Who are these canoe biscuits for?

Hosts keeping an eye on pack size

You want to work out how many canoe biscuits you can put out. Check the number of biscuits on the pack: the pack weight won’t tell you how many are inside.

Fans of butter and almond paste

You’re looking for a canoe biscuit whose product information specifically mentions butter and almond paste, for example as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.

Hosts with guests who have allergies

You want to be able to read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack you’ve bought before serving. The versions described by PLUS contain different allergens.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’ll put the biscuits on a plate or hand them out individually. Then compare the ingredients, allergens and quantity that matter for your get-together.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Handing them out individually The number of biscuits, the weight per biscuit and whether they’re individually wrapped, as shown on the pack. I want to give every guest their own biscuit without having to share from an opened pack. For around 29% of consumers, being able to hand them out individually is the top priority.
Allergens The ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the pack you’ll be serving. If guests have allergies, I want to check which biscuits are suitable for them. Checking for allergens is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Quantity Both the pack weight and the number of biscuits; weight alone won’t tell you how many portions there are. If I’m putting out a plate for several guests, I want to know how many biscuits I can actually serve. Around 24% of consumers rank quantity as their top priority.
Butter and almond paste Whether butter and almond paste are listed and, where stated, the proportion of almond paste filling. With coffee, I’m mainly looking for a combination of butter and almond paste. Around 18% of consumers put this flavour profile first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a pack contains individually wrapped biscuits

    The pack weights shown don’t tell you how many biscuits are inside or whether each canoe biscuit has its own wrapper. That matters if you want to hand them out one at a time.

    Before buying, check the number of biscuits, the weight per biscuit and whether the biscuits are individually wrapped.

  • Relying on the flavour description when guests have allergies

    The canoe biscuits described by PLUS contain different allergens, and some ingredients also come with warnings about possible traces. The name of a biscuit won’t tell you which of these apply to the pack you’ve bought.

    Keep the pack with its readable label to hand when you serve the biscuits.

  • Assuming an old product page means the product is still available

    Albert Heijn lists its butter canoe biscuits as discontinued. The serving information given there doesn’t mean the product is available again.

    Check the current product listing before choosing a particular version for your get-together.

Brands to consider

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket Kano's as pastry biscuits in a canoe shape, sold in a 330 g pack.

  • The pack weight helps you compare pack sizes.
  • Before handing them out, check the pack for the number of biscuits, ingredients and any individual wrappers.

Aviateur

PLUS lists Aviateur Kano's in a 230 g pack, with 46% almond paste filling.

  • PLUS provides ingredients, allergen and nutritional information for this version.
  • Check the pack you buy for the allergens present and any warnings about possible traces.

PLUS

PLUS describes its 275 g butter canoe biscuits as containing butter, an almond decoration and almond paste.

  • The ingredients and nutritional information are available to help you compare this version.
  • This version contains several allergens; also check for warnings about possible traces and whether each biscuit is individually wrapped.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey Kano's as butter biscuits with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The product type and pack weight are listed.
  • Before serving, check the pack for ingredients, allergens and the number of biscuits.

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Frequently asked questions

Are canoe biscuits in a pack individually wrapped?

Don’t assume they are based on the pack weight. Before you plan to hand them out individually, check the pack to see how many biscuits it contains and whether each one has its own wrapper.

What should I check if guests have allergies?

Read the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’re going to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels; the canoe biscuits described by PLUS contain different allergens and possible traces depending on the version.

How should I store canoe biscuits before the get-together?

For the Aviateur and PLUS butter versions described, PLUS recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. Also follow the storage and best-before information on the pack you buy.

Is online ingredient information enough when serving biscuits?

Use online information to compare versions, but also read the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving. PLUS says product information can change, so checking the pack lets you confirm the ingredients and allergens of the biscuits that will actually be served.