If you have coeliac disease, first check the current packaging for the gluten-free statement, ingredients, allergens and cross-contamination warnings. Schär Croissant à la Française is an option for stocking up in the freezer, provided you follow the storage instructions. The croissants from Albert Heijn and Consenza mentioned here are suitable for storing in a cool, dry place. Albert Heijn advises against freezing its croissants at home, and the online allergen information for Consenza differs between Jumbo and PLUS.
Only add a croissant to your shopping list once you’ve checked the current packaging for the gluten-free statement, ingredients, allergens and cross-contamination warnings. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
A frozen pack could be a good option if you have enough freezer space and can follow the instructions for defrosting and refreezing. Jumbo provides these instructions for Schär croissants.
A small supply for a cool, dry place may be more practical. Check the shelf life, instructions for after opening and whether the product can be frozen at home on each pack. Albert Heijn advises against freezing its gluten-free croissants at home.
Start by choosing a croissant whose label meets your dietary requirements. Then work out how many packs you can use while following the stated storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status and allergens | Read the current gluten-free statement, ingredients, allergens and cross-contamination warnings. Check for other allergens separately. | If I’m shopping for someone with coeliac disease, I want to know what’s on each pack before stocking up. For around 42% of consumers, checking the label comes first. |
| Storage and defrosting | Compare the required storage temperature, shelf life and instructions for after opening or defrosting with the space you have available. | With freezer space, I want to be able to store several packs without losing track of the instructions for defrosted croissants. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this kind of stock planning. |
| Pack size and baking | Check the number of croissants per pack, the weight, whether you need an oven or air fryer, and how long the pack will keep once opened. | Without freezer space, I’d rather choose a pack I can open and bake in time. For around 25% of consumers, convenience matters most. |
A gluten-free statement doesn’t mean a croissant is also free from milk or egg. Jumbo lists milk and egg among the ingredients in its Schär croissants, while Albert Heijn says its gluten-free croissants may contain egg.
Every time you buy, check the allergens and warnings on the packaging against everyone’s requirements in your household.
According to Jumbo, Schär croissants must not be refrozen after defrosting. Albert Heijn advises against freezing its gluten-free croissants at home, while PLUS says Consenza croissants have a limited shelf life once opened.
Choose the number of packs to suit your storage space, the storage conditions and how quickly you’ll use an opened or defrosted pack.
You can’t tell from the product category alone whether a particular gluten-free croissant is made with iodised baker’s salt.
Check the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer which salt they use if this is important to your choice.
Albert Heijn describes its pack of two part-baked gluten-free croissants as a product to store in a cool, dry place and bake at home.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as a gluten-free frozen pack containing four croissants weighing 220 g in total.
Jumbo and PLUS list Consenza croissants in packs of three, weighing 180 g in total. PLUS says to store them in a cool, dry place.
Check the current packaging: look for the gluten-free statement, ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
Jumbo says Schär Croissant à la Française should be stored at −18 °C. Once defrosted, these croissants must not be refrozen and, according to Jumbo, should be eaten within one day.
No. Albert Heijn says this product isn’t suitable for freezing at home. If you buy several packs, follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging.
Use the packaging on the specific pack as your guide, and ask the manufacturer for clarification if you’re unsure. Jumbo lists skimmed milk powder in its Consenza croissants, while PLUS describes the product as lactose-free.
