Who is this guide for?

If you like your croissants generously filled

If you want to slice a croissant horizontally to add a savoury filling, the size of each croissant tells you more than the number in the pack.

If you want to serve quickly

A fresh, individual croissant means there’s no baking to do at home. If you’re buying dough or bake-at-home products, you’ll need to factor in preparation and storage.

If you check ingredients and allergens

Before buying a particular croissant, you’ll want to check its up-to-date ingredients and allergen information, even if it’s sold individually.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to make one generously filled croissant or several smaller snacks. Then compare the weight per croissant, the preparation required and the information available for the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Room for filling Compare the net weight and number of croissants to work out the weight per croissant. A name such as ‘Large’ doesn’t indicate a standard size on its own. If I want to fill one croissant generously, I’m looking for a size that’s easy to slice open. Room for filling is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Preparation Check whether you’re buying a fresh croissant, chilled dough, a frozen product or a bake-at-home version, and read the preparation and storage instructions. If I’m short on time just before serving, I don’t want to have to plan for baking as well. Speed is the main priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check the current packaging or, if you’re buying an individual croissant, ask for the product information before you buy. If I’m buying for a group, I want to know which ingredients and allergens the croissant contains. Around 25% of consumers prioritise checking this information.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘Super’ or ‘Large’ means a standard size

    Those words are no substitute for comparing weight and number of croissants. For example, Jumbo lists standard croissants at 240 g for 6, and Super Croissants at 340 g for 6.

    Work out the weight per croissant for packs of a similar type, then check whether the size suits your filling.

  • Treating fresh croissants and bake-at-home products the same

    A fresh, individual croissant doesn’t need to be baked at home; dough and bake-at-home products require preparation and may have different storage instructions.

    Check how the product is sold and read the instructions on the packaging before you buy.

  • Guessing the ingredients from the product name

    Recipes can vary between varieties or change over time. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority distinguishes between allergen information for prepacked and unpackaged foods.

    For packaged croissants, read the current label. If you’re buying them individually, ask about allergen information before you buy.

  • Assuming every croissant contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So the product category won’t tell you which salt is in a particular croissant.

    Check the ingredients list or ask about it if the croissant is unpackaged and this information matters to your choice.

Brands and shops to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists individual and packaged croissants, including petit, multiseed and Super varieties.

  • The product information includes a 340 g pack of AH Super croissants.
  • Some varieties shown are only available in store, so check the pack you’ve chosen and availability at your local branch.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s range includes standard croissants, larger varieties and croissant dough.

  • Jumbo lists standard croissants at 240 g for 6 and Super Croissants at 340 g for 6. Danerolles Large is also listed at 340 g for 6.
  • ‘Super’ and ‘Large’ are product names, not a standard measure of texture or flavour.

Lidl

Lidl lists, among other products, an individual butter croissant and a cheese croissant.

  • Lidl describes its cheese croissant as a butter croissant filled with cheese, making it a ready-filled snack option.
  • Check the size and current ingredient information for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually among its bakery products.

  • Buying them individually lets you choose exactly how many croissants you need for the evening.
  • If you’re looking for a larger croissant in particular, check the size at the shelf.

PLUS

PLUS distinguishes between small and large individual butter croissants, and also lists packaged varieties.

  • The name ‘Luxury large butter croissant’ can help you find a larger individual option.
  • Preparation instructions vary by product, so read the instructions for your chosen croissant before planning when to serve it.

Dirk

Dirk lists individual butter croissants and packs from Danerolles and Délifrance.

  • Dirk lists Danerolles Super Croissants at 340 g for 6 and Délifrance butter croissants at 330 g for 6.
  • Check the packaging, ingredients and availability of the current variety.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘thick cut’ mean for croissants?

Don’t treat ‘thick cut’ as a standard croissant size. For a generously filled snack, look for a larger whole croissant and compare the net weight per croissant, then slice it open horizontally at home.

How can I compare croissants for a generous filling?

For similar packs, divide the net weight by the number of croissants. Jumbo lists 340 g for 6 Super Croissants, or around 56.7 g each, compared with 240 g for 6 standard croissants, or 40 g each. This compares the weight of the products, but doesn’t tell you on its own how well a croissant will hold together after slicing.

Can I get allergen information for an individual croissant?

Yes. Ask the seller before you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must also be available for unpackaged foods; for prepacked products, it’s shown on the label.

Does every croissant contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, don’t assume that. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list on packaged croissants, or ask which ingredients are used if you’re buying them individually.