If you have coeliac disease, choose a croissant whose current packaging explicitly states that it is gluten-free, and take care to avoid cross-contact when preparing and filling it. Check for other allergens too: gluten-free does not mean free from other allergens. A long-life option may suit a lunch without a freezer, while a frozen one needs freezer space and preparation. Also compare the nutritional information per croissant and consider what you eat with it.
If you have coeliac disease, it’s important to check that the specific product is labelled gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms, so take care to avoid cross-contact when preparing and filling your croissant. Check for any other allergens separately.
A long-life croissant may be a good option if you can store it somewhere cool and dry and heat it up where you have lunch. Check which appliance the packaging recommends for your particular product.
Look beyond the figures per 100 g and consider the size of the croissant you’ll eat. Energy, saturated fat, salt, fibre and toppings are all worth comparing separately.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and any other allergens. Then decide which storage method suits where you’ll be having lunch, and compare the nutritional information for the portion you’ll eat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten and cross-contact | Check the gluten-free label and the latest allergen information. When adding fillings, take care to avoid contact with bread containing gluten. | If I have coeliac disease, I also want to keep crumbs away from my lunch while it’s being prepared; around 42% of consumers prioritise confidence that their food is gluten-free. |
| Storage and preparation | Check whether the croissants are long-life or frozen, and which appliance you’ll need to prepare them. | If there’s no freezer where I have lunch, I want a croissant I can store and heat using the facilities available; around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience at lunchtime. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per croissant eaten, including energy, saturated fat, salt and fibre. | When deciding what to eat with my croissant, I want to know what one portion adds to my lunch; around 25% of consumers give portion size and nutritional information top priority. |
According to PLUS product information, Consenza Croissants contain egg and soya and may contain traces of lupin, nuts and sesame. Schär lists egg and milk powder for its frozen croissant, which may also contain traces of hazelnuts and soya.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy the product, even if you’ve eaten it before.
How the croissants are stored determines whether you can have them where you eat lunch. PLUS describes the Consenza version as suitable for cool, dry storage, while Schär sells its version as a frozen product.
Before buying, check that you have the storage and preparation facilities you’ll need.
A gluten-free label says nothing about the nutritional value of the whole meal. The Consenza and Schär product information lists different figures per 100 g for energy, saturated fat, salt and fibre.
Compare the portion you’ll actually eat, then decide separately what toppings or side dishes you’d like to add.
A product appearing in a range listing doesn’t mean a particular croissant will be available when you shop.
Check the product and its current packaging in store or online just before you buy.
Albert Heijn lists AH Glutenvrij Croissants as a pack of two in its gluten-free range.
PLUS says its gluten-free Croissants 3 × 60 g should be stored somewhere cool and dry. Jumbo lists the same product range in its gluten-free selection.
Schär describes Croissant à la française as a frozen croissant with a jam filling. The manufacturer lists four 55 g portions.
The gluten-free label on the specific croissant is a good starting point, but you should also avoid cross-contact when preparing and filling it. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even a stray bread crumb can cause symptoms for someone with coeliac disease.
It depends on the product. PLUS says Consenza Croissants should be stored somewhere cool and dry, then heated for 10 minutes in an oven at 200 °C or for 20 seconds in an 800 W microwave. Schär describes its Croissant à la française as a frozen product; follow the instructions on the packaging of the version you buy.
No. The Dutch rules on baker’s salt don’t mean that they do. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that, in bread, bread substitutes and other bakery products, iodine compounds may only be present through baker’s salt, with a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. This doesn’t establish whether an individual croissant contains iodine. Check the product information or ask the manufacturer if this is important to your choice.
No. Check the nutritional information for each croissant you eat, and take the filling and the rest of your meal into account too. Don’t compare figures per 100 g without considering the weight of your portion.
