Who are these options for?

If you specifically want sourdough

You want to see sourdough starter listed in the ingredients of the croissant itself. A shop page that also features sourdough bread doesn’t give you enough information to confirm this.

If you want to bake them just before eating

You want to serve warm croissants without having to shape dough during dinner. In that case, the baking time for your chosen option is important when planning your meal.

If you’re planning dinner for two

You can tailor the number of croissants and how you present them to suit your meal. Individual croissants, a multipack and ready-to-shape dough all offer different options.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the ingredients and how much time you have around serving. Then decide whether you mainly want a suitable quantity or the freedom to choose the shape and filling yourself.

What to consider What to check before buying Who is this important to?
Sourdough in the croissant Look for sourdough starter in the ingredients list of the exact product. Don’t assume this means it was made artisanally. If I’m choosing it specifically for its sourdough flavour, I want to find that in the croissant itself. Around 30% of consumers give verified sourdough the highest priority.
Preparation and serving time Compare the preparation method, oven time and any cooling time for each option. I want to serve the croissants warm without interrupting dinner to bake them for a long time. For around 40% of consumers, timing is the main consideration.
Shape and filling Check whether you’re buying shaped croissants or dough that you can divide and fill yourself. With my own filling or size, I can tailor the presentation to our dinner, as long as I have time to shape the dough. This is the first consideration for around 20% of consumers.
Number of croissants Compare the number of croissants in each pack with how many you want to serve for two people. I want to serve enough without buying more than we need. For around 10% of consumers, quantity is the main factor in their choice.

What to watch out for when buying

  • Taking sourdough bread as proof that the croissants contain sourdough

    Albert Heijn features both on a page about its artisan baker, but that tells you nothing about the ingredients of every croissant.

    Read the ingredients list for the croissant you’ve chosen. Look separately for sourdough starter, and ask for product information if the preparation method is also important to your choice.

  • Looking only at the baking time

    The par-baked croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this review take 4–6 minutes to finish baking. PLUS also advises cooling its large frozen croissant for 30 minutes after baking.

    Plan for the full preparation instructions before deciding when to serve the croissants.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the product name

    A name such as butter croissant doesn’t tell you which grains or other allergens are in your chosen option or filling.

    Check the current allergen information on the packaging. Also check the ingredients you add yourself, such as a filling or egg for brushing the dough.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Worth considering if you’re looking for a butter croissant that lists sourdough starter and want to compare par-baked and frozen options.

  • The product information for AH Butter Croissants lists sourdough starter in the ingredients and gives a baking time of 4–6 minutes at 200 °C.
  • The page about the artisan baker doesn’t prove that the croissants are made artisanally with sourdough.

Jumbo

Worth considering if you’re open to sourdough bread when the croissant shape isn’t essential.

  • Jumbo describes its sourdough breads as being made with fresh sourdough starter and left to rise for more than 24 hours.
  • This information is about bread, not croissants. Jumbo says these loaves can’t be ordered online.

Lidl

Worth considering if you want to browse the croissants in its freshly baked range in store.

  • Lidl publishes ingredients and allergen information for its freshly baked bread range.
  • Check the information for the specific croissant before assuming it contains sourdough starter.

Aldi

Worth considering if you want to buy individual butter croissants and choose a quantity to suit two people.

  • Aldi lists a butter croissant sold individually.
  • If sourdough is essential, check the ingredients of the croissant you buy.

PLUS

Worth considering if you want to choose between par-baked croissants, ready-to-shape dough and a larger frozen croissant.

  • The par-baked PLUS butter croissant lists sourdough starter and takes 4–6 minutes to bake at 200 °C. You can divide and shape the croissant dough yourself.
  • A sourdough listing doesn’t prove an artisan preparation method. According to PLUS, the large frozen croissant takes 20–25 minutes to bake, followed by 30 minutes to cool.

Dirk

Worth considering if you want to compare individual butter croissants with multipacks.

  • Dirk lists an individual 65 g butter croissant and a six-croissant Délifrance pack.
  • Only choose based on sourdough once you’ve checked the ingredients of the option in question.

Croissants for dinner for two on Joybuy

This pack of four butter croissants is one option if you want to decide in advance how many to serve for two people. If you’re looking for sourdough, check the ingredients. To serve them warm, check the preparation instructions on the pack you choose.

g'woon butter croissants, pack of 4 with a total weight of 180 g

g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces (180 g)

With four croissants, you can decide how many to serve at dinner for two. Before buying, check the current ingredients and allergen information. If you want to serve them warm, check the preparation instructions too.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if a croissant contains sourdough?

Look for sourdough starter in the ingredients list of the croissant itself. The butter croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS list this ingredient. A general shop page that also features sourdough bread isn’t enough to confirm that a croissant contains it.

Is a sourdough croissant also made artisanally?

Not necessarily. The ingredients list confirms that the croissant contains sourdough starter, but on its own it doesn’t tell you how the croissant was made or how long the dough fermented. If the method matters to your choice, ask for information about the specific product.

How should I plan if I want to serve the croissants warm?

Follow the full preparation instructions for your chosen option, including any cooling time. Albert Heijn and PLUS give a baking time of 4–6 minutes at 200 °C for the par-baked butter croissants included in this review. For PLUS’s large frozen croissant, the instructions say to bake it for 20–25 minutes and then leave it to cool for 30 minutes.

Which allergens should I check when choosing?

Check the allergen information for the exact croissant and for any ingredients you add yourself. The par-baked croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this review contain wheat and milk. The PLUS option also lists spelt and possible traces of other grains. Check the label again when you buy them.

How can I tell whether a croissant contains iodised salt?

Read the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen. The butter croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS included in this review list iodised salt, but you shouldn’t assume every croissant has the same ingredients.