If you have coeliac disease, start by checking the current packaging: only take croissants labelled gluten-free or bearing the Crossed Grain symbol, and keep them away from ordinary bread products. Then choose a variety whose storage instructions and preparation method suit your journey and accommodation. Check the allergen information separately if eggs, milk, wheat or other allergens are also a concern.
Wants to take their own supply of gluten-free croissants and avoid them coming into contact with ordinary bread products during travel or preparation. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises taking essential products from home if necessary.
Needs to check the storage instructions and preparation method against the facilities at their destination. The Consenza croissants listed by Jumbo should be stored in a cool, dry place and can be warmed in an oven or microwave; the Schär frozen variety reviewed requires a freezer and an oven.
Needs to read the allergen information on the chosen pack as well as checking that it is labelled gluten-free. The varieties reviewed list different ingredients and warnings, including eggs, milk, soya or wheat.
First, check the pack for a gluten-free label. Then make sure you can store and prepare the croissants as instructed, both during your journey and at your destination.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and separate preparation | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the current pack. Also consider how you’ll keep the croissants away from crumbs from ordinary bread. | People with coeliac disease need to be able to trust the label and avoid cross-contamination on holiday too. For around 33% of consumers, this would be their main concern when shopping. |
| Storage and preparation | Compare the storage temperature and preparation method with the freezer, oven, air fryer or microwave available to you. | When travelling, I don’t want to take a frozen product if I can’t keep it frozen. This practical consideration would come first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the pack; a gluten-free label doesn’t answer every question about allergens. | Anyone who needs to avoid another allergen as well as gluten will want to know exactly what the chosen pack says. For around 20% of consumers, this extra check would be their main concern. |
| Portions and supplies | Check the number of croissants, the pack weight and the use-by date on the pack you’re taking. | If I only use some of the pack, I want to know how long I can keep the rest. Around 20% of consumers would focus mainly on taking a suitable supply for their holiday. |
The products reviewed have different allergen information: Consenza lists eggs, milk and soya, while the Schär variety listed by Jumbo also lists wheat as an allergen.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information every time you buy, even if you’ve bought the same brand before.
According to Jumbo, the Schär variety reviewed must be stored at −18 °C. Once thawed, it must not be refrozen and should be kept chilled and eaten within one day.
Before you leave, check that you’ll have suitable transport, freezer space and an oven. If that doesn’t suit your trip, look for a variety with different storage instructions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that even a small amount of gluten, such as a bread crumb, can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
Keep the pack sealed during travel and use clean or separate equipment when preparing the croissants.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So a gluten-free label tells you nothing about whether the product contains iodine.
Check the ingredients list for baker’s salt or iodine if this is relevant to your diet.
Albert Heijn describes a pack of two pre-baked gluten-free croissants to finish baking at home.
The gluten-free Consenza croissants listed by Jumbo come in a pack of 3 × 60 g and should be stored in a cool, dry place.
The Croissant à la Française listed by Jumbo is a gluten-free frozen variety: four croissants weighing 220 g in total.
Check the current pack for the words ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also keep the croissants away from ordinary ones during travel, storage and preparation.
Yes. The Schär Croissant à la Française listed by Jumbo contains gluten-free wheat starch and lists wheat in its allergen information. If you also need to avoid wheat as an allergen, check this information separately.
If necessary, take your own supply of products you need. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests this for holidays when you have a food intolerance. Before you leave, check that you’ll be able to store and prepare the chosen pack at your destination as instructed.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list of the specific croissants for baker’s salt or iodine rather than assuming it from the gluten-free label.
