A multi-seed croissant is a good choice if you’re specifically looking for a seeded texture at breakfast. If that texture isn’t important to you, you could also consider a standard butter croissant. Albert Heijn and Lidl both list a multi-seed croissant, but the product name doesn’t tell you which seeds it contains, whether it’s wholemeal or what its nutritional value is. Check the ingredients and allergen information before buying if these are important to your choice.
If the seeds are the reason you’re choosing something different from a standard croissant, you can look specifically at the multi-seed croissants listed by Albert Heijn and Lidl. Check the current product to see if it has the texture you’re after.
For brunch, consider whether you’d prefer a multi-seed option or a standard butter or premium croissant. Albert Heijn lists both types, while Jumbo, PLUS and Dirk also offer standard croissant options.
For an unwrapped croissant, up-to-date allergen information matters more than the product name. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about allergens present must be available before purchase.
Choose this if: seeds and texture are your main reasons for choosing a different croissant; Albert Heijn and Lidl both list a multi-seed option.
Keep in mind: the term multi-seed doesn’t tell you which seeds the current product contains or what its nutritional values are.
Choose this if: you want a standard croissant and a seeded texture isn’t essential; Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Dirk all offer these options.
Keep in mind: a standard butter croissant isn’t a substitute if the seeds are the reason you’re buying one.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Seeded texture | Look at the multi-seed option and ask which seeds it contains if specific seeds matter to your choice. | I want a croissant with a noticeable seeded texture for breakfast, not just a different name on the shelf label. For around 36% of consumers, that texture comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients and allergen information; look at the nutritional values separately if they matter to you. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the croissant before I buy it. For around 36% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| Availability | Search for the specific multi-seed option at the shop you plan to visit and check whether it’s available there. | I shop at one particular store and want to know in advance if I can get the croissant I want there. Around 28% of consumers say availability comes first. |
The name multi-seed doesn’t tell you whether a croissant is wholemeal, which seeds have been used or how much fibre it contains.
Choose based on the seeded texture if that’s what you’re after. If the ingredients or nutritional values are decisive, check the information for the current product.
Which allergens are present depends on the recipe. The name or picture alone won’t give you the full answer.
For an unwrapped croissant, ask for up-to-date allergen information before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must be available.
Albert Heijn and Lidl specifically list a multi-seed croissant. Standard croissants at another shop won’t necessarily meet the same preference.
Search for the specific option at your chosen shop and decide in advance whether a standard croissant would also suit your breakfast.
The term multi-seed tells you nothing about the salt used in that particular croissant.
If this ingredient matters to your choice, check the current ingredients information or ask the retailer.
Albert Heijn lists an AH multi-seed croissant alongside standard and premium croissants, among other options.
Lidl lists a product called Multi-seed Croissant.
Jumbo offers a range of standard croissants, including different types and pack sizes.
PLUS lists a small butter croissant among its online products.
Dirk offers standard and bake-at-home croissants, including butter options.
No. The term multi-seed doesn’t confirm that it’s wholemeal or tell you how much fibre it contains. Check the ingredients list and nutritional information for the croissant you want to buy.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be able to get information about allergens present before buying. Check the information by the shelf or ask for it before making your choice.
Ask about any allergens relevant to your choice, such as cereals containing gluten, milk, eggs or sesame. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about these allergens must be available; their presence varies by product.
