If you want to serve older guests a croissant that’s confirmed to contain sourdough with their afternoon coffee, choose a product whose ingredients confirm this for that specific croissant. PLUS lists wheat and spelt sourdough in its butter croissants. At a bakery, you can ask about the dough used for the specific croissant: a bakery that also sells sourdough bread doesn’t necessarily use sourdough in its croissants.
A butter croissant on its own isn’t enough for you: you want to know whether the product you choose really contains sourdough. PLUS lists wheat and spelt sourdough in the ingredients of its butter croissants.
If you’re buying for others, you’ll want to know which allergens the croissant contains before serving it. According to PLUS, its butter croissants contain wheat, spelt and milk, among other ingredients. Check the latest information for each product you choose.
You’ll want to choose between a croissant that’s ready to serve and one that you bake at home. Albert Heijn offers fresh, bake-at-home and frozen croissants; check the pack size and preparation instructions for the product you choose.
First decide whether sourdough is a must-have or simply a preference. Then check the ingredients and allergens for your guests, and only then choose the type of product that suits your coffee occasion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough in the croissant | Read the ingredients for the exact product, or ask the baker whether the croissant dough contains sourdough. Ask about yeast too, if that affects your choice. | If I specifically want to serve a sourdough croissant, I want confirmation for that croissant, not just for other bread from the same bakery. For around 42% of consumers, knowing exactly which product they’re buying comes first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the latest label or ask the in-store baker for allergen information. Look for a mention of iodised salt or baker’s salt if that’s relevant to your choice. | When I’m buying for guests, I want to know which ingredients matter to them before serving. This check is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Serving and quantity | Choose between fresh, bake-at-home and frozen croissants; check the pack size and preparation instructions for the option you’ve chosen. | For a planned coffee occasion, I want to know how many croissants I’ll need and whether I have to bake them just before my guests arrive. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration. |
A sourdough claim tells you something about an ingredient, not the croissant’s overall nutritional value. PLUS also lists 25% butter in its butter croissants.
Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product if they matter to your choice.
According to PLUS, its butter croissants contain wheat, spelt and milk. A preference for sourdough doesn’t change the need to check the ingredients of the croissant you choose.
Ask your guests in advance which allergens matter to them, then check the latest packaging or ask the in-store baker for information.
Kometen Brood lists sourdough bread and croissants from its own oven; Oscar Desemcafé mentions slowly fermented sourdough bread. Neither confirms which dough is used for their croissants.
Ask the baker specifically whether the croissant itself contains sourdough.
A clear example of a packaged butter croissant with sourdough in the ingredients list.
Offers a range of product types, including fresh, bake-at-home and frozen croissants.
Offers an online croissant category where you can browse different product types.
Offers butter croissants for different ways of serving.
Lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually.
Lists Délifrance croissants for in-store purchase, among other products.
No. Butter doesn’t tell you which raising agent was used for the croissant. PLUS separately lists wheat and spelt sourdough in its butter croissants; for another product, check its own ingredients list or ask the baker.
Don’t assume that every croissant contains baker’s salt. The Voedingscentrum says that using baker’s salt in breadmaking isn’t compulsory; PLUS lists iodised salt in its butter croissants. Check the label for your croissant or ask the baker which salt was used.
For a packaged croissant, check the latest label; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be shown there. Before buying an unpackaged croissant, ask the in-store baker which allergens are relevant to that product. Discuss possible cross-contamination too, if it matters to one of your guests.
Yes, as long as you have the right equipment and can follow the preparation instructions for the option you’ve chosen. Check the pack size and instructions in advance so you know how many croissants you can prepare at once.
