Who is this choice relevant to?

Students budgeting per roll

If you’re buying one roll for dinner, the current price per item and availability at your local shop both matter. Albert Heijn lists the AH Multiseed Croissant as available in store only.

Students looking for the texture of seeds

You want a croissant with seeds, but don’t let the name determine its nutritional value. Check the ingredients list and compare the fibre content of the specific product if that matters to you.

Students who need to check allergens

If a croissant is unwrapped, you’ll want to know which allergens it contains before buying it. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must also be available for unpackaged products. Ask for it if it isn’t displayed by the shelf.

What should you consider when choosing?

For a student dinner, first decide whether the price per item, the texture of the seeds or the nutritional information matters most to you. Then compare the products on that basis.

What to consider What should you check? Who does this matter to?
Price per item and availability Compare the current price per item and check whether the roll is available at your local shop. If I’m buying one roll for dinner, I want to know whether it fits my budget without having to buy a larger pack. For around 42% of consumers, the price per item may be the main consideration.
Seeds and product type Read the product name and ingredients: a multiseed croissant is not automatically wholemeal bread. I’m specifically looking for the texture of seeds on a croissant and want to know which product I’m choosing. For around 25% of consumers, a preference for seeds may be the main consideration.
Nutritional value and allergens Compare fibre, saturated fat and salt per 100 g or per serving. For unpackaged products, ask about allergens before buying. If this roll is going to be part of my dinner, I want to be able to compare the nutritional information and know which allergens it contains. This may be the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multiseed’ means ‘wholemeal’

    Seeds on a croissant don’t tell you how much fibre it contains. For comparison, the Voedingscentrum gives the average fibre content of a plain 45 g croissant as 1.1 g. This isn’t the nutritional value of every multiseed croissant.

    Check whether the specific product is wholemeal and compare the fibre content in its nutritional information.

  • Looking only at the price per item

    A roll may fit your budget, but you might also want to buy fillings or other ingredients for the dinner you have in mind.

    Compare the price per item in store and work out what else you’ll need for your meal.

  • Judging allergens by appearance

    You can’t tell which allergens an unpackaged croissant actually contains from its seeds or its name.

    Read the allergen information by the shelf or ask for it before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must also be available for unpackaged products.

  • Assuming every croissant contains iodised salt

    The type of salt used can vary from product to product. The Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum describes the use of iodine-enriched bakers’ salt as an agreement within the baking industry, not a feature of every croissant.

    If the type of salt matters to you, check the ingredients list of a packaged product or ask the retailer for product information.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists the AH Multiseed Croissant in its croissant range.

  • The AH Multiseed Croissant is listed as available in store only.
  • Before comparing it with bread, check the product’s current price per item, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page for a Multiseed Croissant.

  • The product name makes it easy to ask for or look for this variety in store.
  • Check the current price per item, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the croissant you want to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multiseed croissant automatically wholemeal or high in fibre?

No. The word ‘multiseed’ alone doesn’t tell you whether the croissant is wholemeal or how much fibre it contains. Check the ingredients and fibre content of the specific product. The Voedingscentrum describes wholemeal bread as a type of bread that is high in fibre.

How can I check allergens in an unpackaged multiseed croissant?

Before buying, check the allergen information by the shelf or ask a member of staff. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists allergens such as cereals containing gluten, eggs, milk, nuts and sesame seeds, which information must be available for. Which of these the croissant contains depends on the product.

How can I tell whether a croissant contains iodised salt?

Check the ingredients list of the packaged product, or ask for product information if the croissant is unpackaged. Don’t assume based on where you buy it: the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum describes the use of iodine-enriched bakers’ salt as an agreement within the baking industry, not a guaranteed ingredient in every croissant.

What should I choose if I mainly want to compare fibre for my student dinner?

Compare the fibre content of the specific multiseed croissant with that of wholemeal bread, ideally using the same basis of per 100 g or per serving. The Voedingscentrum gives the average fibre content of a plain 45 g croissant as 1.1 g, but you’ll need to check the packaging of the specific multiseed variety for its fibre content.