If you’d like to choose a croissant made with wholemeal flour for your child’s snack, check that the packaging explicitly describes it as wholemeal: ‘with seeds’ and ‘multigrain’ don’t mean the same thing. If the croissant shape matters less, a clearly labelled wholemeal roll or cracker is another option. In either case, compare the nutritional information, portion size and allergens of the product you choose.
You’re looking for something like a croissant, but first want to check that it really is made with wholemeal flour. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, wholegrain products generally contain more fibre than white-grain products.
You want to check the allergens in the product you’ve bought, along with the school or childcare setting’s rules, before packing it. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, prepacked products must list allergen information on the label.
You’re first looking for a croissant explicitly labelled as wholemeal, but you’re also considering a wholemeal roll or cracker if the shape matters less than getting the fibre you want.
First decide whether you specifically want a croissant or whether a wholemeal alternative would also work. Then check the label on the product you choose and, if you’re packing it for your child, check the school or childcare setting’s rules too.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal status | Look for an explicit wholemeal label and read the ingredients. ‘With seeds’ or ‘multigrain’ doesn’t confirm that a product is wholemeal. | For a croissant-style snack, I want to know that the grain really is wholemeal rather than judging by visible seeds; around 36% of consumers put this certainty first. |
| Nutritional value and portion | Compare fibre, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, and check the weight of one portion. | For a regular snack, I want to know what the portion I’ve chosen contains, rather than relying on the product name alone; around 27% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current allergen information for the product you’ve chosen and check the school or childcare setting’s rules. | If I’m packing something, I want to know in advance whether it meets the allergy requirements and local policy; this is the main concern for around 27% of consumers. |
| Finding an alternative | Check the current product information and, if needed, look for a clearly labelled wholemeal roll or cracker. | I want to be able to find a suitable option in my usual shop and am happy to forgo the croissant shape; around 10% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
A croissant with seeds or several types of grain isn’t automatically wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the grain ingredient in a wholemeal product must consist entirely of wholemeal flour.
Look for the wholemeal label on the packaging and check the ingredients and nutritional information for that product.
Even with a wholemeal croissant, portion size, fibre, saturated fat and salt still matter. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures for a 45 g croissant of 1.1 g fibre, 5 g saturated fat and 0.53 g salt; another product may differ.
Compare products on the same basis, such as per 100 g, then consider the portion you want to give your child.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products and may change over time. Online information also doesn’t replace the rules set by a school or childcare setting.
Read the packaging of the product you actually buy and check the local rules before packing it. If it’s an unwrapped product, ask for allergen information.
Albert Heijn’s range includes an AH Multiseed croissant, among other products.
Jumbo lists croissants and wholemeal bread products in separate categories.
Lidl lists a butter croissant and provides information about the ingredients and allergens in its freshly baked bread.
Aldi describes wholemeal rolls among its bake-at-home products.
Plus lists a category for wholemeal rolls and provides product information for wholemeal crackers.
Dirk has online categories for croissants and bread, including wholemeal bread.
No. Those words alone don’t confirm that a product is wholemeal. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the grain ingredient in a wholemeal product consists entirely of wholemeal flour. So check the label and ingredients of the product you choose.
That depends on the allergens in the croissant you choose and the rules set by the school or childcare setting. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that prepacked products must list allergen information on the label. Read it and check the local policy too.
Compare the wholemeal labelling and nutritional information for both specific products on the same basis, such as per 100 g, then check the portion size. Pay particular attention to fibre, saturated fat and salt. The figures for a standard croissant won’t necessarily be the same as those for a wholemeal version.
No, you can’t assume that every croissant does. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. Check the ingredients list or, for an unwrapped product, ask which salt has been used if it matters to your choice.
