Croissant

Also listed as Butter Croissant and Croissants.

Grains & Bakery

This is what the ingredient is.

Croissants are flaky laminated butter pastries. Labels may say croissant or butter croissant.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

They are eaten plain, filled, or used for breakfast sandwiches.

Here is what food agencies say.

Bakery pastries fall under FDA labeling and allergen rules.

Here is what research has found.

Milk, wheat, and egg allergen issues can appear in croissant recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Contains wheat and usually milk. Check filled varieties for nuts.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/18/2026