering, and decide which alternative suits the canteen’s storage facilities and equipment.
Brands and shops to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants, with instructions for the oven and air fryer.
- The product information recommends 8–9 minutes in an oven at 170°C or 5–6 minutes in a preheated air fryer at 180°C.
- Albert Heijn notes that product and allergen information can change, so check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both Consenza Glutenvrije Croissants and the frozen Schär Croissant à la Française Glutenvrij.
- The Consenza product information recommends 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave; the Schär version needs to be kept frozen.
- Check the other allergens for each version, and whether the canteen can follow a separate preparation procedure.
PLUS
PLUS lists Consenza Croissants in a pack of 3, 180 g, described as ‘gluten-free’.
- The product page includes preparation and allergen information for this version.
- The version shown contains egg and soya, and may contain lupin, nuts and sesame; check the packaging when buying.
Lidl
Lidl publishes information about its gluten-free range.
- The range information can be a useful starting point when looking for an alternative.
- Check that a specific gluten-free croissant is available before planning the canteen lunch.
Aldi
Aldi mentions gluten-free rolls in its information about bake-at-home rolls and snacks.
- Gluten-free rolls may be worth considering if another type of lunch product would also work.
- A listing for regular croissants doesn’t confirm that they’re gluten-free; check the exact product.
Dirk
Dirk lists gluten-free bread products, including Schär Kaiserbrötchen.
- These bread products offer another category to explore if a croissant isn’t essential.
- A gluten-free bread range tells you nothing about the features or availability of a specific croissant.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a croissant with no wheat listed as an ingredient suitable for someone with coeliac disease?
Not necessarily. Choose a croissant explicitly labelled gluten-free on the current packaging. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, this label means the product contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
Can a gluten-free croissant be cooked in the same oven as regular rolls?
Only if you follow a procedure that prevents contact with crumbs containing gluten. For a shared oven, the Dutch Coeliac Society recommends using conventional top and bottom heat rather than a fan setting, making sure the oven floor is free of crumbs, and placing the gluten-free product on a separate tray.
What allergen information must be available for an unwrapped croissant?
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, canteens must tell consumers about the 14 specified allergens in unpackaged foods. Make sure the information is available before purchase, and check which grain is listed when it comes to cereals containing gluten.
Does a gluten-free croissant automatically contain iodised baker’s salt?
No, you can’t assume this based on the product category. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt, so check the ingredients of the specific croissant rather than assuming it contains iodine.