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To eat alcohol whilst pregnant

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PickledElectricity · 03/02/2025 16:46

I am 6 months pregnant and had the most ridiculous encounter in Paul this morning while buying my croissant and coffee.

I waddled in, excited for my Monday morning treat for coming into the office, and there was a new lady there. I ordered the almond croissant like I always do and she said "no" and something else that I couldn't make out. I thought she'd misheard me so I pointed to the croissant I wanted. She carried on. I couldn't make out what she was saying. Then her colleague stepped in to say "she says it is made with alcohol"

I had no idea this was the case but said ok that's fine.

Original lady continued to argue then someone called her into the back and I was served by her colleague who continued to give me funny looks.

Presumably the alcohol in a bloody croissant is negligible and isn't going to harm my baby, nor impede anyone. I've been having this exact croissant nearly every Monday for years, including all the way through my first pregnancy.

I feel quite cross now that my treat has been tainted by this exchange. There's a pret nearby but their almond croissants aren't as good.

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LostMySocks · 03/02/2025 16:51

You're pregnant so obviously it's everyone's job to police your diet 😉

I suspect the alcohol will be in the paste which goes in the oven with the croissant so as you say alcohol left after that will be negligible.

On the other hand of it was a fresh cake filled with brandy cream made with actual brandy that morning then warning you might have been helpful but it's still up to you what you eat

AgreeableDragon · 03/02/2025 16:49

I've never heard of alcohol in an almond croissant. Presumably they add a liquer of some sort.
But that would be a tiny amount, and would have evaporated when cooked.
You're fine and she's out of line! No wonder she was taken away from the service counter!

NormasArse · 03/02/2025 16:47

Do they have a sign suggesting that ID will be required?

She sounds a bit heavy handed!

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