As a result, Tesco announced that it would be discontinuing the crescent shape. This means that all of the one million croissants the chain sells each week will be straight henceforth.

You’ve probably heard of and maybe even tried some of the delicious croissant hybrids that have been popping up, such as the cronut or the cruffin. So, if you have a deep love for all things related ...

The supermarket giant Tesco has ditched curved croissants and is now selling only straight versions of the French pastry. The move will appall breakfast purists — "croissant" translates to "crescent" ...

Traditionally, in France, a straight croissant signified it was made with butter whereas a crescent shape was made with margarine or other form of fat. (That’s not the case here.) ...

Turning his attention to French croissants, David explained how a key ingredient determines what shape the pastry is. He said: 'The best croissants aren't actually crescent-shaped, they're straight.

With 122 sold every minute, Lidl croissants are a fan favourite amongst shoppers. The crescent-shaped leather ‘croissant purse’ comes complete with a golden zip and trolley coin, encased ...

The croissant has also undergone transformations in different regions. In the United States, for instance, the ‘crescent roll’ is a popular pastry that shares a similar flaky texture.