Who is this choice relevant to?

People with coeliac disease

You check the current gluten-free label and keep the croissant away from ordinary bread crumbs when preparing and serving it. A familiar product name is no substitute for these checks.

People looking for a larger snack portion

You compare the weight of each croissant, but don’t assume that a heavier one is necessarily thicker, firmer or crispier.

People thinking about storage and preparation

You choose between a long-life bake-at-home option and a frozen one based on your storage space and the preparation instructions on the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging first and avoid cross-contamination. Then compare portion size, storage type and preparation to find what suits you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free status and cross-contamination Check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol. Use clean utensils and toppings at home. If I have coeliac disease, I want to be sure about what I’m buying and avoid ordinary bread crumbs getting onto my croissant. For an estimated 39% of consumers, this reassurance comes first.
Portion size and texture Compare the net weight and number of croissants; the weight of each one doesn’t indicate its thickness or firmness. If I’m looking for a larger snack portion, I want to know how much one croissant weighs without drawing conclusions about its texture. This portion-size question matters most to an estimated 23% of consumers.
Storage and preparation Check whether the product is long-life or frozen, and follow the preparation instructions on the packaging. If I have limited freezer space or little time, I choose based on storage type and how the product needs to be heated. An estimated 23% of consumers give this convenience top priority.
Ingredients and other allergens Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging every time you buy. If I also need to avoid another allergen, I can’t rely on a previous purchase or an online listing. For an estimated 15% of consumers, this extra label check is the main consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘thick cut’ proves a croissant is firm

    The term doesn’t give you a verifiable thickness or texture. The weight of each croissant only tells you about the portion size, too.

    Compare the stated weight per croissant and the preparation methods, but keep your expectations about firmness separate from those details.

  • Confusing an ordinary or plant-based croissant with a gluten-free one

    ‘Plant-based’ and ‘vegetarian’ don’t mean ‘gluten-free’. For someone with coeliac disease, appearance or the shelf it’s on is no way to judge whether a croissant is suitable.

    Check the current packaging for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the ingredients and allergen information.

  • Forgetting about cross-contamination at home after buying

    According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, ordinary bread crumbs can get onto gluten-free food, for example via a chopping board.

    Use clean utensils and toppings, and keep the croissant separate from ordinary bread products.

Brands to consider

Consenza

Jumbo and PLUS list Consenza gluten-free bake-at-home croissants in packs of 3 × 60 g.

  • For this option, Jumbo and PLUS advise baking in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 °C or heating in the microwave for 20 seconds at 800 W.
  • A weight of 60 g per croissant doesn’t tell you anything about its thickness or texture. Check the current packaging for this product, too.

Schär

Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Gluten Free as a frozen option, with 4 croissants weighing 220 g in total.

  • The frozen pack offers a different storage option from long-life bake-at-home croissants.
  • The average weight of 55 g per croissant doesn’t indicate firmness; bear in mind that you’ll need freezer space and check the preparation instructions.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants in its range.

  • The product listing can help you find these croissants more easily.
  • Albert Heijn notes that information such as ingredients and allergens may change. So read the packaging of the product you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is an ordinary croissant suitable for someone with coeliac disease if I can’t see any wheat?

Don’t judge by appearances. Choose a croissant whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol, and avoid contact with ordinary bread crumbs when serving it.

Is a heavier croissant also thicker or firmer?

No. The weight of each croissant lets you compare portion sizes; it doesn’t prove anything about thickness, how easy it is to cut or texture. Jumbo and PLUS list Consenza croissants weighing 60 g each; Jumbo lists the Schär frozen option as 4 croissants weighing 220 g in total, an average of 55 g each.

How can I stop my gluten-free croissant coming into contact with bread crumbs at home?

Use clean hands, clean utensils and clean toppings, and keep the croissant away from surfaces with ordinary bread crumbs on them. The Dutch Coeliac Society identifies crumbs transferring via a shared chopping board as a risk.

Does every croissant in the Netherlands contain added iodine?

Don’t assume this applies to every croissant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the conditions under which iodine may be present in bakery products through baker’s salt; this doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in an individual croissant. Check the ingredients list on the packaging to find out.

Can I rely on the online product page for allergen information?

Use an online listing to find a product, but read the current packaging before using it. Albert Heijn warns that information such as ingredients and allergens may change.