Choose Jumbo Mini Butter-Filled Biscuits if you’re looking for a smaller, clearly labelled portion for your afternoon snack: Jumbo states that each portion is 30 g, with nine portions per pack. If you’re after a classic canoe-shaped pastry with almond paste, take a look at the standard butter canoe pastries from Albert Heijn or PLUS. A mini almond-filled biscuit isn’t the same product as a canoe pastry, so be sure to compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging too.
If you’d like one biscuit with your coffee or tea as an afternoon snack, a stated portion size makes it easier to compare products. Jumbo states that its mini almond-filled biscuits have a portion size of 30 g; also check the nutritional information per portion.
If you’re after a butter pastry with almond paste, the standard canoe pastries from Albert Heijn and PLUS are a better match than a general mini biscuit. Check the portion size separately rather than assuming it’s a mini product.
The biscuits mentioned contain ingredients such as almonds, eggs, milk, soya and wheat. If you have an allergy or need to avoid certain ingredients, read the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose.
First decide whether you want a small filled biscuit or a specific type of canoe pastry with almond paste. Then compare portion size, nutritional information, allergens and pack contents within your chosen type of biscuit.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the weight per portion and the number of portions. Jumbo states that its mini almond-filled biscuits have a portion size of 30 g, with nine portions per pack. | If I want to grab one smaller biscuit during my afternoon break, I look for a clearly stated portion size. For around 33% of consumers, portion size comes first. |
| Nutritional value | Compare sugars and saturated fat per 100 g and per portion. Jumbo states that its mini almond-filled biscuits contain 9,9 g of sugars and 2,4 g of saturated fat per 30 g portion. | If I want to know what’s in the biscuit I actually eat, I look beyond the word ‘mini’. Around 27% of consumers give this nutritional consideration top priority. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings about traces on the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the label tells me whether this particular biscuit is suitable. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Pack contents | Compare the total weight, number of portions and type of biscuit: a mini almond-filled biscuit and a standard canoe pastry are not the same product. | If I’m buying biscuits for several afternoon breaks, I want to know how many portions are in the pack and what type of biscuit I’m getting. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important consideration. |
A smaller biscuit doesn’t automatically have a different composition. Jumbo states that each 30 g portion of its mini almond-filled biscuits contains 123 kcal, 9,9 g of sugars and 2,4 g of saturated fat.
Use the portion weight to decide how much to have, and check the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g too.
The butter canoe pastries mentioned from Albert Heijn and PLUS are standard-size canoe pastries; Jumbo Mini Butter-Filled Biscuits are a different type of product. So if you want both almond paste and a small size, check for both features.
Read the product name and portion weight on the pack you’re buying rather than relying on the picture alone.
As well as almonds, the products mentioned also list other allergens, including eggs, milk, soya and wheat. The relevant information may vary between products and recipes.
Before eating, check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about traces on the current packaging.
Jumbo Mini Butter-Filled Biscuits are an option if you’re specifically looking for a filled biscuit labelled as mini.
AH Butter Canoe Pastries are classic canoe pastries with almond paste filling, rather than mini-sized biscuits.
PLUS Butter Canoe Pastries are standard-size canoe pastries with almond paste filling and an almond decoration.
BISCOTTO Mini Biscuits are a different type of biscuit for anyone mainly looking for a small size.
A stated portion gives you a clear starting point, but it doesn’t determine how much you ultimately eat. Jumbo states that its mini almond-filled biscuits have a portion size of 30 g, with nine portions per pack; Albert Heijn states that its standard canoe pastries have a portion size of 45 g.
Check the allergens on the current packaging of the specific product. The products mentioned list almonds or nuts, eggs, milk, soya and ingredients containing gluten, among others; any warnings about traces may also be relevant.
Size alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a biscuit contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion: Jumbo states that each 30 g portion of its mini almond-filled biscuits contains 9,9 g of sugars and 2,4 g of saturated fat.
Follow the storage instructions on your pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing its butter canoe pastries in a sealed tin after opening; also check the best-before information for the product you’ve bought.
