If you have coeliac disease, choose a croissant whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Under European Union rules, this claim may be used when the product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg at the point of sale. Then check the allergens and any warnings about possible traces separately, and consider whether the preparation method and any sweet filling suit your planned meal of split pea soup.
If you have coeliac disease, checking for a gluten-free claim on the current packaging is a good first step. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises checking the label each time; at home, take care to avoid contact with crumbs containing gluten.
A gluten-free croissant may contain other allergens. If you have another allergy, check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on each pack.
Preparation and flavour matter too. A bake-at-home croissant needs different preparation from a frozen one, and a jam filling may make it a better choice for a sweet snack than for serving with split pea soup.
Start by checking for a gluten-free claim and any other allergens. Then consider which croissant you can prepare in time, and whether you want a sweet filling to go with your soup.
| What to look for | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free claim | Look for ‘gluten-free’ on the current packaging; don’t rely solely on a product name or a shop filter. Under European Union rules, this claim means the product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg at the point of sale. | If I have coeliac disease, I want to check the claim on the pack itself rather than rely on a search result; this is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. Gluten-free does not automatically mean free from milk, egg or soya. | If I have another allergy, I want to know what the croissant contains and which traces may be present; around 30% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check the storage method and preparation instructions, and see whether the croissant has a sweet filling. | For soup, I’m looking for something I can prepare in time and that suits the meal; this is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The claim says nothing about whether other allergens are present. Jumbo lists egg, milk and soya among the allergens in Consenza, as well as possible traces of lupin, nuts and sesame.
If you have another allergy, read all the allergen information and any warnings on the pack too.
Product information can change. The ingredient information for Consenza also differs between the PLUS and Jumbo pages consulted.
Use shop websites to compare options, then check the packaging of the product you’ve bought before using it.
Schär describes Croissant à la Française Frozen as a frozen croissant with a jam filling. If you’re looking for something neutral to serve with savoury split pea soup, you may find this filling less suitable.
Before buying, decide whether the croissant is for serving with soup or for a separate sweet snack.
A general mention of salt does not tell you which type was used in a particular croissant or how much iodine the product contains.
If you need to restrict iodine for medical reasons, ask the manufacturer for information about the specific product.
These examples can help you compare packaged croissants. The features of one product do not necessarily apply to every product from the same brand.
PLUS and Jumbo list Consenza gluten-free croissants in a pack of 3 × 60 g.
Schär describes Croissant à la Française Frozen as a gluten-free frozen croissant with a jam filling.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free Croissants as a pack of two in its gluten-free bakery category.
Under European Union Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a product may be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if it contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg when sold to the final consumer. If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging and avoid contact with crumbs containing gluten at home.
No. The gluten-free claim does not mean that it is. Jumbo lists egg, milk and soya as allergens in Consenza; check the current ingredients and allergen information for the croissant you buy.
PLUS and Jumbo product information says to remove the packaging and heat the croissants in an oven at 200 °C for 10 minutes or in an 800 W microwave for 20 seconds. Follow the instructions on the pack you’re using.
No. An ingredient is part of the product’s composition; a warning about possible traces refers to the possible unintended presence of an allergen through cross-contact. If you have an allergy, consider such a warning in line with the advice that applies to your situation.
You can’t assume that this applies to every croissant. The Dutch Commodities Act Decree on the Addition of Micronutrients to Foods defines baker’s salt as iodised table salt used for bread and other bakery products. However, this definition does not tell you which type of salt is in a particular croissant. If you need to restrict iodine for medical reasons, ask the manufacturer for product-specific information.
