Choose an artisan sourdough croissant if the sourdough-making process is your priority and you can ask the baker about the recipe. For a King’s Day breakfast with more guests, part-baked or frozen croissants may be more convenient, as long as you plan for oven time and storage space. Check the ingredients for each product: the butter croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS list both sourdough and yeast, while a plant-based croissant may still contain cereals containing gluten.
If you want to know how the dough rises, ask about the recipe and whether any yeast is added. BRodijnen describes its butter sourdough croissant as being made with its own sourdough starter and given a slow rise. This is the producer’s description, not an independent taste review.
When you’re serving breakfast or brunch to a group, the number of oven batches matters. Albert Heijn and PLUS list a short baking time for the part-baked croissants covered here; according to PLUS, a frozen Délifrance version takes longer to bake.
Check the information for the croissant you’re actually buying. According to the product information, the vegan sourdough croissant sold by Hofweb contains wheat and spelt, among other ingredients. Plant-based doesn’t mean gluten-free.
First decide whether a sourdough process or plant-based ingredients are essential. Then consider which preparation method and quantity will suit your King’s Day breakfast.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough process | Check whether sourdough is simply listed as an ingredient, or whether the maker also explains the process and any added yeast. | I want to know how the dough rises with sourdough. For around 33% of consumers, the process is the top priority when choosing. |
| Preparing croissants for a group | Compare the baking time, oven temperature and number of croissants, and allow for multiple batches. | If I want to serve warm croissants to guests at the same time, I need to fit the preparation into my morning schedule. This is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging for milk, egg and cereals containing gluten, among other ingredients. For unpackaged croissants, ask for allergen information. | I want to know before buying whether the croissant meets my ingredient requirements. For around 20% of consumers, this check would be the main reason for their choice. |
| Quantity and waste | Compare the number of croissants in the pack with your guest list and the product’s storage instructions. | I want enough croissants for my guests without having lots left over. The quantity needed is the biggest consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The butter croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS covered here both list sourdough and yeast. So the word ‘sourdough’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a croissant is made without added baker’s yeast.
Read the full ingredients list. If the sourdough process is your main reason for buying, ask the baker how the dough rises too.
According to the product information, the vegan sourdough croissant sold by Hofweb contains wheat and spelt. So even when choosing a plant-based option, you still need to check for cereals containing gluten.
Check the information for the exact product. If the croissant is unpackaged, ask about allergens before buying.
Albert Heijn and PLUS list a baking time of 4–6 minutes at 200 °C for the butter croissants covered here. For the frozen Délifrance croissants covered here, PLUS lists 18 minutes at 185 °C, without defrosting first.
Plan your oven batches and storage space before buying for a group, and follow the instructions on the packaging you take home.
Albert Heijn describes its AH butter croissants as part-baked and sold in packs of four.
Jumbo’s online croissant range includes butter, plant-based and frozen options.
PLUS lists part-baked butter croissants, butter croissant dough and frozen Délifrance croissants.
Dirk’s range includes individual 65 g butter croissants.
ALDI describes a fresh butter croissant as an individual bakery product.
Lidl publishes an ingredients and allergen overview for its fresh-from-the-oven bread range.
This butter croissant is worth considering if you’re looking for sourdough as an ingredient for a small King’s Day breakfast. If you’re looking for a clearly described artisan sourdough process, check the recipe before choosing.
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A pack of four croissants for anyone looking for sourdough as an ingredient. The listed ingredients include wheat sourdough and yeast, so don’t assume these are yeast-free. Check the current packaging for preparation instructions and information about cereals containing gluten, milk, lupin, sesame and soya.
No. The butter croissants from Albert Heijn and PLUS covered here list both sourdough and yeast. If you’re looking for a croissant without added baker’s yeast, read the ingredients list or ask the baker about the recipe.
Not necessarily. According to the product information, the vegan sourdough croissant sold by Hofweb contains wheat and spelt, among other ingredients. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product.
It depends on which croissant you choose. Albert Heijn and PLUS list a baking time of 4–6 minutes at 200 °C for the part-baked butter croissants covered here. For the frozen Délifrance croissants covered here, PLUS lists 18 minutes at 185 °C, without defrosting. Follow the instructions for the product you buy.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, sellers in the Netherlands must provide information about 14 allergens in unpackaged food. For cereals containing gluten and nuts, the information must also specify which cereals or nuts are involved. Ask before buying.
No, don’t assume that. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may only be added to bread and other bakery products via baker’s salt, at a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt. Check the ingredients list for iodised salt in the croissant you’re buying.
