Which packaging is practical for you?

Hosts of a help-yourself party

If guests are arriving at different times, individually wrapped canoe biscuits are practical for handing out one at a time. PLUS explicitly labels Aviateur Kano's as ‘Per Wikkel’ (individually wrapped).

Hosts who need to check allergens

For guests who need to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the exact variety matters more than how you serve it. The canoe biscuits described by PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several allergens; an individual wrapper doesn’t change the ingredients.

Hosts serving biscuits on a platter

If everyone is sitting down at around the same time, a tray or standard pack may be enough. Once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack; Albert Heijn recommends keeping AH BASIC Kano's in a sealed tin.

What should you consider when choosing?

First, decide whether guests should be able to help themselves to a wrapped canoe biscuit or whether you’ll serve everything together. Then check that the exact variety is suitable for any allergens your guests need to avoid.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Individual wrapping Look for an explicit description such as ‘Per Wikkel’ (individually wrapped) on the exact variety. A portion count or product photo doesn’t confirm that each biscuit is wrapped individually. For a drop-in party, I want guests to be able to take a wrapped biscuit each without having to put out an open platter. Around 42% of consumers prioritise individual serving.
Allergens Compare the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the current label with the ingredients your guests need to avoid. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know what the chosen biscuit contains before serving it. Around 33% of consumers give allergen checks top priority.
Flavour and serving on a platter Check that you’ve chosen the butter variety you want and how many portions the pack contains. Follow the storage advice for any biscuits left over. If everyone is sitting down together, I’d rather serve butter canoe biscuits on a platter than hand out individual wrappers. Around 25% of consumers put flavour and serving on a platter first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a tray or portion count means individual wrappers

    A pack containing several portions doesn’t mean that each biscuit is individually wrapped. PLUS describes its butter canoe biscuits as ‘Per Tray’, while the Aviateur product at PLUS is labelled ‘Per Wikkel’ (individually wrapped).

    If guests need to be able to help themselves to a wrapped biscuit, check the packaging description for the exact variety you’re buying.

  • Looking only at the butter or almond paste filling

    The varieties described list allergens including wheat, milk, soya and almond. An individual wrapper doesn’t make a canoe biscuit suitable for someone who needs to avoid one of its ingredients.

    Ask which ingredients your guests need to avoid, then read the label on the exact pack, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

  • Treating online information as the definitive label

    Product information can change. This matters especially if you’re buying in advance for guests with allergies.

    Before serving the biscuits, check the ingredients, allergens, use-by date and storage conditions on the pack you receive.

Relevant brands and varieties

Aviateur

PLUS offers Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel 230 g for anyone who wants to hand out the biscuits individually.

  • The product name at PLUS confirms that it is labelled ‘Per Wikkel’ (individually wrapped).
  • Check the number of biscuits on the pack if you’re buying for a specific number of guests. According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients, and may contain egg.

Albert Heijn

AH Roomboter kano's are an option when you’re planning portions and serving the biscuits yourself.

  • Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions for AH Roomboter kano's.
  • A portion doesn’t confirm that each biscuit has its own wrapper. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo Kano's met Roomboter 275 g is a good fit if you’re planning to serve the biscuits together on a platter.

  • For this variety, Jumbo lists five portions, 38% almond paste and 12.4% butter concentrate.
  • The listed plastic packaging doesn’t confirm that each biscuit is individually wrapped.

PLUS

PLUS Roomboter kano's Per Tray 275 g is a tray variety designed for serving together.

  • PLUS describes the pack as ‘Per Tray’ and lists a 39% almond paste filling.
  • A tray isn’t the same as individually wrapped biscuits. According to PLUS, this variety contains wheat, egg, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients.

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Frequently asked questions

Which canoe biscuits are individually wrapped?

PLUS explicitly describes Aviateur Kano's Per Wikkel 230 g as ‘Per Wikkel’ (individually wrapped). When you buy, check the description on the pack and make sure you have enough biscuits.

Can I serve canoe biscuits from a tray at a Christmas party?

Yes, a tray can work if you’re putting the biscuits out together on a platter. PLUS describes its butter canoe biscuits as ‘Per Tray’, so don’t assume guests can take an individually wrapped biscuit each. Store any leftover biscuits according to the advice on the pack.

Which allergens should I check in canoe biscuits?

Check the allergen information on the label for each exact variety. The products described by PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list wheat, milk, soya and almond, among other ingredients. Also check for egg and any ‘may contain’ statements if these are relevant to your guests.

How should I store canoe biscuits before and after the party?

Follow the use-by date and storage conditions on the pack, including for individually wrapped canoe biscuits. For AH BASIC Kano's, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed tin once opened; follow the storage advice for your chosen variety to keep any leftover biscuits.