If you have coeliac disease, first check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Then make sure the storage and preparation requirements fit your journey: Consenza says to store its croissants in a cool, dry place and prepare them in an oven or microwave, while Jumbo lists Schär croissants as a frozen product. For AH’s two-pack croissants, check the storage and preparation instructions on the packaging.
If you don’t want to rely on the selection available at a stop along the way, check the current packaging before you set off. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ when sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten.
How a product needs to be stored and prepared may determine your choice. Jumbo says Consenza croissants should be stored in a cool, dry place and prepared in an oven or microwave; Schär croissants are listed as a frozen product.
As well as checking the gluten-free claim, read the ingredients and allergen warnings. Jumbo’s listing for Consenza mentions egg, milk and soya, and says the product may contain lupin, nuts and sesame.
If you need to eat gluten-free, start by checking the current packaging. Then compare the storage and preparation instructions with what you can arrange before you set off and during your journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’ and that it is sealed and undamaged. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to know before setting off that the croissant is labelled gluten-free. Around 50% of consumers put this label check first. |
| Storage and preparation | Check whether the product needs to be stored in a cool, dry place or frozen, and what equipment is needed to prepare it. | Without a freezer or a reliable way to heat something up, I need to choose a croissant that suits my travel plans. For around 30% of consumers, this practical consideration is the top priority. |
| Other allergens | Compare the ingredients with the warning about the possible presence of other allergens. | If I avoid other allergens as well as gluten, I need to check more than just the gluten-free claim. Around 20% of consumers put this additional check first. |
A gluten-free croissant may contain other allergens. Jumbo’s listing for Consenza mentions egg, milk and soya, and also warns that it may contain lupin, nuts and sesame.
If you need to avoid any of these ingredients, read both the ingredients list and the warning on the packaging before you set off.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a frozen product. You’ll need a plan for storing and preparing it, rather than simply putting it in your bag.
Follow the instructions on the packaging and choose this option only if you can stick to them during your journey.
Albert Heijn says that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change.
When you buy it, check the packaging of the product you’re actually taking with you, especially if gluten or other allergens are key to your choice.
The Dutch rules on baker’s salt don’t tell you which salt has been used in an individual gluten-free croissant or how much iodine that product contains.
Check the product-specific information or ask the manufacturer which salt is used if this matters to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants in a pack of two.
Jumbo lists Consenza Glutenvrije Croissants as 3 x 60 g.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Glutenvrij as a pack of four, weighing 220 g in total, in its frozen category.
Happy Bakers sells gluten-free croissants through its online bakery.
Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ when sold to the final consumer if it contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. If you have coeliac disease, check that the current croissant packaging carries this claim.
It depends on the instructions for the product you choose. Jumbo says Consenza croissants should be stored in a cool, dry place and prepared in an oven or microwave, while Schär Croissant à la Française is listed as a frozen product. Before you set off, check which storage and preparation steps you’ll be able to follow.
Not necessarily: Jumbo’s listing for Consenza mentions egg, milk and soya. It also warns that the product may contain lupin, nuts and sesame. Check the current allergen information on each pack.
No. The rule doesn’t tell you which salt has been used in a particular croissant or how much iodine the product contains. Check the product-specific information or ask the manufacturer for clarification if this matters to your choice.
