If you have coeliac disease and are moving into student accommodation, choose a croissant whose current packaging clearly states ‘gluten-free’ and lets you check the allergens and any warnings. Jumbo lists a frozen pack from Schär; Consenza croissants, listed by PLUS and Jumbo, are an option if you don’t have a freezer compartment. In a shared kitchen, it’s also important to prepare your croissant without it coming into contact with gluten crumbs.
You want to choose a croissant clearly labelled gluten-free and make sure crumbs from regular bread products don’t end up on your breakfast via a toaster, knife or worktop. The Dutch Coeliac Association highlights the risk of cross-contamination.
You’re looking for a pack that fits in your freezer compartment or cupboard, and a preparation method you have the right equipment for.
You want to know before ordering whether your chosen shop specifically lists gluten-free croissants, and whether the pack size will fit the storage space you have available.
First check the label and where you’ll prepare your food, then compare the storage instructions and the specific product listing at the shop. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that even small amounts of gluten, such as bread crumbs, can matter if you have coeliac disease.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label and cross-contamination | Check the ‘gluten-free’ claim, allergens and any warnings on the current packaging. Also think about where and how you’ll prepare the croissant. | In a shared kitchen, I want to prevent crumbs or shared utensils from contaminating my croissant; for around 42% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Storage and reheating | Compare frozen storage with storing somewhere cool and dry. Check which equipment and preparation method the packaging recommends. | If I have limited freezer space or only a microwave, I need to be able to store and prepare the croissants too; around 33% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Product and pack size | Check whether the shop specifically lists gluten-free croissants and how many are in the pack. | When I’m planning what to buy before moving, I don’t want to rely on a general gluten-free range alone; for around 25% of consumers, choosing a specific product is the main concern. |
A shop may list gluten-free products without confirming that it sells gluten-free croissants. A regular croissant is not a suitable substitute if you have coeliac disease.
Before buying, check the full product name and read the current packaging.
The Dutch Coeliac Association says that gluten crumbs can get onto gluten-free food via shared kitchen utensils.
Read any warnings on the packaging and agree to use a clean worktop, clean cutlery and separate spreads.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants as an own-brand product.
Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française Glutenvrij as a frozen pack of 4, weighing 220 g in total.
Consenza Glutenvrije Croissants are listed by PLUS and Jumbo in a pack of 3 × 60 g.
No. The absence of a visible wheat ingredient isn’t enough to establish that it’s suitable. Choose a product clearly labelled ‘gluten-free’ and check the current packaging for allergens and any warnings.
Yes, as long as you avoid contact with gluten crumbs. Use a clean worktop and clean kitchen utensils, and remember that a shared toaster or shared spreads can cause cross-contamination.
According to PLUS product information, Consenza croissants can be stored somewhere cool and dry; check the instructions on your pack. Schär Croissant à la Française, listed by Jumbo, is a frozen product and therefore needs freezer space.
You can’t tell from the type of product alone. Check the ingredients on the packaging and ask the manufacturer about the specific croissant’s ingredients if you need a definite answer.
