If you have coeliac disease, start by choosing a croissant explicitly labelled gluten-free, then check the current label for ingredients and other allergens. A shelf-stable pack can be handy for a quick top-up shop, but those croissants still need preparing. Choose a bake-at-home or frozen option only if you have the necessary equipment, time and storage space.
You’re looking for a croissant explicitly labelled gluten-free and want to check the ingredients and allergens before buying. According to the Voedingscentrum, even small amounts of gluten can cause symptoms if you have coeliac disease, so also check for information about possible cross-contamination.
You want to know whether the croissants need to be stored in a cool, dry place or in the freezer, and how to prepare them at home. This matters if you’re buying them for breakfast in the near future.
As well as gluten, you avoid milk, egg, soya or another allergen, for example. Even when a product is sold as gluten-free, the allergen information for each croissant is what matters when making your choice.
Start with the gluten-free label and the current packaging. Then check whether the preparation method, storage instructions and pack size suit when you plan to eat the croissants.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling | Look for the gluten-free wording on the packaging and read the current ingredients and allergen information. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to make sure I pick the gluten-free option and can check any warnings. This is the top priority for around 39% of consumers. |
| Preparation and storage | Check the preparation method, equipment needed and storage instructions, especially for frozen products. | If breakfast needs to be on the table quickly, I want to know how much preparation is still needed at home. Around 31% of consumers give this practical consideration top priority. |
| Other allergens | Compare the allergen list and any warnings about possible traces with the ingredients you need to avoid. | If I also need to avoid milk, egg, soya or other ingredients, gluten-free alone doesn’t tell me enough. These additional requirements are decisive for around 15% of consumers. |
| Packaging and stock | Check the number of croissants and the instructions for storage, freezing or use after defrosting. | If I’m buying only for one or two occasions, I don’t want to choose a pack I can’t store appropriately. Pack size is the most important factor for around 15% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn’s product information says that AH Gluten-Free Croissants may contain egg. Jumbo says the Consenza croissants mentioned contain egg, milk and soya; the Schär option contains egg and milk, among other ingredients.
Check the current ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.
Shelf-stable products and frozen products need to be stored differently. Jumbo also states that Schär Croissant à la Française must not be refrozen after defrosting.
Choose a storage option that suits the space you have at home and when you want to eat the croissants.
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt is not compulsory for bread. So don’t assume that a gluten-free bakery product contains it either.
If you want to know whether a product contains baker’s salt, check the ingredients on the label.
Information about a gluten-free range doesn’t make an ordinary croissant gluten-free. Lidl also says its range of additional gluten-free products may vary.
Check the specific product packaging before buying, and if you’re shopping in a hurry, check what your store currently has in stock.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-Free Croissants in packs of two as a bake-at-home product.
Jumbo lists shelf-stable Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants and frozen Schär Croissant à la Française as options with different storage requirements.
PLUS lists Consenza Croissants in packs of three, weighing 180 g, in its gluten-free range.
At Lidl, you’ll need to check the specific product and what’s currently available in store.
Yes. Jumbo lists both wheat starch and a gluten-free label for Schär Croissant à la Française. If other ingredients or allergens matter to you, always check the rest of the product information too.
Look for a shelf-stable or bake-at-home gluten-free option, and check its storage and preparation instructions. Jumbo says the Consenza croissants mentioned should be stored in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn says its bake-at-home croissants are not suitable for freezing at home.
No, this varies from product to product. Albert Heijn describes its gluten-free croissants as vegan and lactose-free, but also warns that they may contain egg. So check the current label for the ingredients and allergens that matter to you.
No, don’t assume it does without checking the label. According to the Voedingscentrum, baker’s salt isn’t compulsory in bread; check the ingredients list to see whether it’s included in the croissant you choose.
Follow the instructions on the packaging you choose, as they vary by product. Albert Heijn says its gluten-free bake-at-home croissants are not suitable for freezing at home. Jumbo says the Schär frozen option mentioned must not be refrozen after defrosting; if stored in the fridge, it should be eaten within one day.
