Who is this comparison for?

People shopping for someone with coeliac disease

Checking the current gluten-free label and avoiding contact with gluten at home come first. The Voedingscentrum recommends checking the label of gluten-free products every time.

Small households planning portions

A pack should suit the number of meals you need, the freezer space available and the storage instructions. This helps you work out how many croissants or slices you’ll actually use.

People who also check for other allergens

A gluten-free label doesn’t mean a product is free from other allergens, such as egg, milk, soya, nuts or wheat. Check the allergen information on the pack you’re buying.

What should you consider when choosing?

Ambient bake-at-home croissants

A good fit if: you fancy croissants now and then and can use a pack of three without needing freezer space. Jumbo lists Consenza Gluten-Free Croissants as 3 × 60 g.

The trade-off: a pack of three only helps reduce waste if you eat the croissants before they go out of date.

Frozen croissants

A good fit if: you have freezer space and want to keep croissants for separate meals. Jumbo lists Schär Croissant à la Française as four 55 g croissants.

The trade-off: according to Jumbo, these Schär croissants must not be refrozen once thawed. Keep them in the fridge and use them within one day.

Gluten-free half loaf

A good fit if: you need bread for several meals. Albert Heijn lists a 480 g gluten-free dark multiseed half loaf.

The trade-off: a half loaf isn’t necessarily a small purchase. According to Albert Heijn, you can freeze this loaf at home on the day you buy it, and should use it within one month.

If you have coeliac disease, first check the current gluten-free label. Then compare how much you’ll use and whether the storage, preparation and other allergen information suit your needs.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Gluten-free status and cross-contamination Check the current gluten-free label and the rest of the packaging. At home, avoid contact with crumbs and utensils that have been in contact with gluten. If I’m buying for someone with coeliac disease, I want to know exactly which product I’m bringing home and make sure it doesn’t come into contact with gluten there. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Portions and storage Compare the number of items and the total weight. Check when the product can be frozen and how long thawed portions can be kept. In a small household, I want to spread a pack across several meals without throwing away unused portions. Getting portion sizes right is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Preparation and other allergens Check the preparation instructions, equipment needed and allergen list separately from the gluten-free label. If I also need to avoid other allergens or have limited options for preparing food, I want to choose a product I can use. Practical suitability matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on a previous purchase or the product name alone

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn points out that you should always go by the current packaging.

    Check the gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information again every time you buy.

  • Forgetting how long the product keeps once thawed

    According to Jumbo, Schär Croissant à la Française frozen croissants must not be refrozen once thawed. Keep them in the fridge and use them within one day.

    Before you buy, plan when you’ll eat the thawed croissants.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens

    A gluten-free croissant may still contain ingredients that matter if you have a separate allergy. For example, Jumbo lists wheat as an allergen in its gluten-free Schär croissants.

    Check the allergen list separately from the gluten-free label.

  • Assuming every bread product contains baker’s salt

    According to the Voedingscentrum, bread doesn’t have to be made with baker’s salt. So don’t assume that every gluten-free loaf or croissant has the same ingredients.

    If baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients list.

Brands and retailers to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both gluten-free croissants and a gluten-free dark multiseed half loaf.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the half loaf weighs 480 g and can be frozen at home on the day you buy it.
  • Check the packaging when you buy it: Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergen information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists ambient Consenza croissants and frozen croissants from Schär.

  • The packs listed contain 3 × 60 g and 4 × 55 g respectively, making it easier to plan how many meals they’ll cover.
  • Storage instructions vary: according to Jumbo, thawed Schär croissants must not be refrozen.

PLUS

PLUS lists gluten-free bread and gluten-free pistolets in its range.

  • These bread products are worth considering if you mainly want to plan a meal with bread.
  • Check the current range and the label if you’re looking for a specific type of product.

Lidl

Lidl describes its extra gluten-free products as a limited-time range.

  • Information about the gluten-free range can help you plan a shop.
  • Don’t assume a particular croissant or half loaf will be available without checking. Look at the current in-store range and the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a croissant suitable for someone with coeliac disease if wheat isn’t mentioned in its name?

The name alone doesn’t tell you whether a croissant is gluten-free. Check the current gluten-free label, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, and avoid contact with crumbs or utensils that have been in contact with gluten at home.

Why is wheat listed as an allergen on gluten-free Schär croissants?

The Schär Croissant à la Française listed by Jumbo contains gluten-free wheat starch and lists wheat as an allergen. A gluten-free label doesn’t automatically mean a product is suitable for someone with a wheat allergy. Check the current allergen information to decide.

Can I freeze a gluten-free half loaf?

According to Albert Heijn, its gluten-free dark multiseed half loaf can be frozen at home on the day you buy it and should be used within one month. Check the storage instructions for any other loaf.

Does gluten-free bread automatically contain iodine from baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume it does. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in bread isn’t compulsory, so check the ingredients of the product you buy.