Choose a pack based on how many Advent treats you want to hand out, not just its weight. ALDI lists 330 g and Lidl 325 g; Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list packs weighing between 270 and 275 g. A heavier pack doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits it contains. So, if you need to know, check the number of biscuits as well as the use-by date and allergen information on the pack.
If you’re planning to hand out canoe biscuits on several occasions, compare the pack weight and the stated servings with what you have in mind. Check the number of biscuits on the pack if each treat needs to be a single biscuit.
Would you like to add the canoe biscuits to your regular online shop, or can you pop into a store to get them? The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS listings we looked at offer an online ordering option; for these varieties, ALDI and Lidl direct shoppers to their stores.
If you’re handing out treats to family members or visitors with a food allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before sharing them.
First, work out how many individual treats you need. Then compare the information on the pack with the most convenient way for you to buy them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough in the pack | Compare the net weight and any serving information with your plans; check the number of biscuits on the pack if you need to count out individual biscuits. | If you’re planning to hand out canoe biscuits on several Advent occasions, you’ll want to know whether one pack will be enough. Having enough in the pack is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. | If someone receiving a treat has a food allergy, the information on the pack you choose needs to suit their needs. For around 42% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
| How to buy | Check whether you can order your chosen variety online or need to go to a shop. | If you want to pick up the treats with your regular shopping, the most convenient way to buy them will be your main consideration. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The stated weight and number of servings don’t automatically tell you how many individual Advent treats you’ll get from a pack. Albert Heijn lists six servings for its 270 g pack; Jumbo lists five servings for its 275 g pack.
Count how many treats you want to hand out, and check the number of biscuits on the packaging if each one needs to be counted separately.
Ingredients and product information can change. The canoe biscuits listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include ingredients such as wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond; the information varies by product.
Read the label on the pack you’re actually buying, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. Don’t hand them out if the information is unclear for the person receiving them.
Albert Heijn lists AH butter canoe biscuits in a 270 g pack, with six 45 g servings.
Jumbo lists 275 g butter canoe biscuits, with five servings per pack.
PLUS lists butter canoe biscuits in a 275 g tray.
ALDI lists 330 g Heerlijck Banket canoe biscuits as an in-store product.
Lidl lists 325 g Sondey canoe biscuits, available in store only.
Count how many treats you’re planning and check how many individual biscuits are in the pack you choose. Albert Heijn lists 270 g and six servings; Jumbo lists 275 g and five servings. One serving isn’t necessarily one biscuit, so check the number of biscuits on the packaging if you need to hand out an exact amount.
Read the allergen information on the specific pack, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS include ingredients such as wheat, egg, milk, soya and almond. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
Follow the storage advice and use-by information on your own packaging. Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin after opening; Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS advise keeping the products described in a cool, dry place.
Use the product page to help you choose a pack, but read the label on the pack you buy before handing out the treats. Product information can change, and ingredients and allergens vary by variety.
