If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, first choose a croissant whose current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Then compare what suits your weekly shop: according to Jumbo and PLUS, Consenza should be stored in a cool, dry place, while Jumbo lists Schär as a frozen product. At home, keep the croissants away from crumbs from ordinary bread.
You’ll want to check the gluten-free statement on the packaging and make sure the croissant doesn’t come into contact with crumbs from ordinary bread at home. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
Choose a pack with a number of croissants and storage instructions that suit your planned breakfasts and the freezer space you have available.
Check that the preparation instructions suit the equipment you have and the time available that morning.
If you have coeliac disease, first check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. Then choose a pack size, storage method and preparation method that suit your breakfast plans.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free status and cross-contamination | Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’. When preparing and serving, keep your work surface and utensils free from ordinary bread crumbs. | If I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to be sure which croissant I’m bringing home and how to prepare it separately. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Stocking up and preparation | Compare the number of croissants, the weight and the storage instructions. Also check the preparation instructions on the packaging. | If I’m planning several breakfasts, I want a pack that fits in my storage space and that I can prepare in time. This is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Fitting in with your weekly shop | Check whether the croissant you want is available at your usual shop and whether the pack size suits your plans. | I want to buy the croissants with my other groceries, without choosing a pack that doesn’t suit my breakfasts. Around 20% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, checking the ingredients yourself is no substitute for a ‘gluten-free’ statement. According to the European Commission, this statement may only be used if the finished product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg.
Check the current packaging for the words ‘gluten-free’ every time you buy, and read the label if other ingredients or allergens are relevant to your choice.
The Dutch Coeliac Society explains that gluten can get onto gluten-free food from a work surface, knife or serving utensil.
Use a clean work surface and clean utensils, and avoid contact with crumbs when heating and serving the croissant.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants as an option for shoppers who do their weekly shop there.
Jumbo and PLUS list Consenza Glutenvrije Croissants in a pack of 3 x 60 g.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Glutenvrij as a frozen product containing 4 croissants, weighing 220 g in total.
Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, then take steps to prevent cross-contamination during preparation. According to the European Commission, the ‘gluten-free’ statement may only be used when the finished product contains no more than 20 mg of gluten per kg. Also read the label for any other ingredients and allergens that are relevant to the person you’re buying for.
Prepare the gluten-free croissant on a clean work surface, using clean utensils for cutting and serving, and keep it away from ordinary bread crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that cross-contamination can happen at home too.
According to the product information from Jumbo and PLUS, Consenza Glutenvrije Croissants should be stored in a cool, dry place. The pack contains 3 x 60 g; check the packaging for how to prepare the croissants and how long they keep after opening.
That doesn’t follow from the Dutch rules on baker’s salt. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how iodine compounds can be present in certain baked goods through baker’s salt. To find out whether a specific croissant contains baker’s salt, check the ingredients list.
