Who is this choice relevant to?

Older people keeping an eye on fibre

If you prefer bread to pastries with your coffee, compare the fibre per 100 g and check whether the bread is labelled wholemeal. Visible seeds are not proof that it is.

Older people looking for a small treat

A single multiseed croissant may be a good option if its crisp texture is comfortable to eat and you have no problems chewing or swallowing. Portion size, salt, fat and allergens are still worth considering.

Older people with chewing or swallowing difficulties

If you cough while eating, choke or find it difficult to swallow, general product advice isn’t enough. According to Thuisarts, the right texture depends on your individual circumstances, so ask a healthcare professional for advice.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, check that the texture is comfortable and suitable. Then weigh up whether you’d prefer a croissant or the nutritional value of bread, and check the latest product information for both.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fibre and wholemeal content Compare fibre per 100 g and, for bread, check the wholemeal label and ingredients list. If I’m mainly thinking about fibre with my coffee, I want to know whether the bread is genuinely wholemeal rather than judging it by its seeds. This nutritional choice is the top priority for around 45% of consumers.
Texture that’s easy to chew and swallow Look out for crusts and loose seeds; if you have swallowing difficulties, ask for personal advice on the right texture. If I have trouble chewing, I want to choose something that’s comfortable to eat. If I choke, I’ll ask for advice first rather than judging a croissant by how it looks. Texture comes first for around 33% of consumers.
A treat and its ingredients Check portion size, salt and fat per 100 g, as well as the allergen information. For a small treat with my coffee, I want to be able to choose a croissant without overlooking ingredients that matter to the person eating with me. Around 22% of consumers put this coffee-time treat first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing multiseed with wholemeal

    Seeds give a different texture, but they don’t tell you whether wholemeal flour was used in the dough. According to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled wholemeal is genuinely wholemeal.

    Check the product name and ingredients list, and compare the fibre per 100 g too.

  • Choosing a crisp croissant if you have swallowing difficulties

    A crust and loose seeds can be difficult to manage if someone has trouble chewing or swallowing. The right texture varies from person to person.

    If you cough while eating or choke, ask a doctor or another healthcare professional involved in your care for advice before choosing a product based on its texture.

  • Judging only by the size of the bread roll

    A small portion doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat a product contains per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 1.18 g of salt, 21 g of fat and 8 g of saturated fat per 100 g for the AH Meerzaden croissant.

    Compare similar products on the same basis and read the latest ingredients and allergen information.

  • Assuming every croissant contains iodised salt

    Ingredients can vary from one product to another. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the AH Meerzaden croissant; this tells you nothing about a different croissant.

    Check the ingredients list of the product you’re buying or ask the seller which salt they use.

Relevant brands and shopping options

Albert Heijn

The AH Meerzaden croissant is a single 80 g croissant with linseeds and sunflower seeds.

  • Albert Heijn lists 3.6 g of fibre and 1.18 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Wheat flour is first on the ingredients list; visible seeds don’t automatically make this croissant wholemeal.

Lidl

Lidl lists a Meerzadencroissant with a mix of seeds as an in-store product.

  • If you’re specifically looking for a croissant with seeds, this product may be worth considering.
  • Check the latest ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values in store before comparing it with another product.

Jumbo

Jumbo’s croissant range includes different varieties and pack sizes.

  • The range gives you a starting point for choosing a type of croissant and the number of items.
  • Check the product page or packaging to see whether a particular croissant contains seeds; the category name alone doesn’t confirm this.

PLUS

PLUS Korenlanders Licht Meerzaden rond heel is a seeded bread, not a croissant.

  • For this bread, PLUS lists 30% wholemeal wheat flour, 5.5 g of fibre and 11.5 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The bread contains wheat, barley, spelt, soya and sesame, among other ingredients; also check the listed possible traces of allergens.

Dirk

Dirk offers croissants as well as multigrain rolls with seeds.

  • The multigrain rolls are a bread option if you’re looking for seeds rather than a croissant.
  • Multigrain doesn’t automatically mean wholemeal; check the label and nutritional information for the roll you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multiseed croissant automatically wholemeal?

No. Seeds on or in a croissant don’t prove that the dough is wholemeal. Check the product name and ingredients list; according to the Voedingscentrum, bread labelled wholemeal is genuinely wholemeal.

How do I compare the fibre in a multiseed croissant and multiseed bread?

Compare the fibre per 100 g of the products you’re considering. Albert Heijn lists 3.6 g per 100 g for the AH Meerzaden croissant; PLUS lists 5.5 g per 100 g for Korenlanders Licht Meerzaden rond heel. According to PLUS, the latter bread contains 30% wholemeal wheat flour, which isn’t the same as being completely wholemeal.

Is a multiseed croissant suitable for someone with swallowing difficulties?

If you have swallowing difficulties, don’t choose a multiseed croissant without personal advice. A crisp crust and loose seeds may not be suitable; according to Thuisarts, the right texture can vary from person to person, and you may need advice from a doctor, speech and language therapist or dietitian.

Do all Dutch croissants contain iodised salt?

You can’t assume that every croissant does. Albert Heijn lists iodised salt in the AH Meerzaden croissant; for another product, check its ingredients list or ask the seller.

How do I check the allergens in an individual croissant?

Ask for the allergen information for that croissant before buying it. For a prepacked product, you can read the label; for an unwrapped product, ask the seller for the information. Don’t assume an allergen is absent based on the name or visible seeds.