If you have coeliac disease, choose a croissant whose packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol, and check the latest allergen information too. If there’s no oven at your picnic spot, a pack that can be stored somewhere cool and dry may be practical; a frozen option needs to be prepared at home. For both types, follow the preparation and storage instructions, and keep the croissants separate from regular bread products.
You want to choose a croissant clearly labelled as gluten-free and avoid it coming into contact with regular bread products during transport or serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of a gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease.
You want to know before setting off whether the croissants need preparing and how to store them. For the Consenza pack it lists, PLUS recommends storing the croissants somewhere cool and dry and notes that they have a limited shelf life once opened.
As well as the gluten-free label, you check the information about allergens present and possible traces. The Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of lupin, nuts and sesame.
When taking gluten-free croissants on a picnic, start by checking the packaging and making sure they won’t come into contact with regular bread products. Then consider how they need to be prepared, any other allergens and the pack available at your chosen shop.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free labelling and keeping them separate | Look for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging; plan to transport them separately and use clean serving equipment. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to avoid my croissant coming into contact with regular bread crumbs when I’m out too. An estimated 36% of consumers put this check first. |
| Preparation and storage | Check whether they need preparing before you leave, and follow the storage advice and guidance on how long they keep once opened. | I don’t want to find out in the park that the croissants still need to be prepared. For around 29% of consumers, this convenience is the most important factor for a picnic. |
| Other allergens | Read the latest ingredients list and the information about allergens present and possible traces. | If someone in my group also needs to avoid other allergens, I want to know what the label says besides gluten. An estimated 21% of consumers make this additional check their top priority. |
| Choice in store | Check that the pack really contains gluten-free croissants and compare the number of items and the weight. | I want to find a suitable pack in my chosen shop, not accidentally pick up a different gluten-free bakery product. For around 14% of consumers, the choice available in store is the deciding factor. |
The word ‘croissant’ doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with coeliac disease. The butter croissant listed by ALDI isn’t labelled as gluten-free.
Look specifically for ‘gluten-free’ or the Crossed Grain symbol on the packaging.
The Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts.
For the specific pack, check both the ingredients list and the allergen and traces information.
If you transport or serve them together, regular bread crumbs could end up on the gluten-free croissants or serving equipment.
Pack the croissants separately and use clean, separate equipment during your picnic.
Information about baker’s salt doesn’t tell you whether it has been used in a particular gluten-free croissant.
Check the ingredients on the pack, and ask the manufacturer for product-specific information if the ingredients matter to your choice.
Gluten-free croissants in a pack of 3 × 60 g, listed by PLUS and Jumbo.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a gluten-free frozen option, with 4 croissants weighing 220 g in total.
Albert Heijn has a product listing for AH Glutenvrij Croissants.
Check that the packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’ or displays the Crossed Grain symbol. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists these labels as ways to identify gluten-free products; check the latest ingredients and allergen information too.
Pack them separately from regular bread rolls and use clean, separate serving equipment. This helps prevent bread crumbs from getting onto the gluten-free croissants during transport or serving.
It depends on the product you choose. PLUS provides preparation instructions for the Consenza croissants, which should be stored somewhere cool and dry, while Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a frozen product. Check the packaging for the correct preparation and storage instructions before you leave.
No. The Consenza croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain traces of sesame, lupin and nuts. Check each pack individually to see which allergens are present or listed as possible traces.
You can’t assume that of every croissant. Check the ingredients of the specific product, or ask the manufacturer which salt they use if you need this information to make your choice.
