Ingredient

Croissant

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Croissants are a popular baked good enjoyed on their own or as a base …

What it is

A croissant is a buttery, flaky pastry made from layered dough. The dough is rolled and folded many times, creating many thin layers of dough separated by butter. This process, called laminating, gives the croissant its characteristic texture.

Why it's used

Croissants are a popular baked good enjoyed on their own or as a base for sandwiches. Manufacturers use them as a breakfast item, a snack, or a component in prepared meals. They are often found in bakeries, cafes, and as a frozen or refrigerated item in grocery stores.

Health notes

Croissants are a food item, not an ingredient with specific health implications. Their nutritional content will vary based on ingredients like butter, flour, and sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates ingredients used in packaged foods. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluate food ingredients for safety, but do not evaluate finished food products like croissants.

Allergen info

Croissants are typically made with wheat flour and butter. Wheat is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Butter is derived from milk, which is also one of the 9 major allergens. Croissants contain gluten from wheat.

Products containing Croissant

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ARCHER FARMS Cinnamon Mini Croissants, Cinnamon Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 365kcal 4.8Protein 14.3Fat 54.0Carbs ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Fully Cooked Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 52% DV per serving 298kcal 9.9Protein 18.2Fat 22.3Carbs Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissants, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bob Evans Farms Inc Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissants, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 301kcal 11.7Protein 20.4Fat 16.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Egg Salad On A Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 145% DV per serving 262kcal 9.6Protein 17.6Fat 17.1Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Tuna Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 247kcal 12.1Protein 15.2Fat 14.7Carbs Eastside Deli Supply Inc. Chicken Salad On Croissant, Cranberry Almond Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 239kcal 6.3Protein 17.6Fat 18.3Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Tuna Salad On Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 273kcal 11.8Protein 18.7Fat 16.0Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Chicken Salad On Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 321kcal 13.9Protein 22.5Fat 16.0Carbs The Kroger Co. Egg Salad On A Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 143% DV per serving 251kcal 9.6Protein 16.6Fat 16.6Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Turkey Sandwich On Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 235kcal 12.2Protein 12.2Fat 18.8Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Chicken Salad On Croissant Wraps & Sandwiches Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 264kcal 11.9Protein 15.9Fat 17.6Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Egg Salad On A Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 143% DV per serving 251kcal 9.6Protein 16.6Fat 16.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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