If you have coeliac disease, first check the current gluten-free labelling on the packaging. Then choose based on how you can store and prepare the croissant late at night: Consenza can be heated in the microwave and stored in a cool, dry place; AH Glutenvrij croissants need to be baked, while Schär croissants need freezer space and an oven. Check the allergens separately too: gluten-free does not automatically mean free from egg, milk, soya or wheat.
A late-night snack needs to fit a strict gluten-free diet. The Dutch Coeliac Society recommends looking for a gluten-free statement or symbol and checking the current label; you should also be mindful of possible cross-contamination.
If you want to warm something up in the evening without keeping a supply in the freezer, Consenza may be worth considering: according to product information from Jumbo and PLUS, these croissants should be stored in a cool, dry place and can be heated in the microwave.
If you’re looking for a croissant that’s both gluten-free and vegan or lactose-free, take a look at the details for AH Glutenvrij. Albert Heijn lists both of these features, but also warns that the product may contain egg.
Start by checking the current gluten-free labelling. Then decide which preparation method, storage requirements and other ingredients are right for you.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Check the current packaging before eating: does it say gluten-free or display a gluten-free symbol, and what does it say about ingredients and possible traces? | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on the ingredients list alone. I also need to check for gluten-free labelling and possible cross-contamination. Around 42% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Preparation and storage | Compare the microwave, oven or air fryer you’ll need with the storage instructions. Schär is a frozen product, whereas Consenza should be stored in a cool, dry place. | If I want something warm to eat late at night, the croissant needs to suit the appliances and storage space I have at home. For around 33% of consumers, this practical choice is the deciding factor. |
| Other ingredients | Check whether it’s vegan or lactose-free, and separately read the information about egg, milk, soya, wheat and possible traces. | As well as being gluten-free, the croissant needs to suit a plant-based or lactose-free diet, or avoid any allergens I need to steer clear of. Around 25% of consumers give these additional requirements top priority. |
According to Jumbo, Schär’s gluten-free croissant contains egg, milk and wheat; different allergens are relevant for Consenza and AH croissants. So gluten-free labelling doesn’t mean a product is also suitable for someone with another food allergy.
Check the current gluten-free labelling, as well as the allergens you need to avoid.
Schär needs freezer space and an oven, AH needs an oven or air fryer, while Consenza can also be heated in the microwave. So not every pack will suit the same evening routine.
Choose a product in advance that you can prepare with the appliances you have and store according to the instructions.
Ingredients and allergens can change, so the information on a product page you looked at earlier may not match the packaging you end up using.
Read the label when you buy the product and again before eating the croissant, especially if a particular allergen is a deciding factor for you.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that iodine compounds may be present in bread, bread substitutes and other baked goods only through baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. There is no general requirement to add iodine.
Don’t assume you know the iodine content of a particular croissant just because it contains baker’s salt; check the relevant product information or contact the manufacturer.
AH Glutenvrij comes in a pack of two croissants to bake at home.
Jumbo describes Schär Croissant à la Française as gluten-free frozen croissants: four pieces, 220 g in total.
Jumbo and PLUS describe Consenza gluten-free croissants as a pack of three 60 g croissants, suitable for preparation in an oven or microwave.
Jumbo’s product information shows two different ways to store and prepare croissants: Schär from the freezer and Consenza from a cool, dry cupboard.
PLUS describes Consenza Croissants as a pack of three, weighing 180 g in total.
Choose a croissant with current gluten-free labelling or a gluten-free symbol on the packaging, and read the full label. According to the Dutch Coeliac Society, a product can be called gluten-free if it contains less than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Also look out for information that may be relevant to possible cross-contamination.
Because gluten-free doesn’t mean a croissant is free from egg, milk, soya or wheat. Jumbo lists egg, milk and wheat for Schär; PLUS’s information for Consenza mentions egg and soya, and Albert Heijn says its gluten-free croissants may contain egg. Always go by the label on your pack.
Of the options described here, Consenza has the shortest stated preparation time: according to Jumbo, 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave. AH recommends 5–6 minutes in a preheated air fryer at 180°C; Jumbo says Schär needs to be prepared in an oven. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
No. According to Jumbo’s product information, Schär Croissant à la Française croissants must not be refrozen after defrosting. Store them in the fridge and eat them within one day.
