If you want a croissant genuinely made with sourdough for Easter lunch, only choose one once the baker or product information confirms how the croissant itself is made. Sourdough bread sold alongside ordinary croissants isn’t proof. If quantity and baking at home matter more, a supermarket pack may fit your plans better, but check separately whether it meets your sourdough preference and review the allergen information.
You want to plan how many croissants you’ll need and prepare them shortly before serving. Jumbo lists, among other things, packaged and frozen croissants. Check the cooking instructions for the specific product you choose, and don’t assume it contains sourdough unless this is confirmed.
You need to know which allergens are relevant to your guests before you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked food is shown on the label, while for non-prepacked food it must be made available in another way.
First, decide whether sourdough in the croissant dough is essential. Then compare the pack size and preparation method with your lunch plans. For every option, check the information your guests need for their dietary requirements or allergies.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough in the dough | Ask whether the croissant itself is made with sourdough, and what other raising agent is used. The word ‘artisan’ doesn’t confirm how the dough is made. | If I’m choosing sourdough specifically, I want to know what’s in the croissant dough, not just what else the baker sells. For around 42% of consumers, verifiable sourdough is the top priority. |
| Quantity and preparation | Compare the number of croissants in each pack with the cooking instructions and the oven space you have available. Check what fresh options are available at your chosen store. | When I’m hosting several guests, I want to have enough croissants to serve without underestimating how much oven space I’ll need. For around 33% of consumers, convenience when serving comes first. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | For prepacked croissants, read the label; for non-prepacked ones, ask for allergen information. Check each product individually if you’re looking for a plant-based or gluten-free option. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check whether a croissant is suitable before buying it. For around 25% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
A baker may sell sourdough bread and croissants side by side without making the croissants themselves with sourdough. An ingredients list also won’t necessarily tell you how long the dough has fermented.
Ask how the specific croissant you want to buy is made and what raising agent is used.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says there are no legal rules defining when a manufacturer may call a product ‘artisan’. So the word doesn’t confirm that the dough contains sourdough.
Base your choice on specific product information or ask the baker about the croissant you’re considering.
By then, it may be too late to find out that the croissant isn’t suitable for a guest with a food allergy. Allergen information is provided differently for prepacked and non-prepacked products.
Read the label before you buy, or ask the baker in advance about relevant allergens and the risk of cross-contamination.
Lidl says its fresh bakery range may vary from branch to branch. So if you’re planning to shop on the day of your Easter lunch, check with the store you intend to visit.
Contact your chosen branch in advance and think of an alternative if you need a particular product.
A place to browse croissants and sourdough bread separately.
A place to compare pack types, preparation methods and product varieties.
A place to browse butter croissants and a separate range of sourdough bread.
A place to browse if you want to look at freshly baked bread in a physical store.
This pack of four croissants can help you plan how many you’ll need for Easter lunch. Check separately whether the ingredients, dough preparation and cooking method suit your needs.
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A pack of four gives you a starting point for working out how many you’ll need for lunch.
Before buying, check whether the croissants are ready to serve or need cooking first. If sourdough is essential, ask how the croissant dough is made. Also check the allergen information for your guests.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the term ‘artisan’ isn’t legally defined. Ask whether the dough for the specific croissant is made with sourdough.
Before you buy, ask the baker for the allergen information for the croissant you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information about non-prepacked food must be provided to consumers in a way other than on a label.
No. Sourdough on its own doesn’t tell you whether a croissant is gluten-free. Check the product’s specific gluten-free claim and allergen information; don’t rely on the word ‘sourdough’ alone.
