Who is this choice important for?

Hotel guest with coeliac disease

You need a croissant that is sold as gluten-free and kept separate from standard bread. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms for someone with coeliac disease.

Person in charge of breakfast

You need to be able to check product information, inform guests about allergens and organise separate procedures for preparation and service. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the duty to provide allergen information for non-prepacked foods.

Small hotel kitchen with fluctuating demand

You’re looking for a pack size and preparation method that suit the number of guests and the equipment available. PLUS lists Consenza croissants in packs of three, while Jumbo lists a frozen pack of four Schär croissants.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the gluten-free claim and separate service. Then choose a pack size and preparation method that work in your hotel kitchen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this most important for?
Gluten-free claim Check that the exact product is sold as gluten-free; wheat-free does not mean the same thing. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, the term gluten-free may be used when the finished product contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. When buying for a guest with coeliac disease, I want to be able to check the gluten-free claim on the product. Around 36% of consumers put this check first.
Cross-contamination Plan for separate storage, clean work surfaces and dedicated serving utensils; don’t place the croissant among standard bread products. A gluten-free croissant needs to reach the guest without coming into contact with ordinary bread crumbs. For around 29% of consumers, keeping it separate during service is the main concern.
Preparation and portions Compare the pack size, storage requirements and instructions with the equipment you use. PLUS lists three Consenza croissants per pack, with oven and microwave instructions; Jumbo lists Schär as a frozen product in packs of four. When breakfast numbers fluctuate, I want to prepare only what I can serve, using the equipment and storage space available. This practical consideration comes first for around 21% of consumers.
Purchasing and product information Confirm local availability and check the current packaging on delivery, especially if you receive a different delivery or product variant. If I need to reorder regularly, I want to be able to check that it’s the same product variant and allergen information. Around 14% of consumers give this consistency top priority.

Common buffet mistakes

  • Putting a gluten-free croissant among standard rolls

    A gluten-free product can come into contact with bread crumbs during buffet service. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms for someone with coeliac disease.

    Store and prepare the croissant separately. Serve it with clean, dedicated utensils, preferably directly to the guest or in sealed packaging.

  • Assuming wheat-free means gluten-free

    Information about wheat alone does not confirm that the finished product meets the requirements for a gluten-free claim.

    Check the gluten-free claim on the current packaging or product specification before offering a croissant to a guest with coeliac disease.

  • Forgetting about other allergens

    Gluten-free does not mean free from all allergens. According to PLUS product information, Consenza croissants contain egg and soya; possible traces of sesame, lupin and nuts are also listed.

    Read the full allergen information on the packaging you receive and make it available before guests choose.

  • Assuming every croissant is made with baker’s salt

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that bakers are not required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t tell which type of salt is used just from the product category.

    If you want to know which salt a particular croissant contains, check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer.

Brands to consider

Consenza

PLUS lists Consenza croissants in a pack of three, each weighing 60 g.

  • PLUS product information gives preparation instructions of 10 minutes in the oven at 200 °C or 20 seconds in the microwave at 800 W. Follow the instructions on the packaging you receive.
  • As well as checking the gluten-free claim, check the current allergen information: PLUS lists egg and soya, as well as possible traces of sesame, lupin and nuts.

Schär

Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a gluten-free frozen product in a pack of four, weighing 220 g in total.

  • The frozen pack may suit a breakfast service with freezer space and plans to prepare several portions.
  • Check the current packaging for allergens and preparation instructions before adding the product to your buffet procedures.

AH Glutenvrij

Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants, which could be an option for local purchasing.

  • The product name makes it easy to ask your supplier specifically for these croissants.
  • Before use, check the packaging for ingredients, allergens, storage and preparation. Albert Heijn also advises customers to check the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a croissant labelled gluten-free enough for a guest with coeliac disease?

The claim is an essential product check, but you also need to prevent cross-contamination at the hotel buffet. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 sets a limit of no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten in the finished product for the gluten-free claim. After that, keep the croissant separate from standard bread, crumbs and shared serving utensils.

Does a hotel have to provide allergen information for non-prepacked croissants?

Yes. For non-prepacked foods, guests must be able to get information about any allergens present before they make their choice. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains this requirement. Make sure information about the croissant you serve is available to staff and guests.

How do you heat one gluten-free croissant separately?

Follow the preparation instructions on the exact packaging and use clean, dedicated equipment. For Consenza croissants weighing 60 g each, PLUS lists 10 minutes in the oven at 200 °C or 20 seconds in the microwave at 800 W. Don’t then serve the croissant with shared bread tongs.

Does every gluten-free croissant contain iodine because of baker’s salt?

No. Don’t assume a product contains baker’s salt just because of its category. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers are not required to use it. For a specific croissant, check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which type of salt was used.