For a Mother’s Day breakfast with someone who has coeliac disease, choose a croissant whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’. Keep it away from ordinary bread crumbs during preparation and serving. PLUS lists a pack of three Consenza croissants to warm at home, while Jumbo offers a pack of four frozen Schär croissants. Check the packaging of each product for allergen information and preparation instructions.
You want to choose a croissant clearly labelled as gluten-free and prevent it from coming into contact with ordinary bread crumbs while it’s being warmed or served. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Coeliac Society stress the importance of checking for a gluten-free label and avoiding cross-contamination.
You’re looking for a pack with the right number of croissants that you can warm at home. PLUS lists Consenza Croissants in a pack of three 60 g croissants, with oven and microwave instructions.
You want to buy the croissants in advance and have room to store a frozen product. Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Gluten Free as a frozen pack of four, weighing 220 g in total.
For a Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch catering for someone who eats gluten-free, first check the current gluten-free labelling. Your main practical needs will then determine whether preparation, pack size or nutritional information needs extra attention.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and separate preparation | Read the current gluten-free labelling and allergen information. Use clean utensils and a clean serving area. | If someone with coeliac disease is joining us, I want to be sure which croissant I’m serving and prevent ordinary bread crumbs from getting onto it. This safe gluten-free choice is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Warming | Follow the instructions on the packaging. For Consenza, PLUS recommends 10 minutes in an oven at 200°C or 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave. | When serving brunch, I want to plan the warming without preparing the croissants alongside ordinary bread. For around 31% of consumers, ease of serving is the most important factor. |
| Quantity and availability | Check the specific product and stock at the shop. PLUS lists Consenza as 3 × 60 g; Jumbo lists Schär as four croissants weighing 220 g in total. | For a small group, I want to buy the right number and check that the croissants I’ve chosen are available before brunch. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
| Nutritional information and iodine | Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and don’t assume baker’s salt is an ingredient without product-specific information. | If I also want to assess my overall diet, I look beyond a single croissant and don’t take its iodine content for granted. This nutritional question is the top priority for around 8% of consumers. |
A general range page doesn’t tell you which specific croissant you can buy or what its current packaging says.
Check the product name, gluten-free labelling and stock at the shop before planning a Mother’s Day breakfast.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that contact with gluten, for example through crumbs, can also be a problem for people with coeliac disease.
Keep ordinary and gluten-free croissants separate. Use a clean board and utensils, and a separate or thoroughly cleaned appliance for warming.
PLUS states that Consenza croissants contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts.
If you have other allergies or dietary requirements, check the current allergen information on the exact pack you’re serving.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt when baking bread is not compulsory. This doesn’t mean that a specific gluten-free croissant has a set iodine content.
Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if baker’s salt is important to your choice.
These shops list specific gluten-free croissants. The right choice depends on the product, pack size and how you plan to prepare them.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free Croissants as an own-brand product.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Gluten Free as a frozen pack of four, and Consenza Gluten-free Croissants in a pack of 3 × 60 g.
PLUS lists Consenza Croissants in a pack of three, weighing 180 g in total, with preparation and allergen information.
Choose a product whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol. Also read the allergen information and prevent contact with gluten during preparation and serving, including from crumbs, utensils or a shared toaster, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Coeliac Society.
No, the ‘gluten-free’ label doesn’t mean that. The Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts. Check the current label of the product you’ve chosen.
For Consenza, PLUS recommends 10 minutes in an oven at 200°C or 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave, after removing the packaging. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy if they differ.
No, don’t assume that it does. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that using baker’s salt when baking isn’t compulsory. Check the ingredients or ask the manufacturer if this is important to your choice.
