Who is this choice important for?

Anyone buying for a guest with coeliac disease

Don’t rely on how a croissant looks. Check that it is labelled gluten-free, read the current packaging and look for any warnings.

Anyone serving croissants with a Sunday roast

You’ll want to serve the croissants warm, so you’ll need to plan when to bake or thaw them around the time the meal is served.

Anyone considering other allergens

As well as gluten, you may need to check for eggs, milk, soya or other allergens. A gluten-free label doesn’t answer those separate questions.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check for a gluten-free label and read the packaging. Then compare the preparation and storage instructions with your serving plans.

Gluten-free part-baked croissant

When to choose it: This option works if you can warm the croissants just before serving.

Things to consider: PLUS gives both oven and microwave instructions for the Consenza croissant. Fit your chosen method around the rest of the meal.

Gluten-free frozen croissant

When to choose it: This option works if you have freezer space and can plan when to thaw the croissants before serving.

Things to consider: Jumbo says not to refreeze Schär Croissant à la Française after thawing. Keep it chilled and use it within one day.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Gluten-free label Look for an explicit gluten-free label on the packaging and read the latest warnings. If I’m buying for a guest with coeliac disease, I want to be sure about the label and packaging before serving; around 42% of consumers put this check first.
Preparation and storage Check the number of croissants, the preparation instructions and, for frozen products, the instructions for after thawing. I need the croissants to be ready in time and served warm, without forgetting to thaw them; serving plans are the biggest consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Availability and other allergens Check the specific product in store and read the allergen list, including any statements about possible traces. If other allergies are a concern as well as coeliac disease, I need to find a suitable croissant at the shop I’m buying from; around 25% of consumers prioritise suitability and availability.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a regular croissant for a gluten-free one

    A general gluten-free product category doesn’t tell you whether an individual croissant is labelled gluten-free. Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may only be labelled gluten-free if it contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg when sold to the final consumer.

    If you’re buying for a guest with coeliac disease, choose an individual product explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the current packaging, including any warnings.

  • Overlooking other allergens

    Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from eggs, milk or soya. For example, Jumbo lists these allergens for Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants.

    If there are other allergies to consider, read the full allergen information and any statements about possible traces before choosing a product for your guest.

  • Thawing without planning when to serve them

    Jumbo says not to refreeze its frozen Schär Croissant à la Française after thawing. Keep the product chilled and use it within one day.

    Plan when to thaw the croissants and how many packs you’ll need around the time you intend to serve them.

    Any thawed croissants you don’t use in time could go to waste.

  • Assuming every croissant contains iodine

    Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use it. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you which salt has been used either.

    To find out whether a particular croissant contains iodised salt, check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product pages for AH Gluten-Free Croissants and Schär Croissant à la Française.

  • You can check the croissants individually rather than relying on a general range page.
  • Albert Heijn advises customers to check the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo has product pages for Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants 3 x 60 g and Schär Croissant à la Française Gluten-Free 4 pieces, 220 g.

  • The product information helps you compare allergens and check the storage instructions for the frozen Schär option.
  • According to Jumbo, Consenza contains eggs, milk and soya. After thawing, the Schär option needs to be kept chilled and used within one day.

PLUS

PLUS lists Consenza Croissants, 3 pieces, 180 g, in its gluten-free range.

  • The product page includes preparation instructions and ingredients.
  • Also check the current packaging for any statement about possible traces of sesame, lupin and nuts.

Lidl

Lidl has a page for its gluten-free range.

  • The range page can be a useful starting point when looking for gluten-free products.
  • It doesn’t confirm that a specific croissant you find is gluten-free; check the label on the individual product.

ALDI

ALDI includes gluten-free rolls in its bakery range.

  • When browsing, you can distinguish between rolls labelled gluten-free and other bakery products.
  • A mention of gluten-free rolls doesn’t make a regular croissant gluten-free; check each croissant separately.

Dirk

Dirk’s search results show a range of gluten-free bread products, including products from Schär.

  • The search results are a useful way to find individual gluten-free bread products.
  • A gluten-free bread product isn’t a croissant; for this meal, look for a croissant with its own gluten-free label.

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Frequently asked questions

Is wheat-free the same as gluten-free for someone with coeliac disease?

No. Choose a croissant explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 only permits this label if the food contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg when sold to the final consumer. So don’t rely solely on the absence of one ingredient.

Do I need to check for other allergens in a gluten-free croissant?

Yes. Jumbo lists eggs, milk and soya for Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants. If there are other allergies to consider, also check the current information about possible traces; the gluten-free label doesn’t cover those allergens.

How do I warm Consenza croissants for the meal?

For its Consenza croissants, PLUS recommends 10 minutes in an oven at 200 °C or 20 seconds in a microwave at 800 W. Check the instructions on the packaging you buy and plan the preparation around when you’ll serve them.

Can I put a thawed Schär Croissant à la Française back in the freezer?

No, not according to the instructions Jumbo gives for this frozen product. Keep the croissants chilled after thawing and use them within one day.

Does every gluten-free croissant contain iodine?

You can’t tell from the gluten-free label. Baker’s salt is iodised salt, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, its use isn’t compulsory. For a specific product, check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer.