Which pack is practical for you?

For a group sharing one pack

If the total quantity matters most, compare the net weight. Check whether the number of biscuits or portions is also stated to get a better idea of how you can share them out.

For someone handing out small biscuits

For a sharing plate, a stated number of biscuits can be more useful than weight alone. ALDI lists 14 HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini Canoe Biscuits.

For someone who needs to check allergens

If anyone has a relevant food allergy, the label will help you decide what you can serve. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists several allergens and possible traces; check the pack you’ve bought yourself.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want plenty to share or lots of small biscuits. If someone has a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings before choosing a pack.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Total quantity Compare the net weight in grams. Separately check whether the exact pack also states the number of biscuits or portions. If everyone’s sharing, I want to work out first whether one pack will be enough. For around 46% of consumers, the total quantity is the deciding factor.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you’ve bought before serving. If someone at the table has a food allergy, I want to know what I can safely serve. For around 27% of consumers, checking allergens comes first.
Number of small biscuits Check the stated number of biscuits; don’t work it out from the net weight. I want to put small biscuits on a plate so everyone can help themselves. Around 27% of consumers prioritise the number of small biscuits.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on the term ‘family pack’

    That term doesn’t tell you how many canoe biscuits you can hand out. The packs listed here don’t all state the weight, number of biscuits and portions in the same way.

    Compare the specific pack details with the size of your group: Lidl lists Sondey canoe biscuits at 325 g; ALDI lists Mini Canoe Biscuits at 308 g and 14 biscuits; and Jumbo lists Butter Canoe Biscuits at 275 g and five portions.

  • Skipping the allergen label

    A pack might be the right size but still be unsuitable for someone with a relevant food allergy. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists several allergens and possible traces.

    Before serving, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’ve bought.

  • Storing opened biscuits without their packaging or a tin

    If you’re keeping them for a future film night, follow the storage advice for the product you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its Butter Canoe Biscuits in a sealed tin after opening.

    Follow the storage advice on the pack itself, even if it differs from the instructions for another variety.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its Butter Canoe Biscuits in a 275 g pack, with five 55 g portions.

  • The stated number of portions is useful if you want to plan how to share them in advance.
  • The ingredients information lists several allergens and possible traces; check the pack if anyone has a relevant allergy.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Butter Canoe Biscuits in a 270 g pack.

  • The net weight gives you a clear basis for comparing it with other packs.
  • Check the details on the pack you’ve bought, as product information can change.

PLUS

PLUS lists 275 g Butter Canoe Biscuits with almond paste and an almond decoration.

  • The stated net weight makes it easy to compare quantities.
  • The ingredients information includes wheat, soya, milk, egg and almond, as well as possible traces. Check the pack you’ve bought.

Sondey

Lidl describes Sondey canoe biscuits as butter biscuits filled with almond paste, in a 325 g pack.

  • The stated weight is useful if total quantity is your first consideration.
  • Lidl says this product is sold in store; check the pack for the number of biscuits and any ingredients relevant to your group.

HEERLIJCK BANKET

ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini Canoe Biscuits as 14 biscuits with a combined weight of 308 g.

  • The number of biscuits is useful if you want to arrange small biscuits on a sharing plate.
  • ALDI marks this item as ‘while stocks last’; check that it’s available before counting on it for your film night.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack of canoe biscuits should I choose if I want enough to share?

If total quantity matters most, compare the net weight first. If you want to hand out individual small biscuits, compare the number of biscuits. Lidl lists Sondey canoe biscuits at 325 g; ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Mini Canoe Biscuits at 308 g and 14 biscuits; and Jumbo lists Butter Canoe Biscuits at 275 g, with five portions.

How should I store canoe biscuits after opening them for a future film night?

Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve bought. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its Butter Canoe Biscuits in a cool, dry place and putting them in a sealed tin after opening.

Can I serve canoe biscuits if someone has a food allergy?

Don’t serve them until you’ve checked the current pack for the allergens relevant to that person. Jumbo and PLUS product information lists wheat, milk, soya, egg and almond, among other ingredients, and also mentions possible traces.