Anyone organising a snack break
Individually sized portions mean you can hand them out without having to slice a large brioche. Check how many are in the pack before you shop.
Who are these formats suitable for?
Anyone making savoury mini sandwiches
Mini brioche buns that you can fill are ideal for this, unlike mini brioches topped with pearl sugar, which are meant to be eaten as they are.
Anyone keeping an eye on portions and allergens
The weight per portion helps you plan how much to buy. If your guests have dietary requirements, always check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
What should you look for before buying?
First, decide whether you want a sweet snack ready to serve, buns for savoury bites or plain mini brioches to enjoy with your choice of accompaniment.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Portions ready to serve | Number of pieces and individual packaging; also check whether the brioche is already sweetened or filled. | If I want to open the pack and hand out a snack without slicing anything, a sweet mini brioche that’s ready to eat is the right choice for me. Around 44% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Savoury bites to assemble | Choose mini buns to fill, and make sure you can transport your chosen fillings appropriately. | If I’m making mini sandwiches to share, I need small buns rather than brioches that are already sweetened. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this savoury option. |
| Portion size and ingredients | Weight per portion, ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you buy. | When I choose a plain mini brioche, I want to know the portion size and ingredients before serving it. Around 23% of consumers prioritise checking this information. |
Picnic mistakes to avoid
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Choosing sweet brioche for savoury bites
Harrys describes its Mini Tressée au sucre perlé as an individual mini brioche, while Auchan describes La Fournée Dorée Minis Brioch’Burgers as buns to fill. They’re designed for different uses.
Decide whether you want to serve a snack as it is or make mini sandwiches, then choose the right format.
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Preparing perishable fillings without planning how to transport them
Anses points out that keeping food at a low temperature slows the growth of micro-organisms. This advice applies to your chosen perishable fillings, not automatically to brioche buns on their own in sealed packaging.
Keep these fillings chilled during transport and fill the buns as close to serving time as possible.
A cool bag and something to keep the food chilled mean extra items to carry.
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Relying on the product name to check for allergens
The product information for Brioche Pasquier Briochettes lists wheat, eggs, butter, gluten and milk, among other ingredients. Other products may have different ingredients.
Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve actually bought before serving the brioches.
Brands and retailers to know
Harrys
Harrys describes its Mini Tressée au sucre perlé as a small, individually portioned brioche to take with you.
- Worth considering if you want to hand out a sweet snack without having to prepare a filling.
- The pearl sugar makes it less suitable for mini savoury sandwiches; check the variety and allergens on the pack.
La Fournée Dorée
The Minis Brioch’Burgers listed by Auchan are small brioche buns to fill, sold in a pack of 10.
- They’re designed for making your own savoury bites.
- You’ll need to prepare the fillings and arrange to keep them chilled if necessary.
Brioche Pasquier
The product information for Brioche Pasquier Briochettes gives a portion size of 40 g, and says they can be eaten plain or spread with a topping.
- The stated portion size gives you a guide when working out how many mini brioches to buy.
- The product information lists wheat, eggs, butter, gluten and milk, among other ingredients; check the label on the product you buy.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s “mini brioche” search results include several types of product, including Harrys Mini Tressée and La Fournée Dorée mini brioche burger buns.
- These products help you distinguish between sweet treats ready to serve and buns to fill.
- Check which products your store has available before planning your picnic.
Epi d’Or (E.Leclerc)
E.Leclerc lists a 200 g pack of 10 EPI D’OR mini brioche burgers.
- This format can be used as a base for savoury bites with your choice of filling.
- Check the pack for the ingredients and allergens in the product you choose.
Brioche bites available on Joybuy
This selection features savoury bites that are already filled and need to be prepared before your picnic. They’re not a substitute for sweet mini brioches ready to serve or plain buns that you can fill yourself.
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ERHARD Ham and Emmental Brioche Bites, x9, 115 g
A handy option for sharing savoury bites that are already filled, rather than preparing plain mini buns yourself. The pack contains 9 bites and weighs 115 g.
This frozen product must be cooked thoroughly before eating. The instructions state that it should be stored at −18 °C and cooked for 12 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 °C, until piping hot in the centre. Once defrosted, it should be kept in the fridge, eaten within 24 hours and not refrozen. Check the pack instructions when planning preparation and transport.
The information for this product lists gluten, milk and eggs; check the label before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Which mini brioche should I choose if I want to serve it without any preparation on the day?
Choose a brioche that’s sold as an individual portion and is ready to eat, such as Harrys Mini Tressée au sucre perlé. Check the number of pieces, variety and allergens on the pack you buy.
Are mini brioche burger buns suitable for a savoury picnic?
Yes, if you’re using them as a base for bites you plan to fill: Auchan describes La Fournée Dorée Minis Brioch’Burgers as buns to fill. If you’re using perishable ingredients, make sure you can keep them chilled during transport. Anses points out that low temperatures slow the growth of micro-organisms.
How can I work out portions when buying mini brioches?
Start with the weight per portion given for the product you’ve chosen and the number of pieces in the pack. Brioche Pasquier’s product information gives a portion size of 40 g for its Briochettes. Take the other food you’ll be serving into account when working out how many to buy.
What should I read on the pack before buying?
For pre-packed brioche, check the product name, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, nutrition information and the date shown. The DGCCRF covers this information in its guidance on labelling pre-packed food in France. The pack of the product you buy will give you its exact ingredients.