Who are these choices relevant to?

Looking for sourdough

You want a croissant with sourdough listed as an ingredient for your summer holiday. So you check the label rather than relying on the product name.

Planning a holiday breakfast

You choose fresh, bake-at-home or frozen croissants to suit the oven, freezer space and time available at your holiday accommodation.

Checking allergens and nutritional information

You want to check which allergens a croissant contains before buying, and see the nutritional information for the pack you’ve chosen.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the ingredient you’re looking for, then choose a preparation method that works at your holiday accommodation. Next, check the allergens and the number of croissants in the pack.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Sourdough Look for sourdough in the ingredients list. The word butter tells you nothing about the raising agent. If I specifically want sourdough, I want to see it listed on the label; around 40% of consumers put this need first.
Preparation and storage Check whether the croissants are fresh, part-baked or frozen, and what equipment and storage conditions they need. Without a suitable oven or freezer, I need to plan breakfast differently. For around 30% of consumers, practical preparation is the most important consideration.
Allergens and nutritional information Check the allergen declaration and compare the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen. If I need to avoid certain ingredients or compare nutritional values, I need the information for that particular croissant; around 20% of consumers put this first.
Quantity and weight Compare the number of croissants and the pack weight with the size of your group. If I’m making breakfast for several people, I want to know whether one pack will be enough. Around 10% of consumers give this top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming butter or freshness means sourdough

    PLUS lists wheat and spelt sourdough in the ingredients of its butter croissants. The words ‘butter’ and ‘fresh’ don’t, by themselves, confirm that a croissant contains sourdough or has been made using artisan methods.

    Read the ingredients list if sourdough is a must-have for you. A sourdough listing doesn’t prove that the croissant was raised using sourdough alone.

  • Choosing frozen croissants without freezer space

    The Délifrance frozen croissants on PLUS’s product page need to be stored at −18 °C and baked from frozen for 18 minutes at 185 °C.

    Before buying, check that you’ll be able to follow the storage and preparation instructions during your journey and at your destination.

    According to the product page, croissants of this variety must not be refrozen once thawed.

  • Skipping the allergen check on your next purchase

    Ingredients and potential allergens vary from product to product. PLUS lists wheat, spelt and milk in its butter croissants, which may also contain rye, barley and oats.

    Always check the latest packaging. If you’re buying loose croissants, ask about allergen information before you buy.

Brands to consider

A brand or croissant category doesn’t tell you whether a product contains sourdough. Compare the ingredients and preparation instructions for the specific product.

PLUS

The PLUS butter croissants list wheat and spelt sourdough in the ingredients and are part-baked.

  • The product information lists ingredients, allergens and preparation instructions.
  • The sourdough listing doesn’t show that sourdough was the only raising agent used or that the croissants were made using artisan methods.

Jumbo

Jumbo sells, among other products, a Délifrance pack containing four 45 g butter croissants.

  • The number of croissants and pack weight help you plan breakfast for several people.
  • Check the ingredients list for the croissant you choose before assuming it contains sourdough.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s croissant range includes fresh, bake-at-home and frozen varieties.

  • This makes it easier to choose a preparation method that suits your holiday accommodation.
  • The category doesn’t tell you whether a particular product contains sourdough; check the label to find out.

Dirk

Dirk sells, among other products, individual 65 g butter croissants and packs containing several croissants.

  • You can compare buying a single croissant with choosing a pack for a group.
  • A product name that includes butter doesn’t confirm that it contains sourdough; read the ingredients for the variety you choose.

ALDI

ALDI describes a fresh butter croissant sold individually in store.

  • Buying a single croissant means you don’t need to plan for a whole pack.
  • If the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice, ask about them for this product.

Lidl

Lidl describes butter croissants that you can bake at home.

  • This preparation method is worth considering if you can bake the croissants at your holiday accommodation.
  • Check the pack for the ingredients, allergens and exact preparation instructions.

Croissants for a holiday breakfast at Joybuy

This pack of four butter croissants could suit a holiday breakfast if you want to take several croissants with you. If sourdough is essential, check the latest ingredients list. For your plans, also check the preparation and storage instructions.

g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g

g'woon butter croissants, 4 pieces, 180 g

For anyone who wants to take four croissants in one pack to their holiday accommodation.

Pack: 4 pieces, 180 g. Check the label for ingredients, allergens, preparation method and storage conditions before choosing these croissants for your trip.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Does butter mean a croissant contains sourdough?

No. Butter tells you about an ingredient, but doesn’t confirm that the croissant contains sourdough. Check the ingredients list: PLUS lists both butter and wheat and spelt sourdough in its butter croissants.

How can I tell whether a croissant contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list for the croissant you’ve chosen. The product information for PLUS butter croissants and Délifrance butter croissants at Jumbo lists iodised salt; don’t assume that every croissant contains the same ingredients.

What should I look out for if I have a wheat or milk allergy?

Check the latest allergen information for the specific product before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly identified on labels; PLUS butter croissants contain wheat, spelt and milk, and may also contain rye, barley and oats.

Can I take frozen croissants to a holiday home?

Yes, if you can follow the storage and preparation instructions during your journey and at your destination. The Délifrance frozen croissants at PLUS should be stored at −18 °C and baked from frozen for 18 minutes at 185 °C; according to the product information, they must not be refrozen once thawed.